Key skills and expertise

With over 11 years of experience, the expert is skilled in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and analysis using tools like STATA and Salesforce. Leadership roles have included managing teams of over 30 data collectors, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency. The expert has contributed to both local and international initiatives, notably the implementation of a Development Impact Bond in Kenya and Uganda. Responsibilities have encompassed developing M&E systems, capacity building, and creating performance metrics. Accomplishments include designing data collection instruments and dashboards for adaptive management.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID and DFID, supporting the implementation of the first Development Impact Bond in Kenya and Uganda. This involved designing a Randomized Control Trial in Kenya. The collaboration included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the education sector. The work was conducted on a national scale across Kenya and Uganda.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including civil society, NGOs, energy, humanitarian aid, emergency response, poverty reduction, and statistics. Roles have predominantly involved monitoring and evaluation, data management, and capacity building. Interdisciplinary knowledge has been applied, such as digital tools for data collection in humanitarian and educational projects. The geographic scope of work is primarily in Kenya and Uganda, with responsibilities including project implementation, technical assistance, and leadership in developing performance metrics and reporting systems. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Kenya and Uganda, with a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. They have worked on significant projects, including the implementation of a Development Impact Bond and various monitoring and evaluation roles in these countries. This experience has provided them with a strong understanding of the cultural dynamics and development challenges in East Africa.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, which has been used extensively in professional settings, including work with international teams and during participation in global conferences such as the American Evaluation Association conference. The expert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Community Development from Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya. The field of study included project planning, monitoring and evaluation, quantitative and qualitative methods, social statistics, gender, research methodologies, and critical thinking.