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Walter O. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
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Citizenships:
Kenya
Languages:
Swahili, English
Highest Degree:
Masters
Experience:
11 years
Salary:
Countries:
Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan
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About
I am a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist with over eight years of experience in designing and implementing evidence-based MEL frameworks for humanitarian and development programs. My expertise spans human rights, maternal and child health, sexual reproductive health, governance, climate resilience, social protection, gender equality, livelihoods, and food security, with a proven track record of generating actionable insights to inform decision-making. Whether influencing government policy, informing donor investments, or strengthening local systems, I position MEL as a strategic catalyst, not an afterthought.
I specialize in:
✔️Data-Driven Decision-making – Leveraging data analytics, visualization (Power BI, Tableau, R, STATA), and Results-Based Management (RBM) to enhance program effectiveness.
✔️Evaluation and Impact Assessment – Leading baseline, midline, and endline evaluations using mixed-method approaches, quasi-experimental approaches, ensuring robust impact measurement.
✔️Capacity Building and Learning – Training and mentoring teams on MEL systems, data collection, and gender-sensitive reporting to promote adaptive learning.
✔️Knowledge Management, Learning and Innovation - Leading the generation, documentation, and dissemination of evidence and best practices, and establishing learning agendas and feedback loops to support evidence-based decision-making and continuous program improvement.
✔️Stakeholder Engagement – Strengthening partnerships with governments, UN agencies, donors, and communities to align program results with national policies and SDGs.
✔️Gender and Inclusion in MEL – Applying gender-responsive indicators and frameworks to measure the impact of economic empowerment initiatives for women and vulnerable populations.
From leading quasi-experimental designs to building MEL architectures that survive organizational complexity and logistical chaos, I combine analytical precision with contextual fluency. I thrive where others hesitate, in environments where data is sparse, stakes are high, and action cannot wait for perfect information.
With hands-on experience in human rights, maternal and child health, sexual reproductive health, governance, emergency response, anticipatory action, school-feeding programs, and resilience-building, I help organizations drive meaningful change by ensuring programs are accountable, evidence-based, and outcome-focused.


