About Me

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: February, 7th1980
Nationality: Kenyan
Languages: English/Swahili/Luo.
Tel: 0722-600967.
0100-652680.
Email: [email protected]

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Data Analysis.

Reporting.

Assessment Tools development.

Mobile Data Collection.

Database Management.

Community mobilization.

Project development.

Proposal Writing.

Stakeholder Engagement.

Moses Mbeya Wawiye.
Data Analyst, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Professional.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY.
Highly accomplished and result-oriented MEAL and Data analysis professional with over 10 years’ experience in successfully designing logic models (Theory of change, Results Framework and Logical Framework), Baseline/Endline surveys, Evaluations, Mobile data collection tools and analysis. Creative and innovative individual, with excellent skills in community mobilization, stakeholder management, field research, capacity building as well as planning and implementing qualitative and quantitative based projects. I have worked in the fields of livelihoods, food security, WASH, Poverty, OVC, Environment, Conservation and Film for Impact. Dedicated to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies.

WORK EXPERIENCE
WildlifeDirect.
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING (MEL) OFFICER.
July 2022 – July 2023
I was responsible for designing, leading, and overseeing all program MEL activities for the National Geographic Team Sayari TV Series for children aged 7 – 12 years in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda funded by USAID. This includes implementing the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan, data collection, documentation, analysis, reporting and tracking of results and progress.

MEL Plan: I Developed a MEL Plan according to the USAID template with clear theory of change (ToC), Logical Framework and Result Framework. Carry out LFA (Logical Framework Approach), Results-Based Management (RBM) and Participatory Approaches.

M & E Tools; I designed M & E tools and introduced mobile data collection using Open Data Kit (ODK) and KoBo Collect for data collection during Baseline, Onsite Screening, Pre – Post Screening and Endline.

M& E Support; I provided support to program teams directly in collection, analysis and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation and other project reports.

Learning; I designed and applied approaches to support effective learning to ably assess impact and continuously improve the quality of current organizational services, and keep abreast of developments in the sector to inform the organization’s evaluation and learning strategies.

Training and Knowledge Management; I ensured training of enumerators, teachers and partner staff on M & E tools, plan and measurable indicators as required by USAID.

Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA): I ensured that collaboration, learning and adaptation is not only integrated but also fully operationalized in program design and implementation. This means driving coordination with others, making evidence-based decisions, and iteratively adapting throughout implementation to remain relevant and on course.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Planning
Decision-making
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving Skills
Organizational Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Leadership Skills
Ethical Skills
Emotional Intelligence

Geo Link Environmental Consultancy Ltd.
MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING (MEAL) SPECIALIST.
April 2019– June 2022.
I was responsible for designing, leading, and overseeing all program M&E activities, including implementing the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan, data collection, documentation, analysis, reporting and tracking of results and progress.

Strategic focus: Propose and develop sector-specific action plans while producing an overall analysis of the effect/impact of programs through monitoring and evaluations.

Training and technical support; Develop the capabilities of program teams in the areas of collection and analysis of data (method, formats, software, etc.), indicator measurement, feedback and complaint mechanisms, negative impact analysis, etc.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Programs; propose and organizes monitoring and evaluation mission programs in liaison with the technical coordinators, field coordinators and program managers.

Accountability; Designs and implements complaint response mechanisms. Ensure that complaints are recorded in an official database, processed and that people receive an appropriate, timely response.

Knowledge Management / Reporting / Representation; Ensure the correct use of knowledge management tools and their diffusion in the field. Support the process for following up recommendations (internal and external) of program teams and works on the action plans in order of priority with the technical coordinators.

Here is Life CBO Kenya.
CONSULTANT MEAL COORDINATOR.
June 2018 – March 2019.
I was responsible for the overall coordination and running of the M&E system at the Nairobi and field level; providing support and oversight for M&E Officers; visiting to assist with monitoring activities and provide technical guidance (particularly training of data collectors and methodology work); managing the project database; undertaking analysis and producing monitoring reports as needed.

Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Plan (IMEP): I Ensure that the Country Office and national partners use a well-prioritized and realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will provide the most relevant and strategic information to manage the Country Programme.

Situation Monitoring and Assessment: I ensure that the Country Office and national partners have timely and accurate measurement of change in conditions in the country or region, including monitoring of socio-economic trends and the country’s wider policy, economic or institutional context.

Programme Performance Monitoring: I ensure that the Country Office has quality information to assess progress towards expected results established in annual work plans.

Evaluation: I ensure that donor-supported evaluations are designed and implemented to established quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion to stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning.

M&E Capacity Building: I Ensure that the monitoring and evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners – government and civil society – are strengthened enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes.

COMPETENCES
Strong communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Public relations skills
Computer literate
Writing skills
A calm disposition
A sense of urgency
Strong Analytical Skills

Coordination and Networking: I ensure that the donor office is effectively linked to wider M&E developments in a way that both contributes to and benefits from organizational learning on effective M&E management.

INTERSOS Kenya/Somalia & HORN OF AFRICA CONSULTING FIRM (HAFC) Somalia.
LEAD MEAL CONSULTANT.
August 2017 – April 2018.
I was responsible for understanding the ToR, designing the methodology, training enumerators, analyzing data collected and reporting the findings for the Need Assessment exercise targeting urban refugees in Nairobi County and refugees in Kakuma camp in Turkana County. In addition, the Assessment of Barriers to Enrollment and Retention of Children in Schools in Baidoa for save the children – Somalia.
Methodology and data collection tools: I designed the methodology and paper based questionnaire and developed the mobile data collection tools (KoboCollect) in coordination with INTERSOS, save the children and HAFC

Research Capacity Development: Ran training sessions on qualitative research methods, qualitative analysis (coding handbooks), project management, conducting focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs) and in depth interviews (IDIs).

Analysis and Reporting: I conducted data cleaning, coding and analysis using R, Excel, SPSS and STATA. I submitted the inception report, interim report and final report within deadline to INTERSOS and HAFC.

Project Management: Managed the project design and implementation, and supervised the primary and secondary data collection on the project for INTERSOS and HAFC

ACTED Kenya/Somalia.
CAPITAL APPRAISSAL, MONITORING AND EVALUATION (AME) OFFICER/DATA ANALYST.
February 2014 –May 2017
I was responsible for ensuring a rigorous, robust and innovative monitoring and evaluation of projects. I ensure that ACTED M&E practices are informed by the latest thinking and best practice in measuring impact and ensuring learning. I also set up protocols and strategies for communications between program teams and the monitoring department, the design of M&E frameworks, collection and analysis of indicator data, and reporting templates.
Creation of M&E frameworks and protocols: I successfully developed M & E frameworks and annual monitoring plans/protocols.

Programme Results and Impact: I ensured that programme monitoring, learning and evaluation strategy remains up to date and fit for purpose, in particular leading the organization in developing competency in MEAL initiatives.

Promote learning, quality and greater accountability: Developed mechanisms and processes that ensure robust review and evaluation of programme activities and ensure that learning is analyzed, disseminated and monitored in terms of follow-up.

Preparation, review and submission of donor reports: Support the writing of reports and audits for stakeholders, focusing on providing quality data and material. USAID, UNICEF, GAC, WFP, AFD, SIDA, EU, UK aid (amongst others).

Stakeholder engagement:
Ensured consultation and participation of members and programs in the design, development and roll-out of M&E framework through leadership. Ensured cross member and regional networking and support.

COMPUTER SKILLS.

Ms EXCEL.
Ms WORD.
Ms ACCESS.
Ms PowerPoint.
SPSS.
STATA.
PowerBI
R and R Studio
ATLAS-ti
QGIS
CS Pro.
ODK (Mobile Data Collection)
REDcap
SurveyCTO
Kobo collect
Ona
Magpi
Tableau

HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Soccer
Scrabble
Mountain Climbing
Travelling
Mentoring
South Consulting Africa Ltd.
CONSULTANT. March 2013 – December 2013:
Infotrak Research and Consulting.
ASSISTANT FIELD MANAGER. March 2012 – February 2013:
Project Contracts as Research Assistant and Field Officer.
2009 and 2011:
INNOVATION FOR POVERTY ACTION.
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES- UON.
KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS.
MULRANY INTERNATIONAL.
SAFARICOM LTD.
Lecturer.
2005 and 2009:
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY – REGIONAL INSTITUTE
KENYA POLYTECHNIC.
NAIROBI UNIVERSITY – KENYA SCIENCE COLLEGE.
Training/Seminars/Workshops attended.
2024 January – Exodus Power BI Training.
2023 June – USAID Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Training.
2023 Apr &2022 Nov– USAID Development Information Solution (DIS)/GIS Training
2020 July – Training on Child Protection Information Management System (CIPMS), Making Well Informed Effort to Nurture Disadvantaged OVC (MWENDO) Project by Sustainable Community Opportunity for Restoration and Empowerment (SCORE).
2019 July – Sphere Training of Trainers (TOT) -Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) Somalia/Nutrition Cluster Somalia.
2019 June – NON STATE ACTORS ROUND TABLE on Jobs &Wealth creation opportunities for the youth, World Vision, Deepening Democracy Program, UKaid,
2019 June – YOUTH AGENDA FIRESIDE CHAT ON DIGITAL SKILLS GAP AND JOB CREATION IN KENYA, Youth Agenda.
2017 November – 2018 March: DHIS2 Online training.
2016 August – Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Analysis, workshop, FSNAU/FAO Somalia.
2015 & 2016: Development of Mobile data collection tools (ODK), UNICEF, and REACH.
2015 June: Training on Data Quality Assessment (DQA) USAID.
2015 October: Food Security Cluster; Information Management Tool Training.
2015 March: Monitoring and Evaluation Training, ACTED Kenya/Somalia
2013 June: Computer Aided Personal Interviews (CAPI), NORC University of Chicago.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 2000 – 2004
BSc Science: Statistics.

Major Units: Probability and Statistics, Theory of Estimation, Partial Differential Equations, Calculus, Operations Research, Test of Hypothesis, Times Series Analysis, Quality Control, Design and Experiment Analysis.

Humanitarian Leadership Academy 2024
Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
Learning for Development Professionals.
Course Outline:
Logic Models (ToC, Result Framework and Log Frame).
Planning MEAL Activities.
Collecting MEAL Data.
Analyzing MEAL Data.
Using MEAL Data.
PROFESSIONAL
Kenya Institute of Management. September 2017.
Monitoring and Evaluation Certification Course.

Member.
Marketing and Social Research Association. (MSRA).

Philanthropy University 2024
Certificate in Theory of Change.
Course Outline:
Understanding Theory of Change.
Designing the Process.
Facilitating Theory of Change.
Refining and Implementing your Theory of Change.

World Bank Group; Open Learning Campus 2023
Certificate in Environmental and Social Framework.
Course Outline:
Introduction to the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework
Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure
Environmental and Social Standards at a Glance

World Bank Group; Open Learning Campus 2023
Certificate in Geo-Enabling Initiative for Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS).
Course Outline:
Introduction to the Geo-Enabling initiative for Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS)
GEMS Sector Use Cases: Examples from the Field
Introduction to Kobo Toolbox
GEMS Team Consultation and in-depth Training for your Project
REFEREES
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic and performance.

Mr. Victor Mgele
MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO
GEO LINK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY LTD
P.O. BOX 3922-00200 City Square
NAIROBI, KENYA.
Tel: +254-721-891-667.
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Symon Thuo.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER.
UNTOLD AFRICA.
NAIROBI, KENYA.
Tel: +254-724- 026-906.
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Godfrey Khalonyere.
DIRECTOR,
HERE IS LIFE CBO,
P. O. BOX 10955-00200.
NAIROBI, KENYA.
TEL: +254-722-903-062, OFFICE: +254-739-409-630
Email: [email protected] ; [email protected]

Mr. Michael Opok Anyuru.
SENIOR LECTURER.
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY.
P. O. BOX 44400-00100.
NAIROBI, KENYA.
Tel: +254- 726-808-337.
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]