Data Analyst, MEL SpecialistData Analyst, MEL Specialist

Key Achievements:

• Lead program strategy development for multiple clients, including theory of change, results frameworks, logframes, and implementation plans, ensuring alignment with donor and international development standards. • Design and operationalize Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) frameworks, performance indicators, and reporting tools, supporting accountability, learning, and impact measurement across client programs. • Deliver financial modeling, budgeting, and cost analysis, advising clients on optimal grant utilization and resource allocation. • Conduct data analytics and reporting using Python, SQL, Power BI, and statistical methods, generating actionable insights for program adjustments, donor submissions, and governance oversight. • Support senior leadership and boards of client organizations with dashboards, strategic analyses, and decision-support materials for program monitoring and organizational planning. • Advise on cross-cutting program improvements, including MEL system upgrades, staff training, and implementation guidance to strengthen performance and impact. Key measurable outcomes: streamlined program planning for 45+ client portfolios, improving efficiency by 25%; enhanced reporting accuracy from 80% to 98%; optimized grant utilization, reducing budget variances by 15%; contributed to a 20% increase in program outputs; improved executive reporting turnaround by 40%.

Key Achievements:

• Supported the design and rollout of a project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) framework, including indicators, tools, and reporting templates, contributing to 100% on-time donor-compliant reporting throughout the project cycle. • Coordinated and supported baseline, midline, and endline evaluations, facilitating quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis across multiple project sites, with findings used to inform program adjustments and improve implementation efficiency by 20%. • Designed, administered, and analyzed project surveys, including pre-training assessments for 225 teachers, producing analytical summaries that directly informed revisions to training design and capacity-building priorities, improving alignment with identified skill gaps. • Translated M&E findings into practical recommendations that contributed to the revision of teacher handbooks and training materials, enhancing the quality and relevance of content delivered to beneficiaries. • Conducted applied research and policy analysis on youth migration, reintegration, and governance, contributing to the production of 2 policy briefs and 1 comprehensive research report, supporting evidence-based policy dialogue. • Supported capacity building for project staff and partners, training 45+ staff on MEL tools, ethical data collection, and reporting standards, improving data quality and consistency across reports by 30%. • Prepared and contributed to monthly, quarterly, and final narrative reports, ensuring 100% alignment with financial reports and adherence to reporting deadlines. • Supported participation in learning events and stakeholder forums, contributing data visualizations, presentations, and evidence summaries that enhanced program learning and informed policy discussions.

Key Achievements:

• Managed transport and logistics operations, including operational data, payments, and reconciliations, contributing to a 60% improvement in service delivery efficiency. • Planned and optimized transport routes for over 500 students, improving cost efficiency, timeliness, and utilization of transport resources. • Oversaw transport budgets, expenditure tracking, and cost controls, introducing Excel-based monitoring tools to strengthen financial oversight. • Maintained real-time operational and fee-tracking records, supporting follow-ups and achieving 98% operational effectiveness. • Prepared budget forecasts and financial analyses, reducing unnecessary costs and improving resource allocation and operational planning. • Managed financial controls and compliance, including profit and loss monitoring, bank reconciliations, and petty cash oversight, strengthening accountability and stakeholder confidence.

Key Achievements:

• Conducted literature reviews and evidence synthesis for 8+ research projects, identifying key gaps that informed methodologies and strengthened policy outputs. • Designed and deployed digital data collection tools using Kobo Collect and ODK, supporting primary data collection for 1000+ respondents across multiple project sites while ensuring full ethical compliance. • Delivered data cleaning, management, and analysis using Python, SQL, and Excel, producing high-quality datasets with 98% accuracy suitable for quantitative and qualitative analysis. • Conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses, generating actionable insights that contributed to 5+ research reports and policy briefs influencing program design and decision-making. • Prepared analytical reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Tableau and Power BI, presenting findings to technical teams and stakeholders (50+ participants), improving data-driven understanding and uptake. • Contributed to grant and proposal development by providing technical inputs, supporting data analysis plans, and assisting with budget components for research and consultancy applications.