Measurement · Evaluation · Data-to-Decision Systems

I design measurement and learning systems for development programmes

I work with programme teams to turn data into evidence that supports decision-making, learning and adaptation during implementation. In my work, I’ve designed theories of change and indicator frameworks, strengthened MEL workflows and reporting systems, and led impact analyses across programmes in Kenya, Rwanda and other African countries.

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Expertise

Theory of change & measurement design

I design theories of change, results frameworks, indicators and evaluation approaches that help programmes understand whether they are on track, what is changing, and what needs to adapt.

Data systems & dashboards

Data flows, validation processes and dashboards that turn programme data into timely, usable information for reporting, learning and decision-making..

Data analysis & evidence

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of programme, participant and business data, from routine monitoring to deeper analysis of programme results.

Learning & adaptation

Learning agendas, reflection sessions and working with programme teams to make sense of findings and decide what needs to change.

Tools & resources

A few examples of the systems, tools and approaches I use in my MEL work. These are independently developed portfolio pieces, using sample data where relevant, to demonstrate how I approach measurement, data management and learning.

Policy document

Data Management SOP

A practical SOP I developed covering the full data lifecycle, from collection and quality checks through to access, sharing, retention and disposal.

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Planning workbook

MEL Plan Template

A reusable planning workbook I developed covering theory of change, logframe, performance measurement, indicators, evaluation, data quality and protection, feedback and learning.

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Live dashboard

Academy Learning & Results Dashboard

A working dashboard prototype built with Google Apps Script, using sample data to demonstrate how cohort learning and results can be tracked and explored.

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About

I started my career in data analysis before moving into monitoring, evaluation and learning. At the African Management Institute, I progressed from Data Analyst to MERL Officer and then MERL Manager.

My work has covered theory of change and measurement frameworks, indicator development, survey and data collection tools, data quality, analysis, dashboards, reporting and programme learning. I've worked across programmes in Kenya, Rwanda and other African countries, including entrepreneurship, livelihoods, youth employment and financial inclusion.

0 yrsMERL experience

0 rolesData Analyst → MERL Manager

Multi-countryAfrica programme portfolio

Multiple donorsDevelopment programmes

Selected experience

From field data collection to leading the MERL function for a multi-country portfolio.

May 2024 – Jul 2026, Nairobi, Kenya

MERL Manager

African Management Institute

Led the MERL function across a multi-country portfolio funded by the Mastercard Foundation, Argidius Foundation, GIZ, USAID, AGRA and the Dutch Good Growth Fund.
Set learning agendas around the questions programmes needed answered, and led reflection sessions where teams reviewed findings and agreed changes to implementation.
Designed and strengthened MERL frameworks, theories of change, results frameworks, indicators and evaluation plans.
Built dashboards and automated reporting in Power BI, Metabase, Google Sheets and Apps Script.
Produced donor impact reports, evaluations and learning briefs, and mentored MERL colleagues.

Feb 2023 – Apr 2024, Nairobi, Kenya

MERL Officer

African Management Institute

Translated programme requirements into monitoring tools, indicators, data collection processes and reporting workflows.
Designed surveys and digital collection tools across programmes and languages, and supported teams with implementation and data quality.

Dec 2021 – Jan 2023, Nairobi, Kenya

Data Analyst

African Management Institute

Analysed programme and participant data to understand reach, participation, engagement and outcomes.
Built dashboards and analytical tools in Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI and Metabase.

Dec 2020 – Feb 2021

Data Coordinator (Consultant)

UNDP

Managed programme data in line with results-based management standards, ran descriptive analysis in Excel and SPSS, and updated monitoring dashboards for donor and internal reporting.

2018 – 2020

Research Assistant, Volunteer

Kenya Forest Service

Collected field data with communities and at forest stations, and supported analysis for conservation and natural resource management work.

Education and training BSc Environmental Planning and Management, Kenyatta University, 2022
Data Science and AI Fellowship, Women Techsters, Tech4Dev, 2022

Tools & methods

Data & analysis

Excel · SPSS · Python · Google Sheets & Apps Script

Data collection

KoboToolbox · ODK · SurveyMonkey

Dashboards & automation

Power BI · Metabase · Google Apps Script

Evaluation & measurement

Theory of Change · logframes & IPTTs · indicator frameworks · survey design · mixed-methods analysis

Writing

On measurement, adaptive management, evaluation, and how evidence gets used in practice.

Measurement

When measurement becomes surveillance

On how tracking systems reshape the behaviour they were meant to observe, and what happens when external measures start to replace internal judgment.

Strategy

Why adaptive management is not optional

Strategy is a hypothesis, not a contract with the future. Every strategy rests on assumptions, and assumptions have a shelf life.

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