Mark Olivah
MOnitoring and Evalaution Impact Manager
Phone: +254721498609
- Location:
- Nairobi Area, Kenya
- Sector:
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Profile Created:
- 1 month ago
About me
I am a professional practitioner of participatory and results-based Monitoring and Evaluation with 15+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing effective MEAL systems.
Having worked in various M&E positions with reputable international organizations supporting projects/programs funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MasterCard Foundation, USAID, UKAID, Department for International Development (DFID), European Union (EU), Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), The Nature Conservancy (TNC ), The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), San Diego Zoo, Institute for Cooperation in Development Projects (ICEP), and International Elephant Foundation (IEF). I have gained expertise in Spearheaded project planning, evaluation, monitoring, auditing, impact evaluation design, data quality assurance, data analysis, and project evaluation analysis programs.
My experience in driving all aspects of monitoring and evaluation, coupled with my commitment to achieving and evaluating highly accurate and informative results, is pivotal in achieving organizations’ projects.
Skills
Education
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African Nazarene University 2013 - 2016
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Masters in Business Administration (Strategic Management)
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Kenya Institute of Management 2013 - 2013
Monitoring & Evaluation
Certification in Monitoring & Evaluation
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St. Paul’s University 2010 - 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance)
Experience
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Flamingo Holdings- Dudu tech funded by Finlay’s 2019 - 2019
Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant
Baseline and sustainability assessment of the assessment and viability of the essential oils project earmarked for implementation in Marigat by Flamingo Group. Establishment of the baseline/existing conditions before commencement of the Project and enable easy tracking and measurement of progress towards the Program goal and outcomes. Establish opportunities and gaps to be addressed in the system Support in Design and developing of MEAL systems, plan, tools, procedures and reviewing strategies, thematic plans for program implementation Lead data cleaning, quality assurances, analysis, and generation of report in line with multiple donors’ requirements. Support in finalizing quantitative and qualitative sampling frameworks plan and generation of the final report.
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Northern Rangelands Trust 2018 - Present
Monitoring & Evaluation Impact Manager
Establishing opportunities and gaps to be addressed in the system and developing a design of a hub system with elements of empowering communities living in the 39 conservancies. Coordinate all aspects of project monitoring and reporting ensuring data is of high quality and produced on time Demonstrate applied skills in Monitoring and Evaluation methods and use of data for improving training program outcomes Interpret annual school budget and prioritize school's fiscal needs based on the approved budget. Analyze data findings on systems and processes on training providers and make recommendation for enhancement as required Review all the M&E documents to fit the multiple Donna requirements who include but not limited to USIAD, DANID, UKAID, EU, SIDA, TNC, Italian Embassy, GIZ, IDH, San Diego Zoo, ICEP & IEF. Conduct an M&E Capacity building and leadership support to our various conservancy’s partners and stakeholders (conservancy partners, rangers, and county officials) in understanding the M&E frameworks, Methodologies, approaches, and emerging trend. Support in Design and developing of MEAL systems, plan, tools, procedures and reviewing strategies, thematic plans for program implementation Lead data cleaning, quality assurances, analysis, and generation of report in line with multiple donors’ requirements. Effectively managing four differently consortiums funded by different donors namely, - USTAHIMILIVU consortium {NRT, E4Impact, AMREF, SOMINIREC & CEFA} & EU RangER consortium {NRT, CSI, E4Impact, JKUAT, ICRAF, Laikipia, Baringo, Isiolo & Samburu County} Funded by European Union, IMARA consortium {NRT, World vision, MMWCA, and SEI} funded by SIDA and People to People reconciliation program (P2P) {NRT and Pact} funded by USAID
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Premier option Ltd/SNV -The livestock intensification Project – 2018 - 2018
Consultant_ M&E Lead Expert
Support the MEAL officer in reviewing monitoring reports to assess interim impacts and identify causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation Prepare and evaluate performance reports with executives to help track progress towards company goals Baseline assessment of the current milk production, collection, bulking and marketing systems in Tinet and Kiptororo wards in Nakuru County and in Chepseon ward in Kericho County Establish opportunities and gaps to be addressed in the system and develop a design of a hub system with elements of empowering farmers to negotiate prices and contracts with specific milk collectors Support in finalizing quantitative and qualitative sampling frameworks plan and generation of the final report. Develop training criteria based on metrics used to track employee progress and instruct employees on how they are being monitored in order to maintain transparency
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TechnoServe Inc. Botswana STRYDE- Botswana-Gaborone (Feb 2018-May 2018) 2018 - 2018
Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant
Strengthening Rural Youth through Development Enterprise (STRYDE) Botswana is a two-year piloting program funded by Rockefeller, a replica of or borrowing several concepts from the STRYDE East Africa Participation in the development of the MEAL Framework Support the M&EL officer in reviewing monitoring reports to assess interim impacts and identify causes of potential bottlenecks in the implementation Reviewed and developed reporting forms; data collection tools, process and performance indicators, and training materials for the Technoserve
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TechnoServe Inc. STRYDE – East Africa 2013 - 2018
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Designing and developing full MEAL systems, plan, tools, procedures and reviewing strategies, thematic plans for program implementation Analyze data findings on systems and processes on training providers and make recommendations for enhancement as required. Methodological leadership of the evaluation, with a specific focus on quantitative and qualitative analyses and information technology expertise Conduct an M&E Capacity building and leadership support to our East African team members (trainer of trainers, county officials and VTI heads) in understanding the M&E frameworks, Methodologies, approaches, and emerging trends. Documentation of the best practices, gaps, challenges, lessons learned on program approaches thereby increasing the relevance of information materials. Designed, examined, and executed baseline, midline, and end-line tools, undertaken field visits for inspection of the implementation of the evaluation
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TechnoServe Inc. Coffee Initiative - Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan. 2010 - 2013
Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator
Track planned evaluations and ensure that evaluation reports are obtained and shared to facilitate learning. Quantitative and qualitative research and coordination of surveys, enhance the quality of the data collection process & deliverables Responsible for the data assessment, identifying bottlenecks, weakness, and constraints in the data collection methods in the PMP at the national level Designing, developing, and reviewing cooperative societies' M&E tools, reports, and other documentation.
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TechnoServe Inc. Coffee Initiative – Kenya (Jan 2009-Feb 2010) 2009 - 2010
Program Assistant/Data Analyst
Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality Examine data currently being gathered by the existing Frontline SMS platform and ODK (Open Data Tool Kit) and recommend improvements to capture the full range of results of the log frame, Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems