As the Program and Data Manager at Jaslika, I have been involved multiple research and development projects across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, focusing on marginalized groups, gender equality, and policy influence. My work integrates M&E systems, data management, and capacity-building, using data-driven insights to enhance program effectiveness, ensure ethical compliance, and foster strong stakeholder relationships.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Project Management: Coordinated research projects across education, women in business, people living with disability, Safe space for women, Gender based violence, women and youth in elections, Girls education, gender equality, and social justice, overseeing large-scale initiatives funded by various regional donorsMonitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Developed and implemented comprehensive M&E plans for donor-funded projects, managing both qualitative and quantitative data for precise program evaluation and impact measurement.Data-Driven Decision-Making: Designed and executed data collection tools (e.g., surveys, interview guides), leveraging platforms like MAXQDA, SPSS, and Kobo Collect to support informed decision-making and program adjustments.Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthened partnerships and inclusivity by collaborating with donors, NGOs, and local communities, leading to increased stakeholder engagement and measurable policy influence.Research & Evaluation: Conducted gender-focused research and policy evaluations, delivering actionable insights that shaped strategic decisions and improved program outcomes.Capacity Building & Training: Led training initiatives for over 100 trainees and field staff, enhancing performance, data integrity, and compliance with project standards.Ethical Compliance: Ensured research integrity by monitoring all processes, adhering to ethical standards, and promoting participatory evaluations to include the voices of marginalized groups.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭•Collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, CSOs, county governments, and faith-based organizations, ensuring alignment and support•Facilitated engagement with youth, teachers, chiefs, and other key community figures, tailoring strategies to address specific needs and concerns𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧•Proficient in presenting high-level progress and findings through PowerPoints, dashboards, and infographics, enhancing comprehension•Ensured data presentations address stakeholder-specific considerations for effective communication.𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭•Spearheaded central database management, optimizing data retrieval and emphasizing diverse stakeholder landscapes•Utilized survey tools such as Google Forms, ODK, Tangerine, and KoboToolbox, ensuring accurate data collection𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬•Proficient in NVivo, SPSS, Excel, and Google Sheets for comprehensive insights and informed decision-making•Oversaw qualitative and quantitative processes, conducting coding sessions focused on stakeholder-specific aspects𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤•Developed frameworks, streamlining data analysis processes and ensuring standardization.Established processes addressing stakeholder-specific considerations for cohesive analysisReport Development:•Drafted reports with a focus on stakeholder-specific issues, synthesizing data-driven insights for actionable recommendations𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠Provided impactful training in NVivo, SPSS, Excel, and Google Sheets, enhancing team proficiencyDelivered stakeholder-specific training sessions, empowering teams with advanced data analysis skills𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞Ensured strict adherence to processes, achieving 98% compliance in data collection, storage, and maintenance•Implemented data quality measures with a focus on stakeholder-specific concerns for reliable outcomes

Project Leadership, Research & Evaluation, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Supervision & Training, Strategic Decision-Making, Report Preparation, Research Methodologies, Logistics Coordination, and Systems Design.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩•Contributed to transformative initiatives in education for girls, refugees (Turkana, Dadaab, Nairobi, Kajiado), persons with disabilities, and post-election violence on qualitative and quantitative studies.•Ensured alignment with goals, driving impactful outcomes and fostering lasting change in challenging communities.𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧•Managed comprehensive efforts, achieving a 95% data accuracy rate, reinforcing credibility and enabling evidence-based decision-making𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:•Proficient in using advanced tools to communicate findings effectively, translating complex data for informed decision-making.𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭•Proactively engaged stakeholders, maintaining a robust focus on gender and intersectionality for more inclusive outcomes𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠>Provided exemplary supervision and training to 100+ research assistants on data collection methodologies (qualitative & quantitative), including mockups for efficiency and accuracy during field work𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠:Demonstrated expertise in adapting project strategies, contributing significantly to increased success ratesReport PreparationLed the development of comprehensive reports, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and policy reviews.Research Methodologies:Applied advanced research methodologies, enhancing program effectiveness through strategic insights𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:Coordinated logistics, optimizing resource utilization, and bolstering project efficiency𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧:>Leveraged systems software design expertise, increase in data processing

Developing proposals and concept notes, particularly focusing on 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 initiatives in Mombasa County, Kenya. Proven expertise in implementing interventions to foster dialogue between youth and police, promoting understanding, and contributing to community harmony.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:•Developed impactful proposals and concept notes centered around governance, peace, and social justice initiatives in Mombasa County, demonstrating a keen understanding of community needs.𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡-𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞:•Implemented successful interventions fostering dialogue between youth and police, contributing to improved community relations and promoting a culture of understanding and harmony.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:•Conducted action research on critical topics, including HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy, and sexual health education, specifically focusing on 50 teenage girls. Monitored and documented their personal call to action to the communities and friends for over a 6-month period.𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:•Utilized theater as a powerful intervention method to challenge societal mindsets and promote justice and equality among 50 girls in Mombasa County, tackling issues of 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 among young girls and teenagers.

Comprehensive Research & Evaluation, Data Visualization, Monitoring & Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Supervision & Training, Strategic Decision-Making, Reports & Documentation, Logistics & Coordination, and Data Collection.𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:>Conducted research and evaluation in girls education initiatives in 9 counties using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧>Utilized data visualization tools, resulting in a 40% increase in stakeholder engagement by effectively communicating research findings𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧>Implemented monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, utilising qualitative and quantitative methods improving program progress tracking by 30% and ensuring alignment with defined objectives𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭>Fostered collaboration and inclusivity through strategic stakeholder engagement, with a focus on gender and intersectionality, leading to a remarkable 50% increase in stakeholder satisfaction𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:>Provided exemplary supervision and trained over 500 data collectors across 9 counties, improving team performance and ensuring data integrity and quality assurance.𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:>Demonstrated strategic acumen in addressing emerging challenges, making informed decisions, and guiding program planning, resulting in a significant 20% expansion in project success ratesReports & Documentation:>Produced comprehensive reports, policy reviews, and advocacy efforts, influencing positive change and serving as references for 80% of stakeholders𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧>Orchestrated seamless logistics and resource coordination, resulting in a 35% increase in project efficiency and productivity𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬>Designed data collection tools, streamlining processes and reducing data entry errors