Kipkirui Leonard
Nanyuki, Laikipia,20
Summary
Dynamic Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) professional with over four years of experience managing M&E systems across agriculture, nutrition, and market systems development programs. Expertise includes designing and operationalizing monitoring tools, conducting comprehensive quantitative and qualitative data collection, and managing MIS platforms to deliver high-quality reports that meet donor requirements. Proficient in industry-standard tools such as KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, and Ona, with advanced skills in STATA, SPSS, Excel, and data visualization platforms like Power BI and Tableau. Strong commitment to inclusive, evidence-based development is complemented by a proven ability to assess program performance and foster collaboration within teams to drive actionable insights and enhance program outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Farm Africa
Nanyuki
01.2025 - Current
- Led implementation of M&E systems aligned with project Detail Implementation Plans (DIPs) and donor reporting requirements.
- Designed and adapted mobile data collection tools using ODK-based platforms (Ona) for rural agriculture programs.
- Supervised baseline surveys and trained 20+ enumerators on quantitative and qualitative tools.
- Supported data quality assessments and provided timely technical feedback to field teams.
- Compiled and submitted monthly and quarterly M&E reports; developed dashboards to support program decisions.
Lead Data Analyst
Triple C Advisory
Remote
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Designed digital M&E data systems using KoboToolbox for multi-country development projects.
- Led data analysis using STATA to generate actionable insights for agriculture and youth employment programs.
- Created dashboards for indicator tracking and adaptive learning.
- Mentored field teams on data collection protocols, reporting quality, and data visualization.
Research Assistant
Sapphire Marketing Ltd.
Nairobi
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted field-level data entry, validation, and quality checks.
- Assisted in project documentation and report development.
Data Analyst Intern
Adaptive Management and Research Consultants (AMREC)
Kisumu
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed data collection instruments using Kobo Toolbox.
- Analyzed survey data and supported findings visualization and reporting.
Education
Msc. - Applied Statistics
University of Kabianga
12-2025
Bsc. - Applied Statistics
Rongo University
01.2018
Skills
- Data Systems: KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, Ona, CommCare, and ODK
- MIS: System documentation, user support, dashboard development
- Data Analysis: STATA, SPSS, Excel, Atlasti
- Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel Charts
- Tools & Platforms: MS Office, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Zoom
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Effective communicator and team collaborator
- High integrity, self-motivation, and field-readiness
- Data collection
- Training facilitation
- Policy analysis
- Interview techniques (FGDs & KIIs)
- Qualitative analysis & Quantitative analysis
Certification
- Microsoft Power BI for Data Analysis & Visualization – LinkedIn (2025)
- Microsoft Advanced Excel – Udemy (2025)
- Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation - University of California, Berkeley (2023)
- Data Management and Analysis with STATA | Udemy (2023)
- Financial Sales Services | Generation Kenya | Feb 2022
- Computer Applications | Eland Computer College | Feb. 2014
OTHER INFORMATION
Languages: English & Kiswahili
Timeline
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Farm Africa
01.2025 - Current
Lead Data Analyst
Triple C Advisory
09.2020 - 12.2024
Research Assistant
Sapphire Marketing Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2019
Data Analyst Intern
Adaptive Management and Research Consultants (AMREC)
10.2018 - 03.2019
Bsc. - Applied Statistics
Rongo University
Msc. - Applied Statistics
University of Kabianga
OTHER INFORMATION
- Driving License – Valid Kenyan DL (Manual & Automatic)
- Committed to values of equity, justice, and transparency
Select Project Experience
Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises in Central Kenya – Jan 2025 – Present
Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Assistant
· Lead implementation of M&E systems for sustainable Agriculture project in Meru, Kirinyaga & Laikipia Counties
Mastercard Foundation, Young Women Centred Design (July 2024 – Dec 2024)
Lead Data Analyst
· Led data collection, monitored real-time submissions across 5 African countries.
· Created dashboards and insights to guide program redesign.
World Food Programme Gender Analysis in Eswatini (October 2022 – April 2023)
Qualitative Data Analyst
· Aggregated and analyzed qualitative data on nutrition to guide project’s gender-sensitive recommendation.
African Union Financial and Economic Inclusion Project (January 2022 – May 2022)
Quantitative Analyst
· Cleaned and visualized AU’s Inclusion Index using Tableau
UNFPA Global Innovative Finance Engagement Strategy (November 2021 – May 2022)
Mixed Methods Analyst
· Produced data insights to support strategic funding decisions.
Hobbies and Interests
Data for impact, Visual storytelling, Athletics, Nature walks