Christabel Nafuna
Nairobi
Summary
Motivated Monitoring Evaluation and learning professional with 5 years work experience in developing and implementing M&E frameworks and plans, and conducting impact assessment. Highly experienced in implementing MEAL processes.
Dedicated and hardworking adept in the use of SPSS statistical software and with survey programming experience using ODK platform’s Kobo Collect and Survey CTO. Equipped with communication, leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills to effectively implement projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MEAL OFFICER
Horn of Africa Youth Network
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented M&E plans and frameworks that guided the organization's monitoring and evaluation activities promoting accountability to donors.
- Supported program teams with preparing consolidated reports that captured progress against indicators based on data - including, outcome harvesting, narrative reports and case stories.
- Conducted field activity monitoring to collect data, and analysis ensuring accuracy, reliability, and validity of data for reporting purposes and to inform the projects progress.
- Developed and maintained M&E reporting templates, training manuals, data collection and monitoring tools periodically, enhancing data collection, monitoring and reporting.
- Developed monitoring tools such as IPTT, interview guides, monitoring questions checklists, activity tracking templates ensuring relevant information is captured during monitoring field visits.
- Assisted in using data to identify program gaps and trends to improve the quality of activity delivery and respond to current needs.
- Capacity building and training staff on MEAL processes and how to embed M&E in the programs to align with the organization’s vision and mission.
- Set up and maintained organization databases together with the project teams
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
Innovations for Poverty Action
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Collected data through household and phone interviews using Survey CTO and Kobo Collect toolbox (ODK), as necessitated.
- Developed and pilot tested project approaches, materials and tools as well collecting data and organizing 15 data collectors.
- Conducted data quality assurance during field monitoring including back-checks, sit-ins and high frequency checks to ensure high quality of data is collected.
- Organized, conducted and monitored project field activities including focus group discussions, key informant interviews, one on one surveys for quality data collection.
- Developed reports, and other necessary materials to document and share project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learnt among partners.
- Assisted in developing, checking, and improving of project materials i.e., SOPs, questionnaires, flyers, text messages for easy understanding.
- Promoted and undertook documentation of good practices and synthesis of lessons learned and ensured that they were reflected in improved training and management tools.
PROJECT OFFICER
International Rescue Committee
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Organizing and leading weekly FGDs on business challenges and best practices among beneficiaries.
- Through partner organizations, fostering linkages between 2,400 girls and local enterprises and provide business development services to franchisors.
- Supporting training for 2,400 girls in essential business, financial management, and life skills and providing ongoing mentoring and organizing refresher trainings.
- Assisting GEM Project Officer in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, collecting data to inform documentation on best practices and lessons learned.
- Supporting information management- collection, analysis, and dissemination of quality information to beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nairobi
Nairobi12.2019
Diploma - Community Development
Riccatti Business College of (e.a)
Nairobi07.2012
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team working abilities
- Data collection, monitoring and research
- Networking, partnership development and management skills
- Advocacy
- Analytical skills
- Report and proposal writing
- Schedule development, Planning and Coordination
- Organization and time management
- Effective communication
- Computer proficient in Microsoft applications: Advanced
Professional Qualification
- Key Informant surveys and FGDs proficient.
- Survey Programming and data collection competency and experience in Kobo Collect and Survey-CTO (ODK).
- Computer certificate in MS office programs: Word (Advanced), PowerPoint (Advanced) Excel (Advanced), Publisher (Intermediate), Access (Intermediate).
- Training on research ethics
- Training on Child Safeguarding
- Training on Personal Safety and Security
- Training on life skills and mentorship
REFEREES
Diana Ouma
Programs Coordinator
Horn of Africa Youth Network
Tel: 0703582426
diana@hornofafricayouthnetwork.org
Sharon Akinyi
Research Manager
Jacaranda Health
Tel: 0713402853
sharonakinyi49@gmail.com
Mbithi Munyoki
M&E Manager
BOMA Project
Tel: 0728810293
munyokimbithi@gmail.com
Timeline
MEAL OFFICER
Horn of Africa Youth Network
09.2022 - Current
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
Innovations for Poverty Action
01.2017 - 12.2021
PROJECT OFFICER
International Rescue Committee
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nairobi
Diploma - Community Development
Riccatti Business College of (e.a)
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