ENNOCENT BARASA ABABI
Bungoma
Summary
Data Analyst and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer with over 3 years of experience in data management, statistical analysis, and program evaluation across health, agriculture, and research projects. Strong background in quantitative and qualitative analysis, indicator development, and results-based reporting. Proficient in R, STATA, SPSS, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, DHIS2, and GIS tools. Experienced in translating complex datasets into actionable insights to support evidencebased decision-making.
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officer
ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH CONSULTANTS
06.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented M&E frameworks, including logical frameworks, theories of change, and indicator matrices for multiple research and development projects.
- Developed output and outcome indicators aligned with project objectives and donor reporting requirements.
- Coordinated quantitative and qualitative data collection activities, ensuring adherence to data quality assurance standards.
- Analyzed datasets using SPSS, R, and Excel, generating evidence-based insights to inform program adjustments.
- Conducted baseline, midline, and endline evaluations, assessing program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Prepared comprehensive analytical reports and presentations for internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Trained project staff and partners on M&E tools, data collection methodologies, and reporting processes.
Research Assistant
African Population and Health Research Centre
Bungoma County
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported data collection for a biobanking research study using SurveyCTO.
- Conducted quantitative demographic surveys and qualitative Key Informant Interviews (KIIs).
- Ensured accurate data capture and adherence to ethical research standards.
Research Assistant
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Homabay County
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Participated in quantitative and qualitative research, including household surveys, KIIs, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
- Conducted geospatial mapping of food outlets using GIS tools.
- Assisted in data cleaning, analysis, and reporting of study findings.
Data Analyst Trainee (Mentorship Program)
AMREC
Kisumu
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using STATA, R, SPSS, and Excel.
- Managed and analyzed quantitative and qualitative datasets from field research.
- Collected primary data using mobile data collection platforms (KOBO, ODK, REDCap, CommCare).
- Contributed to proposal writing, methodology development, and literature reviews.
- Presented journal articles and provided analytical critiques.
Data Clerk
Vertical Agro Limited
Naivasha
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected and managed operational and production data to support decision-making.
- Monitored raw material movement from intake to dispatch, ensuring accurate inventory records.
- Analyzed operational datasets and produced daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management.
- Supervised the traceability team, ensuring timely and accurate data reporting.
- Managed data entry processes to ensure accurate record keeping.
Health Records and Information Attaché
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
Kisumu County
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Collected and analyzed daily ward bed occupancy data.
- Prepared weekly and monthly analytical reports for hospital management.
- Entered and managed health data in DHIS2, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with KHIS in compliance with national health reporting standards.
Enumerator
Kenya National Bureau Standards
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Collected demographic and socio-economic data within assigned enumeration areas.
- Ensured accurate data submission for national statistical analysis.
- Conducted household interviews and administered questionnaires to obtain demographic data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Data Analysis & Statistics
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Frameworks
- Baseline, Midline & Endline Evaluations
- Indicator Development & Results Measurement
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research
- Data Quality Assurance (DQA)
- Data Visualization & Dashboards
- GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis
- Research Reporting & Proposal Writing
- R
- STATA
- SPSS
- SQL
- Advanced Excel
- Regression Analysis
- Hypothesis Testing
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Excel Dashboards
- MySQL
- Oracle
- DHIS2
- KHIS
- KOBO Toolbox
- ODK
- REDCap
- CommCare
- Google Forms
- SurveyCTO
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
Certification
- Monitoring and Evaluation & Research Methods - AMREC
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research - Global Diet Research and Activities (GDAR)
- Design of Experiments & Quality Control - KALRO
References
- Dr. Vincent Were, Researcher, Statistician, and Founder of the AMREC organization, vincentwere@gmail.com, 0721876573
- Fridah Kariuki Njoroge, Quality Assurance Manager at Vertical Agro, fridanjoroge380@gmail.com, 0708218017
- Dr. Poti Owili, Dean of School of Science Laikipia University, powili@laikipia.ac.ke, 0706512073
Technical Skills
R, STATA, SPSS, SQL, Advanced Excel, Regression Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Power BI, Tableau, Excel Dashboards, MySQL, Oracle, DHIS2, KHIS, KOBO Toolbox, ODK, REDCap, CommCare, Google Forms, SurveyCTO, ArcGIS, QGIS
Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to translate technical data into actionable insights
- Strong teamwork and time management skills
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Research Assistant
African Population and Health Research Centre
03.2025 - 04.2025
Research Assistant
Kenya Medical Research Institute
09.2024 - 10.2024
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officer
ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH CONSULTANTS
06.2023 - Current
Data Analyst Trainee (Mentorship Program)
AMREC
01.2023 - 04.2023
Data Clerk
Vertical Agro Limited
01.2022 - 12.2022
Health Records and Information Attaché
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
Enumerator
Kenya National Bureau Standards
08.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY