Hellen Kitheka
Monitoring And Evaluation Consultant
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
A seasoned Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist with 7 years of experience in donor funded projects across Africa. Adept at designing and implementing comprehensive M&E frameworks, leading project evaluations, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. Fluent in English and experienced in managing multilingual and multicultural teams. Expertise in project monitoring, evaluation, research, data analytics, and capacity building. Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and skilled in using a wide range of data analysis tools including SPSS, STATA, R, Microsoft PowerBi, Tableau and Python. Known for developing robust M&E frameworks, ensuring data quality, and leading successful donor-funded projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager - Monitoring and Evaluation
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2023 - Current
- Lead design and implementation M&E systems and tools for various projects including governance projects funded by MDBs, DFIs, and DPs.
- Develop data collection tools and methodologies, incorporating technology to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Analyze project outcomes and report findings to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and funder requirements.
- Manage and mentor teams in the execution of M&E activities, providing guidance on best practices and innovative approaches.
- Contribute to design of project information management systems, ensuring they meet monitoring and reporting needs of stakeholders.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity building to project teams.
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive M&E framework that was adopted as the standard for governance-related projects within the organization.
- Led evaluation of project impacts, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
- Collaborated with international teams, providing M&E expertise and training across different regions.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisting in development and review of data collection tools.
- Supervisor for data collecting, collating and compiling data.
- Following up data requests from data producers and responding to data user requests.
- Assisting in preparation of technical reports.
- Working closely with Senior officers to Supervise and implement programmes and activities of County.
- Any other duties lawfully assigned by Senior officers.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
KCA University
Kisumu 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics With IT
Maseno University
Maseno, Kisumu, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
M&E Strategy Development
Data Collection and Analysis
Project Management
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies
Multilingual Proficiency
Technological Integration in M&E
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Donor Report Writing and Compliance
Capacity Building & Training
Database Management & Data Quality Assurance
Certification
PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate in Project Management
Timeline
IBM Skills Build - Data Analytics Fundamentals
04-2024
Diploma in Generative Artificial Intelligence
01-2024
Assistant Manager - Monitoring and Evaluation
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2023 - Current
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, NITA
04-2022
PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate in Project Management
12-2021
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2021 - 06.2023
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
08.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Data Science
KCA University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics With IT
Maseno University
04.2001 -
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