Jefferson Ponde Ochilo
Nairobi
Summary
Accomplished Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning professional skilled in developing robust MEL frameworks and statistical analysis. Leadership in managing diverse teams and external consultants enhances program effectiveness and data quality. Engaged in strategic planning and capacity-building initiatives that drive evidence-based decision-making and inclusive program outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Lead
Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya
Nairobi
01.2023 - Current
- Pioneered and currently led the research function, coordinating large-scale studies including the 2023 RCT and 2024 implementation research of the Youth First Kenya (YFK) program, and overseeing planning for the 2025/2026 research phase.
- Led six internal program evaluations to inform strategic and programmatic decisions.
- Recruited and managed ten external research consultants, overseeing RFP processes and ensuring quality assurance in deliverables.
- Coordinated 65 primary data collectors to ensure accurate field-level monitoring data collection and reporting.
- Led monitoring and learning initiatives for the Equalised Project, working closely with learners with disabilities and their caregivers, including facilitating access to assistive devices and documenting program outcomes.
- Spearheaded the development and rollout of Salesforce as BNBR’s centralized data management system to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
- Contributed to the development and operationalization of BNBR’s 2024–2026 Strategic Plan.
- Facilitated internal learning sessions and documentation to support adaptive programming and policy influence.
- Established partnerships with academic institutions, government bodies, and donor agencies to enhance collaboration and resource sharing.
Team Lead, Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP)
World Vision Kenya
Turkana County
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed food distribution program activities in Kakuma Refugee Camp to ensure timely delivery of aid.
- Coordinated 37 community mobilizers to facilitate outreach and engagement within the refugee community.
- Supported consultants in developing data collection tools and overseeing data collection to enhance program evaluation.
Project Officer – Accountability, Monitoring & Evaluation
World Vision Kenya
Turkana County
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Supported Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities for Global Fund HIV and Nutrition programs in Turkana.
- Coordinated development of monitoring tools across a consortium of partners.
- Supported daily collection of project monitoring data.
- Managed internal and external reporting to funders and stakeholders.
- Contributed to recruitment of the program consultant and oversaw data collection in Turkana County.
- Supported compilation of monthly management reports for all programs in Turkana County.
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Associate
Africa Capacity Alliance
Nairobi
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Supported implementation of Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RM&E) activities for the four-year DANIDA CIV LOT project, aimed at realizing the rights of children and youth to protection and participation through enhanced capacity of regional Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Horn of Africa.
- Led staff capacity-building initiatives on research and evaluation for member organizations.
- Contributed to the review of research and evaluation tools across projects and member organizations.
- Supported resource mobilization efforts.
- Developed M&E frameworks and plans for eight active projects.
- Actively coordinated the strategic plan midline review process.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Keeping Alive Societies’ Hope (KASH)
Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Oversaw Monitoring activities to enhance citizen engagement and service delivery.
- Supervision of Evaluation consultants for the Baseline and Endline evaluations.
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Africa Capacity Alliance
Nairobi
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed specialized training materials in research, monitoring, and evaluation to support organizational learning.
- Collection and analysis of project Monitoring and evaluation data and reporting.
- Facilitated collaboration with Deloitte to improve program research and training outcomes.
- Conducted capacity assessments for twenty organizations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Intern
Africa Capacity Alliance
Nairobi
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Created and managed monitoring plans to ensure project objectives were met effectively.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on research methodologies and data collection tools to enhance data quality and consistency.
- Analyzed and reported on analytics for HC3 – Springboard for Health Project platform usage to inform strategic decisions.
Research and Reporting Assistant – Quality Department
Aga Khan University Hospital
Nairobi
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Conducted data collection, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance activities.Supported the periodic review of the customer satisfaction questionnaires.
- Collected customer satisfaction feedback from discharged patients, assisting with data coding, entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis for reporting.
- Assisted in customer satisfaction studies and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service quality.
Education
Master of Science - Monitoring and Evaluation
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Nairobi Campus06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Sciences
Kenyatta University
Nairobi01-2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Thurdibuoro Mixed Secondary School
Nairobi01-2010
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Kendu-Bay Academy
Kendu Bay01-2006
Skills
- Research design expertise
- MEAL strategies
- Data reporting
- Statistical analysis tools: Stata, SPSS, and Excel
- Data visualization
- Survey tools: Kobo Collect, ODK Collect, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms
- Database creation and management
- Salesforce administration
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced spreadsheets
- Program development and execution
- Knowledge management
- Capacity building
Consultancy Experiences
Programme Evaluations
- End of Project Evaluation – DREAMS Innovation Challenge Project (2019)
- End-Term Evaluation – REPERES Project (2017)
- End of Project Evaluation – Leave No One Behind Disability Inclusion Project (2018)
Baseline Studies and Assessments
- Baseline Survey – Integrated Eye Health for Underserved Rural Populations in Kenya (2022)
- Baseline Survey – DREAMS Innovation Challenge Project (2017)
- Feasibility and Viability Study for Real Estate Development, Riruta Estate, Nairobi (2018)
Technical Advisory and Training
- Trainer of Trainers – The Girl Generation Project (2017)
- Reporting Consultant – International Business and Technical Consultants (IBTC) (2019)
Publications For Conference Presentations
- Youth First: The Impact of School-Based Resilience Programming on Social-Emotional Learning Skills for Youth in Kenya – East African Community Regional Education Conference.
- Enhancing Disability Inclusion and Mental Health Support for Women Caregivers in Kilifi – 10th World Congress of Women's Mental Health (2025).
- Mental Health in Education: Lessons Learned from Basic Needs Champion Program for Students in Campus – International Annual School of Education and Lifelong Learning Conference (2024).
- Effectiveness of Home-Based Care Model in the Treatment and Support of Persons Living with HIV in Turkana County – IAS Conference on HIV Science (2021).
- Leave No One Behind: Increasing Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the Electoral Process – United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK).
Additional Professional Trainings
- CITI Program - Good Clinical Practice Certificate, 01/01/25
- CITI Program Conflict of Interest, 01/01/25
- Salesforce Certified Administrator – ALX foundation, 01/01/24
- Project Management in Global Health – University of Washington, 01/01/21
- Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health – University of Washington
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation – Kenyatta University, 01/01/16
- Research Ethics – FHI 360, 01/01/16
- Data Use for Program Managers – Global E-Learning Centre, 01/01/17
- Human Rights Approach to Programming – Africa Capacity Alliance, 01/01/19
Technical Skills
Stata, SPSS, Excel, Kobo Collect, ODK Collect, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Survey CTO, Salesforce, MS Access, Excel, Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Power BI and Piktochart
Timeline
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Lead
Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya
01.2023 - Current
Team Lead, Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP)
World Vision Kenya
08.2022 - 11.2022
Project Officer – Accountability, Monitoring & Evaluation
World Vision Kenya
08.2020 - 11.2020
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Associate
Africa Capacity Alliance
01.2019 - 07.2020
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Keeping Alive Societies’ Hope (KASH)
07.2018 - 12.2018
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Africa Capacity Alliance
10.2017 - 06.2018
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Intern
Africa Capacity Alliance
07.2017 - 09.2017
Research and Reporting Assistant – Quality Department
Aga Khan University Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Monitoring and Evaluation
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Sciences
Kenyatta University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Thurdibuoro Mixed Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Kendu-Bay Academy