Open To Work
John Wambua Musyoka
Machakos
Summary
Results-driven M&E, Research and Data Specialist with eight years of experience in designing surveys, developing digital data collection systems, and implementing MEL frameworks for agriculture, climate innovation, and conservation projects in Kenya. Expertise includes mixed-methods data collection, dashboard development, and stakeholder engagement, delivering insights that enhance program effectiveness and support resource mobilization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
M&E Consultant
Bee Farmers HUB Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered end-to-end M&E across 4 donor-funded projects spanning Narok, Kajiado, Kilifi, and Kwale counties, reaching 796 beneficiaries and participants across 24 conservation groups and CFAs while establishing 12 model apiaries.
- Designed and executed baseline and monitoring data collection systems, including 48+ FGDs at data collection and monitoring stages across all project groups.
- Produced 4 implementation and evaluation reports for CARE Kenya, WWF, and Plan International, informing program adjustments and stakeholder decisions.
- Measured hive colonization rates at 80% across established apiaries, contributing to enhanced local beekeeping practices.
- Assessed adoption of beekeeping practices above 65% across participating groups, indicating successful training and community engagement.
- Evaluated market linkage outcomes, confirming cooperative integration for all Sowing Change groups and the Entarara CFA.
Freelance
Independent Research & Evaluation Consultant
01.2014 - Current
- Designed and deployed 70+ Kobo Collect and ODK tools and conducted 50+ baseline and rapid assessments reaching thousands of beneficiaries across multiple clients, including Africa Harvest (DTC 4 Youth Jobs Creation Project supporting a target of 120,000 beneficiaries).
- Conducted technology adoption research through FGDs for Shell Foundation (Women SHF & PUE Mapping Project through Sattva consulting (from India), reaching 400+ women groups in mango, dairy, and coffee value chains in Machakos, Murang'a and Kiambu Counties), University of Nairobi APNRF soil fertility & climate-smart practices study in Embu County, and Machakos University youth climate adaptation survey in Machakos Sub-county.
- Authored independent reports and scientific papers, including VSLA Impact Evaluation for Born Free Foundation, benefiting 120+ individuals in Meru and Kajiado counties.
- Developed and submitted technical proposals while providing academic writing services, including drafting thesis chapters and research papers on diverse topics for various clients.
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)
Nairobi
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Designed monitoring tools, dashboards, and MEL frameworks for AgriBiz, GreenBiz, and PUSE programmes, enhancing performance tracking and enabling actionable insights for improved donor reporting in agribusiness, clean technology, and solar energy initiatives.
- Conducted research and authored sector and case studies on Kenya's green economy, youth adaptation to climate change, and sustainable agribusiness; co-authored sector reports on climate-smart technologies and the clean energy innovation handbook.
- Contributed to digital-cleantech ecosystem mapping under the Estonia-Kenya Twin Transition Project.
- Facilitated multistakeholder workshops on renewable energy standards and conducted market studies to support enterprises, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making in the clean technology sector.
- Nairobi, Kenya
Young Statistician, Field Services
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
Nairobi
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Facilitated data collection and provided cluster guidance for the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS).
- Assisted in developing Kenya Household Master Sample Frame and preparing technical reports and County Statistical Abstracts, including Makueni 2021, resulting in over 50 clusters established in Makueni County.
- Nairobi, Kenya
Data Manager
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
Machakos
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Designed and implemented statistical data pipelines and models using R, SAS, ASReml, GenStat, and BMS, enhancing analysis of multilocational crop-breeding data.
- Planned and executed end-to-end socio-economic surveys with ODK and SurveyCTO, trained field teams and enumerators, contributing to publications in collaboration with CIMMYT.
- Machakos, Kenya
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics with Computing
Rongo University
Migori, KenyaSkills
- Survey design
- Mixed-methods research
- Statistical modeling
- Digital data collection tools
- Mobile data collection
- Data visualization
- Quality assurance
- Project design
- Report writing
- Statistical software proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Stakeholder engagement
References
- Ms. Emerita Njiru, Research Officer, KALRO, emeritanji@gmail.com, +254 727 672 571
- Mr. John Simon Maundu, County Statistical Officer, KNBS, jmaundu@knbs.or.ke, +254 797 332 941
- Mr. Jabez Mutune, Country Fund Manager, UK-PACT - Kenya, jabez.mutune@thepalladiumgroup.com, +254 727 618 435
- Mr. Ezekiel Mumo Mwanzia, Founder, Bee Farmers' Hub, mumo@beefarmers.co.ke, +254 712 611 207
Publications
- Driving Local Action for Climate Adaptation in Agribusiness by Female-Led Enterprises, Published analysis on how women-led enterprises contribute to community climate adaptation.
- Mapping Kenya's Digital Cleantech Ecosystem, 2024, Published mapping of key digital cleantech actors and investment gaps in Kenya's startup ecosystem.
- New Organizational Forms for Energy Innovation: Climate Innovation Centers, Book chapter in A Handbook on Clean Energy Innovation. Contribution on energy access, clean energy innovation systems, and Productive Use of Solar Energy in East Africa.
- Prospects of Formalization for Kenyan Agribusinesses, An agriculture sector study based on the experiences of Agribusinesses supported under KCICs Agribiz program.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Gig WorkContract WorkPart TimeFull TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
Sh2/yr - Sh300000/yrTimeline
M&E Consultant
Bee Farmers HUB Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)
09.2022 - 09.2024
Young Statistician, Field Services
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
01.2021 - 07.2022
Data Manager
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Freelance
Independent Research & Evaluation Consultant
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics with Computing
Rongo University