Kevin Oyugi
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, And Learning Professional
Sigomere,38
Summary
Dynamic Monitoring & Evaluation specialist with a proven track record in enhancing program effectiveness through advanced research, analytical skills, and robust data management skills. Expert in fostering cross-functional collaboration and achieving significant improvements in data integrity and program accountability. Interested in designing and managing robust research in various areas of Public Health interest – specifically in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Demonstrates exceptional communication abilities and a team-oriented approach, with a notable achievement of increasing data collection efficiency by 70%. Proficient in qualitative analysis tools and statistical packages and adept at translating complex data into actionable insights.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (PMEL)
Centre for the Study of Adolescence (CSA)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
09.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented a robust capacity-building plan, training over 30 data assistants, social workers, and mentors on MEAL strategies, data quality standards, documentation, and information use, increasing the data handling proficiency by 40%, and contributing to improved data integrity and accountability.
- Supported the development and operationalization of a digital data management system for tracking AGYW, resulting in a 40% reduction in data entry time and real-time access to program data across all project sites.
- Standardized data verification and validation processes, implementing mechanisms for real-time monitoring and data cleaning that led to a 50% improvement in data accuracy: ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and maintaining data integrity across the program.
- Conducted capacity needs assessments for the project team and developed customized plans for data collection and reporting. Instituted performance management systems that resulted in timely collection, analysis, and dissemination of performance data, increasing program reporting accuracy by 30%.
- Actively participated in technical working groups, including the USAID DREAMS National M&E working group, aligning project outcomes with donor expectations and fostering cross-functional collaboration, enabling a 20% increase in support and resource mobilization for project activities.
- Contributed to the digitization of OVC and DREAMS M&E tools, ensuring efficient data collection at community and site levels, increasing data collection efficiency by 70%, while also enhancing program accountability through better systems thinking in M&E processes.
- Documented best practices and incorporated implementation science methodologies to foster continuous learning, achieving a 35% improvement in implementation efficiency.
- Supported and tracked the economic empowerment progress of AGYW in project areas, monitoring over 10,000 AGYW’s economic activities and capturing improvements in economic self-sufficiency for 65% of participants by tracking key performance indicators related to employment and skills acquisition.
- Contributed to the development, review, and tracking of project performance indicators, ensuring alignment with USAID DREAMS/OVC MER guidelines. Successfully enrolled over 24,000 AGYW in an age-appropriate, need-based SRHR service package, promoting sustainable impact through structured policy influence.
- Supervised a team of six data assistants across multiple sites, achieving a 90% success rate in timely data submission and ensuring cross-functional collaboration with the programs department for seamless integration of MEL activities into overall program strategies.
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Pathfinder International - Kenya
Mombasa, Mombasa County
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Designed and implemented a robust capacity-building plan, training over 30 data assistants, social workers, and mentors on MEAL strategies, data quality standards, documentation, and information use, increasing the data handling proficiency by 40%, and contributing to improved data integrity and accountability.
- Supported the development and roll-out of a digital data management system for tracking AGYW, resulting in a 40% reduction in data entry time and real-time access to program data across all project sites.
- Standardized data verification and validation processes, implementing mechanisms for real-time monitoring and data cleaning that led to a 50% improvement in data accuracy: ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and maintaining data integrity across the program.
- Conducted capacity needs assessments for the project team and developed customized plans for data collection and reporting. Instituted performance management systems that resulted in timely collection, analysis, and dissemination of performance data, increasing program reporting accuracy by 30%.
- Actively participated in technical working groups, including the USAID DREAMS National M&E working group, aligning project outcomes with donor expectations and fostering cross-functional collaboration, enabling a 20% increase in support and resource mobilization for project activities.
- Contributed to the digitization of OVC and DREAMS M&E tools, ensuring efficient data collection at community and site levels, increasing data collection efficiency by 70%, while also enhancing program accountability through better systems thinking in M&E processes.
- Documented best practices and incorporated implementation science methodologies to foster continuous learning, achieving a 35% improvement in implementation efficiency.
- Supported and tracked the economic empowerment progress of Adolescents and Young Women (AGYW) in project areas, monitoring economic activities of over 10,000 AGYW and capturing improvements in economic self-sufficiency for 65% of participants by tracking key performance indicators related to employment and skills acquisition.
- Contributed to the development, review, and tracking of project performance indicators, ensuring alignment with USAID DREAMS/OVC MER guidelines. Successfully enrolled over 24,000 AGYW in an age-appropriate, need-based SRHR service package, promoting sustainable impact through structured policy influence.
- Supervised a team of six data assistants across multiple sites, achieving a 90% success rate in timely data submission and ensuring cross-functional collaboration with the programs department for seamless integration of MEL activities into overall program strategies.
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Pathfinder International
Homa Bay, Homa Bay County
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Designed, reviewed, and implemented M&E systems and frameworks 2 projects concurrently.
- Conducted baseline, midline, and end-line surveys for 2 projects.
- Actively engaged in the County M&E Technical Working Groups in 3 counties (Kisumu, Homabay and Siaya)
- Tracked and reported on the performance indicators of 12 quarters for 2 projects concurrently.
- Prepared and disseminated 36 monthly, 12 quarterly, and 3 annual reports for the two projects for three years.
- Developed and published various knowledge products for the program for visibility and cross-learning.
- Routinely capacity-built the program and M&E staff on the program's M&E systems and strategies, performance indicators, Data Quality standards and processes, research trajectories, documentation, and data demand and information use.
- Designed and tested various M&E tools and guidelines for effectively monitoring the program.
- Prepared analysis reports for both qualitative and quantitative project data.
- Contributed to developing, reviewing, and tracking project performance indicators, including training data.
- Documented best practices and incorporated implementation science methodology for continuous learning.
Field Supervisor
Population Council
Wajir, Wajir County
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisted in training new hires on proper field data collection techniques, promoting best practices across the team.
- Exceeded client expectations by delivering comprehensive and accurate field data within specified timeframes.
- Improved project timelines by consistently meeting deadlines for submitting completed field data reports.
- Streamlined processes by implementing innovative solutions to overcome challenges faced during fieldwork.
- Increased efficiency in data management by organizing and maintaining detailed records of all collected information.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, effectively addressing any concerns or questions related to their projects'' progress or results.
- Delivered detailed progress reports to supervisors, keeping them informed of project status and milestones achieved.
- Ensured quality control with thorough verification of collected information, minimizing errors and inaccuracies.
- Strengthened decision-making abilities among stakeholders with clear presentation of findings from gathered datasets.
- Mobilized young and pregnant women and service providers for qualitative and quantitative interviews.
- Conducted a household survey using Kobo Collect, Focused Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews with community members, young people, health managers, program managers, and development partner representatives.
- Assigned tasks and verified data quality from 15 Research Assistants.
Field Supervisor
Hector Consultants
Nyamira & Migori, Nyamira & Migori Counties
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Collaborated closely with other Field Supervisors to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in order to optimize overall performance.
- Improved project efficiency by consistently monitoring work progress and providing timely feedback to team members.
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
- Implemented best practices in field operations to ensure consistency across all projects under supervision.
- Presented weekly and monthly performance reports to demonstrate team progress.
- Mobilized beneficiaries of OVC cash transfer fund, provided logistical support for the field data collection team and responsible for overall field data quality.
Qualitative Data Assistant
Population Council
Kitui, Kitui County
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Conducted 24 in-depth interviews with health care providers, facility managers, and selected county health management teams.
- Transcribed 24 audios of the in-depth interviews,
- Prepared for coding and coding the 24 transcripts using NVIVO software.
- Prepared the analysis report of the study findings.
- Worked closely alongside senior data analysts in the completion of various ad-hoc projects, providing critical support as needed throughout each project's lifecycle.
- Supported decision-making processes by providing accurate, timely, and relevant data insights to different stakeholders.
Research Assistant
International Centre for Reproductive Health
Mombasa, Mombasa County
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Conducted 54 in-depth Interviews with Male and Female Sex Workers
- Conducted direct observation of sex work activities in 18 identified hotspots.
- Translated and Transcribed 54 audios from in-depth interviews.
- Conducted preliminary Qualitative Analysis.
- Participated in 8 dissemination sessions of preliminary Study findings.
Field Supervisor
Population Council
Bungoma & Kwale, 03
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Collaborated closely with other Field Supervisors to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in order to optimize overall performance.
- Improved project efficiency by consistently monitoring work progress and providing timely feedback to team members.
- Established clear performance metrics for team members, providing regular feedback to encourage continuous improvement.
- Presented weekly and monthly performance reports to demonstrate team progress.
- Mobilized clients sampled from the OVC cash transfer program list,
- Supported field logistic, taking custody of data collection tools, downloading data from tablets,
- Cleaned and transmitted returns to the project manager daily for the household interviews conducted.
- Tracked and interviewed 234 sampled HAKI beneficiary households.
- Conducted 12 focus group discussion and 8 key informant interviews as a moderator.
Education
Masters of Public Health - Population Health & Epidemiology
Maseno University
Kisumu, Kenya 09.2018 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics (with IT)
Maseno University
Kisumu, Kenya 08.2008 - 12.2012
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Rongai Secondary School
Nakuru, Kenya 01.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
Research and analytical skills
Program Management and Coordination
Knowledge Management Skills
Qualitative and Quantitative Data Management Skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Presentation, facilitation, mentorship, and training skills
Certification
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Referees
Stephen Naketo Konah.
Global Data and Analytics Manager, Pathfinder International,
Tel: +254 727 214 246
Email: SKonah@pathfinder.org
Ms. Catherine Njenga.
Immediate former National Country Coordinator
Right Here Right Now Program (Kenya)
Centre for the Study of Adolescence (CSA)
Tel: +254 716 619 744
Email: Catherynjenga@gmail.com
Dr. Justus Aungo, PhD.
Independent Consultant. JB Aungo Consultants. Tel: +254 712 663 323
Email: jbaungo@gmail.com
Timeline
Project Management Professional Masterclass
08-2024
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
06-2024
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (PMEL)
Centre for the Study of Adolescence (CSA)
09.2021 - Current
Masters of Public Health - Population Health & Epidemiology
Maseno University
09.2018 - 12.2025
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Pathfinder International - Kenya
04.2018 - 08.2021
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Pathfinder International
02.2016 - 04.2018
Field Supervisor
Population Council
07.2015 - 09.2015
Field Supervisor
Hector Consultants
05.2015 - 06.2015
Qualitative Data Assistant
Population Council
04.2015 - 05.2015
Research Assistant
International Centre for Reproductive Health
12.2014 - 03.2015
Field Supervisor
Population Council
05.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics (with IT)
Maseno University
08.2008 - 12.2012
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Rongai Secondary School
01.2003 - 12.2006