STEPHEN OTIENO
Summary
Professional Monitoring and Evaluation officer with over 10 years of experience dedicated to tracking and reporting, management and developing performance metrics. forward-thinking and strategic with a comprehensive view of the production process, including how to accurately measure progress beyond simply reporting numbers. recognized in the past for having a unique understanding of how to identify areas outperforming expectations as well as those that need improvement. I am also experienced in quantitative and qualitative research with expertise in social and behavioral health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
LWALA COMMUNITY ALLIANCE-KENYA
1 2022 - Current
- Assisting in providing training and technical assistance to the programs on use of M&E tools
- Assist in the drafting of new indicators & associated data collection and reporting
- Supporting programs on M&E activities for timely and adequate reporting
- Assisting program coordinators in communicating data collection tools to healthcare providers, program facilitators, and the Ministry of Health
- Updating the Lwala Impact Dashboard monthly and lead strategic discussions on different program areas
- Supporting the program team in collecting success stories and narratives to complement data collected.
SENIOR LECTURER NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
MAWEGO NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC -KENYA
01.2021 - Current
- Developing several nutrition learning materials, including choosing the reading material, creating assignments and arranging a syllabus
- Training and mentoring students in coursework and practical areas within the field of study through regular research, attendance at conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals and similar places
- Assisting students in their pursuit of their diploma, such as providing academic and career advisement
- Grading assignments and ensuring that all students remain in compliance with the department's policy on academic integrity, including checking for any cheating and/or plagiarism
- Developing strong relationships with colleagues within the department and throughout the institution for an enhanced learning environment that values interdisciplinary study.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH OFFICER
CARE INTERNATIONAL-KENYA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilized qualitative methods to study behavioral health among Military soldier and civilian personnel
- Developed focus group and interview question guides
- Facilitated focus groups and interviews
- Analyzed qualitative data using ground theory methodology, thematic analysis, mind mapping etc
- Coded data utilizing NVivo software
- Contributed to the preparation of manuscripts, information papers and other technical documents
- Managed Epidemiological Consultations (EPICONS)
- Assisted with the development of quantitative surveys to assess behavioral health risk.
Assistant Program Officer-Food Security and Livelihood Program
COMPASSION CONSULTING- (USA REMOTE)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Carried out about 85% of Food Security and Livelihood Day to day activity implementation at Chiefdom level
- Sensitized communities on project objectives and activities
- Worked closely with Program Officers, local government offices and the communities
- Sensitized beneficiaries about selection procedure and criteria
- Developed and follow day to day and weekly activity plans
- Provided Regular Report to the Program Officer regarding progress on project activities in their respective operational areas
- Coordinated with Program Officers and field finance team in the planning of Cash Distribution dates
- Registered beneficiaries using the standard template
- Worked closely with the MEAL team in collecting regular market information
- Monitored cash distribution as well as support with reconciliation process as necessary
- Consulted field finance, logistics and security regarding the planning of Cash Transfer activities and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE FOOD NUTRITION AND DIETETICS -
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
09.2020 - 05.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FOODS NUTRITION AND DIETETICS - undefined
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 05.2016
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - undefined
AGORO SARE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Qualitative methods
undefinedLeadership Experience
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Training Professional Development
- Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship, Ajira Digital Hub
- HTML Programming, Treehouse
- Financial Management and Reporting, International Organization for Migration (IOM-UN Agency)
- Proposal Writing, International Organization for Migration (IOM-UN Agency)
Membership Affiliations
- Mandela Washington Fellow, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI),USA
- Member, Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI)
Communication Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback and collaborate effectively with writers, editors, and other stakeholders.
Leadership Community Development
- Volunteer Mentor, Kenya Red cross Society, 08/2016 - Present
- Mentor, Global Radical Leadership Labs (GRILL), 02/2011 - 12/2016
References
- Mr. James Omondi Otieno, Agri-Nutrition Consultant Maseno, 0711365678, Jakom@gmail.com
- Danish Olela Ongola, Research Associate Innovations for poverty Action, 0714-793-184, denishongola@gmail.com
Timeline
SENIOR LECTURER NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
MAWEGO NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC -KENYA
01.2021 - Current
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH OFFICER
CARE INTERNATIONAL-KENYA
01.2021 - 01.2022
MASTER OF SCIENCE FOOD NUTRITION AND DIETETICS -
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
09.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Program Officer-Food Security and Livelihood Program
COMPASSION CONSULTING- (USA REMOTE)
01.2020 - 01.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FOODS NUTRITION AND DIETETICS - undefined
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 05.2016
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - undefined
AGORO SARE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2008 - 05.2011
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
LWALA COMMUNITY ALLIANCE-KENYA
1 2022 - Current
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