Areas of Expertise
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL/MERL).
- Project and programme evaluations using the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria.
- Development of logical frameworks, theories of change, monitoring and evaluation plans, performance measurement plans and indicators.
- Quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research.
- Data collection and analysis, including surveys, key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs) and document reviews.
- Data quality assurance, Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and data management.
- Statistical analysis using R, Stata and SPSS, qualitative data analysis using NVivo, and digital data collection using KoboToolbox and ODK.
- Food safety, food science, nutrition, food toxicology and dietary exposure assessment.
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food security, community development, gender equality and protection.
- Evidence-based reporting, learning, accountability and the formulation of practical recommendations for programme improvement.
Professional Experience
Christus CITO MIDERHO is a monitoring, evaluation, research and learning professional with over 10 years of experience supporting development programmes and research initiatives across the Great Lakes region, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Kenya.
His experience includes designing and conducting programme evaluations, baseline studies and field surveys; developing monitoring frameworks and indicators; coordinating and supporting data collection; conducting key informant interviews and focus group discussions; supervising data quality processes; analysing quantitative and qualitative data; and preparing evidence-based reports and recommendations.
He has contributed to monitoring, evaluation and research assignments with organisations and initiatives including Catalystas, Stone Soup and Water For People, covering areas such as WASH, community development, food security and programme performance. He also has a strong scientific research background in food safety, nutrition, mycotoxins and the assessment of dietary exposure to food contaminants.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD Candidate in Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi.
- MSc in Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, specialising in Food Safety and Quality, University of Nairobi.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, specialising in Crop Science, Université Catholique de Bukavu.
Languages: French, English, Kinyarwanda and Kiswahili.