Fields of Expertise
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL): Over 15 years of experience designing and leading MEAL systems for humanitarian and development programs across health, nutrition, WASH, food security, protection, and governance sectors.
- MEAL Strategy and Framework Development: Proven ability to design and implement MEAL frameworks aligned with donor requirements (USAID, ECHO, FCDO, EU) and international standards (CHS, PSEA).
- Assessments and Evaluations: Skilled in conducting needs assessments, baseline/midline/endline surveys, impact evaluations, and real-time monitoring using mixed-method approaches.
- Data Analysis and Visualization: Advanced proficiency in Excel, SPSS, Stata, PowerBI, and Tableau for quantitative and qualitative data analysis, producing actionable insights and dashboards.
- Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP): Expertise in designing and operationalizing community feedback and complaints response mechanisms, ensuring inclusive and responsive programming.
- Proposal and Report Writing: Strong experience in developing MEAL components of proposals and producing donor reports, learning briefs, and evidence-based advocacy materials.
- Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening: Extensive experience mentoring MEAL teams, training local NGOs and government partners in MEAL best practices, and facilitating learning workshops.
- Knowledge Management and Learning: Effective at promoting organizational learning through data-driven decision-making, lessons learned documentation, and after-action reviews.
- Gender and Protection Integration: Experience mainstreaming gender, GBV, and inclusion considerations within MEAL systems and tools.
Professional Work Experience Summary
1. International Medical Corps – Central African Republic
MEAL Coordinator | May 2017 – October 2024
Led MEAL strategy and implementation for emergency and recovery projects. Designed donor-compliant systems, integrated real-time monitoring and accountability tools, and conducted large-scale evaluations. Supported successful proposals, built national partner capacity, and led a team of MEAL professionals.
2. International Medical Corps – Burundi
MEAL Manager, DFAP | Nov 2014 – May 2017
Developed and implemented MEAL frameworks for a USAID-funded DFAP, including tools for tracking performance, gender-sensitive monitoring, and accountability systems. Ensured data quality, compliance, and impactful reporting.
3. War Child Holland – Burundi
M&E Officer | Aug 2014 – Nov 2014
Managed MEAL for EU-funded education and protection projects. Conducted a baseline, developed accountability mechanisms, and built staff capacity in data management and analysis.
4. International Medical Corps – Burundi
MEAL Specialist, PM2A Program | Apr 2011 – Jul 2014
Led MEAL system design and implementation for a USAID/FFP-funded nutrition and food security program. Conducted data quality assessments and annual surveys, and mentored local MEAL staff.
5. Ministry of National Solidarity, Human Rights, and Gender – Burundi
GBV Data Management Officer | Jul 2009 – Apr 2011
Established national GBV data monitoring systems, trained partners, and coordinated data harmonization for improved GBV response and reporting.