I am a Professional Teacher of geography and Economics, and also a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist with experience in education and health programming, research, and community development. I am currently an M&E Officer at Life+Limb Uganda Chapter and Laminopabo Child Development Center, where I support the design and implementation of M&E systems, budgeting, data management, and reporting for child-centered development programs.
I am a Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, skilled in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights for evidence-based decision-making. My technical expertise spans Results-Based Management (RBM), Theory of Change design, Impact Assessment, and Data Analysis using SPSS, Excel, Tableau, and Power BI, alongside strong competencies in GIS and Remote Sensing, Knowledge Management, and Evaluation Framework Development.
I have conducted multiple socioeconomic evaluations, baseline surveys, and operational research studies, and have trained caregivers and youth in livelihoods, financial literacy, and positive parenting. He has also coordinated multi-stakeholder engagements, facilitated capacity-building initiatives, and contributed to advocacy events to improve community wellbeing and program learning.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, and a Bachelor of Arts Education (Economics and Geography). My blend of analytical Skills, community engagement, and program leadership and teaching enables him to design, monitor, and evaluate development interventions that drive sustainable, measurable impact and learning,
I am also Microsoft Certified Power BI Analyst and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) professional with hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing data-driven systems for impact measurement. Currently, I work with the Life + Limb -Primary Trauma Care Foundation Uganda Chapter, where I play a leading role in developing M&E frameworks from concept note writing to system design and performance tracking to strengthen trauma care interventions across Uganda.
I am a member of the Uganda Evaluation Association (UEA), and I bring a strong blend of analytical thinking, program design skills, and practical field experience in child development, community empowerment, and performance monitoring.
Uganda
Obal Ronald
MEAL Officer
Laminopabo Child Development Center
Posted on 03/11/2025
Effective Communication begin should well before the final report is prepared. Embedding communication throughout the evaluation process help in fostering learning, ownership, and action among stakeholders.
Effective and low-cost approaches should encourage two-way engagement with program stakeholders to interpret results in their own languages and propose feasible solutions and this include the Use of local radios Stations and community dialogue. In my recent program, for example, a youth-led radio discussion on education outcomes inspired families to support the reintegration of school dropouts into both formal and vocational training in Northern Uganda.
Collaboration with community development officers, faith leaders, and VSLA facilitators has been instrumental in reaching audiences with limited literacy or access to digital platforms. The main challenge remains balancing communication needs with limited budgets and time constraints, yet participatory methods continue to yield strong results.
combining feedback tools such as suggestion boxes, focus group discussion to help with reflections, and home visits for follow-ups. Most importantly Observable behavioral changes such as caregivers starting small enterprises or improved school attendance serve as indicators that communication has translated into practical use.
Inclusion, effective evaluation communication should go beyond sharing information and connect evidence and action. When evaluators prioritize participation, use context-sensitive and multilingual approaches, and employ local platforms, they transform findings into community-driven solutions. Visuals, storytelling, and ongoing feedback ensure that learning does not end with a report but continues to influence behavioral changes , strengthen accountability, and inspire lasting change within communities..