Daniel Karenga

Diligent and knowledgeable MERL and Statistical professional with over 19 years of progressive experience monitoring, evaluating, analyzing and reporting results data in NGO and donor projects settings.  Experienced in Monitoring and Evaluation with expertise in developing technical proposals, concept notes, M&E plan, MEAL policies and procedures, and quality assurance systems, including learning and knowledge management. Well-experienced in project design, implementation, and management. Knowledgeable in Collaborative Learning and Adaption (CLA) approach and Project Cycle Management (PCM). Adept in qualitative and quantitative studies including designing study protocols and promotion of innovation in research. Excellent analytical skills and ability to provide strategic leadership in setting up functional M&E systems leading to accountability, and improved ownership of data use for decision-making. Passionate about information technology solutions and geospatial techniques with broad technical expertise in designing and supporting the implementation of cutting-edge Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) leading to effective project implementation and monitoring. Proven track record in mentoring and supervising large multi-disciplinary, multi-partner, and multi-cultural teams. Offering a broad understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and statistical concepts and models with expertise in SPSS/STATA, KoboCollect, ODK and PowerBi.. Self-motivated MERL and Statistician with exceptional quantitative analysis skills and research. Proven strengths in assessing monitoring systems and data reliability as well as creating meaningful quality donor reports. Highly skilled in technical proposal writing, adaptive programming, evidence generation, and documentation. Analytical Statistician committed to assessing the validity, reliability, and accuracy of collected data. Harbours an unparalleled statistical and MEAL acumen which is based on a comprehensive understanding of the management and monitoring of donor-funded projects and their inherent dynamism. My unrivalled data analysis and interpretation, through trend analysis, modelling and reporting, presents a host of areas that I can work on among others. Strong working collaboration with USAID, strategic partners, implementing partners and government ministries.

Over 17 years of service in MERL in different donor (USAID, FCDO, UKAID, SIDA, UN) projects and international NGOS such as PATH, Intrahealth, FHI360, AMREF, EDT,

Just completed my Master in Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation of population and development projects from UoN. I also have a Bsc in mathematical Sciences from maseno university, a diploma in applied statistics from the Technical University of Kenya. I also have done several courses and trainings such as MEALDPro, SPSS and M&E