I am a highly analytical Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Systems professional with over two years of experience supporting government programmes through field data operations and evidence generation. I excel at designing, piloting, and administering digital data collection tools, coordinating multi-county field activities, and ensuring data quality through validation and non-response follow-up. My work has included strengthening county statistical capacity, contributing to GIS-enabled planning and performance tracking, and supporting open data and statistical reporting. I am proficient in Power BI,Excel, SQL, Python, R, GIS tools, Kobo Collect, and various data management systems, and I aim to translate data into actionable insights for evidence-based decision making.

Brian Ben Akatsa Amimo

I am a highly analytical Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Systems professional with over two years of experience supporting government programmes through field data operations and evidence generation. I excel at designing, piloting, and administering digital data collection tools, coordinating multi-county field activities, and ensuring data quality through validation and non-response follow-up. My work has included strengthening county statistical capacity, contributing to GIS-enabled planning and performance tracking, and supporting open data and statistical reporting. I am proficient in Power BI,Excel, SQL, Python, R, GIS tools, Kobo Collect, and various data management systems, and I aim to translate data into actionable insights for evidence-based decision making.

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I am a highly analytical Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Systems professional with over two years of experience supporting government programmes through field data operations and evidence generation. I excel at designing, piloting, and administering digital data collection tools, coordinating multi-county field activities, and ensuring data quality through validation and non-response follow-up.

My work has included strengthening county statistical capacity, contributing to GIS-enabled planning and performance tracking, and supporting open data and statistical reporting. I am proficient in Power BI,Excel, SQL, Python, R, GIS tools, Kobo Collect, and various data management systems, and I aim to translate data into actionable insights for evidence-based decision making.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Council of Governors
September 1, 2024 - Present
Supported the roll-out and operationalization of GIS laboratories across all counties, strengthened capacity to generate and apply spatial data for planning, performance monitoring, and statistical reporting. Conducted review and consolidation of county-level secondary data to improve harmonization, validation, and accessibility. Routinely collect sectoral data from all 47 counties to generate the annual State of Devolution Address. Supported the development of the County Open Data Portal, including indicator development, tool design, and metadata preparation. Analyzed quarterly performance data for 18 committees and departments, synthesizing trends for planning and resource allocation. Generated the Council's Annual Statutory Report. Provided technical assistance on data collection, cleaning, analysis, and presentation, ensuring adherence to M&E standards. Designed and developed an institutional Power BI dashboard for real-time visualization and decision support. Supported piloting of
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern at Council of Governors
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Analysed quarterly performance reports across all committees and departments, generating actionable insights for institutional planning and progress tracking. Coordinated county-level data collection for the State of Devolution Address, ensuring complete, timely, and validated submissions. Supported the preparation and dissemination of the Annual Statutory Report 2022/2023, improving accessibility and transparency of official statistics. Participated in drafting the Model County M&E and Statistics Policy and the County Indicator Reference Guide, contributing to harmonization and standardization of monitoring practices. Provided technical support to county M&E teams across multiple counties on data collection, validation, indicator interpretation, and reporting. Tracked and monitored implementation of Devolution Conference resolutions and coordinated development of 2024/2025 work plans for 18 committees.
Research Assistant at QuadExcel Research Training and Consulting
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Conducted and managed key informant interviews with subject matter experts, facilitated and coordinated focus group discussions, performed accurate data entry, cleaning, and validation, and prepared research reports and field summaries. Coordinated community champions and field teams to strengthen local engagement and ensure smooth field research activities targeting vulnerable populations. Supported operational planning for field surveys including scheduling and logistics.

Education

Certificate in Data Visualization and Communication at United Nations Statistics Division
October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Certificate in SPSS (Data Analysis) at Corporate Staffing Services
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation at Corporate Staffing Services
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Project Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Secondary Education at Starehe Boys’ Centre
February 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017
Primary Education at Newlight Junior Academy
January 1, 2011 - November 1, 2013

Qualifications

Certificate in Data Visualization and Communication
October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Certificate in SPSS (Data Analysis)
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Professional Services