I am Allan Magak, an insightful and results-oriented data and research professional with a proven track record in designing, managing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decision-making. I specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) within academic, public, and development sectors, lead field operations, and translate complex data into actionable insights. I am passionate about evidence-based impact and innovation in digital education and development programs.

Allan Magak

I am Allan Magak, an insightful and results-oriented data and research professional with a proven track record in designing, managing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decision-making. I specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) within academic, public, and development sectors, lead field operations, and translate complex data into actionable insights. I am passionate about evidence-based impact and innovation in digital education and development programs.

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I am Allan Magak, an insightful and results-oriented data and research professional with a proven track record in designing, managing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decision-making.

I specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) within academic, public, and development sectors, lead field operations, and translate complex data into actionable insights. I am passionate about evidence-based impact and innovation in digital education and development programs.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Research Analyst at Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (E-learning Initiative), USIU-Africa
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Assessing project’s research and field operation needs, planning and coordinating field activities to ensure effective data collection, conducting market research/validation, monitoring and evaluation, developing and administering survey instruments, collecting and analyzing data that provide insights and help focus efforts towards achievement of the initiatives’ goals. Measured outcomes of the e-Learning Initiative, led MERL framework design, and maintained an interactive Power BI dashboard tracking key project indicators.
Research Consultant at United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Conducted feasibility studies for new online programs using mixed-methods research (surveys and interviews) to gather insights from potential students and employers. Ensured ethical standards in research and contributed to university strategic decision-making.
Data Analyst at National Construction Authority
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Coordinated field research operations across Kenya, trained enumerators, performed real-time data quality checks, and led data analysis for multiple construction-sector projects. Co-authored research papers on COVID-19 impacts and contributed to PPP-related studies.
Data Entry Clerk at Ministry of Interior – Civil Registration Dept.
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Executed high-volume data entry and validation tasks for national registration systems, maintaining exceptional data integrity for sensitive citizen records.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Statistics at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Agoro Sare High School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Certificate in Microsoft Power BI
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

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