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Collins Ouru

@collinsouru

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MEL Specialist designing evidence-driven monitoring systems for FSL, WASH, Nutrition and humanitarian programmes.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a mission-driven role where I can lead cross-sector MEL design, strengthen data systems, and translate evidence into adaptive programme decisions, with strong Accountability to Affected Populations and real impact for vulnerable communities.

I’m a results-driven Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist with 10 years of progressive experience designing and implementing MEL frameworks for complex multi-sector humanitarian and development programmes.

I build end-to-end FSL MEL systems (including cash and voucher assistance, food distribution tracking, livelihood grant assessments, and market price monitoring) and strengthen WASH MEL tools such as KAP surveys, water point functionality monitoring, and sanitation coverage tracking—always with gender-disaggregated data and adaptive decision-making.

In leadership roles, I’ve designed integrated MEL approaches across 4 ASAL counties as Head of MEAL at Action Against Hunger, and led organisation-wide FSL MEL strategy and annual M&E work plans across 9 countries with MedGlobal—harmonising indicators, tools, and reporting systems for EU, USAID, and ECHO.

I also drive data systems strengthening and evidence generation—building Power BI dashboards for real-time visibility and automating data quality checks in R to reduce time from collection to information products, while embedding Accountability to Affected Populations through CFM mechanisms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of MEAL

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Action Against Hunger

Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)

Designed and managed an end-to-end FSL MEL framework for cash and voucher assistance, unconditional cash transfers, and multi-purpose cash grants across four ASAL counties. Built food security outcome measurement (HDDS/FCS), designed post-distribution monitoring (PDM), led market assessments, and strengthened cross-sector WASH monitoring and reporting.

FSL MEL HDDS FCS Scoring Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM)Market Assessment FSNA MSNA Accountability CFM

Data & Systems Analyst

Horizon Recovery

Apr 2025 - Oct 2025 (6 months)

Led EMR–Salesforce CRM system integration, conducting data quality audits and generating automated dashboards and executive performance reports. Implemented process automation to strengthen data capture and reduce manual effort across clinical and operational systems.

EMR Integration Salesforce CRM Data Auditing Dashboards Executive Reporting Process Automation Data Validation Power BI

Regional MEAL Manager

Medglobal

Sep 2021 - Mar 2025 (3 years 6 months)

Designed and implemented FSL MEL frameworks across emergency and recovery programmes across multiple countries, including cash and voucher assistance and livelihoods restoration. Standardised outcomes measurement (HDDS/FCS, FSNA/MSNA), led market assessments and PDM systems, and supported results-based reporting and accountability mechanisms.

FSL MEL Frameworks HDDS FCS Monitoring Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM)FSNA MSNA

Country MEAL Manager

Handicap International

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)

Designed and implemented MEAL systems for education in emergencies programme delivery for children with disabilities in refugee settings. Established accountability mechanisms and supported safeguarding and AAP implementation through monitoring visits, data quality assessments, and donor-aligned reporting.

MEAL Systems Education In Emergencies Disability Inclusive Monitoring Data Quality Monitoring Visits Donor Reporting

MEAL Consultant

TEC

Aug 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Provided WASH MEL technical inputs for a World Bank-funded monitoring, verification, and evaluation in Kwale County. Developed monitoring and verification frameworks, prepared impact reports, and strengthened accountability and relevance for affected populations through collaboration with county teams.

WASH MEL Evaluation Accountability To Affected Populations (AAP)County M&E Systems

Program Intern

Rctp / KEMRI

May 2015 - Dec 2015 (7 months)

Supported data analysis in R and performed data entry from OpenMRS for monthly facility reporting. Contributed to an effectiveness study on text message-based PMTCT and EID care.

R PMTCT EID Care Data Entry Facility Reporting Effectiveness Study Support