Harron Otim
@harronotim
Accomplished Monitoring and Evaluation professional driving data-driven decisions.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with extensive experience in building and strengthening M&E systems for impactful decision-making. My career has been dedicated to enhancing social impact through robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes across various sectors, including health, food security, and climate change.
Throughout my tenure with organizations like Light for the World and Uganda Red Cross Society, I have successfully led evaluations, developed results frameworks, and implemented innovative data collection methods. My commitment to excellence is demonstrated by my ability to engage stakeholders effectively and ensure data quality in all projects I oversee.
I am passionate about using data to drive positive change and continuously seek opportunities to enhance my skills and contribute to meaningful initiatives. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can leverage my expertise to support organizational goals and improve program outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Monitoring Evaluation Research Learning and Adaptation (MERLA) Officer
Light for the World International
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Supervised the Child Eye Health Programme final evaluation and spearheaded mid-term review of country office strategy. Developed and implemented results frameworks for various programs, including We are Able!, Leave No One Behind, and RESILIENCE.
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Andre Foods International
Feb 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Introduced mobile data collection using KoBoToolbox and OpenDataKit (ODK) to prevent paper data collection expenses. Performed data entry and analysis of onsite monitoring data and mid-term evaluation data using SPSS and Excel.
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Uganda Red Cross Society
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Participated in routine Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) data collection through surveys. Supported in identification and collection of information for documenting success stories among project participants.
Data Assistant
Uganda Red Cross Society
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Registered and profiled new arrivals at Imvepi Reception Centre. Identified Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs) at collection points and entered Non-Food Items data for distributed items.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Uganda Management Institute
Post Graduate Diploma, Monitoring and Evaluation
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. Focused on building and strengthening M&E systems for data-driven decision-making.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Information Systems, Information Systems
Acquired a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems. Gained foundational knowledge in information technology and systems management.
Gombe Secondary
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, General Studies
Obtained the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education. Completed secondary education at Gombe Secondary.
St. Peters College Tororo
Uganda Certificate of Education, General Studies
Received the Uganda Certificate of Education. Completed lower secondary education at St. Peters College Tororo.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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