Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Dennis Ondieki

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Officer driving evidence-based decision making for sustainable development.

Profile

Who is Dennis?

I'm a dedicated MERL Officer with extensive experience in designing and implementing monitoring systems for development programs. My work focuses on translating complex data into actionable insights to improve program performance and impact.

With a strong background in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, I help organizations understand not just what works, but why and how. I am passionate about data quality, participatory evaluation, and learning-oriented reporting.

When I'm not analyzing datasets or conducting field visits, you can find me contributing to open-source data projects or mentoring young researchers in research methodology.

Selected Works

A showcase of my work in impact evaluation, system design, and research across various development sectors.

Impact Evaluation

Youth Employment Program

Conducted a longitudinal study to assess the long-term employability outcomes of vocational training graduates.

Monitoring System Design

Community Health Initiative

Designed and deployed a mobile-based data collection system for community health volunteers across 5 counties.

Research

Agricultural Resilience Study

Led a mixed-methods research project on the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices among smallholder farmers.

Data Visualization

Education for All

Developed an interactive dashboard for the Ministry of Education to track enrollment and retention metrics in real-time.

Latest Thoughts

Insights on technology, marketing, and the intersection of both.