Barret Kamunzu
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning
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About
Seasoned Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist with over 8 years of experience delivering high-quality evaluations, research studies, and learning systems across Kenya and East Africa.
I specialize in designing and leading mixed-methods evaluations, developing MEL frameworks, and translating evidence into actionable insights for policy, programming, and strategic decision-making. My work spans governance, livelihoods, gender, refugee programming, and climate resilience.
I have successfully led and contributed to major assignments with organizations such as VSO,ICDI, UNDP, UNEP, UNHCR, ILO, Solidaridad, MESPT, Kenya-Finland Programme, and Tanganyika Christian Refugee Service, delivering evidence that strengthens accountability, learning, and impact.
I am passionate about ethical, utilisation-focused evaluation and supporting organizations to embed data-driven decision-making into their systems.
Experience
🔹 Lead Consultant – Solidaridad (2025)
CSV Maize Project Mid-Term Evaluation (Kenya)- Led evaluation of a 4-year agricultural value chain programme
- Assessed CSA adoption, inclusion, governance, and livelihoods
- Delivered actionable recommendations for scaling and sustainability
🔹 Lead Consultant – TCRS Tanzania (2025)
Inclusive Resilience Project End-Term Evaluation- Managed multi-region fieldwork and stakeholder consultations
- Produced insights on governance, resilience, and community trust
- Strengthened evidence-based programming approaches
🔹 Associate Consultant – ILO (2025)
Refugee Digital Livelihoods Research (Kenya & Uganda)- Conducted research on e-commerce and social commerce ecosystems
- Assessed refugee livelihoods pathways and digital opportunities
🔹 M&E Lead – ICDI (2023–2025)
Waste to Work Project- Designed MEL systems and Theory of Change
- Integrated child protection into waste management programming
- Led impact assessments and learning processes
🔹 Program Lead – RYEH (2021–Present)
- Leading education and youth empowerment programmes in Dadaab
- Managing partnerships with UN agencies and donors
- Driving MEL systems and strategic programming
Education
- MA Population Studies (Demography) – University of Nairobi
- BA Political Science & Public Administration – University of Nairobi
- Certifications: UNITAR (M&E, Data Quality, SDGs)
