Barret Kamunzu

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.

🔹 Lead Consultant – Solidaridad (2025)

• 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)

• Managed multi-region fieldwork and stakeholder consultations

• Produced insights on governance, resilience, and community trust

• Strengthened evidence-based programming approaches

🔹 Associate Consultant – ILO (2025)

• Conducted research on e-commerce and social commerce ecosystems

• Assessed refugee livelihoods pathways and digital opportunities

🔹 M&E Lead – ICDI (2023–2025)

• 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

• MA Population Studies (Demography) – University of Nairobi

• BA Political Science & Public Administration – University of Nairobi

• Certifications: UNITAR (M&E, Data Quality, SDGs)