Erick Owino
SENIOR MERL SPECIALIST | RESEARCHER | TUTOR & TRAINER
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Learning & Evaluation practitioner with more than 7 years’ work experience in donor-funded humanitarian interventions in Kenya. Skilled at training and coaching colleagues of data management, data analysis and reports generation. I am experienced in designing data collection tools, designing & implementing M&E frameworks, performing monitoring plans development, baseline and end-line evaluations.
I have vast knowledge on data systems. I have a proven quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research ability, and a track record of creating action-driven insights that can serve to inform evidence-based decision making and responding to changes in programs. I have performed well in multi-stakeholder settings and in faith-based and community-driven programs.
Experience
Research Officer (Part Time) at LERIS Hub (2022 – Present)
- Supporting data analysts, and training field teams.
- Overseeing monitoring, evaluations and data analysis exercises.
- Leading RM&E across education, health, & resilience programs.
- Authoring reports and publications.
- Representing LERIS Hub in forums
M&E (Associate Lead) at GiveDirectly Inc. (2022 – 2026-04)
- Led and trained peers on intermediate & advanced MS Excel for data analysis, dashboard creation and data reporting.
- Developed MEL plans and logic models.
- Participated in enhanced of pre-existing data collection instruments for cash transfer evaluations.
- Analyzed data and generated findings.
- Produced evidence-based summary reports on the impact cash among low-income communities.
Associate Lead Consultant — SRHR Advocacy Toolkit at FEMNET (2025 – 2025)
- Participated in designing a feminist SRHR toolkit for use in West & North Africa.
- Led stakeholder consultations.
- Authored the final toolkit.
Associate Lead Consultant — PMTCT Effectiveness Study at CMMB / Global Fund (2024 – 2024)
- Designed the study protocol.
- Led ethics approvals, data analysis, and reporting.
Associate Lead Consultant — RAS Uptake Study at Dalberg / MMV (2024 – 2024)
- Conducted desk review.
- Developed qualitative research tools.
- Delivered final report to inform the MMV study.
Education
MSc in Monitoring and Evaluation – JKUAT (2023 – 2026)
BSc – BSc. in Environmental Conservation & Natural Resources Management – University of Nairobi (2010 – 2014)
Diploma in Theology – KORU Bible College (2020 – 2022)
