Ivy Makinia

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning professional with over four years' experience designing and supporting M&E frameworks, indicator tracking systems, and data quality processes across public-sector and donor-facing programs in Kenya. Experienced in participatory, evidence-based approaches to program monitoring, including quantitative and qualitative data collection, dashboard-based performance tracking (Power BI, Excel, Tableau), and field-level capacity building. Author of a peer-reviewed publication on M&E budgeting and project performance.

Skilled in KoboCollect/ODK data collection, GIS/spatial analysis, and translating field data into technical reports and strategic summaries for multi-stakeholder and donor audiences.

Data Analyst and Program Officer - National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) - Tharaka Nithi County

(2023-08)

• Support M&E frameworks for county resilience and drought preparedness programs, using indicator tracking, data analysis, and dashboards (Power BI, Excel, Tableau) to inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder platforms — County Steering Group meetings, workshops, partner engagements — ensuring rigorous planning, communication, and follow-through with government, NGO, and community actors.
• Lead development of county workplans aligned to strategic objectives, strengthening program coordination and results tracking.
• Train 30+ officers and field monitors on data collection tools and reporting systems, improving data quality and consistency across sites.
• Prepare technical reports, early warning bulletins, and performance updates for internal and external/donor audiences.
• Support coordination of contingency planning and Ending Drought Emergencies (EDE) framework activities at county level.
• Contributed technical input to the evolution of the Kenya Drought Early Warning System into the Kenya Multi-Hazard Early Warning System, advising on trend-based predictive analytics alongside remote sensing and flood-monitoring capability; advocated for and secured Tharaka Nithi's inclusion as a pilot county ahead of national rollout.

Economic and Livelihood Trainer - Springs of Hope Foundation - Nakuru

(2023-01 - 2023-07)

• Supported coordination and implementation of community-based livelihood programs targeting vulnerable populations, applying participatory engagement approaches.
• Monitored program activities and contributed to reporting processes to track progress and inform program adjustments.
• Contributed to proposal development and concept notes to support resource mobilization efforts.

Project Management Trainee - Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) - South Rift Valley Region

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Monitored project timelines, contractor performance, and deliverables using MS Project and Excel; supported risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Coordinated project activities and stakeholder engagement to support timely, compliant delivery across finance and procurement teams.
• Coordinated Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives reaching over 500 beneficiaries.

MSc. - Project Management - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2021 - 2023)

BSc. - Project Management - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2016 - 2020)