Mark Olivah

As a Monitoring and Evaluation Impact Specialist, I play a vital role in assessing the effectiveness and impact of programs and projects. My expertise lies in designing and implementing robust M&E frameworks that capture qualitative and quantitative data, enabling organizations to measure outcomes and inform strategic decisions. I excel in data analysis, interpreting findings, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance program performance. My strong communication skills allow me to effectively present insights to stakeholders, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future initiatives. With a passion for continuous improvement, I am committed to fostering a culture of accountability and transparency within your organization.

Summary of Professional Experience

Monitoring & Evaluation Impact Manager

Northern Rangelands Trust – Kenya & Uganda (Oct 2018 - Present)

• Developed a community-empowering M&E hub for 46 conservancies, addressing system gaps and opportunities.
• Managed monitoring and reporting for multi-sector projects, delivering high-quality, timely data.
• Conducted evaluations to assess program milestones, identify impacts, and make actionable recommendations.
• Enabled real-time project monitoring through systematic data analysis, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Established quality assurance measures for data accuracy and compliance while maintaining data protection standards.
• Facilitated capacity-building workshops and supported the design of MEAL systems for enhanced program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.
• Managed multiple donor-funded consortia projects, producing insightful evaluation reports for stakeholder decision-making.

Premier Option Ltd/SNV - The Livestock Intensification Project – Kenya (June 2018 - Sep 2018)

• Assisted in reviewing monitoring reports to enhance project implementation.
• Conducted baseline assessments of milk production systems, identifying opportunities for farmer empowerment.
• Developed performance tracking criteria and collaborated to refine performance indicators to improve project outcomes.

TechnoServe Inc. - STRYDE Botswana (Feb 2018 - May 2018)

• Designed the MEAL framework for the STRYDE project, facilitating systematic monitoring and evaluation.
• Reviewed reports to assess impacts and identified bottlenecks for timely project adjustments.

TechnoServe Inc. - STRYDE East Africa (Mar 2013 - Jan 2018)

• Developed MEAL systems and tools for a youth empowerment initiative across East Africa.
• Provided evaluation methodology and facilitated workshops to enhance M&E capacity among stakeholders.
• Documented best practices and contributed to fundraising efforts through well-articulated program insights.

TechnoServe Inc. - Coffee Initiative (Feb 2010 - Mar 2013)

• Coordinated qualitative and quantitative research, enhancing data collection quality.
• Implemented quality assurance measures and improved M&E tools for better project outcomes.

TechnoServe Inc. - Coffee Initiative (Jan 2009 - Feb 2010)

• Designed and implemented data collection tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Conducted systematic data analysis to support real-time project monitoring.

Aga Khan Hospital Foundation – Kenya (Nov 2008 - Dec 2008)

• Established baseline indicators for the hospital network and ensured data quality during entry processes.
• Generated detailed reports to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making.

EDUCATION

• Master’s in Business Administration (Strategic Management)

• Certification in Monitoring & Evaluation

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance)

• Diploma in Business Management

Other Trainings

• Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) {March 2022}

• Capacity building skills (ToTs) {2013}

• Best practices in Monitoring and evaluation (April 2015

• Monitoring and Evaluation in the conservation world (Nov 2023)