Human Resources Data Analysis

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented MEL professional with over 20 years of experience in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation across diverse international organizations. Proven expertise in developing MEL frameworks, conducting assessments, capacity building, and leading data-driven decision-making. Strong leadership skills with a track record of supervising teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results across diverse sectors.

Skills & abilities

Monitoring & Evaluation Expertise: Development and implementation of MEL systems, frameworks, and tools.

Data Analysis & Research: Proficient in SPSS, STATA, CSPRO, and advanced Excel for analyzing complex datasets.

Leadership & Team Management: Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and appraising staff to build capacity.

Project Management: Experience in planning, budgeting, and resource mobilization for MEL activities.

Strategic Planning: Ability to align MEL functions with organizational goals and KPIs.

Communication & Reporting: Strong skills in preparing comprehensive reports, case studies, and presentations.

Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to foster relationships with donors, government agencies, and local communities.

Interpersonal & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili, supported by excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

Work experience.

April – May 2024: Consultant, UN Habitat - Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinated the assessment of urban-rural linkages in intermediate cities in Kenya, focusing on locational and interaction elements such as people, goods, services, information, and finance.

Engaged with commercial enterprises, traders, service providers, and households to assess interaction dynamics.

May 2021 – May 2023: Senior Statistics Assistant, UN-HABITAT,

Nairobi, Kenya

Spearheaded the development and implementation of data collection methodologies for urban SDG indicators.

Conducted capacity-building workshops on SDG Goal 11 methodologies across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Supervised MEL activities, ensuring data integrity and alignment with strategic goals.

Drafted and disseminated evaluation reports and case studies to stakeholders and donors.

Spearheaded initiatives to develop databases and tools for monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators.

Supervised MEL activities, ensuring data integrity and alignment with strategic goals.

Led data computation and collection efforts to monitor and report on key urban sustainability indicators, including urban population density, housing affordability, and access to public transportation.

Utilized advanced statistical software (SPSS, STATA, CSPRO) to analyze data from member states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with global SDG standards.

Computed and collected data on SDG Goal 11 indicators from member states.

Contributed to developing the New Urban Agenda (NUA) indicators framework and methodologies.

Supported collecting, processing, and evaluating various data from member states, UN-Habitat branches and regional or field offices, civil society, NGOs, and partner databases including those from other UN agencies, the UN Statistical Division, and UN Population Division.

Liaised with United Nations system organizations to obtain necessary statistical and relevant information.

Assisted in piloting data-gathering tools developed by the Data and Analytics Unit (DAU).

Conducted detailed data analysis on children in urban slums globally using DHS and MICS datasets.

Conducted detailed data analysis on the evolution of children in urban slum areas across the world using Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and Multiple Indicators Cluster Surveys (MICS) data sets agreed on sets of indicators

Produced statistical tables and data reports on Children living in slums and informal settlements, Maternal health, Child Nutrition, Child Health, Child Protection, Education, Child survival, Access to Water and Sanitation, and Shelter deprivations related to children living in urban areas

Drafted summary papers on key findings related to children living in slums.

Produced and conducted detailed data analysis on housing affordability and homelessness.

Supervised and guided other general service staff as needed.

2011 - March 2021: Consultant Data Analyst UN-HABITAT,

Nairobi, Kenya

Data Analysis & Reporting: Conducted comprehensive data analysis focused on urban issues such as education, health, social protection, and nutrition for children in cities, using statistical tools and methodologies to produce actionable insights.

SDG Indicator Development: Compiled and produced urban SDG indicators, ensuring data disaggregation to meet international standards and support informed decision-making across multiple regions (Africa, Asia, Latin America).

Integrated Reporting & Data Validation: Coordinated support for data validation and integration of reports to maintain consistency, accuracy, and relevance in urban development studies.

Database Management: Built and maintained a robust database for Human Settlement Indicators related to SDG 11+, ensuring clear categorization of Tier I, Tier II (Group A), and Tier III (Group B) indicators for monitoring urban sustainability.

Data Aggregation & Synthesis: Aggregated city-level data on population, gender, urban size, and other key metrics, using reliable sources to support SDG 11+ monitoring.

Preliminary Data Analysis: Conducted preliminary analyses and validations on cities with reliable datasets, enhancing the accuracy of SDG 11+ monitoring and reporting.

Strategic SDG Framework Review: Reviewed national SDG monitoring plans and developed databases documenting data collection methodologies for Tier III indicators, facilitating cross-country comparability.

2016: On secondment to Saudi Arabia as a Data Analyst Consultant for Future Cities Training Needs Assessment:

Conducted training needs assessments for local urban observatories.

Contributed to the development of City Prosperity Index Reports.

Coordinated MEL activities, integrating CPI methodologies with broader evaluation frameworks.

Coordination and Data Support:

Coordinated data support and drafted analysis for the integrated State of Youth report.

Managed data support and validation for the integrated State of Saudi Cities report, incorporating new data and analyses relevant to post-SDGs and the New Urban Agenda framework.

Reviewed and validated data for the abridged State of Saudi Cities Report.

Supported the integration and adaptation of the City Prosperity Index (CPI) methodology with other frameworks.

2004 to 2011: Computer Systems Analyst UN-HABITAT,

Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Technical Data Management: Spearheaded technical aspects of data entry, editing, and analysis for various surveys, ensuring high-quality data handling from start to finish.

Development of Data Entry Programs: Designed and developed comprehensive data entry and editing programs using CSPRO for Urban Inequity Surveys conducted in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. This involved customizing and optimizing programs to ensure accurate data capture and seamless data processing.

Training and Capacity Building: Led training workshops for data entry clerks and supervisors on CSPRO utilization and data processing fundamentals. These sessions strengthened the team’s capabilities, improving data entry efficiency and accuracy across the board.

Cross-Country Coordination: Managed and coordinated data entry activities across multiple countries, overseeing teams in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to maintain consistency and quality control throughout the process.

Data Editing and Finalization: Conducted meticulous data editing and validation to prepare finalized data files. This ensured that all datasets adhered to stringent quality standards, suitable for detailed analysis and reporting.

Data Table Production: Generated comprehensive and well-structured data tables from finalized data files, contributing to the analytical phase and subsequent reporting of the Urban Inequity Surveys.

Dec 2003 to Feb 2004: Consultant Data Processing Specialist - Moi University, London School of Economics & Columbia University, Kenya

•Designed data entry and editing programs using CSPRO.

•Trained field supervisors and data entry clerks.

December 2004 – March 2005: Data Processing Specialist (Zimbabwe OVS Survey) – Family Health International, Kenya

•Designed data entry program using CSPRO

•Designed data entry editing program.

•Produced data tables for analysis

October 2004 – January 2005: Data Processing Specialist (Kenya Service Provisional Assessment) – Macro International, Nairobi, Kenya

•Adapted model Data Entry and Editing Programs in CSPRO to enhance MEL data quality.

•Assisted Macro Data Processing Specialist assigned to Kenya to set up Data Processing operations in Kenya.

•Supervised data processing ensuring timely and accurate reporting for stakeholders

March to December 2003: Data Processing Specialist (Amkeni & Comprehensive Behavioural Change Communication for the ABC’s Studies – Family Health International, Nairobi, Kenya

•Designed data entry program using CSPRO

•Designed data entry editing program.

•Training of data entry clerks, data manager, and Survey coordinator

•Supervision of data entry clerks

•Produced data tables for analysis

Jan to Oct 2003: Data Processing Specialist Macro International, Nairobi, Kenya

•Adapted DHS model Data Entry and Editing Programs for the Kenya Demographic & Health Survey (KDHS4).

•Assisted Macro Data Processing Specialist assigned to Kenya to set up Data Processing operations in Kenya;

•Supervised data processing ensuring timely and accurate reporting for stakeholders

•Generated reports and provided actionable insights to inform policy decisions.

March to November 2003: Consultant- Data Processing Technical Advisor - Family Care International [Kenya & Tanzania]

•Training research assistants and data entry clerks.

•Providing technical assistance during the data entry process both in Kenya and Tanzania.

•Supervision data entry process periodically in Kenya and Tanzania.

•Solving problems during the data entry process: Fixing the data entry program, and supervisor’s program and assisting in the editing of questionnaires.

•Preparation of data sets and sending them to FCI head office.

December 2000 to September 2002: Data Processing Specialist (AIDS stigma in Schools, Mystery Client, Distribution Survey, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Studies –

Population Services International (PSI), Nairobi, Kenya

•Preparing data entry program using Integrated System for Survey Analysis (ISSA)

•Training and Supervision of data entry clerks

•Data editing and cleaning

•Produced data tables for analysis

February to November 2000: Data Processing Specialist (Nairobi Cross-Sectional Survey (NCSS) – Africa Population Health & Research Centre (APHRC), Nairobi, Kenya

•Preparing data entry program using Integrated System for Survey Analysis (ISSA)

•Training and Supervision of data entry clerks

•Data editing and cleaning

•Produced data tables for analysis

1994-1999: Documentalist/MMC Assistant - John Hopkins University-Population Communications Services [Nairobi, Kenya]

•Assisted JHU/PCS Research and Evaluation Staff with the basic groundwork for monitoring and evaluation of project activities in Kenya;

•Assisted collaborating agencies with monitoring and evaluation activities for ongoing projects such as questionnaire design, data entry, and basic data analysis;

•Managed the office computers, software installations, hardware, and general computer-related issues. Acted as the Popline Assistant to help recipients with updating records, reporting on the performance of sites, and marketing Popline activities to potential users;

•Performed other duties such as managing the Media Material Clearing House (MMC)/Library, recording important JHU/PCS country activities on video and stills, and ensuring regular maintenance of office AV and Computer equipment.

1989-1995: Micro Computer Specialist - National Council for Population and Development [Nairobi Kenya]

•Assisting the MIS consultant in providing computer training to staff and being in charge of data clerks.

•Data Entry Management (Integrated System for Survey Analysis (ISSA), SPSS, STATA & EPI).

•Special attaché to the Research, Evaluation, and Monitoring (REM) Division and the Planning & Policy Analysis (PA) Division.

•Offering special assistance to users in the divisional computers, physical maintenance of the computers, and coordinating the passage of backups to the computer room.

Other Relevant Projects

Urban SDG Indicators Framework Development: Aggregated data to monitor and report on key urban sustainability indicators.

Capacity Building Initiatives: Designed and facilitated MEL workshops for global audiences.

Data Quality Assurance: Led initiatives to ensure data integrity for urban development programs.

Developed a Human Settlement Indicators Database for SDG 11+ at the city level, enabling better urban planning and data management.

Contributed to the City Prosperity Index (CPI) methodology and supported integration with other data frameworks to enrich city-based analyses.

Reviewed and enhanced national SDG monitoring plans, ensuring a robust data collection system for Tier III indicators across various countries.

Education

•Ongoing - Bachelor of Computer Science - University of the People (UOPeople), 2024.

•Diploma in Statistics - ALISON ADVANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS, 2016.

•Diploma in Web Design - ALISON ADVANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS, 2016.

•Diploma in C Programming - ALISON ADVANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS, 2016.

•Diploma in IT Management- Software and Database - ALISON ADVANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS, 2015.

•Kenya Certificate of Education (O-Level) - 1987.

Referees.

1.Robert Ndugwa

Chief, Data and Analytics Section,

UN-Habitat

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2.Raymond Otieno

Programme Management Officer

Global Reports and Trends Section

UN-Habitat

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3.Dan Githira

Data Analyst,

Data and Analytics Section,

UN-Habitat

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4.John Obure

Senior Data Analyst

M&O Centre for Data Management and Research LTD

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