Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

DESMOND SITUMA
BARASA

MSc Project Management, BSc Medical Microbiology

Desmond Situma Barasa is an accomplished Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist with over eight years of experience designing and strengthening M&E systems across health, education, and social development programs. His work centers on enabling organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions by integrating performance monitoring, data quality assurance, and results-based management into program operations.

USAID Experience

He has contributed significantly to USAID-funded initiatives, leading MEL processes, optimizing data management systems, and supporting high-impact interventions in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and broader health systems strengthening.

His experience includes operationalizing digital health information platforms, developing monitoring frameworks, and driving improvements in reporting efficiency and program accountability.

Approach & Commitment

Desmond is highly skilled in facilitating organizational learning, coordinating multi-stakeholder partnerships, and building the capacity of teams to enhance data use and performance measurement.

His approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Passionate about strengthening evidence-based programming, he is committed to helping institutions build robust M&E structures that support accountability, learning, and sustainable development.

He also dedicates time to mentoring emerging M&E professionals and promoting best practices within the field.

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