Simon Ochieng has over 25 years of experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation. He holds a Master's degree in project planning and management and bachelor's degrees in economics and philosophy. He currently works as an M&E officer for an agricultural marketing programme in Kenya. Prior to this, he held several roles as a district development officer coordinating various development projects. He has strong skills in M&E system establishment, data analysis, and reporting.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: Simon J. Ochieng
DATE OF BIRTH: 1963
NATIONALITY: Kenyan
ADDRESS: P. O. Box 351 – 20100, Nakuru, Kenya
TELEPHONE NO: 0721 867484
E-MAIL: ochiengsj@gmail.com
CURRENT JOB: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Programme
Management Unit
EMPLOYER: Smallholder Horticulture Marketing Programme (IFAD
funded)
REMUNERATION: Ksh. 177,000
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
No. Institution Attended Dates: Key Qualification Obtained Year
Attended/
Period
1. Maseno University, Kenya Master of Arts (Project 2009
2004 – 6 Planning and Management)
Thesis title;
“PERFORMANCE OF
MONITORING AND
EVALUATION SYSTEMS
USED IN CONSTITUENCY
DEVELOPMENT FUND
PROJECTS IN KISUMU
DISTRICT, KENYA”
2. University of Nairobi, 1992/93 Bachelor of Philosophy 1994
Kenya (Economics)
3. Pan African Development 1988/89 Post Graduate Diploma in 1989
Institute of Development Planning Management and
Eastern and Southern Evaluation of Rural
Africa (PAID ESA), Zambia Development Projects
4. Panjab University, India 1983-86 Bachelor of Arts (Economics) 1986
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
o Certificate in Gender Mainstreaming Training of Trainers conducted by FAO and
IFAD in Nairobi, Kenya, February 2011.
o Certificate in Short Learning Programme in Managing for Impact in Development,
conducted by University of the Free State, South Africa, October 2009, under the
Regional Programme for Strengthening Impact (SMIP) Eastern and Southern Africa.
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2. o Certificate for KIPPRA Training Programme for Policy Analysts, Researchers and
Managers in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) conducted between October –
December 2006.
o Certificate in Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects, conducted
at Kenya Institute of Administration between 18th October – 5th November 2004.
Membership in Professional Bodies:
o Associate of Management for Impact, Strengthening Management for Impact (SMIP)
in Eastern and Southern Africa.
o Member of M&E Thematic Group, IFAD Kenya Country Portfolio
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
NO. Position Held Organization Period Years
1. Monitoring and Evaluation Smallholder Horticulture 2008-10 3
Officer Marketing Programme
2. District Development Officer Ministry of Planning and 2004-2007 4
Kisumu District National Development
3. District Development Officer Ministry of Planning and 2002-2004 2
West Pokot District National Development
4. District Development Officer – Ministry of Planning and 1997-2002 5
Mt. Elgon, National Development
5. Deputy District Programme Ministry of Planning and 1994 – 1997 3
Officer – Farmers Group and National Development
Community
Support Programme – Vihiga
District (IFAD/Belgium Survival
Fund/GOK funded.
6. Assistant District Ministry of Planning and 1993 – 1994 1
Development Officer Kericho National Development
District
7. Economist (Rural Planning Ministry of Planning and 1987 – 1993 7
Department, Ministry of National Development
Planning and National
Development)
8. First appointment Ministry of Planning and January 1987
National Development
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1994 – 1997: Farmers Group Community Support Project (IFAD/GOK/Belgian Survival
Fund funded project) - Vihiga District
o Was a Deputy Programme Coordinator and was in charge of monitoring and
evaluation.
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3. 1997 – 2007 District Development Officer
o Served as, the District Development Officer, in Kisumu, Mt. Elgon and West Pokot
Districts. Oversaw the following tasks;
o Implemented the Western Kenya Agricultural Based Project (WESKAP): This was
IFAD/GOK project implemented in Mt. Elgon between 1997-2000.
o Facilitated effective decentralization of planning and budgeting process from the
departments in the district through the District Focus for Rural Development
Strategy.
o Coordinated funding and implementation of projects identified by local communities
o Developed district database relevant for the district level planning and the
development of District Information and Development Centers
o Provided economic planning services and advice to the District Commissioner and
District Development Committee a member of District Planning Unit and with a back
up support from the Rural Planning Department in the Ministry of Planning.
o Performed economic analysis, formulation of district development strategies;
o Identified, prepared and evaluated development projects and programmes, and
monitored their implementation in the district.
o Collected and analysed data related to district development planning ,and analysis
of the data and preparation of progress reports of development activities in the
district.
o Was Secretary to the District Development Committee(DDC) District Executive
Committee(DEC) and Divisional Development Committees(DVDC). Assists these
district development institutions to prioritize projects and programmes that are
realistic and are within GOK policy guidelines.
o Headed the District planning unit and coordinated its activities.
o Assisted sectoral officers to formulate projects and programmes that ensure inter-
sectoral co-ordination for the proper use of the scarce resources.
o Monitored and assisted in the implementation of Programmes and projects
stipulated in the District Development Plans and annual work
o Coordinated District Development Plan preparation.
o Monitored the implementation of projects and programmes stipulated in the
District Development Plans, Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers and Mid Term
Expenditure Framework.
o Implemented the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth Creation and
Employment.
2001 – 2004: District Poverty Eradication Programme
As a District Development Officer in West Pokot District, I was the Project Coordinator, and
oversaw the management of the seed money from the Poverty Eradication Commission.
2001 – 2006 Kenya HIV/AIDS Disaster Response Project (KHADREP)
As a District Development Officer, I was the District AIDS Control Coordinator in Mt. Elgon,
West Pokot and Kisumu districts. Handled over Ksh. 30 Million (US $375,000).
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4. 2006-7: TOTAL WAR AGAINST HIV/AIDS (TOWA) Programme, Kisumu West District
As a District Development Officer, I oversaw the coordination of the above program and
was the secretary of Kisumu West District Technical Committee on HIV/AIDS which was the
technical arm of the District Development Agenda on HIV/AIDS programmes, under the
National AIDS Control Council. I ensured that HIV/AIDS was mainstreamed in the district
development programmes. .
2004 – 2007: Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Programme
As a District Development Officer, I coordinated the CDF programme in Kisumu District.
CDF is a fund established under the CDF Act, 2003 as one of the many development
initiatives being undertaken by Government to address poverty in the country. Handled
over Ksh. 300 Million (US $3,750,000).
CURRENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN M&E OFFICER
2008-11: The Smallholder Horticulture Marketing Programme (SHoMaP)
SHoMaP is a seven (7) year programme aimed at reducing poverty in Kenya, through easing
the input and produce marketing constraints faced by small-scale farm households that
produce horticultural crops for the domestic market. The Programme is targeted on a pilot
basis in thirty two important horticultural Districts and funded by the International Fund
for Agriculture Development (IFAD).
o Responsible for the establishment, and operation of a sound monitoring and evaluation
system, in line with the programme objectives and approach.
o Preparation of the Programme M&E indicators and matrix.
o Preparation of Programme work plans and log frames for the Programme Management
Unit (PMU), District and divisions.
o Liaising with implementing partners and PMU technical; staff to coordinate the
development of the Programme M&E guidelines and indicators.
o Conducting an M&E needs assessment in Programme Districts and designing staff
training accordingly.
o Preparing a manual that describes procedures intervals and responsibilities for
collecting M&E information in the programme Districts and Divisions.
o In consultation with Programme Manager, compiling and distributing the periodic
Programme Progress reports.
o Collecting and analyzing information on Programme indicators and using them to assess
Programme performance.
o Organizing and facilitating the Annual Review Workshops, AWPB Workshops, IFAD
supervision missions and other technical backstopping missions.
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5. o Providing technical backstopping to executing agencies when preparing, reviewing and
revising the Annual Work Plans and Budgets in accordance with the Programme’s M&E
requirements.
o In collaboration with executing agencies and PMU technical staff, employing the
programme’s value chain analyses, mapping, baseline surveys and special marketing
studies in the programme’s M&E system,
o Representing the Programme in forums and making presentations of key achievements
of the programme as well disseminating the achievements through other
communicating channels
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN M&E
o Established a Monitoring and Evaluation System ( through development of database,
Community Based M&E format, Monitoring Registers, Physical Output Summaries)
o Prepared the Programme M&E indicators and matrix with field Officers.
o Prepared Annual Programme Work Plans and Budgets 4 No. and has conducted 4
No. National Annual Work planning and Budget Workshops.
o Developed and revised log frames for the Programme Management Unit (PMU) 3
times.
o Conducted an M&E needs assessment
o Conducted staff training on M&E and PM&E.
o Compiled 3 No. Annual and 9 No. Quarter Progress reports.
o Organized and facilitated the Annual Review Workshops 3 No., AWPB Workshops 4
No. IFAD supervision missions 3 No. and Programme Steering Committee missions 2
No.
o Conducted Baseline Surveys 6 No. districts.
o Produced 4 No. case stories for Knowledge Management.
KEY SKILLS
o Project Planning and Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation
o District Development Planning
o Team work and Collaboration
o Interpersonal skills
o Adaptability to change
I have good communication skills, and I can easily work across all departments with the
Component Managers to ensure that issues are identified and practical solutions are
prepared. In addition to my project management abilities and my hands on leadership
style. I am able to consistently deliver and commission projects on time and achieve the
agreed targets.
COURSES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED IN 2008 - 10
Title of the Workshop Venue Date
Gender Mainstreaming Training for Trainers Nairobi, Kenya February 2011
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6. Workshop by FAO and IFAD
Regional Implementation Workshop for IFAD- Maputo, Mozambique November 2010
financed projects in Eastern and Southern Africa
IFAD/GOK Country Opportunities Strategic Nairobi, Kenya September 2010
Opportunities Mid Term Review Workshop
Professional Meeting for Provincial and Project Machakos, Kenya May 2010
M&E Officers, Ministry of Agriculture
IFAD AFRICA Regional Knowledge Management Dar es salaam, Tanzania 26th-28th April 2010
Planning Workshop
M&E Thematic Group Meeting, for IFAD Kenya Nairobi, Kenya April 2010
Country Portfolio
IFAD/GOK Country Opportunities Strategic Nairobi, Kenya February 2010
Opportunities Report Workshop
M&E Thematic Group Meeting, for IFAD Kenya Nairobi, Kenya October 2009
Country Portfolio
IFAD AFRICA Regional Knowledge Management Nairobi, Kenya October 2009
Planning Workshop
GIS Workshop Nairobi, Kenya September 2009
Corruption and HIV/AIDS Workshop Nakuru, Kenya August 2009
Performance Management Workshop Nakuru, Kenya June 2009
IFAD Kenya Programme Country Office, M&E Nairobi, Kenya May 2009
Thematic Group Meeting
Gender Monitoring Workshop by JICA Nairobi, Kenya May 2009
Knowledge Management Workshop Hilton, Nairobi Kenya April 2009
Participatory M&E Workshop for Small Holder Kenya Institute of Education, February 2009
Horticulture Marketing Programme Nairobi
IFAD Kenya Country Office, Country Programme Naivasha, Kenya September 2008
Management Team(CPMT) Planning Meeting
IFAD Kenya Programme Portfolio - M&E Homa Bay, Kenya October 2008
Thematic Group Meeting
IFAD Kenya Country Office, Country Programme Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi, 6th November 2008
Management Team(CPMT) Planning Meeting Kenya
Regional Implementation Workshop for IFAD- Kampala Uganda 10th -14th November 2008
financed projects in Eastern and Southern Africa
Value Chain Design Programming Course, Naivasha, Kenya July 2008
conducted by SNV Netherlands
Training on Agribusiness Development AIRC, Nairobi, Kenya May 2008
2005-11:
Member of Board of Management of Ugunja Community Resource Centre (NGO)
REFEREES
1. Victor Nyagaya
Personal Assistant to Minister 2. Walter Onditi 3. Proffessor. George Onyango
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7. of Medical Services ICT Manager - SHoMaP Deputy Vice Chancellor
Afya House, Cathedral Road. P. O. Box 351 20100 Nakuru Maseno University
P. O. Box 30016 – 00100 Tel. 0723462394 P. O. Box 333
Nairobi woumayahoo.co.uk Kisumu
jasemekodongo@yahoo.com Tel. 0722610210
Tel. 0736392056 Georgemar4konyango@yahoo.com
4. Current Supervisor:
Peter Mbogo
Programme Manager
Small Holder Horticulture
Marketing Programme
P.O. Box 351 20100
Nakuru
Tel: 0722591086
spmbogo@yahoo.com
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