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Tesse Benjamin

Tesse Benjamin

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Data Analytics

Over nine years across humanitarian, development and research settings in Eastern and Western Africa, spanning programme management, MEL systems and data analytics.

Programme managementMEL systemsData analyticsHumanitarian assessments
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Experience

  • Altai Consulting · Nairobi, KenyaJul 2023 – present

    Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning System (MELS) Coordinator

    Leads design and operationalisation of integrated data and performance systems across multi-country EU Trust Fund programmes in the Horn of Africa. Owns portfolio-level donor reporting and analysis for EUTF programmes across South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya.

  • IMPACT Initiatives · NigeriaApr 2021 – Aug 2023

    Assessment & Research Officer

    Led 3+ research cycles across conflict-affected regions; developed data analysis plans and mixed-method data collection tools; directed quantitative and qualitative analysis in Excel, R and NVivo; supervised field teams running 80+ KIIs and FGDs.

  • Yiaga Africa & Skills Outside School Foundation · NigeriaSep 2016 – Mar 2021

    Monitoring & Evaluation Field Officer / MERL Officer

    Led field teams and monthly third-party monitoring exercises across 35+ vulnerable communities; managed programme frameworks and beneficiary databases across 6 projects.

Education

  • MA, Monitoring and Evaluation — Daystar University (2025–2027, in progress)
  • BSc, Business Administration and Management — Bayero University, Kano (2008–2012)