Our Directors

 

Temitope Adeniji-Adele

Non Executive Director

areas of expertise

  • Public Policy

  • Growth strategy

  • Strategic Planning

  • Organizational Development

education

  • MPA, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • BSc, University of Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria.

She has over 30 years of experience in public sector management, government sector planning, financial analysis, public policy, operations, and decision analysis….

With over 30 years of experience in public sector management, government sector planning, financial analysis, public policy, operations, and decision analysis, Temitope has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand government needs and craft the most suitable solutions.

Cloneshouse LLC’s disruptive cooperation with government ministry, department and agencies is quite laudable. This set them apart from other traditional consulting companies.

Before retiring from the civil service in 2017, Temitope was a deputy director at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources facilitating development cooperation with bilateral and multilateral agencies including African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW), Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF),UN-Habitat, and China’s Department of Foreign Aid of the Ministry of Commerce (Now China International Development Cooperation Agency).

Previously, Temitope held various management positions in the Nigeria government at the Federal Ministry of Education; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. At these government ministries, she focused on designing and developing sector wide strategic papers, and providing technical support in program planning. During her career with the Nigerian government, she was a member of several inter ministerial committees which included – Development of the National Strategy for Public Service Reform; Infrastructure and Finance Mechanism Committee of Lagos-Ogun Megacity Authority; National Gender Data Bank; Development of NEEDS II ( National Economic Empowerment Development strategy) and a list of others. Her early days working with the Nigerian government was spent as a Chief Scientific Officer at the Department of Water Supply and Quality Control.

Jody Zall Kusek

Lifetime Advisor

areas of expertise

  • Strategic Planning

  • Program Design

  • Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Research

  • Country Assistance Strategy

education

  • MBA, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA.
  • Master of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

  • BSc., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.

Formerly, an adjunct Professor of International Public Policy at the University of Maryland. Author of “Ten Steps to a Results-Based M&E System”. She has over…

She has over thirty years experience helping organizations improve program design and implementation through the use of monitoring and evaluation and better strategic planning. She has authored four books and several publications on these topics, the most recent book published in October 2014. Governments, NGOs, Universities, and others have used her books to improve their knowledge of how to monitor and evaluate programs, and policies. “Ten Steps to a Results Based M&E System” has been translated into nine languages and used in major universities around the world.

Cloneshouse LLC comes up with ideas that are actually implementable for their clients. That is their strength compared to other consulting companies.

Jody’s focus is on the practical use of tools, and other diagnostic instruments to support resource and strategic planning for national development or for program planning. She was a retired advisor and thought leader at the World Bank on results based management and co-designed the first model used for country assistance strategy planning, and project assessment. Jody has worked in over 46 countries, in Africa, the Middle East, East and South Asia, Central Asia, and Central America. She continued her work as Adjunct Professor of International Public Policy at the University of Maryland, in the USA and lecturer at the University of Witwaterstrand in Jonannesburg, South Africa. Jody is retired but continues to support private sector organizations in Africa in their efforts to help governments improve program planning and strategy planning.

Ibrahim Babagana

Non Executive Director

areas of expertise

  • Research

  • Strategic Planning

  • Human Resources
  • Public Private Partnership

  • Power Sector Transformation

education

  • MSc., University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • BSc., Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

He has over 30 years of experience in public-private management, public enterprise development. Highly regarded for his knowledge on public private partnership…

With over 30 years of experience in public-private management, business planning, financial analysis, operations, and decision analysis, Mallam Babagana has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand public-private enterprise businesses and craft the most suitable solutions.

Cloneshouse LLC comes up with context specific approaches that are coherent with country policies. Their depth of knowledge in development cooperation is distinct and incomparable.

Before retiring from the Nigeria public service in early 2019, Mallam Babagana was a Director at the Post Transaction Management Department of the Bureau of Public Enterprises where he was able to set up a results-based monitoring and evaluation framework for the post-privatization monitoring of privatized enterprises.

Previously, Mallam Babagana held various management positions in the public service at the Bureau of Public Enterprise, focusing on capital markets, post transaction risk management, and labor issues. He started his working career with the University of Maiduguri, where he taught sociology for 12 years, before he joined the services of the then National Electricity Power Authority as a senior manager in recruitment.

His current private consulting work focuses on governance in the Power sector of Nigeria

Dr Lawal Abdulkareem - Member, Cloneshouse Advisory Board

Dr Abdulkareem Lawal

Advisor

areas of expertise

  • Leading and Directing Global, National (country), Institutional, Programme and Project Evaluations, and Impact Assessments.

  • Governance and Institutional Assessments

  • Design, planning and implementation of research and MEL systems, including Quality Assurance

  • High level Social Policy Advisor to Government and Civil Society

  • Proven facilitation skills

education

  • DPhil (PhD) Rural Development, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

  • MSc Rural Development, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

  • MSc Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  • MSc Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

  • Bachelor of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Has over 20 years working in Monitoring and Evaluation, and helps international development organizations, governments, civil society, and communities, to assess the impact of their work, and to learn and improve their…

Dr Abdulkareem Lawal is social scientist and monitoring and evaluation expert with over thirty years’ experience in international development and more than 20 years working in Monitoring and Evaluation. Abdulkareem started his career as a research scientist and has built up a significant portfolio as an evaluation specialist; and helps international development organizations, governments, civil society, and communities, to assess the impact of their work, and to learn and improve their performance. He brings wide-ranging expertise in policy and strategy analysis and advice; governance and institutional assessments; all types of evaluations; as well as results and performance assessments.

Cloneshouse LLC comes up with context specific approaches that are coherent with country policies. Their depth of knowledge in development cooperation is distinct and incomparable.

An FCDO-accredited evaluation specialist, Abdulkareem is an experienced team leader and project director of high-profile, with extensive expertise in evaluation design and implementation, including quality assurance. This includes responsibility for client and partner relations, as well as technical support on mixed method designs, and participatory methodologies that involve and capture the perspectives of primary stakeholders.

Abdulkareem brings senior level expertise in international development and provides independent consultancy services covering the following areas: Leading the design, planning and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning strategies and systems; Policy and Strategy advice; Programme, Strategy and Policy analysis and reviews; Evaluations and Impact Assessments, including Quality Assurance; Value for Money assessment frameworks and implementation; Governance and Institutional assessments, including Social Sector Service Delivery and Reforms – Agriculture, Education, Health, Livelihoods, Social Protection.

Beatrice Tschinkel

Advisor

areas of expertise

  • Growth strategy

  • Evaluation Design
  • SME Development
  • Youth Employment

  • Private Sector Development

education

  • PhD, Vienna University of Business and Economics, Austria.
  • MSc, University of Münster, Germany.

A Private Sector Development expert with more than fifteen years of experience in the implementation of technical assistance projects and programmes. She has…

With over 15 years of experience implementing technical assistance and programs in private sector development, Beatrice has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand entrepreneurs’ businesses and craft the most suitable solutions.

Cloneshouse LLC provides a first class level support for international development partners seeking cooperation with national consultants. The support they provide pre-design is impeccable.

Beatrice has spent most of her career in Africa – Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, and Ghana, but has also worked in Central America and Palestine. She has mainly worked on the topics of youth employment as well as promotion of business start-ups and SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in the context of local economic and market systems development. She is currently the project manager for GrEEn, a four year joint project implemented in the Ashanti and Western regions of Ghana by the European Union, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and SNV.

Previously, Beatrice held various consulting positions at the European Commission, GIZ, Adam Smith International, Austrian Development Agency, and most recently as Team Leader with GOPA Consultants on the Nigeria SEDIN (Pro-poor Growth and Promotion of Employment) program, focusing on SMEs and startup development.

Beatrice holds a Ph.D. in Development Economics from the Vienna University of Business and Economics in Austria and a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Münster in Germany.

Meet our band

Katie Mayr

Lead Technology Engineer

areas of expertise

  • Public Policy

  • Data Science

  • Growth strategy

  • Business Analytics

  • Geo-spatial Analytics

education

  • PhD, University of North Carolina, USA.
  • MSc, University of North Carolina, USA.
  • BSc, University of North Carolina, USA.

She has over 20 years of experience in geospatial analysis, data extraction, map service publishing. She has a PhD from the University of North Carolina in…

With over 20 years of experience in location analysis, data extraction, map service publishing, Tableau Dash-boarding, and Arc GIS online storytelling web app creation, Katie adds a depth of experience needed to provide geo-spatial solutions to government and non government organizations.

Cloneshouse LLC comes up with innovative ideas that are actually implementable. The ideas are not only innovative, but are cost- effective to government institutions seeking affordable and reliable service.

Before joining Cloneshouse Nigeria in early 2015, Katie worked with the Department of City and Regional Planning at North Carolina. Previously, Katie held various technical positions in Philadelphia at Hawkson Studios, focusing on geometry editing and topology validation tools. She has also worked as a senior geo-spatial analyst consultant to the United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), and the United Nations High Commissioners for Refugees (UNHCR).

At Cloneshouse Nigeria, she leads the design and development of location based monitoring and evaluation tools that are used for creating real time situation awareness, and analysis.

Oludotun Babayemi

Global Future Officer

areas of expertise

  • Content Analysis

  • Evaluation Design

  • Strategy Planning

  • Data Management

  • Business transformation

education

  • MA, University of Saarland, Saarbrucken, Germany.

  • Graduate Diploma, University of London, England.

  • Graduate Certificate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

  • BSc, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Nigeria.

Founder of Cloneshouse, with 15 years of experience designing and developing monitoring and evaluation systems for organizations. Author of Accountability Technologies, and a Stanford…

With more than 15 years of experience in development cooperation, entrepreneurship, organization development, business planning, financial analysis, operations, and decision analysis, Oludotun has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand an organization’s needs and craft the most suitable solutions.

Cloneshouse LLC’s mission is to strengthen institutions in Africa by providing technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation, which is pertinent to reflecting on Africa’s past, present, and future.

Before committing to Cloneshouse, Oludotun was the country director of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Earth Hour project in Nigeria and co-founder of Connected Development (CODE). Previously, Oludotun held various analytics positions in Lagos at Pfizer Incorporated and Internews, USA, focusing on product quality control and data mining. He has also worked as a research scholar fellow at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington DC, USA.

At Cloneshouse , Oludotun leads multi-sector monitoring and evaluation activities from the pre-design to the evaluation use stage. In the past 10 years, he has been involved in program development evaluation with the Japan International Corporation Agency, the European Union Commission, GIZ, and the Department for International Development (DFID), now Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office

Oludotun is the Founder of Cloneshouse. A Stanford University Draper Hills (Now Fisher Family) Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law Fellow; a member of the Nigeria Evaluation Association (NAE), the African Evaluation Association (AfreA), the European Evaluation Society (EES), the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and the Institute of Management Consultants.

Onochie Mokwunye

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

 

areas of expertise

  • M&E Planning

  • Data Management

  • Public Sector Policy

  • Development Finance

  • Local Resource Mobilization

education

  • MSc, Manchester Metropolitan University, England

  • Graduate Certificate, University of Witwatersrand.

  • Graduate Certificate, United Nations Institute for Training and Research.

  • BSc, University of Portharcourt, Nigeria.

He is highly regarded for his experience with developing M&E Plans, data collection and analysis of large scale civil society programmes. Has over 10 years…

With over ten years of experience in health sector policy and planning, design and implementation of health-sensitive and regenerative agriculture projects, civil society capacity-building programmes, research surveys, data collection and analysis and project monitoring and evaluation, Onochie has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly develop monitoring and evaluation systems that provide value for money on public sector spending.

Cloneshouse Nigeria designs inclusive, cost-effective, monitoring and evaluation approaches for state institutions. With this we believe institutions can become sustainable.

Onochie is a senior expert with extensive experience in technical assistance and capacity-building programmes. He has competently implemented development evaluations of the health, power, and education sectors in cooperation with government authorities, agencies, line ministries, and donors (EU (DEVCO & ECHO), JICA, and DFID) in the Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa regions.

He is highly regarded for his experience with developing M&E Plans, data collection and analysis of large scale civil society programmes, notably OXFAM, Palladium, Amnesty International and The Girl Generation. He has worked on Food Security Assessments in North Eastern Nigeria, Nutrition Response Analysis for FAO Nigeria and earlier large-scale nutrition surveillance surveys for Save the Children in Nigeria. He is an alumnus of CLEAR AA (Centers for Learning, Evaluation and Research) and MDF West Africa. He has a Master’s in Evaluation and Policy from the Metropolitan University in Manchester, England. Onochie is based in Manchester, England, in the United Kingdom.

Noelle Uloko

Business Development and Operations Lead

areas of expertise

  • Market Research

  • Lead Generation

  • Program Implementation and Stakeholder Management

  • MEL Contracting and Procurement

  • Strategic Planning

  • Operational Management

  • Financial Management

  • Human Resources

  • Risk Management

    education

    • People Management (The Manager’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work) – University of London

    • MBA, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria.

    • BSc., University of Jos, Nigeria

    She has nearly 8 years of experience in expert recruitment, contract and cooperation management, business planning, and financial analysis. Worked on reviews…

    Noelle Uloko is a results-driven professional with over seven years of proven operational management and business development track record. As Chief Operating Officer and Business Development Lead at Cloneshouse LLC, she leverages her expertise to drive organizational growth and success. With a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills, Noelle oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all business functions. Additionally, she spearheads business development initiatives, identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth. Noelle thrives in dynamic environments where she can apply her analytical abilities and innovative thinking to overcome challenges and achieve strategic objectives. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving business transformation, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and creating value for clients and stakeholders.

    Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.

    Since 2017, she has held a management position responsible for developing development cooperation policies, operations, administration, and staff resources and training management. She was also responsible for international liaison on Cloneshouse Nigeria’s German Development Cooperation (GIZ), European Union, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) projects at the design and tendering stages.
    Noelle has worked on reviews and feasibility studies on public enterprises, financial technology, micro, small, and medium enterprises, polio interventions, and basic education in several countries in Africa, including projects of the Department for International Development (DFID), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), European Union (EU), and German Development Cooperation (GIZ). She has also worked to implement programmes such as the Young Impact Associates program on behalf of the Mastercard Foundation, and she recurrently recruits interns for the Cloneshouse African Internship Program on a biannual basis and coordinates all activities throughout each internship cohort.

    Magdalene Nickel

    Business Development Associate, EU Region

    areas of expertise

    • Project Management

    • Research

    • Monitoring and Evaluation 

    • Child Participation and Advocacy 

    • Strategic Partnerships

      education

      • MA University of Saarland Saarbruecken

      • BA Windesheim College, Netherlands

      Magdalene is a dedicated professional with rich experience in child participation. Studying a Master’s in Evaluation at Saarland University, Germany, and holding a…

      Magdalene is a dedicated professional with rich experience in child participation. Studying a Master’s in Evaluation at Saarland University, Germany, and holding a B.B.A. in Global Project and Change Management from Windesheim Honours College, Netherlands, she combines rigorous academic training with hands-on project management experience. At Cloneshouse, Magdalene is instrumental in cultivating strategic partnerships with EU partners. She actively engages with EU partners in evaluation societies and networks, continuously networking and exploring new opportunities, expanding Cloneshouse’s reach and potential. Beyond this, she is proactively involved in the technical writing of proposals and provides support in child participation and participatory methods development. With her skills and forward-thinking approach, Magdalene amplifies Cloneshouse’s reach, forging new partnerships and driving innovative initiatives.

      Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.

      Additionally, Magdalene is the founder and chairwoman of the Mikana Foundation, she leads projects to advance primary education in Zimbabwe

      Lara Gusek

      Lara Gusek

      Operations Manager, Cloneshouse Sweden

      areas of expertise

      • Change Management

      • Administration 

      • Operations

      • Risk Management

        education

        •  M.Sc., Lund University, Sweden

        • M.Sc., Uppsala University, Sweden

        • M.Sc., Lund University, Sweden

        Lara is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the humanitarian aid sector. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, along with two master’s degrees from world-renowned institutions…

        Lara is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the humanitarian aid sector. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, along with two master’s degrees from world-renowned institutions—one in Sustainability and the other in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation. Currently, she thrives in her role in change management, specializing in data-driven strategies and process optimization to facilitate transformative organizational change. Renowned for her exceptional leadership in planning and operations, she is recognized as a master of operational efficiency, consistently designing and implementing streamlined processes that enhance productivity. Her innovative approach and passion for sustainable development enable her to deliver results that align with both business goals and long-term environmental and social objectives.

        Cloneshouse thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.

        With a proven track record of improving systems and driving impactful solutions, Lara continues to make significant contributions in the field, leveraging her strategic insights to lead positive, lasting change.

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        Eridiong Bassey

        Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist

        areas of expertise

        • Research

        • Quantitative Analysis

        • Qualitative Analysis

        • Monitoring and Evaluation

        • Performance Efficiency

        education

        • PhD Analytical and Environmental Science, Kings College, London.

        • MSc. Diagnostic Health and Imaging, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

        Dr Eridiong holds a PhD in Analytical and Environmental science from Kings College, London and a Master of Science in diagnostic Health &Imaging from the University of Oxford. UK. She has 10 years of experience conducting…

        Eridiong has 10 years of experience conducting Research and Analysis, particularly in the area of Child and Maternal health, Energy, Climate change and Gender. At Cloneshouse, she has led quantitative and qualitative analysis of evaluations in the health, government strengthening, renewable energy and civil society engagement thematic areas. Eridiong was a MEL Specialist in the evaluations of Reproductive, Maternal, and Child Health (RMCH) Nationwide Family Planning and Together for Healthy Families projects in Nigeria, showcasing her dedication to improving healthcare outcomes. With the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn – Germany, she conducted an extensive review and in-depth analysis of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodology for electricity generation from biomass to determine factors responsible for decline in projects registration.

        Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.

        At the Presidency, in Abuja Nigeria, she led a team to implement key actions and strategies that improved performance efficiency, reduced waiting time and saw an unprecedented turnaround in patronage for Health services. Eridiong has technical skills in data analytical softwares with proficiency in analysis of large data sets and presentations using  Stata analytical software and R – programming.  She is a member of the African Evaluation Association and has published systematic review on air pollution in developing countries

        Adewale Dare

        Finance Manager

        areas of expertise

        • Cash Flow Management

        • Corporate Governance

        • Auditing
        • Profitability Restoration

        • Financial Policy and Procedures

        • Business transformation

        • Grant/Acquisition Compliance

        education

        • MSc, University of Northampton, UK.

        • BSc., Achievers University Owo, Nigeria

        He has nearly 16 years of experience in finance management for multilateral and bilateral development projects. Has certifications in ACA, ACMA, ACCA, PMI, ACSI, ACFE, IPSAS, and FCAI.

        Adewale is a highly accomplished and focused global Sr. Financial Executive with a proven record of success in directing financial operations and dynamic executive leadership career in International NGO, Multi-Million dollar organizations with a rich mix of finance, operations, internal/external processes, technical savvy and business development. A seasoned IFRS/IPSAS expert and respected analyst on Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting matters, with over 15 years practical training experience spanning virtually across every section of business endeavor and the academics.

        Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.

        At Cloneshouse, he shows paramount efforts in maximizing performance of financial operations with emphasis on strategy formulation, policy and procedure development, cost reduction, and profitability improvement.

        Adewale has demonstrated keen expertise in client finance compliance including projects of the Mastercard Foundation, United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Department for International Development (DFID); Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA);European Union (EU); and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ).

        Babatunde Adegoke

        Creative Technologist

        areas of expertise

        • IT Operations

        • Data Management

        • Business Process Automation

        • Product Management

        • Web Design

        • Technology for Social Impact

        • Project and Program Management

          education

          • MSc, University of Colorado Boulder, USA

          • BSc, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

          • Diploma, Federal Polytechnic Ede

          Babatunde, a dedicated and multidisciplinary creative technologist, has spent over seven years in the field of technology for social impact. His commitment is evident in his deployment of technology tools to tackle crucial social issues such as government corruption, police abuse…

          Babatunde, a dedicated and multidisciplinary creative technologist, has spent over seven years in the field of technology for social impact. His commitment is evident in his deployment of technology tools to tackle crucial social issues such as government corruption, police abuse, election violence, and press and media workers’ abuse. 

          He represented his country of birth, Nigeria, in observation of the 2016 presidential election in the US, an experience whose impact could be felt through implementing some of his recommendations by the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission. 

          Throughout his career, he has worked in lean nongovernmental organizations and multinational international not-for-profit organizations, where he deployed internal product tools to manage mission-critical business functions like safety and security, where he is responsible for global safety and security systems while working with C-level executives and stakeholders. He has also deployed technology to manage IT operations and automated workflows. 

          He is passionate about people, data, products and facilitation of workshops and training

          Cloneshouse Nigeria thrives to provide cost effective services to government institutions. The value for money is evident in our client’s testimonies.

          Babatunde’s work has had a significant impact, reaching over 40 million people in Nigeria, The Gambia, Kenya, and 40 other countries. His initiatives have particularly benefited the underserved and those affected by war and natural disasters, demonstrating his ability to address diverse social issues on a global scale. 

          Babatunde’s innovative spirit is best exemplified by his creation of iFollowTheMoney, a groundbreaking social accountability platform. This platform, which effectively coordinates the activities of NGOs, researchers, activists, campaigners, and journalists, has been recognized with the prestigious UN SDG Award. It stands as one of the most effective initiatives in the African continent, a testament to Babatunde’s innovative and impactful contributions. 

          At Cloneshouse, he manages online IT assets, deploys technology products to support business operations, and crunch data to make important decisions. He is likely reading or thinking about starting his professional tennis career when not sleeping

          Samuel Ugbaja

           

          Research Analyst

          areas of expertise

          • Research

          • Data Management

          • Renewable Energy

          • Computational Simulation

          • Environmental Management

          education

          • PhD, KwaZulu-Natal University, South Africa

          • MSc, University of Lagos, Nigeria

          • BSc, University of Calabar, Nigeria.

          Has over 20 years of experience in research, environmental and waste management. He is currently a PhD candidate at the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical…

          With over 20 years of experience in research, evaluation management, waste management, alternative energy engineering, operations, and decision analysis, Samuel has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand the government’s needs and craft the most suitable solutions.

          Cloneshouse Nigeria work with government institutions and departments in any part of Nigeria, and Africa at large. Getting to know where our clients are, and how to improve what is been done remains the firms priority.

          Before joining Cloneshouse Nigeria in late 2016, Samuel was a Senior Research Assistant at the Renewable Energy Program of the Federal Ministry of Environment, where he actively headed the Research & Development activities of the department. His roles evolved from the development of the Rural Energy Access Program (REAP), which was aimed at ensuring affordable and sustainable clean energy access to the rural poor and reducing black carbon emissions, to being actively involved in the Rural Women and Energy Security where over 1 million rural women in Nigeria were equipped with clean energy technologies/alternatives.

          He prepared the first policy document on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and the Action Plans for its implementation in Nigeria. Prior to working at the Federal Ministry of Environment, he worked as an Environmental Consultant to Ravenwell Power Nigeria Limited, where he assisted in registering and initiating all processes involved in establishing independent 50-100MW solar plants across different states in the northern part of Nigeria through the regulatory agencies involved.

          At Cloneshouse Nigeria, Samuel has led multi-state evaluations in Water, Health, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Samuel is currently a Post Doctorate at the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences of the Faculty of Health at the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

          Benita Siloko

          Research Analyst

          areas of expertise

          • Research

          • Social Justice

          • Human Security

          • Strategic Planning

          • Environmental Management

          education

          • MSc, Northumbria University, Newcastle, England.

          • MSc, University of Derby, England.

          • BSc, University of Portharcourt, Nigeria.

          She has 6 years experience conducting research and monitoring and evaluation in the area of environmental sustainability. She is currently a PhD candidate at…

          With over 6 years of experience in environmental management, international development, climate change advocacy, oil companies and community mediation, operations, and decision analysis, Benita’s work at Cloneshouse Nigeria has been important in conducting research, and providing solutions to environmentally degraded communities.

          Consulting WP comes up with results that are actually implementable. That is their strength compared to other consulting companies.

          Before joining Cloneshouse Nigeria in late 2019, Benita started the Girls Green Power Initiative (GGPI). GGPI empower and tells stories from the water pot on how women and girls cope with the lack of access to potable water supply and advocates for a sustainable source of water supply. Previously, Benita held a management position at the secretariat of the Nigeria Environmental Society (NES), and she is a member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, United Kingdom, where she holds an associate membership (AIEMA). Focusing on research and environmental risk assessment. She has provided her research expertise in environmental management to non-government organizations in Nigeria, England and Germany. She is a PhD candidate at Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom, where she previously obtained a master’s degree in International Development. Benita is based in Newcastle, England, in the United Kingdom.

          Thelma Obiakor

          Research and Evaluation Specialist

          areas of expertise

          • Research

          • Public Policy

          • Data Management

          • Development Communication

          • Poverty Reduction Strategies

          education

          • MSc, University of Cambridge, England.
          • BSc, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

          She has over 7 years of experience in research, financial, macro and micro economics.she leads the research team in rigorous assessment of public institutions…

          With over 7 years of experience in research, management, multi-sector analysis, financial analysis, macro and microeconomics, teaching, and decision analysis, Thelma has the breadth and depth of experience needed to conduct multi-sector and middle to large-scale research that influences policy and decision making.

          Cloneshouse Nigeria designs inclusive, cost-effective, monitoring and evaluation approaches for state institutions. With this we believe institutions can become sustainable.

          Before joining us in late 2017, Thelma worked as a researcher in think tanks and research organisations across Canada and Nigeria, and has spearheaded research funded by large donor organisations. Outside of research, she has taught economics at the undergraduate level in Canada, and at the high school level in public schools in Nigeria.

          In 2019, she authored the Nigeria Readiness Assessment (NRA), an assessment of federal ministries in Nigeria for Results–Based Monitoring and Evaluation.  She is currently a PhD candidate at the London School of Economics. Thelma is based in London, England.

          Steven Adeboye

          Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

          areas of expertise

          • Strategic Planning

          • Data Analysis

          • Data Auditing and Verification

          • Database Management

          • Project Monitoring and Evaluation

          education

          • Master of Data Science, Edureka University of Technology, India

          • MSc. Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
          • BSc. Tai Solarin University, Ogun, Nigeria

          Has more than 8 years of experience leading development cooperation with Malaria Consortium; DevTech System on PEPFAR; CAMRIS Int’l on USAID; Mott Mac Donald

          With over 8 years of experience in development cooperation, management, country assistance planning, program data analysis, software engineering, operations, and decision analysis, Steven has the breadth and depth of experience needed to carry out monitoring and evaluation of project, programs and policies.

          Cloneshouse Nigeria promotes the culture of monitoring and evaluation in Nigeria. Her capacity building programmes are the most sought after in Africa.

          Steven has worked in Nigeria and Ghana on different areas of international interventions such as Education, Health (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Nutrition), Agriculture, WASH Peace and Governance with organizations such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); Malaria Consortium; DevTech System by PEPFAR (The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief); CAMRIS Int’l by USAID; Mott Mac Donald – TDP (Teachers Development Program) and UKAID Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria (ESSPIN).

          Steven is an adept team leader capable of prioritizing complex tasks in fragile, post-conflict settings while moving multiple objectives forward to completion, roadmap for project institutionalization and sustainability with consideration to partner capacity and constraints. He is an expert in data management using different tools such as Excel, Smartsheet, SPSS, Access, Share-point, PowerBI, ODK, Commcare, SurveyCTO, SORMAS, Tangerine, Google form, Tableau, MAXQDA, Infogram, GIS, NVIVO, R, GHSMA-DATIM, CSpro, STATA, SAS, Python, FastField, SQL, Eview, DHIS2, ATLAS. He leads and coordinates training with field enumerators from mid size to large size projects.

          Magdalyn Momoh

          Accounting Specialist

          areas of expertise

          • Financial Reporting

          • Account reconciliation

          • Auditing

          • Internal Control
          • IFRS and GAAP Compliance

          • Procurement Compliance

          education

          • Msc University of Northampton, United Kingdom.

          • BSc, University of Benin. Nigeria

          A certified public accountant with 9 years of experience developing accounting and financial compliance systems for medium to large development projects, and the private sector.

          A Certified public accountant, Magdalyn has 9 years of experience developing accounting and financial compliance systems for medium to large development projects, and the private sector. Since joining Cloneshouse in early 2021 as a specialist on project accounting, and compliance with clients financial policies, Magdalyn has taken on numerous assignments, including helping to establish an audit compliance system for our various projects. At Cloneshouse, she ensures accurate financial record keeping, and statutory report filing.

          Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

          Prior to joining Cloneshouse, she has been responsible for coordinating accounting reporting systems at the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), EchoLab Radiology, and for the DFID GEMS4 project. She has spent the last 4 years developing financial reporting systems compliance with auditing systems of major auditing companies in Nigeria including PWC, Ernst & Young, PriceWaterCooperhouse and a list of others.

          Olusegun Olagunju

          Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

          areas of expertise

          • Strategic Planning

          • Data Analysis

          • Data Auditing and Verification

          • Database Management

          • Project Monitoring and Evaluation

          education

          • BSc, University of Abuja.

          Has over four years of experience in communicating evaluation results, conducting semi structured, structured/structured interviews, online content analysis,…

          With over four years of experience in communicating evaluation results, conducting semi structured, structured/structured interviews, online content analysis, focus group facilitation, unstructured observation/site visits, and paper-based/electronic surveys, Olusegun has the breadth and depth of experience needed to collect data from program or project implementer.

          Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

          Before joining us in early 2019,  Olusegun held various communications positions at Basic Rights Watch and Connected Development, focusing on web management and online communications. Previously, he had an 8-year stint working in the print media, notably -The Nations Newspaper.

          At Cloneshouse Nigeria, He provided data gathering support to our work with the Center for Evaluation, Germany; Global Integrity USA; and the DFID Enhancing Financial Innovation and Accessing (EFInA); He also successfully carried out monitoring activities for ANEEJ’s Monitoring of Recovered Assets in Nigeria through Transparency and Accountability (MANTRA) project with support from DFID. Olusegun is a Transparency and Accountability practitioner, trained by Partners West Africa and Partners Global under the Knowledge Building Component and Skills Building Component of the FAIR (Facilitating Accountability, Integrity & Resiliency) program.

          Bilikis Akanni

          Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

          areas of expertise

          • Business Analytics

          • MSME Development

          • Data Management

          • Training Facilitation

          • Mandarin Translation

          • Research

          education

          • MSc, University of Westminster. London

          • BSc, Alhikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

          • BSc, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China

          Has over four years of experience as an independent consultant working with private firms as a systems analyst and facilitating partnerships with Mandarin-speaking entities…

          With over four years of experience as an independent consultant with private firms, collecting daily production data to make better business decisions, Bilikis has expertise in providing business analytics support within the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector across Nigeria.

          Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

          Before joining us in early 2021, Bilikis held various Mandarin language and administrative assistance position and embarked on a result-based Monitoring and Evaluation training with Cloneshouse Nigeria in Abuja, Nigeria.

          Joshua Arogunyo

          Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

          areas of expertise

          • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

          • Social intervention

          • Policy advocacy

          • Research

          • Data Analysis

          • Training

          education

          • B.Agric Ed – University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria

          • MSc. University of Ibadan, Nigeria

          • BSc, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China

          Joshua Arogunyo is an accomplished and dedicated professional with a proven track record in project management, policy advocacy, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. He is highly skilled in developing…

          Joshua is highly skilled in developing strategic advocacy, policy materials, and engagement strategies. He has proven abilities in conducting thorough research, leading evaluation initiatives, and providing technical support in diverse settings. Known for managing complex projects, building stakeholder relationships, and delivering impactful outcomes, he also helps organizations strengthen their learning systems. Joshua has a cumulative of over 7 years of work experience in project management and evaluation.

          Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

          He is an expert in data management using different tools such as Excel, Kobocollect, Smartsheet, SPSS, PowerBI, ODK, Commcare, SurveyCTO, SORMAS, Tangerine, Google Form, Tableau, MAXQDA, Infogram, and a host of others.

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          Princess Odey

          Administrative Officer

          areas of expertise

          • Capacity Development

          • Compliance

          • Social Justice

          • Strategic Planning

            education

            • LL.B University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria

            • B.L Nigerian Law School, Abuja, Nigeria

            With nearly 5 years in the development space, Princess Odey, a highly skilled legal practitioner with a fiery passion for development and growth…

            Princess has channeled her expertise to effect positive change within her sphere of influence.  In her role at Cloneshouse, she collaboratively assists with creating and implementing strategic, tactical objectives essential for propelling the organization toward its goals. Beyond this, she lends her expertise to coordinating administrative and budgetary aspects integral to Cloneshouse operations, ensuring operational efficiency. Princess Odey’s influence reverberates through her role in coordinating administrative aspects of Cloneshouse Nigeria’s special projects

            Cloneshouse LLC helps clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

            Princess is PMD Pro Certified, and she brings her versatility to the forefront by providing steadfast support across diverse tasks, adapting to the dynamic needs of the management. Princess Odey’s versatile skill set and passionate dedication converge to create a formidable force for positive change. Her profile embodies an unwavering commitment to impact and growth, making her an invaluable asset in any endeavor she undertakes.

            Victoria Olumese

            Business Development Assistant

            areas of expertise

            • Market research and analysis

            • Budgeting/Cost Preparation

            • Client relationship management

            • Digital Marketing

            • Proposal preparation

              education

              • BSc Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria

              Victoria Olumese is a dedicated and results-driven Business Development Assistant with a passion for fostering growth and driving organizational success. With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and experience in market research and client relationship…

              Victoria Olumese is a dedicated and results-driven Business Development Assistant with a passion for fostering growth and driving organizational success. With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and experience in market research and client relationship management, Victoria excels in identifying new business opportunities and nurturing strategic partnerships. Her strong analytical skills and attention to detail enable her to conduct comprehensive market analysis and develop tailored strategies to expand business reach. Victoria is adept at supporting the business development team with proposal preparation, lead generation, and client communication.

              Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

              Victoria also has a PMD Pro certification and is known for her proactive approach and collaborative spirit, Victoria thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to delivering exceptional results. With her positive attitude and commitment to excellence, Victoria is poised to make a significant impact on the continued growth and success of Cloneshouse.

              Happiness Titus Zirra

              Communications Officer

              areas of expertise

              • Strategic Communication

              • Content Creation

              • Brand Management

              • Social Media Management

              • Digital Marketing

              • Advocacy

              • Media Relations

                education

                • BA, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

                • NCE, Niger State College of Education, Minna, Nigeria.

                At Cloneshouse, Happiness Titus Zirra drives Cloneshouse LLC’s initiatives forward through effective communication strategies. As the communications officer, she actively disseminates crucial information across various social media platforms, showcasing her exceptional ability to…

                At Cloneshouse, Happiness Titus Zirra drives Cloneshouse LLC’s initiatives forward through effective communication strategies. As the communications officer, she actively disseminates crucial information across various social media platforms, showcasing her exceptional ability to effectively engage and inform her audience. Her role is vital in ensuring the accurate and successful communication of the organization’s messages. 

                Happiness is also passionate about gender balance, girl-child education, adolescent girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights, and youth empowerment. She holds a BA in English Language from Ahmadu Bello University and a Certificate in Education from Niger State College of Education.

                Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                Furthermore, Happiness is PMD Pro Certified and has worked as a Global Youth Ambassador for A World at School, an Educate a Girl scholar from Dawood Global Foundation, a YALI fellow, and a Fund Pad campaigner. She is committed to evidence-based solutions in education, SRHR, GBV prevention, and community development.

                Kayode Ogunwole

                Company Illustrator/Editorial Cartoonist

                areas of expertise

                • Creative Illustration

                • Cartooning

                • Visual Storytelling

                • Conceptualization

                • Digital Art

                  education

                  • The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria.

                  Kayode Ogunwole is a seasoned Editorial Cartoonist, Illustrator, Painter, and Graphic Recording specialist with over two decades of professional…

                  Kayode Ogunwole is a seasoned Editorial Cartoonist, Illustrator, Painter, and Graphic Recording specialist with over two decades of professional experience. As a versatile fine artist, he specializes in creating editorial cartoons and illustrations to advocate for social and developmental causes. With a rich background working with reputable media outlets such as Daily Trust, Leadership, Nigerian Pilot, Newsworld Magazine, and Blueprint, Kayode, popularly known as Babakay, has expanded his expertise into Graphic Recording.

                  Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                  He has collaborated with prominent organizations and NGOs, including GIZ, OXFAM, CODE, HEDA, and WaterAid. He is an illustration specialist at Cloneshouse and has contributed his artistic talents to various projects including  Cloneshouse Evalblues”
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                  Khadija Yahaya

                  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

                  areas of expertise

                  • Proposal Writing

                  • Advocacy

                  • Data Collection

                    education

                    • Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.

                    Khadija has 3 years of impactful experience in the development sector, she brings her expertise to drive evidence-based solutions and impactful…

                    Khadija is PMD Pro Certified, and brings her expertise to drive evidence-based solutions and impactful programs. She is a dedicated and proficient Monitoring and Evaluation professional with a resolute commitment to advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health issues. Khadija holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Extension from Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.

                    Prior to joining Cloneshouse, Khadija demonstrated her commitment to social vices by actively serving as a focal person for Gender-Based Violence Against Women in Kano. She significantly contributed to championing Universal Health Coverage and exhibited her dedication to meaningful change as a ONE Activist.  Notably, she also was a Mastercard Foundation Young Impact Associate, a role through which she developed relevant monitoring and evaluation skills with a specific focus on the Made in Africa Evaluation. 

                    Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                    At Cloneshouse, Khadija plays a pivotal role in the organization’s endeavors. Her proactive involvement includes being a key contributor to the technical writing of proposals,  Khadija provides indispensable support for project implementation and data gathering, underlining her ability to execute and ensure the success of initiatives.
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                    Rachael Okoronkwo

                    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

                    areas of expertise

                    • Monitoring and Evaluation

                    • Research

                    • Proposal/Grant Writing

                    • Public policy advocacy

                    • Project Mangement

                      education

                      • BSc. University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

                      Rachael is a young and emerging evaluator passionate about driving innovation and positive change through data-driven insights. Currently, she is…

                      Rachael is currently a monitoring and evaluation assistant at Cloneshouse, where her solid research skills and meticulous attention to detail enable her to excel in crafting actionable insights that contribute to informed decision-making. Alongside these skills, she is gaining mastery at proposal and grant writing, crafting compelling narratives that secure funding for impactful projects.

                      Having nearly three years of experience in the development sector, Rachael’s affiliation with the “Open Mind, Young Voices” activist program of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung underscores her strong interest in public policy advocacy, youth leadership, and sustainable development.

                      Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                      Rachael is also is PMD Pro Certified. And as a member of EvalYouth, she strives to champion meaningful engagement of youth and young evaluators in evaluation. She aims to bridge the gap between youth perspectives and informed decision-making processes through her work, ensuring a more inclusive and impactful approach to development initiatives.

                      Nges Abang Appolinaire

                      Country Lead, Cameroon

                      areas of expertise

                      • Research

                      • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) advocacy

                      • Community engagement

                      • Potable & wastewater treatment technology

                      • Water quality control

                      • Sanitary inspection

                      • Monitoring & Evaluation

                      • Sustainable agriculture

                      • Environmental impact Assessment (EIA) and the Built Environment

                      • Proposal & Grant writing

                        education

                        • M.Sc (Water Resource and Sanitary Engineering), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.

                        • M. Sc (Environmental Engineering), National Advanced School of Public Works, Yaounde, Cameroon

                        • B. Sc (Biochemistry), University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon

                        Nges Abang Appolinaire is an Environmental Engineer specialized in Integrated Water Resource Management and Sanitat…

                        Nges spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Cameroon, and with over 11 years of experience in community engagement and technical operations practice in the domain of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), Nges Abang has the in-depth of community engagement in WASH promotion through training, program monitoring and impact evaluation, both in urban and rural communities in Cameroon.  

                        Since 2011, Nges has served as Community WASH in Schools Program Coordinator in rural and urban communities in Central Cameroon, in collaboration with Open Dreams, a Cameroon-based non-governmental Organization. 

                        Nges is a seasoned WASH enthusiast with both soft and hard skills, working under the mentorship of the Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST), a Humanitarian Organization based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 

                        Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                        Nges is a seasoned WASH enthusiast with both soft and hard skills.

                        Enoc Siméon KRA

                        Country Lead, Côte D’Ivoire

                        areas of expertise

                        • Research

                        • Data Management

                        • HIV/TB

                        • Gender equality

                        • Forced migration

                        • Human rights

                        • Sexual and reproductive health and rights.

                          education

                          • Refugee and Forced Migration Studies certificate, Refugee Studies Centre of Oxford University

                          • Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and anthropology, Alassane Ouattara University Bouaké

                          Enoc Siméon Kra is a dynamic international development professional with a keen focus on the monitoring and evaluation dom…

                          Enoc Siméon Kra is a dynamic international development professional with a keen focus on the monitoring and evaluation domain. With over three years of hands-on experience in data collection and community development project implementation, Enoc has honed his skills in delivering impactful solutions tailored to local contexts.

                          His journey in youth leadership development includes active involvement in esteemed programs such as the Aspire Leaders Program, African Rebirth program, and the Y+Global Young Emerging Leaders initiative. Enoc is deeply committed to leveraging his expertise to drive positive change, particularly in the realms of sustainable development and social empowerment. 

                          Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                          With a passion for fostering collaboration and innovation, he spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Côte D’Ivoire, contributing to transformative initiatives and advancing the field of monitoring and evaluation in the region

                          Dr. Ir. Zoulkifl SALOU BACHIROU

                          Country Lead, Benin Republic

                          areas of expertise

                          • Research

                          • Environmental Management

                          • Environmental Impact Assessment

                          • Quantitative and qualitative analysis

                          • Monitoring and Evaluation

                          • Animation techniques

                          • Teaching and training

                          • Water, Hygiene and Sanitation

                          • Sanitary inspection of WASH facilities

                            education

                            • PhD in Environmental Science. Specialism: Environment, Health and Development. University of Abomey Calavi, Benin

                            • Master in Environmental Science, Health and Development. University of Abomey Calavi, Benin

                            • Bachelor in Environmental Management and Spatial Planning. Catholic University of West Africa, Benin

                            Dr Zoulkifl spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Benin Republic, contributing to transformative initiatives and …

                            Dr Zoulkifl spearheads Cloneshouse Nigeria’s mission in Benin Republic, contributing to transformative initiatives and advancing the field of monitoring and evaluation in the region. He is an expert  project facilitator in environmental management in Benin. He also has up to ten years’ experience in the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) sector to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases in rural areas of Benin. He also has over five years’ experience in carrying out pre-project studies and project evaluations; and is a training consultant and a tobacco control and environmental protection activist. As a researcher, He lectures at some universities in Benin.

                            Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                            Dr Zoulkifl has certifications in the following areas: Sewerage Standards: ISO 24521 and ISO 30500, Environmental Rights and Protection, Environmental Assessment of Development Policies and Projects, Environmental Technologies, Understanding and Analysing Sustainable Development Issues and Actions, Clinical Trials in Infectious and Tropical Diseases.

                            Biruk Kefelegn

                            Country Lead, Ethiopia

                            areas of expertise

                            • Health monitoring and evaluation

                            • Quality improvement

                            • Health care data collection

                            • Health care data analysis

                            • Information design

                            • Knowledge management

                              education

                              • M.Sc. in Health Monitoring and evaluation

                              • M.Sc. in Health Care Quality

                              • B.S.c in Public Health

                              Biruk Kefelegn spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Ethiopia. He is a Health Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with over eight years of experience in…

                              Biruk Kefelegn spearheads Cloneshouse Nigeria’s mission in Ethiopia. He is a Health Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with over eight years of experience in health program/project evaluation, healthcare data analysis, quality improvement, and healthcare facilities regulation. He also offers monitoring and evaluation services in the Medical Service Lead Executive Office of the Ministry of Health Ethiopia.

                              He is certified in key areas such as e-CHIS, HMIS Core Concepts, Knowledge Management, Electro Medical Record (EMR) System, DHIS-2 Data Use Academy-Level, Infection Prevention and Control, Hospital Performance Monitoring and improvement, Quality Improvement and more.

                              Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                              Biruk is exceptionally skilled at program monitoring and evaluation, quality improvement projects, healthcare data analysis and visualization, crafting presentations, adhering to healthcare regulation standards, and leading digitization efforts.

                              Biruk actively contributes to the healthcare community through his membership in industry associations such as the Ethiopian Evaluation Association (EEvA) and the Ethiopia Infection Prevention and Control Association (EIPCA).

                              Mark Bawoh

                              Country Lead, Sierra Leone

                              areas of expertise

                              • Program Design and Implementation

                              • Monitoring and Evaluation

                              • Qualitative and Quantitative Research

                              • Country Assistance Strategy

                                education

                                • MSc Rural Development, Njala University

                                • BA Community Development Studies, College of Theology and Management Studies

                                • Certificate Impact Evaluation of Population, Health & Nutrition, University of Ghana

                                Mark spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Sierra Leone and has over ten years of experience working in Monitoring and Evaluation Research and learning, Project Management, Community…

                                Mark Bawoh spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Sierra Leone and has over ten years of experience working in Monitoring and Evaluation Research and learning, Project Management, Community Development programs, emergencies, Business Management, and Education, as well as private sector engagement. Mark is experienced in developing tools for emergency approaches and conducting rapid assessments of emergency situations, especially on project stakeholder engagement. He has conducted several monitoring assessments and surveys throughout his work life. .

                                Cloneshouse Nigeria help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                                Mark is an experienced facilitator in project quality improvement, quality assurance, planning, qualitative research, and evaluation techniques in the socioeconomic sector. He has performed numerous assignments as a moderator, trainer and facilitator for different INGOs, NGOs and UN agencies UNICEF, World Bank, Save the Children, International Rescue Committee (IRC), ActionAid, and ICAP at Columbia University – Mailman School of Public Health, Living goods – Community Health, and the SL Anti-corruption Commission. 

                                He has worked with Government counterparts to develop monitoring approaches; he brings experience in community development, Education, programs and good governance. Mark is often consulted to integrate different project data, including emergencies, development, disability, and GBV data, for a unified approach.

                                Hussein Ahmed

                                Country Lead, Somalia

                                areas of expertise

                                • Capacity development

                                • Project Monitoring and Evaluation

                                • Strategic Planning

                                • Marketing

                                • Facilitation skills

                                  education

                                  • Fellowship Certificate, Civic Leadership, Arizonan State University, Arizona, USA

                                  • Bachelor of Education (Social Studies), East Africa University, Somalia

                                  Hussein Ahmed spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Somalia. He is a distinguished professional with over ten years of experience in humanitarian and development…

                                  Hussein Ahmed spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Somalia. He is a distinguished professional with over ten years of experience in humanitarian and development programs, with a specific focus on areas including Resilience, Food Security and livelihoods, Education, and youth projects. His career is marked by a proven ability to conduct strategic analysis and execute plans efficiently within predefined timeframes.

                                  With his extensive expertise, Hussein plays a pivotal role in managing complex humanitarian initiatives in developing country contexts. His contributions include invaluable insights into project management tools and evaluation methodologies, ensuring successful implementation. His comprehensive understanding of financial, administrative, HR, and budgetary management procedures allows him to optimize the allocation of program resources.

                                  Cloneshouse LLC help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                                  Hussein’s interpersonal communication skills are highly proficient, enabling him to foster seamless information exchange and collaboration with various partners. He demonstrates his skill in delivering knowledge-sharing sessions and conducting capacity-building activities for both project personnel and beneficiaries.

                                  Prior to joining Cloneshouse LLC, Hussein gained invaluable experience working with various institutions, including private sector companies such as Amanah Insurance and international and national NGOs such as CARE, Mercy Corps, Save the Children, NRC, Talobeeg Foundation, and UNIDOS.

                                  Florence Nyambura

                                  Country Lead, Kenya

                                  areas of expertise

                                  • Market Research

                                  • Monitoring and Evaluation

                                  • Program management and implementation

                                  • Program Design

                                  • Gender mainstreaming

                                  • Gender equity and equality

                                  • Training facilitation and moderation

                                  • Community management

                                    education

                                    • MA in Monitoring and Evaluation of Population and Development, The University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

                                    • BA in Gender and Development Studies, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

                                    Florence Nyambura spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Kenya. With over 7 years of experience in research and recognized strengths in project management…

                                    Florence Nyambura spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Kenya. With over 7 years of experience in research and recognized strengths in project management, supervision and coordination, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance, data collection and recording, analysis, and training, Florence has the breadth and depth of experience needed to conduct multi-sector and middle—to large-scale research that informs decisions and courses of action to ensure the intended impact is achieved.

                                    Before joining us at Clonehouse, Florence demonstrated her leadership skills by spearheading both larger and smaller research projects. She served as a project manager, coordinator, data quality assurance executive, and general researcher in various organizations in Kenya. Her leadership was particularly evident in the successful execution of research projects for companies and others funded by large donor organizations. She has also collaborated with evaluation consultants to conduct baseline surveys, mid-level, and end-of-term evaluations, further showcasing her ability to lead and manage complex projects. 

                                    Cloneshouse LLC help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                                    Alongside her research work, Florence has been organizing, facilitating and moderating online training and webinars as part of the EvalYouth and Young and Emerging Evaluators in Kenya.

                                    Kelvin C. Kamei

                                    Country Lead, Liberia

                                    areas of expertise

                                    • Development Research, Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation

                                    • Policy Analysis, Development, and Implementation

                                    • Project/Programs Monitoring and Evaluation

                                    • Result-based Management

                                    • Technical Report Writing

                                      education

                                      • M.A. in Governance – Pan African University & University of Yaoundé II

                                      • B.Sc. in Accounting – Cuttington University

                                      • Certificate in Online Basic Monitoring and Evaluation – Cloneshouse LLC

                                      • Certificate in Research Analysis using Stata – Fruitfulvine (Pty) Ltd

                                      • Certificate in Manage Successful Field Research & Reproducible Research Fundamentals – World Bank Group’s Development Impact (DIME)

                                      Kelvin C Kamei spearheads Cloneshouse missions in Liberia. He is an accomplished Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) specialist with a strong theoretical background in…

                                      Kelvin C Kamei spearheads Cloneshouse missions in Liberia. He is an accomplished Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) specialist with a strong theoretical background in governance, policy analysis, M&E, and project management. He has developed expertise in result-based monitoring, impact evaluation, policy analysis, and quantitative and qualitative research throughout his career.

                                      Cloneshouse LLC help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                                      Proficient in SPSS, Excel, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, with hands-on experience in project management, result-based management, MEL capacity building, proposal and technical report writing, and stakeholder communication.

                                      Joshua Idris Nalos Kida

                                      Country Lead, South Sudan

                                      areas of expertise

                                      • Peace Building

                                      • Gender-Based Violence

                                      • Child Protection

                                      • Education

                                      • Health

                                      • Gender Equality

                                      • Persons with Disabilities FSL

                                      • Nutrition

                                      • Wash (CBS, Health Facility and SSGWEP)

                                        education

                                        • Bachelor degree of Arts in Global Studies & International Relations 

                                        Joshua Idris Nalos Kida spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in South He has worked across several International NGOs in…

                                        Joshua Idris Nalos Kida spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in South He has worked across several International NGOs in Juba, South Sudan, with field visit support (Roving) as an M&E Officer. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies and International Relations (Diplomacy) at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

                                        Cloneshouse LLC help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                                        Joshua has over five years experience in M&E Department and Administration.

                                        Esther Odi Tieku

                                        Country Lead, Ghana

                                        areas of expertise

                                        • Monitoring and Evaluation

                                        • Community of Practices Coordination

                                        • Questionnaire Design

                                        • Data Collection (Qualitative and Quantitative)

                                        • Rapporteur Services

                                        • Social Research

                                        • Photography

                                          education

                                          • MSc Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi- Ghana

                                          • BSc Natural Resources Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi- Ghana

                                          Esther Odi Tieku spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Ghana with over four years of experience working in various capacities on international…

                                          Esther Odi Tieku spearheads Cloneshouse LLC’s mission in Ghana with over four years of experience working in various capacities on international and local consultancy-based monitoring and evaluation processes.
                                          Throughout her career, Esther has contributed her expertise to various projects..

                                          Cloneshouse LLC help clients to grow, sustain and transform: whatever it takes to embrace their sustainable future.

                                          Beyond simply ticking boxes, Esther sees evaluation as a powerful tool for measuring tangible impacts and empowering organizations to develop projects that address systemic challenges in transformative ways. She has experience in coordinating activities within communities of practice and multi-stakeholder platforms.