Anthony Isavwa
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Expert
Highest degree :
Masters
Field of study :
Public Health
Location :
Eswatini/South Africa/Kenya
Citizenships :
Kenyan
Experience :
20 Year(s)
Countries :
Kenya, Lesotho, Eswatini
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Public Health
Renowned for delivering strategic MEL leadership that strengthens data collection, data quality, program performance measurement that enhances adaptive learning, and drives evidence-based decision-making at programme, national, and regional levels. Proven success in managing large MEL teams, building institutional MEL capacity, and aligning systems with both global standards and national priorities. Well-versed in influencing the design, implementation, and oversight of MEL frameworks for multi-million-dollar HIV/AIDS public health projects and donor reporting. Resourceful in producing compelling MEL strategies contributing to successful proposal writing, establishing innovations and mHealth solutions. Well-prepared to transitioning into broader global development contexts beyond public health, offering versatile MEL acumen, thought leadership, and a deep commitment to accountability, learning, and measurable impact.
Director Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Eswatini
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
October 2019
-May 2025
Provided strategic leadership and oversight for MEL across two successive USAID-funded HIV/AIDS programmes, each valued at over $3M annually. Directed a team of 55 and served as a member of the executive management team to ensure data-driven decision-making, donor compliance, and national systems alignment. Identified and offered personalised training and mentorship to cross-functional teams to drive overall performance and efficiency through data-informed programming.
Regional Strategic Information and Evaluation Advisor
Kenya
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
February 2019
-October 2019
Delivered strategic regional MEL technical support to EGPAF country offices in Lesotho and Eswatini. Acted as a mentor and advisor to enhance country-level MEL capacity and performance. Reviewed and strengthened MEL content in the two countries business development proposals. Analysed regional data to support adaptive programming and regional performance reviews
Director, Strategic Information and Evaluation
Lesotho
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
February 2010
-February 2019
Spearheaded the design, implementation, and governance of MEL systems for USAID- and CDC-funded HIV/AIDS programmes, ensuring full compliance with PEPFAR frameworks and seamless alignment with Eswatini’s national health information systems. Championed MEL frameworks, data platforms, and performance dashboards to optimise real-time analytics, strengthen adaptive programme management, and inform national policy decisions. Led and mentored multidisciplinary MEL teams, embedding rigorous data integrity protocols and fostering a culture of evidence-based learning and continuous improvement. Developed high-impact MEL narratives and logics of intervention that directly supported the successful acquisition, continuation, and renewal of major USAID and CDC grants.
Master of Science in Public Health
Distance Learning
University of London, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
December 2008
-October 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Land Economics
Nairobi, Kenya
University of Nairobi
October 1995
-November 1999
Higher Certificate in Statistics
United Kingdom
Royal Statistical Society
2003
PMD Pro Level 1 – Project Management for Development Professionals
Lesotho
APM Group, England
2015
Excel
Power bi
word
SPSS
STATA
Data Analysis
Data Visualisation
Data Management
Data Collection
Evaluation design and conduct, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, reporting for varied audiences
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL)
Proposal writing
Proposal development
health information
Program design
USAID
CDC
UNICEF
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria