Frank is the Global Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor for IREX’s USAID-Funded Youth Excel Program.

Based out of Nairobi, Kenya, Frank is responsible for leading and supporting the program consortium’s more than 20 implementing partners across 10 countries globally, in the establishment of processes and systems for MEL data collection, usage, and reporting.

Prior to joining IREX, he served in various MEL leadership roles with global international development organizations such as the Danish Refugee Council and Mercy Corps, working in various sectors across the African continent. In his most recent role, he was the Regional MEL Advisor for DRC in East and Southern Africa supporting 9 countries, and before that, the Africa MEL Advisor for Mercy Corps, supporting 18 countries.

He has more than 12 years of experience, with a background in Research Methods, Statistics and Agricultural Sciences.