Lawrence Bett

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About Lawrence Bett

I am a strategic Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Knowledge Management professional with over 15 years of experience driving evidence-based programming and institutional learning across humanitarian, development, and research contexts in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.Currently serving as the Roving Global MEAL Advisor at Welthungerhilfe, I provide strategic leadership and technical support to 12 country offices across East & Southern Africa and the MENA regions. My focus includes designing and institutionalizing robust MEAL systems, building capacity across multicultural teams, integrating science of scaling frameworks, and aligning with global standards such as the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS).My portfolio spans diverse thematic areas including Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), WASH, MHPSS, Child Protection, Health and Nutrition, Education, and Humanitarian Response. I have successfully led mixed-method evaluations, impact assessments, and adaptive learning initiatives in complex and fragile settings.I bring a solid academic foundation with a Master of Science in International Humanitarian Affairs (Distinction) from the University of York and a Bachelor’s in Social Studies from Moi University. I am proficient in data analytics and visualization (Power BI, SPSS, STATA, Excel), mobile data collection platforms (Kobo Collect, CommCare), and information management systems (CPIMS, GBVIMS).I have a strong track record of delivering donor-compliant, high-impact programming in collaboration with organizations such as USAID, UN-OCHA, UNICEF, ECHO, GFFO, and BMZ. My passion lies in using evidence to strengthen accountability, inform policy, and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian and development interventions.Let’s connect to collaborate on strengthening MEAL systems, scaling innovation, and advancing impactful, data-driven solutions for vulnerable communities.