Emily Balls
Monitoring & Evaluation
Research, Analysis, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Bio
I am an independent consultant who works with organisations on research, analysis and evaluation. I enjoy partnering with organisations to build usable and relevant tools and to strengthen MEL skills and capacity. I have extensive experience in analysing and synthesising different types of data as well as undertaking in-depth qualitative data analyses. I regularly carry out high quality desk research as well as undertaking primary data collection through interviews, focus groups and surveys. I have excellent written skills and regularly write evaluation and learning reports for a range of stakeholders and audiences. I can also provide tailored training or mentoring on different aspects of MEL.
Key Skills
Developing, improving and updating monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools (including logframes and Theories of Change)
Helping organisations to create functional and effective MEL systems
Report writing and project management i.e. for annual reports, impact reports and learning reviews
Qualitative data collection, analysis and synthesis
Support with MEL strategy and planning
Location
Moray, Scotland
Clients
Fairtrade Foundation, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, On Call Africa, Just for Kids Law, Scotland's Alliance for International Development
When I'm not working I...
swim in the sea or go for a run

