Deric Watiti, Head, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research & Learning

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Deric Watiti

Head, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research & Learning

Deric leads Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning at STiR Education Uganda, overseeing the systems, research and evidence processes that help the organisation understand programme performance and strengthen implementation. He leads the design and continuous improvement of monitoring systems, data collection processes and technology enabled solutions that support timely, reliable and practical use of data across programmes.

His role includes leading evaluations and research studies, coordinating internal and third-party research, strengthening data quality and analysis, and translating evidence into practical insights for programme teams, leadership, partners and donors. He also builds the capacity of teams to use data and dashboards in decision-making and works closely with programme teams and government stakeholders to strengthen monitoring approaches and learning. As part of the Uganda leadership team, Deric contributes to organisational strategy while supporting the development of a strong, collaborative and evidence driven M&E function.

About Me

Deric is a monitoring, evaluation, research and learning professional with extensive experience strengthening evidence systems for education and development programmes. As Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning at Education Leadership Africa, he leads the organisation's approach to programme measurement, learning, accountability and the use of evidence in decision-making.

His experience spans programme monitoring, evaluation design, research, data quality assurance, digital data collection systems, learning assessments, proposal writing and evidence synthesis. He has supported large scale education programmes working across schools, districts and government systems, with particular experience in measuring changes in teacher practice, stakeholder behaviour and learner outcomes.

Before joining STIR Education, Deric held monitoring and evaluation roles in which he designed monitoring frameworks and data collection tools, led field research and verification exercises, strengthened programme reporting systems and supported teams to translate data into practical programme improvements.

His work is grounded in a simple principle, evidence is most valuable when it leads to better decisions. He therefore focuses on building systems that go beyond reporting requirements to help organisations understand implementation quality, identify gaps, test assumptions and continuously improve their programmes. His professional interests include education systems strengthening, behavioural measurement, teacher motivation, programme evaluation, research, digital data systems and organisational learning.