Abhirup
Bhunia
Experienced monitoring, evaluation and learning specialist working across international development programmes and portfolios.
Work spanning MEL frameworks and systems, independent evaluations, learning and adaptation, and evidence-informed programme design and strategy across country, regional and global assignments.
Areas of expertise
Four areas of practice
Work combining the design and operation of MEL systems with independent evaluation, learning and adaptation, and evidence-informed programme design.
01MEL frameworks, systems and plans
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Designing theories of change, results frameworks, indicators, measurement approaches, MEL plans and processes for programme monitoring, reporting and learning.
02Independent evaluations
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Designing and conducting programme, portfolio and thematic evaluations using theory-based, realist and mixed-method approaches. Applying OECD-DAC criteria through mid-term reviews, end-of-programme evaluations and other independent assessments, supported by a systems lens.
03Learning and adaptation
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Helping programmes use evidence through structured reflection, cross-programme learning, knowledge products and collaboration, learning and adaptation processes. Facilitating learning in complex systems to support sensemaking, adaptation and evidence-informed decision-making.
04Programme design and strategy
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Using evidence, programme logic and results architecture to strengthen programme design, strategic direction and implementation.
Project experience
Projects and assignments
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Geographic experience
Country, regional and
global experience
Project experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific and Africa, complemented by regional and global assignments.
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Clients and commissioning organisations
Experience working with bilateral, multilateral and international development organisations.
USAID
DFAT
UNDP
UNCDF
OECD
FCDO / UK aid
Oxfam Novib
BMZ
DEval
UNICEF
European Union
Global Affairs Canada
ILO
IFAD
About
Abhirup Bhunia
- MEL specialist with 12 years of experience across international development programmes and portfolios.
- Expertise spanning MEL frameworks, systems and plans; independent evaluations; learning and adaptation; and evidence-informed programme design and strategy.
- Sector experience across infrastructure, governance, private-sector development, inclusive finance, gender equality, digital development, health and social protection.
- Experience working with bilateral, multilateral and international development organisations across 10+ countries in Asia, the Pacific and Africa, alongside regional and global assignments.
- MA in Global Political Economy from the University of Sussex, with professional training in SROI, VfM and evaluation, human-centred design, systems thinking, contribution analysis, mobile data collection and quantitative data analysis.
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MEL or learning assignment.
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