WAYFINDER RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY
Evidence-Driven Insights for
Stronger Humanitarian & Development Impact
Delivering Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Data Systems across Somalia and East Africa — empowering organizations with reliable data and actionable strategies.
WHAT WE DO
Political Economy Analysis & Security Advisory
Third Party Monitoring & Performance Evaluation
Research & Policy Advisory Services
Organizational Capacity Building & Human Resource Management
Operational & Logistics Management
Community Engagement Strategy
Our Experience Portfolio
WASH needs assessment across Somalia
October 2023 - December 2023
WASH needs assessment in Kahda district of Banadir region, Somalia
April 2024 - May 2024
Third Party Monitoring & Performance Evaluation
December 2018 - December 2021
Third-party Monitoring and Evaluation
May 2022 - September 2022
Assessment on Accountability to Affected Populations Across Somalia
September 2022 – December 2023
Third Party Monitoring & Performance Evaluation
September 2020 - November 2022
Operational & Logistics Management
March 2017 - December 2018
Community Engagement Strategy
October 2017 - November 2018
Political Economy Analysis & Security Advisory
August 2017 - January 2018
Operational & Logistics Management
May 2018 - August 2018
Third Party Monitoring & Performance Evaluation
May 2016 - July 2016
Political Economy Analysis & Security Advisory
January 2016 - December 2017
Formative Research & Policy Advisory Service
December 2015 - January 2017
Somalia Monitoring & Learning Project-2 (SMLP-2) – USAID/BHA
May 2015 - January 2016
Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) & Learning – USAID/BHA (SMLP-2)
2022–2026
TPM of SIDA-Funded Humanitarian Response – Islamic Relief Sweden
2022–2023
Inclusive Education Disability Baseline – SOS Children’s Villages Somalia
2024–2025
Gender-Focused WASH Barriers Assessment – Multiple Partners
2024
Local Labour Market Assessment (Green Jobs & MSMEs) – SOS Somalia
2025
Baseline WASH Assessment – Serene Action for Change (SAC)
2024
Post-Campaign Communication Assessment – UNICEF & Partners
2023
Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) Assessment – UNICEF
Sept–Oct 2022
Youth Unemployment & Peacebuilding Study – IGAD-CEWARN
2021
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment – Green Growth Project
2025–2026
Institutional Policies & Five-Year Strategic Plan – SAINE
2024–2025
Learning & Evidence Generation – USAID/BHA (SMLP-2)
2022–2024
WASH needs assessment across Somalia
October 2023 - December 2023
WASH needs assessment in Kahda district of Banadir region, Somalia
April 2024 - May 2024
Third Party Monitoring & Performance Evaluation
December 2018 - December 2021
Third-party Monitoring and Evaluation
May 2022 - September 2022
Assessment on Accountability to Affected Populations Across Somalia
September 2022 – December 2023
Third Party Monitoring & Performance Evaluation
September 2020 - November 2022
Operational & Logistics Management
March 2017 - December 2018
Community Engagement Strategy
October 2017 - November 2018
Political Economy Analysis & Security Advisory
August 2017 - January 2018
Operational & Logistics Management
May 2018 - August 2018
Third Party Monitoring & Performance Evaluation
May 2016 - July 2016
Political Economy Analysis & Security Advisory
January 2016 - December 2017
Formative Research & Policy Advisory Service
December 2015 - January 2017
Somalia Monitoring & Learning Project-2 (SMLP-2) – USAID/BHA
May 2015 - January 2016
Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) & Learning – USAID/BHA (SMLP-2)
2022–2026
TPM of SIDA-Funded Humanitarian Response – Islamic Relief Sweden
2022–2023
Inclusive Education Disability Baseline – SOS Children’s Villages Somalia
2024–2025
Gender-Focused WASH Barriers Assessment – Multiple Partners
2024
Local Labour Market Assessment (Green Jobs & MSMEs) – SOS Somalia
2025
Baseline WASH Assessment – Serene Action for Change (SAC)
2024
Post-Campaign Communication Assessment – UNICEF & Partners
2023
Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) Assessment – UNICEF
Sept–Oct 2022
Youth Unemployment & Peacebuilding Study – IGAD-CEWARN
2021
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment – Green Growth Project
2025–2026
Institutional Policies & Five-Year Strategic Plan – SAINE
2024–2025
Learning & Evidence Generation – USAID/BHA (SMLP-2)
2022–2024
Why Partners Choose Wayfinder
Proven delivery in complex humanitarian and development contexts
Strong MEAL, TPM, survey, and verification systems
Gender-responsive and disability-inclusive methodologies
Ethical community engagement and safeguarding practices
High-quality reporting with actionable recommendations
Rapid deployment and experienced Somali research teams
Trusted by INGOs, UN agencies, government, and donors
Our Valued Partners
USAID
Wayfinder provided reliable data insights that strengthened our humanitarian response. Their professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional throughout the project.
CEWARN
Through Wayfinder’s expertise, we were able to monitor conflict dynamics more effectively. Their data-driven approach helped improve our early warning systems.
SAC
The Wayfinder team demonstrated strong technical capacity and collaboration. Their research contributions significantly enhanced our policy decisions.
ACTED
We appreciated Wayfinder’s commitment to accuracy and timely delivery. Their findings helped us refine our program implementation strategies.
DFID
Working with Wayfinder was an excellent experience. Their analysis provided actionable insights that informed our development programming.
UNICEF
Wayfinder’s monitoring and evaluation support helped us measure project outcomes with precision. Their team brought clarity to complex data sets.
IFC
The professionalism and methodological rigor of Wayfinder’s research were outstanding. Their reports were instrumental in shaping our strategic plans.
Social Impact
Wayfinder brought strong analytical skills and a practical understanding of local contexts. Their insights strengthened the overall quality of our evaluations.
Somalia Association
Our collaboration with Wayfinder resulted in actionable, evidence-based insights. Their expertise continues to influence our ongoing initiatives.
UNDP
Wayfinder’s evaluations have consistently added value to our programs. Their data-driven approach supports impactful and sustainable interventions.
IFC (Duplicate)
Again, Wayfinder’s technical support and research guidance were top-notch. Their findings continue to guide our project evaluations effectively.
FAO
Wayfinder provided accurate agricultural and food security assessments. Their work directly contributed to better resource allocation and planning.
European Union
Wayfinder’s monitoring systems improved the transparency and efficiency of our development projects across the region. A dependable research partner.
SCC
The Wayfinder team offered valuable data insights that informed our community resilience programs. Their reports were concise, timely, and impactful.
Islamic Relief
Wayfinder’s collaboration was instrumental in evaluating our humanitarian efforts. Their detailed reporting helped us enhance our project outcomes.
GIZ
We valued Wayfinder’s evidence-based recommendations and professional execution. Their data insights were critical for our program decision-making.
Mott Foundation
Wayfinder delivered high-quality data analysis and research support. Their commitment to accuracy and reliability made them an exceptional partner.
Work With Us
Let’s support your next programme with high-quality data and measurable results.
Contact Information
Name: Abdiweli Osman — Managing Director
Organization: Wayfinder Research & Consultancy
Email: info@wayfinderconsultancy.org / info.wayfinderconsultancy@gmail.com