Building Better Programs. Strengthening Organizations. Creating Lasting Impact.
Optivida Consultancy & Research Services (OCRS) helps NGOs, institutions, government agencies, and development partners improve their programs, make data-driven decisions, and build sustainable systems.
We provide practical consulting support across research, MEL, project management, fundraising, digital solutions, and organizational development.
About OCRS
Optivida Consultancy & Research Services is a professional consulting firm supporting organizations across Kenya, Somalia, and the wider East African region.
We work with NGOs, development partners, government agencies, community organizations, and private institutions to design stronger programs, strengthen systems, and improve outcomes.
Our focus is simple:
Clear solutions. Strong tools. Practical guidance. Real impact.
What we do
OCRS operates across specialized development areas — and within each area, we offer practical consulting services that support program design, implementation, and impact.
Research & Assessments
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Organizational & Institutional Development
Humanitarian & Resilience Support
Climate & Environmental Support
Health Systems Support
Education, Skills & Livelihoods
Digital & Innovation Solutions
Books by Harrison M. Ohoko (Masela Ohoko)
Why partners Trust ORCS
Your Expert Partner for Evidence-Based, Impact-Driven Development Work
Our consultancy combines local understanding with global experience:
Strong regional footprint in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda & South Sudan
Data-driven, evidence-based methodologies
Experienced multidisciplinary team
Community-centered, participatory approaches
Proven record of securing +$10M in donor-funded projects
Trusted by NGOs, UN agencies, and donor organizations
Our Impact in Numbers
30+ successful projects (2022–2025)
200+ NGO staff trained in MEL, fundraising & project management
$10M+ in donor funding supported
Operations across 9 countries
100+ organizations equipped with systems, tools & capacity
Proffessional training Courses
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Our consultancy Expertise
Expert-Level Support for NGOs, Donors & Government Agencies
We provide customized, high-quality consulting services including:
Fundraising & donor proposal development
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E/MEL) systems
Research design & implementation
Impact and needs assessments
Organizational development & policy creation
Digital data systems (Kobo, ODK, dashboards)
Strategic and technical report writing
Capacity-building for NGOs and field teams
Who we work with
Partners Across East Africa & the Horn of Africa
OCRS collaborates with:
Local & International NGOs
Government ministries and agencies
Donor organizations
Private sector institutions
Academic and research bodies
Community-based organizations (CBOs)
Our geographic reach includes Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, and South Sudan.
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Let’s Work Together to Deliver Impact
If you need support in research, MEL, project management, fundraising, or organizational strengthening, we’re here to help.