ANTONY OCHIENG OMONDI
Researcher
Nairobi
Summary
A self-driven experienced researcher in both profit, Non-profit and an all-rounded career individual. I'm a critical thinker who uses Psychological proven knowledge to influence and persuade people with the aim of getting positive results. I have been involved in high level research and top Civic duties that have had national and global impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Research Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
CENTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CPHD)
Nairobi & Siaya
11.2023 - Current
- Organizing systems and mechanism for excellent health data collection using blood.paperemr.org software for Pathways for Innovation in Blood Transfusion Systems in Kenya (PITS Kenya) project.
- Designing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the aim of ensuring the study gets approval status from Institutional Review Boards (IRB).
- Conducting regular Capacity building training to the project beneficiaries
- Ensuring Research, Monitoring and Evaluation meets excellent standards and Organizational information needs at macro and micro level and acceptable to donors and all stakeholders in general.
- Ensuring relevant and timely community research is conducted that furthers the organization's Strategic effectiveness.
- Data Collection in Case Report Forms (CRFs).
- Designing Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks.
- Audio and Video Transcription.
- Enhanced data quality by implementing rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Conducted regular site visits, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting.
- Advised senior management on strategies for improving program effectiveness based on evaluation results.
- Managed relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and information sharing.
- Ensured compliance with donor requirements through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
- Collaborating remotely with researchers from Pittsburg University
Consumer Insight Assistant
KENAFRIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborating with other teams (rest of the Market research, R&D and marketing) to ensure effective and efficient product development and provide detailed reports to project and company leadership.
- Planning and spearheading the design and execution of research studies and projects using various data collection techniques.
- Collecting data on consumers, competitors, and marketplace to support the identification, assessment, and creation of opportunities using various data collection techniques (one-on-one interviews, Focus groups, phone interviews etc.)
- Preparing study plans, design questionnaires & surveys using tools such as Kobo toolbox/ODK/ or any suitable tools, interview guides, and other materials as needed to collect robust feedback.
- Conducting the studies and projects, managing timelines and refine the methodologies used.
- Presenting analyses and insights in compelling visualizations (charts, diagrams, plots, etc.) and well written reports.
- Research Design and creating questionnaires for data collection Market Research & Audience analysis.
- I played a key role in ensuring the company utilizes consumer data for market penetration and making decisions.
- I ensured that our new launched products captured the market within a short time through market intelligence strategies on our competitors.
Volunteer Researcher
AFRICA CENTER FOR STRATEGY AND POLICY
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Part of a policy team that drafted global research proposals that focused on the impact of Covid-19.
- Coordinating with Africa university departments and students for questionnaire and survey outreach.
- Partnering with universities in Africa and the U.S. to feature in-field quantitative and qualitative assessments to be used by the Center’s Policy Lab researchers.
Voter Educator and Mobilizer (Multiple Times)
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDERIES COMMISSION
Nairobi
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Citizens Mobilizing, Sensitizing, and educating with a view to ensuring they turnout in large numbers to register as voters.
- Documenting political activities that might affect electoral practices.
- Ensuring that registered voters had their credentials verified in readiness for the election.
- Liaising with local leaders in conducting civic education.
- Preparing weekly and monthly work plan for the activities conducted.
- Stakeholder Management; Collaborating with both County and Sub-County government officials in community mobilization of potential voters.
- Documenting and highlighting challenges faced by citizens on the ground during voter registration process.
- Conducting Verification of voters to ensure that their registration details are correctly recorded in the elections register.
- Ensured that youths were sensitized on matters civic education which led to more youths registering as voters
Research Assistant
TECHNOSERVE KENYA
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducting online research on the impact of their technological training offered to small scale traders within Nairobi County known as SMART DUKA
Research Assistant
KNCHR (Kenya National Commission on Human Rights)
Nairobi
07.2018 - 09.2018
- I was part of a larger team of researchers mandated by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights under a taskforce commissioned by the Attorney General’s to design policy frameworks for the recognition of the intersex as a third Kenyan gender.
- Collection of information about intersex people.
- Conducting Focus Discussion Groups (FDGs) with individuals at the community level.
- Data cleaning.
Research Assistant
AFRICAN RESEARCHERS' CONSORTIUM
Nairobi
04.2017 - 04.2017
- Analyzing the impact of technical training amongst under educated youths in Kenya.
- Collecting data via telephone (Computer Aided Telephone Interviewer; C.A.T.I).
Field Outreach Volunteer
IDEWES (Institute of Development and Welfare Services)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Providing moral and financial support to tens of with the aim of improving their livelihood.
- Distribution of family planning essentials and sensitizing the community on safe sex practices.
- Providing safe environmental practices awareness to the community which aimed at reducing diseases caused by hygiene issues
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Political Science (Public Policy and Administration)
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 04.2017 - 01.2020
Skills
EDUCATION
University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Political Science (Public Policy and Administration) 2017-2020.
Certification
Fundamentals of Project Management
Additional Information
Elizabeth Anyango Midrift Hurinet
Telephone: M1 (+254) 729 350 699
Email: elizemo@gmail.com
Edgar Rono
SMB Bank Kenya Limited
Telephone: M1 (+254) 724 276982
Victor Odhiambo
Telephone: M1 (+254)727 824 266
Email: odhiamboomondi07@gmail.com
Timeline
Fundamentals of Project Management
04-2025
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
11-2023
Human Research Protection Training- US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
11-2023
Research Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
CENTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CPHD)
11.2023 - Current
Consumer Insight Assistant
KENAFRIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED
06.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer Researcher
AFRICA CENTER FOR STRATEGY AND POLICY
05.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
TECHNOSERVE KENYA
08.2020 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
KNCHR (Kenya National Commission on Human Rights)
07.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Political Science (Public Policy and Administration)
University of Nairobi
04.2017 - 01.2020
Research Assistant
AFRICAN RESEARCHERS' CONSORTIUM
04.2017 - 04.2017
Field Outreach Volunteer
IDEWES (Institute of Development and Welfare Services)
09.2016 - 11.2016
Broadcast Journalism training - Media Development in Africa (MEDEVA
03-2013
Voter Educator and Mobilizer (Multiple Times)
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDERIES COMMISSION
01.2012 - 01.2022
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