Bruno Were Mbalwe
Busia
Summary
Experienced in analysing economic trends and crafting data-driven insights to inform policy and strategy. Combining robust quantitative skills with strong analytical thinking to interpret complex data sets and present clear, actionable recommendations. Adept at communicating findings to diverse audiences, making economic concepts accessible and compelling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economist
County Government of Busia
Busia
11.2020 - Current
- Led the development and review of policies (Youth, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Gender, and Investment policies) to ensure compliance with legal and organisational standards at the county level.
- Conducted extensive data collection and analysis to support the decision-making processes using tools such as Excel, SQL, and Stata. The effect has been enhanced, evidence-based decision making in Busia County by large margins.
- Conducted research on the existing child protection frameworks in Busia County, analysing the gaps and recommending policy enhancements to improve aspects of stunted growth among children, and malnutrition. With official data showing at least 22% of children under the age of 5 in Busia county are stagnating in growth, in conjunction with UNICEF I participated fully in the development of nutrition implementation framework for Busia county.
- Prepared detailed feasibility reports, providing practical recommendations to support the decision making in Busia county. Notably, I fully participated in the development of feasibility reports for Busia County Industrial Aggregation Parks. The key aspects was the viability of the project and also the assessment of the potential returns.
- Developed data collection tools such as surveys, interviews, and focus group discussion guides to be used to asses project outcomes in the county.
- Evaluated market potential and opportunities by reviewing demand, supply and cost-of-entry of new entrants to determine feasibility and ROI.
- Developed econometric models to predict consumer behaviour, aiding in targeted marketing strategies.
- Interpreted fiscal policies to assess their impact on sector-specific economic conditions.
- Collected, reviewed and interpreted economic data using diverse theories and techniques to generate forecasts for investment planning.
- Formulated and tested economic theories using mathematical formulae and statistical techniques, resulting in solutions to economic problems.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
County Government of Busia
Busia
10.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the performance and impact of development projects and programs in Busia county.
- Participated in the capacity building and implementation of the use of electronic county integrated monitoring system in Busia county which has been vital in increased tracking of projects implementation.
- Trained program staff from the departments of Trade, Industry & Investment and strategic partnerships on M& E methodologies and tools improving data collection accuracy and efficiency by 97%.
- Conducted mid-term and end of project evaluations an aspect that enhanced project implementation in the departments of Trade and strategic partnerships from 41% to 60%.
Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Officer
Busia County
Busia
10.2020 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive partnership framework for the county government of Busia.
- Initiated interventions and provided technical assistance to the departments in mainstreaming the SDGs in county programs and projects.
- Participated in drafting UN Habitat master plan to upgrade the border town solid waste problem.
Deputy Presiding Officer
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Nairobi
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Controlled the admission of voters into polling station.
- Supervised polling clerks in my IEBC station and ensured that they adhered to set ethics.
- I provided information on the number of registered voters and voter turnout at the polling station.
- I provided regular updates to the returning officer on the voter turnout and any other emergencies during the voting.
Quantitative Field Interviewer
Africa Population and Health Research Center ( APHRC)
Nairobi
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Oversaw the identification and mapping of selected enumeration areas, resulting in efficient data collection for over 300 households with 98% accuracy rate.
- Conducted household surveys and obtained informed consent from participants, ensuring a 95% participant compliance rate.
- Attended all training sessions and progress meetings, contributing to a 15% improvement in data collection methods.
Data Analyst
Mastermind Tobacco Kenya
Nairobi
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Performed data cleaning and analysis for tobacco sales in weekly basis an aspect that enhanced the decision making.
- Created reports, dashboards, and visualization using tools like Excel, Tableau, and Microsoft to present data in a clear and actionable manner.
Education
BSC - Economics
South Eastern Kenya University
Kitui, Kenya12.2016
A-Levels - KCSE
St. Peters Seminary
Kakamega2011
Information Technology
Eagles Training Institute
Busia2017
Skills
- C
- C
- Listening skills
- Talking skills
- Excel skills
- Ability to develop surveys
- Ability to do interviews
- Report-writing
- Oral presentation management
- Advanced Excel
- Econometric models
Awards
Warrior of Economists, South Eastern Kenya University, 2015-05-01, The award is given to the best performing student in BSC. Economics.
Certification
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from KIPPRA
Timeline
Deputy Presiding Officer
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
07.2022 - 08.2022
Economist
County Government of Busia
11.2020 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
County Government of Busia
10.2020 - Current
Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Officer
Busia County
10.2020 - Current
Quantitative Field Interviewer
Africa Population and Health Research Center ( APHRC)
04.2020 - 10.2020
Data Analyst
Mastermind Tobacco Kenya
05.2018 - 08.2019
BSC - Economics
South Eastern Kenya University
A-Levels - KCSE
St. Peters Seminary
Information Technology
Eagles Training Institute