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Davy Rutajoga

Davy Rutajoga

Associate In Climate Finance And Economics At Genesis Analytics
KG 601 Street, House 15

Summary

Summary

Highly motivated individual with excellent research, analytical, organizational and communication skills as well as a strong team spirit. A climate change expert with a focus on low-carbon development and its implications for development in the Global South. Has a background in climate mitigation, adaptation and energy policy as well as experience in international programme support. Has a joint MSc in Climate Change, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), UK.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Associate

Genesis Analytics
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2023 - Current

• Worked closely with the partner and building a business together with enthusiasm and teamwork.
• Played a leading, managing, and mentoring role with more junior consultants.
• Lead and supported, where required, the bidding, design, and execution of consultancy assignments for donor, corporate, foundation and government clients.
• Prepared clearly thought-out and logically written documents and presentations. This includes reviewing and quality assuring the inputs of junior consultants
• Used quantitative (and qualitative) analysis tools to inform analytical problems. This ultimately lead to structuring and applying economic frameworks to analytical problems.
• Applied rigorous economic thinking and analysis to solve problems logically, creatively, and laterally.
• Lead in preparing the output of high quality, clearly thought-out and logically constructed communication (both visual and written).

Research Assistant

Genesis Analytics
Kigali
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Developed and updated NDC Partnership Plans
  • Consulted with key stakeholders to identify key climate policies, strategic plans and investment plans.
  • Supported the country leads in assessment of existing national and sub-national climate and development policies and plans, and linkages between these, and sectoral priorities, planned activities and investments, development and climate indicators across NDC sectors; costing of Partnership Plans; benchmarking study; other analytical products.

Programme Officer

International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP)
Hangzhou
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted preliminary research on global state of energy sector in preparation of consolidated global report on energy consumption and transition to renewable energy.
  • Drafted upcoming World Small Hydro Power Development Report 2022 (WSHPDR 2022), jointly produced by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and ICSHP. The Report analyses the state of the energy sector in over 100 countries to more effectively promote small hydropower as a sustainable renewable and rural energy solution.
  • Liaised with private sector, partner organizations and governmental institutions cooperating with ICSHP to address poverty alleviation, improve quality of life, and promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development through provision of clean, reliable energy.
  • Reviewed technical papers on energy sector from governmental agencies and international organizations on behalf of ICSHP.
  • Prepared draft papers on global, regional and national efforts to reduce GHG emissions from fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy.
  • Supported ICSHP in its mission to supply rural areas in developing countries with environmentally sound, affordable and adequate energy.

Research Assistant

United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa
Addis Ababa
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw liaison efforts between UNOSSC-Africa and UNDP Climate Change/ Climate Partnerships Office and assumed redaction of reports on joint projects as well as various administrative tasks.
  • Drafted research proposal for UNDP on 'Urban Agriculture in Solving Africa's Food Insecurity in a Changing Climate' on behalf of the Climate Promise country Coordinator. This proposal explored potential for urban agriculture in Africa and secured funding pledge from UNOSSC and UNDP.
  • Supported UNOSSC-Africa team’s post Second High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40) work with Francophone partners by providing quality assurance on technical deliverables and facilitating communication and translation of all documents in French.
  • Provided technical assistance to UNOSSC–Africa team in applied research work by collecting data, donor mapping reports and developing briefing notes on climate change and climate-related policy for regional and global meetings.
  • Provided administrative support by organizing workshops, preparing meetings and making travel arrangements.

Volunteer Activities Coordinator

Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Senegal
Dakar
03.2013 - 09.2013
  • Prepared Youth Outreach Programs and supported Communications and Public Relations Officer in official duties by organizing cultural events and other gatherings of Rwandan community in Senegal and allies, and increased attendance (sporting events, memorial services, Independence Day celebrations, etc.).
  • Prepared publications such as flyers and brochures to promote and publicize cultural and recreational activities to participants and volunteers. Increased attendance by 70%.
  • Supported translation of communication in French and English on behalf of Communications and Public Relations Officer.
  • Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming.

Education

Master of Science - Climate Change, Development And Policy

Institute Of Development Studies
University Of Sussex, UK
09.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business And Management

University of Sussex
Brighton, United Kingdom
09.2014 - 07.2017

Skills

Research and analysis

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Referees

  • Dr Marcela Tarazona, Partner, Head of Climate Finance and Economics, Genesis Analytics marcelat@genesis-analytics.com
  • Dr Francois Ekoko, Team Leader, Regional Chief for Africa, UNOSSC francois.ekoko@unossc.org
  • Cynthia Olouasa, Supervisor, Program Analyst, UNOSSC cynthia.olouasa@unossc.org
  • Marie-Claire Angwa, Climate Change Analyst, UNDP-RSCA marie-claire.angwa@undp.org
  • Oxana Lopatina, Senior Programme Officer, ICSHP o.lopatina@icshp.org

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Quote

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
Robert Swan

Timeline

Associate

Genesis Analytics
06.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Genesis Analytics
01.2023 - 05.2023

Programme Officer

International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP)
05.2021 - 09.2022

Research Assistant

United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa
09.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Climate Change, Development And Policy

Institute Of Development Studies
09.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business And Management

University of Sussex
09.2014 - 07.2017

Volunteer Activities Coordinator

Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Senegal
03.2013 - 09.2013
Davy RutajogaAssociate In Climate Finance And Economics At Genesis Analytics