A Pragmatic Research Analyst reputable for keenness to details, being hands-on in fulfilling tasks and good work ethics. Detailed team player with history excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals. Offers top technical abilities and relationship-building skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research & Data Analysis Assistant
Kenya Climate Innovation Center
09.2022 - Current
A diverse role entailing: knowledge generation through research (sector and case studies) on the thematic areas, data collection, data analysis monitoring and evaluation of program results, generation of reports semi-annually and annually, stakeholder engagement for validation and dissemination of research output, policy advocacy on related areas, conducting scoping studies for new programs, proposal writing for resource mobilization, among other roles.
Research and Data Analyst
Consultancy Tasks For The EAC Trade Secretariat
07.2019 - 03.2022
Consultancy: A Paper on the Implications of Brexit on UK market access for EAC Partner States (August 2021 - March 2022): Co-consultant.
Consultancy: Developing EAC's Regional Trade Policy towards a regional harmonized approach in addressing partner states external trade priorities: Worked as a Junior Consultant under the Trade Invest Consortium
Achievements under the above tasks include:
Preparing detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
Conducting in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
Interpreting data and making recommendations from insights.
Participating in data mining activities to uncover insights from various sources.
Creating visualizations to present research data and findings to stakeholders.
Supporting senior managers\Task leaders in making informed decisions by delivering timely and accurate research findings.
Conducting comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, contributing to successful product launches.
Streamlining data collection processes, significantly reducing time spent on manual data entry and improving overall efficiency.
Assembling reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
Developing questionnaires and facilitated focus group discussions.
Analysing large volume of data to identify patterns, trends and correlations.
Education
Master of Arts - Regional Integration
University of Mauritius
Virtual
10.2024
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics (Attained Second Class Honours) - Economics And Statistics
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Attained Grade A-) -
Secondary School
Kenya
12.2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (Attained 360 out of 500 marks) -
Primary Education
Kenya
12.2010
Skills
Digital/ICT competence - Good command of Microsoft Office tools, word processing, data handling and processing, presentation, operating systems and internet
Data analysis - Good command of analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data using Advanced Excel, statistical softwares like STATA, R and SPSS, power BI and Tableau
Communication and Reporting Skills - Ability to prepare simple qualitative and quantitative reports as well as advanced statistical reports, and present them in an organized and systematic manner that can be consumed by both technical and non-technical end users
Research and Analytical skills - Ability to systematically inquire into an area of interest, dig into written reports, identify relevant literature and review them, collect, verify and refine data, and present it in a relatable and relevant form
Database management and statistical analysis
Fast Learner
Verbal and written communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Project Coordination and support
Organizational Skills
Strong Problem Solver
Interpersonal Communication
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Alternative
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Detailedprofessionalexperience
09/2022, Present, Nairobi, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), Research & Data Analysis Assistant, A diverse role entailing: knowledge generation through research (sector and case studies) on the thematic areas, data collection, data analysis monitoring and evaluation of program results, generation of reports semi-annually and annually, stakeholder engagement for validation and dissemination of research output, conducting scoping studies for new programs, proposal writing for resource mobilization, among other roles.
08/2021, 03/2022, EAC Countries, EAC, Mr. Kenneth Malot (co-consultant) Policy Analyst, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), Research Analyst, Consultancy: A Paper on the Implications of Brexit on UK market access for EAC Partner States
02/2020, 06/2020, Kenya, East African Community Secretariat, Mr. Geoffrey Osoro, Research Analyst, Consultancy: Kenya's Manufacturing/Import Requirement Survey 2020
07/2019, 01/2020, EAC Countries, Trade Invest Consortium, Simon Ngatia Ihiga- Principal Business Consultant, Research Assistant, Consultancy: EAC Regional Trade Policy
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
References
Vincent Ogaya, Research and Policy Officer, Kenya Climate Innovation Center, P.O. Box 49162-00100, Nairobi, KENYA, +254727120682, Vincent.ogaya@kenyacic.org
Kenneth Malot, Policy Analyst, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), kenmalot8@gmail.com, +254723523922
Simon Ngatia Ihiga, Principal Business Consultant, Trade Invest Consortium, ihiga@tradeinvest.co.ke, +254703367187
Training
04/20/2023 - 06/29/2023, Climate Diplomacy & Climate Security, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in partnership with Adelphi
09/27/2021 - 11/06/2021, Trade Policy and Trade Law, Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - TRAPCA in conjunction with Lund University
03/2019, Certificate in leadership development and mentorship, Conducted by Kenyatta University KU Centre for Career Development and Mentorship
09/2018, Certificate in Data Analysis with SPSS and Advanced Excel, Kenyatta University Economic Students Association (KUESA)
02/2015, Certificate in Computer Applications, Self
Certification
Climate Diplomacy & Climate Security: Offered by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in partnership with Adelphi- 20th April – 29th June 2023
Trade Policy and Trade Law (Msc. Prerequisite): Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa, TRAPCA in conjunction with Lund University - 27th Sept -6th
Nov 2021
Certificate in leadership development and mentorship, Kenyatta University Centre for Career
Development and Mentorship - March 2019
Certificate in Data Analysis with SPSS and Advanced Excel - September 2018
Certificate in Computer Applications - February 2015
Timeline
Research & Data Analysis Assistant
Kenya Climate Innovation Center
09.2022 - Current
Research and Data Analyst
Consultancy Tasks For The EAC Trade Secretariat
07.2019 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - Regional Integration
University of Mauritius
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics (Attained Second Class Honours) - Economics And Statistics
Kenyatta University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Attained Grade A-) -
Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (Attained 360 out of 500 marks) -
Primary Education
Climate Diplomacy & Climate Security: Offered by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in partnership with Adelphi- 20th April – 29th June 2023
Trade Policy and Trade Law (Msc. Prerequisite): Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa, TRAPCA in conjunction with Lund University - 27th Sept -6th
Nov 2021
Certificate in leadership development and mentorship, Kenyatta University Centre for Career
Development and Mentorship - March 2019
Certificate in Data Analysis with SPSS and Advanced Excel - September 2018
Certificate in Computer Applications - February 2015
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