James Macharia
Economist & Data Analyst
Nairobi,30
Summary
Dynamic economist and data analyst with proven expertise at Kenya Rural Roads Authority, specializing in policy analysis and forecasting. Successfully managed project databases and prepared comprehensive budget proposals, enhancing financial strategies. A motivated self-starter skilled in Excel and effective teamwork, driving impactful decisions for rural development initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Economist & Data Analyst
Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA)
02.2019 - Current
- Database Management: Managed project information database on Low Volume Seal Roads (LVSR) fro the 47 counties with respect to data input and analysis.
- Reported on project progress, financial status and budget enhancement.
- Prepared annual procurement plans for the Directorate of Development.
- Undertook Feasibility Study for economic justification for the implementation of various proposed road projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of the Medium-Term Draft Budget proposal and projections for F/Y 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25.
- Prepared and presented the annual and quarterly PC targets, achievements and evidence from FY 2019/2020 to 2024/2025 for the Directorate of Development.
- Prepared Authority's materials for Presidential Launches and Commissioning.
- Captured capital projects annual development budget on the Treasury's Government Investment & Public Enterprises (GIPE) and IFMIS systems.
Data Analyst
USAID Volunteer (Financial Inclusion for Rural Micro-enterprises - FIRM) - Nyandarua County Government
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Used statistical methods to analyze County Revenue data for forecasting and decision making.
- Took part in the preparation of the County Finance Bill, County Fiscal Strategy Paper, County Debt Management Strategy Paper, Annual Development Plans (ADPs), County Budget Review Outlook Paper (CBROP) and County Budget Cash Flow Statement for F/Y 2016/2017.
- Assisted in the County Budget Preparation Cycle and public participation.
Education
B. A. Economics And Statistics -
Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -
Naromoru Mixed Day Secondary School
04.2001 -
Skills
Policy analysis
Timeline
Economist & Data Analyst
Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA)
02.2019 - Current
Data Analyst
USAID Volunteer (Financial Inclusion for Rural Micro-enterprises - FIRM) - Nyandarua County Government
09.2015 - 08.2016
B. A. Economics And Statistics -
Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -
Naromoru Mixed Day Secondary School
04.2001 -
Referees
Eng. J. K. Magondu Mr. Nicholas Kibe Mr. Antony Okonji
Ag. Director General Principal Economist Former Project Manager
Kenya Rural Roads Authority Kenya Rural Roads Authority USAID FIRM
P.O. BOX 48151-00100 P.O. BOX 48151-00100 P.O. BOX 102757-00100
Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi
Tel: (+254) 725 295 979 Tel: (+254) 720 103 181 Tel: (+254) 721 681 313
Email: jackson.magondu@kerra.go.ke Email: nicholas.kibe@kerra.go.ke Email: antony.okonji@gmail.com