JEFFREY ADERA ONYANGO
Nairobi
Summary
Analytical Programme and Research Professional with over 7 years' experience in humanitarian, legal, and development sectors; supporting data-driven programming, research, and donor-funded projects across East Africa and EU. Skilled in mixed-methods research design, information synthesis, and stakeholder coordination to inform policy, advocacy, and humanitarian response. Experienced in data interpretation, report writing, and cross-functional team leadership within international organizations. Passionate about transforming complex datasets into actionable insights to strengthen crisis analysis and response frameworks, particularly in conflict and displacement contexts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Programme Officer, Global Initiatives
Thomson Reuters Foundation
11.2023 - Current
- Donor reporting, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, research and report writing, administrative and operational support, legal and policy review.
- Led design and data interpretation for the Index of Pro Bono Report, analyzing multi-regional datasets to inform global legal advocacy and donor decision-making.
- Synthesized complex research findings into policy-relevant insights, contributing to cross-departmental strategic planning.
- Supported monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting for global initiatives in civic space and legal empowerment.
- Engaged international partners to strengthen information flows, ensuring consistency in research outputs and analytical standards.
- Contributed to capacity building and data quality improvement within program teams to enhance evidence-based decision-making.
Legal Associate
Onsongo & Company Advocates
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Legal research, corporate management and drafting of court documents
- Conducted comparative case analysis and contributed to legal documentation and compliance monitoring.
- Produced evidence-based reports and briefs to inform multi-stakeholder policy dialogues and donor compliance reviews.
Program Assistant
Refugee Consortium of Kenya
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Donor reporting, grant fund, budget management, proposal writing, procurement management, capacity building, compliance management, stakeholder engagement, legal advisory, case assessment and data protection.
- Coordinated donor-funded refugee protection programs under EU and UNHCR frameworks, integrating data from multiple partners to support evidence-based reporting.
- Supported monitoring and evaluation through data collection, trend analysis, and situational updates on refugee populations.
- Led multi-stakeholder coordination forums and advocacy dialogues on asylum and protection issues.
- Promoted data protection compliance and capacity strengthening for field partners and community focal points.
Legal Researcher
International Commission of Jurists
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Capacity building, community engagement, social support, legal Support, Legal Research, Case Assessment, Database Management, Reporting and Administrative Support.
- Designed and implemented evidence-based policy research using digital tools (SurveyGizmo/Alchemer, Excel, SPSS) to analyze institutional accountability and governance gaps.
- Synthesized findings into advocacy-oriented analytical briefs and visual dashboards for partner dissemination.
- Supported partner consultations and presentations to align advocacy strategies with verified data insights.
Legal Assistant
Owiti, Otieno & Ragot Advocates
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Research, drafting pleadings; Filing cases: Case monitoring; and Client interviews
- Conducted comparative case analysis and contributed to legal documentation and compliance monitoring.
Legal Consultant
Kenya Ethical Legal Issues Network
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Legal Advisory, Donor Reporting, Budget Management, Project Management, Proposal Writing, Stakeholder engagement, Administrative Management and capacity building
- Developed human rights monitoring reports and legal analyses for advocacy partners and donor agencies.
- Conducted data-driven assessments to evaluate justice access and institutional performance in human rights programming.
- Supported proposal writing and donor engagement through data-backed progress reports and stakeholder briefs.
Legal Consultant
Transparency International
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Legal support, Case Management, Administrative support, Community Engagements, Stakeholder engagement and project Management.
- Conducted legal data collection and trend analysis to inform anti-corruption policy advocacy.
- Developed research outputs and evidence briefs to support institutional accountability campaigns.
Legal Intern
Kisumu Law Courts
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Legal Research, Drafting Pleadings, Court Organization and Case Management
- Reviewed statutes and regulations finding precedents for cases for judges and magistrates to review.
- Reviewed case files and case progression, keeping proceedings compliant with legislation.
Education
Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi11.2019
Bachelor of Laws -
Moi University
Eldoret12.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Maranda High School
11.2012
Skills
- Mixed-Methods Research & Data Analysis
- Research Design & Analytical Reporting
- Humanitarian Context Monitoring
- Data Quality & Comparative Analysis
Certification
- Project Management - SkillUp
- Digital Marketing - Google
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Cybersecurity - OPSWAT Academy
Accomplishments
- Improved data efficiency by 85% through workflow digitization and process optimization.
- Strengthened analytical and compliance reporting, enhancing donor confidence and accountability.
Languages
English
Swahili
French
Project
Index of Pro Bono, 2024, Designed and analyzed multi-country datasets, producing insights for global legal access advocacy. Gender and Death Penalty Frameworks, UN Women, Co-researched policy implications and data trends on gender justice. Right to Health Policy Review, Conducted legal-analytical assessment informing donor engagement strategies. Child Protection and Inclusion Advocacy, Developed analytical briefs contributing to multi-agency awareness and policy reform.
References
- Mrs. Agnes Wairegi Regeru, Senior Researcher, Africa Research Center at Harvard Business School, +254722602529, buiwairegi@gmail.com
- Mr. Mutasa Ronald, Global Legal Manager, Thomson Reuters, +263713653983, radmutasauk@gmail.com
- Ms. Miriam K. Onsongo, Partner, Onsongo & Company Advocates, +2547409811, onsomiriam@gmail.com
Timeline
Programme Officer, Global Initiatives
Thomson Reuters Foundation
11.2023 - Current
Legal Associate
Onsongo & Company Advocates
05.2023 - 10.2023
Program Assistant
Refugee Consortium of Kenya
02.2022 - 04.2023
Legal Researcher
International Commission of Jurists
09.2021 - 01.2022
Legal Assistant
Owiti, Otieno & Ragot Advocates
01.2021 - 08.2021
Legal Consultant
Kenya Ethical Legal Issues Network
05.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Consultant
Transparency International
01.2020 - 04.2020
Legal Intern
Kisumu Law Courts
01.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Laws -
Moi University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Maranda High School
Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law