PRISCILLA NYAGUTHII NJUE
Agricultural Economists | Policy Analyst| Development Researcher
Nairobi
Summary
Ambitious Agricultural Economist with strong expertise in policy research & policy analysis; applying statistical and economic tools to support informed decision; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL); project management; stakeholder engagement; capacity building; data collection; data analysis and reporting. My research interests focuses on climate change adaptation, agricultural transformation, improved livelihoods, food and nutrition security. I am a self-motivated, adaptable quick learner, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities independently. I look forward to collaborating with like-minded organizations to drive impactful and sustainable outcomes.
Overview
8
8
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Analyst
Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
07.2025 - Current
- Conducting policy research on climate change, agricultural sustainability, and value chains
- Developing policy briefs, blogs, and working papers.
- Using economic tools (CBA, CGE, Predictive Analysis...) to make insights
- Engaging with national and county policy stakeholders.
- Applying economic and statistical tools in policy evaluation.
- Attending inter-agency policy forums and technical meetings.
- Supporting knowledge sharing and mentorship initiatives.
Research and Knowledge Management Intern
World Agricultural Forum
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted desk research global agriculture, sustainability, and climate-smart practices
- Synthesized policy insights to inform strategic plannings, climate-smart agriculture, and rural development.
Part-Time Lecturer (Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension)
University of Embu
Embu, Embu District
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Taught agricultural economics and value chain analysis to approximately 400 undergraduate and diploma students
- Participated in the development, administration, and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
- Designed and developed relevant teaching materials
- Provided advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress
- Carried out research to produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Faculty.
Field Supervisor Intern
Nyayo Tea Zones Development Cooperation
Embu, Embu District
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Monitored green leaf transportation from the collection point to the factory
- Supported sustainable agriculture and forest conservation initiatives
- Monitored production systems and environmental practices
- Monitored efficient processing and packaging of tea in the factory for better market reach.
Sustainability Research Fellow
African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) Pathway Academy
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Contributed to research on climate resilience, food systems, and sustainable resource management
- Submitted joint proposals
- Supported international collaborations and policy discussions on sustainability
- Supported webinars and knowledge dissemination
Quality Assurance Agent /Team Captain/ Customer Support Agent
CloudFactory Kenya Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
07.2020 - 12.2024
- Managed team performance, training, and workflow coordination
- Applied data quality and process improvement strategies to improve performance
- Supported agents when they run into complex tasks
- Communicated directly with clients to ascertain the assistance needed and providing solution
Postgraduate Researcher
University of Embu
Embu, Embu District
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed a research problem and a research proposal
- Designed a questionnaire and coded it the KoboToolbox for field data collection
- Performed data cleaning and collating
- Performed data analysis (using STATA and SPSS)
- Report writing and publication
Research Assistant
Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited (EWASCO)
Embu, Embu District
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered questionnaires on prospective respondents
- Collected data from EWASCO customers in various regions
- Took part in data visualization and interpretation
Education
Masters of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Embu
Embu2023
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness management
University of Embu
Embu2018
K.C.S.E Certificate -
St Anuarite Girls Secondary School
Nyandarua2013
Skills
Policy Analysis using Computable General Equilibrium (CGE)
Monitoring and Evaluation
Project Management
Data collection (using ODK, KoboToolbox, and Google Forms) and logical arrangement
Data analysis (Using STATA, Excel, R, E-Views, SPSS and NVivo)
Report writing and publications
Problem-solving strategies
Stakeholder Engagement
Proficient communication skills
ICT competence: Excellent command of Microsoft office
Policy evaluation
Certification
Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities- EDHEC Business School, UNESCO
Timeline
Policy Analyst
Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
07.2025 - Current
Research and Knowledge Management Intern
World Agricultural Forum
06.2025 - 07.2025
Field Supervisor Intern
Nyayo Tea Zones Development Cooperation
04.2024 - 03.2025
Sustainability Research Fellow
African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) Pathway Academy
04.2024 - 12.2024
Part-Time Lecturer (Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension)
University of Embu
01.2024 - 04.2025
Postgraduate Researcher
University of Embu
12.2021 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited (EWASCO)
09.2021 - 09.2021
Quality Assurance Agent /Team Captain/ Customer Support Agent
CloudFactory Kenya Limited
07.2020 - 12.2024
Masters of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Embu
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness management
University of Embu
K.C.S.E Certificate -
St Anuarite Girls Secondary School
PUBLICATIONS
- Contribution of Dairy Goat Farming to Household Dietary Diversity among Smallholder Farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya; https://doi.org/10.17170/kobra-202302217524
- Blogs:
- Promoting Nutrition and One Health Approach through Climate Smart Agriculture
- Role of Policy in One Health Approach: Food Security and Economic Impact; https://actsacademy.africa/blog/69c27ff3e552cb7178542f45/an-economic-evaluation-of-one-health-policies