Dedicated policy researcher with 4+ years of experience in social policy analysis and community development initiatives. Skilled in qualitative data collection, stakeholder engagement, and policy brief development within Kenyan governance frameworks. Passionate about evidence-based policymaking for sustainable development.
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Priscilla Akinyi
Meru, Nairobi County, Kenya
•Phone +254722554633
•pakinyi.research@outlook.co.ke
WORK EXPERIENCE
Policy Research Associate
• Kenya
Good Shepherd Community Development Initiative
Jan 2021 - Present
• Conducted field research on social protection programs across 5 counties, collecting data from 300+ households that informed 3 county-level policy briefs
• Coordinated stakeholder workshops with 15+ CBOs that increased program participation by 30% in target communities
• Co-authored 'Social Safety Nets Assessment Report 2022' adopted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
Community Research Volunteer
• Kenya
Meru Policy Advocacy Group
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020
• Mapped 50+ community-based organizations for the Uwezo Fund impact assessment study
• Developed data collection tools in Swahili and English that improved response accuracy by 25%
• Presented findings to county assembly committee members on youth employment programs
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Administration
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
• Kenya
• May 2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Kaaga Girls High School
• Kenya
• Nov 2017
SKILLS
Policy Analysis | Stakeholder Engagement | SPSS & STATA | Focus Group Facilitation | Report Writing | Swahili/English Fluency | Community Needs Assessment | Data Visualization
PROJECTS
Climate Change Adaptation Policy Framework (Meru County)
• Kenya
• Coordinated research team documenting climate impacts on 200 smallholder farmers
• Developed policy recommendations adopted in Meru County Integrated Development Plan 2023
• Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions reaching 15 ward administrators
Youth Employment Policy Gap Analysis
• Kenya
• Analyzed success rates of 5 national youth programs through desk research and KIIs
• Identified 3 critical implementation gaps in vocational training-to-employment pathways
• Recommendations featured in KNBS 2022 Statistical Abstract
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Programs
• Kenya
• Aug 2022
Kenya Institute of Management
Data Analysis for Policy Research
• Kenya
• Mar 2021
Coursera (University of London)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Finalist - National Policy Innovation Challenge
• 2022
Kenya School of Government
Community Service Award
• 2020
Meru County Social Services Department
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