Dedicated research professional with 2+ years of experience in data collection, fieldwork coordination, and academic writing. Proven ability to support research projects in agricultural development and public health contexts. Proficient in SPSS, STATA, and qualitative research methodologies.
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Priscilla
Ochieng
Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya
•Phone +254 700 123456
•prochieng@email.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Intern
• Kenya
Hellen Okoth Agricultural Research Institute
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
• Assisted in data collection for a maize yield improvement study across 50 smallholder farms in Nyanza region
• Achieved 95% survey completion rate through effective farmer engagement strategies
• Co-authored 2 technical reports adopted by Kisumu County Agricultural Office
Field Research Assistant
• Kenya
Owiti Public Health Initiative
Jan 2021 - May 2022
• Conducted 120+ household surveys on malaria prevention practices in Migori County
• Reduced data entry errors by 20% through implementation of digital data collection tools
• Trained 15 community health workers on research ethics and data collection protocols
EDUCATION
Certificate in Research Methodology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
• Kenya
• Nov 2020
SKILLS
Quantitative & Qualitative Research | Data Analysis (SPSS, STATA) | Fieldwork Coordination | Academic Writing | Research Ethics Compliance | Swahili & English Fluency | Community Engagement
PROJECTS
Impact of Climate Change on Smallholder Farmers in Western Kenya
• Kenya
• Collected and analyzed rainfall pattern data from 30 weather stations across 4 counties
• Documented adaptive farming techniques through 45 farmer interviews
• Findings presented at JKUAT Annual Research Symposium 2023
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Research Ethics Professional
• Kenya
• Mar 2022
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)
Data Analysis for Social Scientists
• Kenya
• Aug 2021
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Best Student Research Poster Award
• Oct 2023
JKUAT Faculty of Agriculture
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Common Work Locations: Laikipia, Berkeley, Austin, Norman
Top Skills
Social Media ManagementMedia RelationsProject ManagementInfluencer MarketingMonitoring & Evaluation (M&EBusiness DevelopmentBrand PositioningStakeholder Engagement
Education Levels
Diploma 73.9%
Master's Degree 21.7%
Bachelor's Degree 4.3%
Top Schools
- Nairobi Aviation College 16
- University Of California, Berkeley (Uc Berkeley) 2
- Kenya Institute Of Mass Communication 1
- University Of California, Berkeley 1
- University Of Houston 1
Top Certifications
- Marketing 14
Common Responsibilities
- • Evaluated the resilience of socio-ecological systems and livelihoods in arid Laikipia, linking climate change impacts wi...
- • Evaluated socio-ecological systems and livelihoods in arid regions, analyzing climate change impacts and recovery strate...
- • Assessed the resilience of socio-ecological systems in arid Laikipia by linking climate change impacts with community re...
- • Formulated communication strategies and managed research teams, mobilizing over 100 target groups for workshops and semi...
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