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ELVIN OTARA

ELVIN OTARA

RESEARCHER, CONSULTANT, WRITTER, AN ECONOMIST.

Agriculture

Waithaka, Nairobi Area

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Services offered

I am a Kenyan citizen, 27 years old, with decent communication skills in English and Kiswahili, who is able, willing, and able to work as an intern and other related duties. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics and am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, which will be completed in September 2023.

Research assistant
Agricultural economist
Approximate rate: KSh 300 per hour

Experience

Research Assistant                                                                      May 2021-December 2021

Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) 

Participated in extensive implementation of Agricultural projects in ASALS in Kenya. 

Duties

 Data collection using Open Data Kit (ODK), preparation of reports and team training, coordination and supervision.


 

Research Assistant                                                                    April 2019-September 2019

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization. (KALRO)

Machakos centers

Participated in project implementation by carrying out baseline surveys, on Agriculture and Climate Change issues using the Open Data Kite (ODK).

Duties

Data collection using Open Data Kit (ODK), field demonstrations, farmer visitations and sensitization, preparation of reports and team training, coordination and supervision.

Researcher.                                                                  January 2018-august 2018

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO),

 Eastern Kenya Region Embu centers.

Using the most effective research methods, online and Agricultural field practical tools to conduct experimental field research, on farm field demonstrations and Agricultural Nursery management practices.

 Work duties

  • Conduct field demonstrations.
  • Carry out Farm Nursery management practices.
  • Data collection for baseline surveys
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Socio economic and policy analysis
  • Preparation and administering research questionnaires
  • Preparing reports

Education

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2019-Date       Masters Level

MSc. Agricultural Economics

University of Embu Kenya

 

2015 – 2019 Degree level

BSc. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics Major)

Second Class Honours Upper Division,

  University of Embu.

 

2011 – 2014: Secondary level

Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education

Mean grade B (minus)

  Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School

 

2002-2010; Primary level

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

Attained (360 marks)

Ekerubo Gietai Boarding Primary School

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