godfrey cheruiyot

I am a friendly and outgoing Agricultural Economist interested in value addition, technology adoption and environmental effects and benefits in agricultural policy. My studies and my previous work experience have all been in these area of application and am currently looking to progress my careers in a more challenging role. I have excellent communications skills which have enabled me to build strong relationship with colleagues and have managed a number of projects to a successful outcome.  

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (FCRI),   Kitale 2018(May-25th July)

Job and responsibilities

• Performing agronomy practices and crossing of different maize breeds.
• Data analysis using SPSS and STATA.
• Filling of invoices, claim vouchers form, imprest requisitions form and surrender form. 
• Procuring of goods and services through supply management office
• Writing of reports 
• keeping of milk records

Chuka University (2020-2021)

• Participated in survey (data collection) of banana in Tharaka Nithi County and also survey on sweet potatoes, millet, amaranth and cowpeas of Africa harvest (NGO) in collaboration with Chuka University in Tharaka Nithi and Busia County. ODK tool was used.
• Sometimes offered a classes to lecture.

Policy and market option ltd (September 2021)

• Participate in survey (data collection) of aquaculture stakeholders in 15 counties and I was an enumerator in Busia County servicing Nambale, Teso south and Matayos sub counties. 

Research Assistant, Brooklyn Economic Consulting Limited (March 2022– Date)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supporting the design and implementation of various project’s M&E plan, focusing on the development of M&E data collection tools, physical data collection, analysis and reporting of results.
• Responsible for establishing project log frames, work plans and targets in different projects.
• Responsible for measuring, monitoring and evaluating projects undertaken by the company.
• Ensuring consistency in objectives and using success indicators to deliver timely reports.
• Developing specific research methodologies, reporting and deliverables to each study.
• Developing and design of data collection tools in various platforms i.e. ODK, Kobo Enketo e.t.c
• Recruiting, training of data collection teams, budgeting and managing field works to ensure quality work.
• Supporting project planning and management of various new and ongoing projects.
• Ensuring data quality in data collected, data analysis, report writing, editing and preparation of presentation for each study conducted.
• Providing support to company business development goals.
• Managing each client needs and expectation for the project assigned.
• Finalizing data collection and archiving the raw data.
• Preparing final reports and presenting them for review and recommendations.

Preparing proposals and coming up with complete and accurate proposals which include a narrative report and a budget report.

• Graduate, Chuka University, January 2020 –October 2022, Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, Department of agricultural economics, agribusiness management and agricultural education and extension, Faculty of Agriculture and environmental studies. Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya.
• Graduate, Chuka University, September 2015-April 2019, Department of agricultural economics, agribusiness management and agricultural education and extension, Faculty of Agriculture and environmental studies. Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya. (Class honors Second upper division)
• Kenya Certificate  of Secondary Education (KCSE),St Gabriel Lanet Secondary School,2014-Mean Grade B plain (60 points)
• Kenya certificate of primary education(KCPE),Choronok Academy,2010-316/500 marks