Sarah Apollo

 A highly motivated Environmental science graduate with a strong academic background and a passion for sustainability and conservation. I am equipped with comprehensive knowledge of ecological principles, environmental regulations and data analysis. I possess excellent research, data analysis and problem - solving skills with experience in conducting fieldwork, laboratory experiments and statistical analyses. I have also gained proficiency in using various software and tools such as Kobo Collect Toolbox, Power BI, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, GIS and Excel. With a passion for sustainability and environmental protection, I am eager to apply my knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable practices and policies.

 MONITORING, REPORTING AND VERIFICATION INTERN AT GIZ KENYA

Responsibilities

Assisted in data collection, analysis, reporting and verification for the GCF project- Promotion of Climate friendly cooking in Kenya.

•  Supported in the development, review and dispatch of data reporting tools both hard and soft copies.

•  Conducted data entry activities for the GCF project in to prescribed data collection tools and performed related data management.

•  Planning and conducting internal and external verification of reported project results including ICS sales data, activity results and produced reliable reports used for monitoring achievements of the project.

•  Conducted data cleaning, statistical analysis, aggregation and preparation of tools enabling uploads to the Online Data Management Platform (ODM).

•  Assisted in planning and conducting capacity building for Last Mile Entrepreneurs (LMEs) and partners with regard to data collection and verification tools and processes.

•  Supported and contributed to the digitization of data collection, monitoring and verification processes.

•  Participated in the documentation of impact stories to demonstrate the impact of the programme in Kenya.

•  Supported in the development and implementation of monitoring plans and verification procedures.

•  Conducted site visits and assisted in onsite data collection and verification activities.

•  Provided support in reviewing and analyzing monitoring reports and verifying data accuracy.

•  Contributed to and represented the program in knowledge management and data sharing.

 BSc. Environmental Science with IT at Maseno University