Elvin Otara
RESEARCHER, CONSULTANT, WRITTER, AN ECONOMIST.
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About
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.
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
