Grace Ndemo

A versatile and proactive Data Quality and Community Engagement Specialist with extensive experience in field data collection, community outreach, and data quality assurance. Demonstrates expertise in conducting precise field data collection, maintaining data integrity, and supporting project goals through effective community engagement strategies. Skilled at monitoring data accuracy, implementing validation protocols, and fostering clear communication between data teams and community stakeholders.

Brings extensive experience in coordinating data collectors, building community relationships, and facilitating information exchange to improve data quality and outreach impact. Known for upholding ethical standards in data protection while adapting engagement strategies to meet diverse community needs.

Data Quality Officer - Remit Kenya

(2024-02)

• Ensures data accuracy and integrity by reviewing and verifying survey data entries, minimizing errors and maintaining quality standards.
• Monitors the survey flow, identifying and correcting inconsistencies or issues to enhance survey effectiveness and user experience.
• Provides timely feedback to survey teams, offering insights and recommendations for improving data collection and processing procedures.
• Assesses the consistency of survey data against predetermined quality benchmarks, ensuring alignment with company and client standards.
• Collaborates with survey and data processing teams, fostering clear communication and teamwork to maintain high data quality levels.
• Implements data validation checks, streamlining survey processes by identifying potential discrepancies early in the workflow.
• Tracks and documents corrective actions taken during data reviews, creating a clear audit trail for process improvements and quality control.
• Reports data quality metrics to management, highlighting areas for enhancement and ensuring continuous improvement in data accuracy and reliability.

Field Officer - Remit Kenya

(2023-01 - 2024-01)

• Conducted field data collection with accuracy and efficiency, gathering essential insights to inform program initiatives and strategies.
• Maintained thorough documentation of collected data, ensuring data integrity and compliance with reporting standards.
• Engaged with community members and stakeholders to facilitate information exchange, building strong relationships and enhancing data quality.
• Coordinated with project managers to implement data collection strategies effectively, aligning with project timelines and objectives.
• Provided regular progress reports on data collection activities, identifying trends and potential areas for improvement in data gathering processes.
• Trained and guided data collection assistants, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing overall data accuracy.
• Troubleshot data collection issues in the field, resolving obstacles to maintain workflow continuity and data reliability.
• Ensured the confidentiality and security of collected data, upholding ethical standards and organizational data protection policies.

Peer Educator - iPass African Alliance

(2017 - 2021)

• Conducted community outreach and engagement to raise awareness on safe abortion practices, ensuring accurate information dissemination and supporting informed decision-making.
• Advocated for reproductive health rights through community dialogues and forums, contributing to a safer environment for discussing reproductive health.
• Provided counseling and educational support to individuals seeking reproductive health information, fostering a non-judgmental space for discussions.
• Coordinated with healthcare professionals and NGOs to organize safe abortion campaigns, aligning campaign goals with community needs and healthcare standards.
• Trained peer educators and community volunteers on advocacy techniques, empowering them to engage effectively within their communities.
• Documented campaign progress, successes, and challenges, ensuring comprehensive reporting for stakeholders and continuous program improvement.
• Developed informative materials for safe abortion awareness campaigns, creating resources that were accessible and culturally sensitive.
• Monitored community responses and feedback, adapting campaign strategies to better address community concerns and enhance impact.

Volunteering - Probations and children's office | Maseno Law Courts

(2016 - 2016)

Bachelor - Sociology and Anthropology - Maseno University (2017 - 2021)

Diploma - Social Work - Maseno University (2014 - 2016)