Steve Odhiambo

Highly analytical Statistics graduate with strong experience in community-based research, monitoring & evaluation (M&E;), and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to conduct fieldwork, engage stakeholders, and produce high-quality data systems that support development and livelihood programs. Demonstrates strong understanding of socio-economic dynamics, microfinance concepts, and grassroots engagement within rural Kenyan communities.

Research Assistant at Lwala Community Alliance (2025-11 – Present)

Led community engagement activities and conducted field research supporting community health systems assessment.

• Led community engagement activities involving CHPs, CHCs, chiefs, and households in rural settings.
• Conducted FGDs and KIIs to gather socio-economic and health-related insights.
• Collected, cleaned, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to support program evaluation.
• Supported assessment of community health systems contributing to improved service delivery insights.
• Ensured high-quality datasets for evidence-based program planning and decision-making

Research Assistant at Cambridge Collaborative Project (2025-06 – 2025-09)

Conducted advanced statistical modeling and predictive analysis with high client acceptance rates.

• Conducted advanced statistical modeling and predictive analysis using R.
• Developed dashboards and visualizations to enhance data interpretation.
• Achieved 85% client acceptance rate on analytical outputs and reports.
• Identified optimal model and spectral combinations for predicting biochar properties.
• Produced high-level analytical reports to support research decisions.

Data Clerk at Shanta Gold Limited (2025-05 – 2025-06)

Executed high-accuracy data entry and validation processes for field data and consent documentation.

• Executed high-accuracy data entry and validation processes for field data and consent documentation.
• Ensured compliance with data protection and ethical standards.
• Maintained integrity of large datasets and supported internal reporting systems.
• Developed foundational understanding of mining-related community data systems.

Data Clerk at Alexben Enterprise (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Conducted field interviews to collect family genealogy and socio-economic data with high accuracy rates.

• Conducted field interviews to collect family genealogy and socio-economic data.
• Engaged community informants ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive data collection.
• Achieved 80% field data collection targets within timelines.
• Maintained approximately 90% data accuracy through validation and quality control processes.
• Generated reports to support organizational documentation and decision-making.

Freelance Research Consultant at Self-employed (2022-01 – Present)

Conducted socio-economic research across various sectors with stakeholder engagement and comprehensive reporting.

• Conducted socio-economic research including a study on effects of bus park development in Homabay County.
• Engaged county government stakeholders during data collection and validation processes.
• Designed research methodologies, conducted analysis, and developed comprehensive reports.
• Supported multiple academic and applied research projects across various sectors.

Bachelor of Science in Statistics – Taita Taveta University