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Belister Ogari

@belisterogari

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Experienced gender and community development researcher driving inclusive, evidence-based programs and policy change.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles where I can lead gender-responsive research and community development programs, collaborate with government and partners, and scale inclusive interventions for measurable impact.

I am a gender and community development researcher with extensive experience designing, leading, and evaluating inclusive programs across Kenya. I specialize in qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and translating evidence into actionable policy recommendations.

My work includes leading multi-county studies, managing large data collection efforts, and building partnerships with government, NGOs, and community groups to improve SRHR, disability inclusion, and gender-responsive services. I combine technical skills (NVivo, Stata, SPSS, REDCap, MAXQDA) with pragmatic project management to deliver measurable program impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Consultant

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WERK I

Apr 2025 - Present (5 months)

Contributed to a diagnostic study on gender equity in school leadership across 12 secondary schools, conducting KIIs and FGDs and producing a research report presented to the Ministry of Education for policy engagement.

Qualitative Research Key Informant Interviews Report Writing NVIVO Stakeholder Engagement Policy Advocacy

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Program Officer

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Siprosa Foundation

May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Led an SGBV study among schoolgirls in Muhoroni, conducted qualitative data collection and analysis, delivered trainings on SGBV prevention, and produced reports with actionable recommendations for improved response systems.

SGBV Research Community Outreach Training Delivery Qualitative Data Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Program Design Monitoring & Evaluation

Research Officer Consultant

ICRH-K

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Led a study assessing disability inclusion in RMNCH services across six counties, collecting and analysing mixed-methods data, developing measurement tools, and producing evaluation reports with policy recommendations.

Inclusion)Mixed Methods Research Data Analysis Policy Recommendations Report Writing Health Systems

Qualitative Research Officer

Maraga Taskforce

Jan 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Contributed to a police and prison welfare reform taskforce by leading FGDs, drafting evidence-based reports and recommendations, and developing monitoring frameworks to track reform progress.

Qualitative Research Report Writing Policy Analysis

Gender Research Officer

International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Coordinated data collection for a Group Antenatal Care study (50 sessions), led community awareness reaching 1,000 people, mobilized 20 communities, trained 50 individuals, and supported SRHR integration in 10 facilities improving service implementation.

Data Management SPSS Stata NVIVO SRHR Advocacy Monitoring & Evaluation

Field Supervisor

ICRH-K

Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 (10 months)

Supervised field data collection for 25 sessions, implemented quality control measures reducing data errors by 15%, coordinated logistics for 15 field visits, and liaised between field teams and coordinators.

Field Supervision Quality Control Logistics Coordination Data Quality Assurance Monitoring

Field Officer

Madrasa Early Childhood Program

Jan 2020 - Feb 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Organized and facilitated 10 training sessions and 20 FGDs, trained 25 enumerators, and led assessments of cognitive and motor skills for early learners to support ECD to primary transitions.

Facilitation Focus Groups Enumerator Training Assessments Data Collection Mentorship Program Support

Research Assistant Consultant

CARE International

Jan 2022 - Jan 2022 (0 months)

Conducted 20 FGDs and 25 in-depth interviews on adolescent SRH, including disability inclusion, and completed KIIs with stakeholders to inform SRH service improvements for adolescents.

Focus Groups In Depth Interviews Key Informant Interviews Adolescent SRH Inclusion)Data Collection Transcription Reporting

Qualitative Research Consultant

Progress Inc.

Jul 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Designed and led qualitative research on educational interventions, analyzed 60+ interviews and 10 FGDs using MAXQDA, co-authored 3 reports, presented at national conferences, and trained junior researchers.

Qualitative Methods Report Writing Workshop Facilitation Stakeholder Engagement

Research Assistant

Jhpiego

Sep 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Supported PrEP awareness by recruiting and training 15 peer educators, led 20 FGDs, collected data via REDCap, transcribed 25 sessions, and supported psychosocial and legal assistance to key populations.

REDCap Transcription Data Cleaning Stakeholder Engagement