Christine Karani
@christinekarani
Detail-oriented data analyst specializing in food security, statistical modelling, and actionable dashboards.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented data analyst with over 10 years of experience turning complex datasets into actionable insights for humanitarian, development, and private-sector partners.
I have led multi-country research projects, conducted advanced statistical modelling and quality assurance, and developed client-facing dashboards using R, SPSS, Excel, and Power BI. My work spans food security, hunger analytics, climate resilience, livelihoods, market systems, and survey design.
I mentor junior analysts, ensure rigorous data cleaning and validation, and translate analytical findings into program decisions that improve outcomes and inform policy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Statistical Data Analyst
GeoPoll
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Lead multi-country research projects, performing statistical modelling, sampling, weighting, and data cleaning while developing dashboards and mentoring junior analysts to inform program decisions.
Statistical Data Analyst
GeoPoll
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Cleaned and analyzed large datasets, developed client-facing dashboards and analytical reports, and conducted sampling, pilot analysis, and validation for development and private-sector partners.
Research Assistant
GeoPoll
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Conducted field data collection, entry, and validation, assisted with questionnaire development and enumerator training, and performed preliminary analysis and quality checks.
Conducted surveys and qualitative research including FGDs, performed data validation, and supported baseline studies to generate actionable insights.
Data Capture Specialist
DCI Headquarters
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Digitized sensitive data with extremely high accuracy, ensuring data quality and confidentiality for operational datasets.
Enumerator / Intern
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)
Collected and analyzed household survey data during national surveys, supporting accurate data collection and preliminary analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Institute of Management
Certification, Monitoring and Evaluation
2015 - 2015
Completed a Monitoring and Evaluation certification covering M&E frameworks, indicators, and evaluation methodologies.
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science, Statistics & Programming
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Statistics with programming coursework, covering statistical analysis and applied data methods.
DataCamp
Non-degree coursework, R Programming & Excel
Completed courses in R programming and Excel focused on data analysis and visualization techniques.
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