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Elvis Wangira

@elviswangira

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Economist and program manager driving data-informed program delivery and operational excellence.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior role in program management or research where I can lead data-driven teams, enhance M&E systems, and drive timely, high-impact program delivery within mission-driven organizations.

I am an economist and administrator with over 10 years of experience managing research initiatives, programs and multidisciplinary teams across development and research institutions. I combine strong data management, M&E and operational oversight skills to ensure projects meet timelines, compliance and impact targets.

At IEA, IDRC, AERC and Kestrel Capital I led administration for multi-stakeholder programs, developed monitoring dashboards and M&E systems, and managed budgets and reporting across large teams — improving efficiency, reporting turnaround and on-time delivery. I have supervised and mentored junior researchers and coordinated high-impact stakeholder events and dissemination forums.

I am a strategic, detail-oriented communicator who thrives under pressure and prioritizes results, transparency and stakeholder engagement to translate evidence into actionable policy and program outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Economist

Institute of Economic Affairs

Feb 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Managed administrative operations for 15 multi-stakeholder projects, developed dashboards that improved efficiency by 25%, and supervised 10 junior researchers to ensure timely delivery and policy compliance.

Program Management Administrative Operations Dashboards Staff Supervision Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Event Coordination Data Management

Research & Programming Executive

International Development Research Centre

Apr 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 8 months)

Oversaw administrative and operational aspects of six large-scale development programs serving 50,000+ beneficiaries, managed budgets and multi-country coordination, and implemented M&E systems for accurate outcome tracking.

Program Coordination Budget Management Monitoring & Evaluation Donor Reporting Proposal Writing Stakeholder Management Data Analysis

Research Associate

African Economic Research Consortium

Apr 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 8 months)

Coordinated administrative tasks for investment projects worth KES 5B, developed monitoring dashboards for 50+ indicators, and organized stakeholder forums that increased adoption of research recommendations regionally.

Project Coordination Monitoring & Evaluation Dashboard Development Stakeholder Engagement Event Management Policy Analysis Reporting Team Supervision

Operations & Research Associate

Kestrel Capital

May 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 7 months)

Conducted socio-economic and market impact analyses for projects valued at KES 5B, led development of M&E dashboards improving reporting turnaround by 40%, and managed work plans achieving 90% on-time delivery.

Proposal Appraisal Monitoring & Evaluation Dashboarding Reporting Project Planning Data Analysis

Research Assistant Intern

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Aug 2013 - Oct 2013 (2 months)

Conducted national-level surveys with full adherence to data quality standards, analyzed socio-economic datasets to support policy, and trained enumerators improving data accuracy by 25%.

Survey Data Quality Assurance Statistical Analysis Enumerator Training Report Writing

Field Officer (Community Programs)

World Vision

Mar 2009 - Aug 2009 (5 months)

Implemented community development programs benefiting 5,000+ members, monitored and evaluated outcomes to inform strategic adjustments, and facilitated stakeholder workshops to enhance program sustainability.