millicent ngaru
@millicentngaru
Research Officer delivering evidence-based food systems and food safety insights for impact.
What I'm looking for
I’m a research-oriented professional focused on food systems, sustainable development, and evidence-based analysis. I conduct desk and field research, synthesize data, and produce technical reports that support policy-relevant work.
Through UN-accredited climate consultations and SDG-aligned forums, I’ve contributed to Global South development priorities and collaborated with diverse stakeholders to advance climate action policy discussions. I’m also experienced in stakeholder coordination, strategic planning, and cross-sector communication.
Most recently, I support operations and communications by coordinating documentation and reporting across technical, administrative, and media teams. Previously, I delivered research and technical writing services to 34+ international clients, and I’ve also supported research forums and product development through roles spanning project assistance and executive logistics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations and Communications Support
Lycan International Limited
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Coordinated cross-functional operations across technical, administrative, and media teams, managing systematic documentation and reporting. Managed stakeholder relations, streamlined administrative processes, and oversaw logistics for meetings and events.
Executive Assistant / Logistics
WICCARE Africa Limited
Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)
Conducted research and prepared reports to support senior leadership’s strategic decision-making. Managed document preparation, meeting coordination, executive communications, and administrative workflows.
New Product Development Coordinator
Chaser Lemonade Limited (KIRDI)
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)
Coordinated product development timelines and cross-departmental communications for senior managers. Managed documentation, progress tracking, and progress reporting.
Provided food science and food safety research and technical writing services to international clients. Drafted food standard operating procedures and produced literature-based analyses and technical reports.
Project Assistant
University of Nairobi
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Conducted desk and field research, compiling data and producing detailed project reports. Supported coordination and participation in research forums and stakeholder sessions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Master of Science, Food Safety and Quality
MSc in Food Safety and Quality (in progress) at the University of Nairobi (Upper Kabete), with coursework in postharvest management, data analysis and report writing, food processing, and sustainable waste management. Includes modules on food loss reduction and leadership.
Wageningen Centre for Development and Innovation
E-course, Food Systems
2024 - 2024
E-course on Food Systems (Feb 2024 to Mar 2024). Covered food systems analysis, food systems transformation, and food systems governance.
African Leadership Foundation
Certificate, Salesforce Administration and Artificial Intelligence
2023 - 2024
Salesforce Administration and Artificial Intelligence certificate program (Sept 2023 to Apr 2024). Coursework included Salesforce configuration, workflow automation, no-code tools, and AI research techniques.
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science, Food Science and Technology
2013 - 2017
BSc in Food Science and Technology at the University of Nairobi (Upper Kabete) from 2013 to 2017. Coursework covered food product value addition, food processing and preservation, sustainable waste management, food loss reduction, and entrepreneurship.
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