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Obed Nyangena

@obednyangena

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Experienced economist and researcher with over 10 years of expertise.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values innovative research and strategic impact, fostering growth and collaboration.

I am an experienced economist and researcher with over 10 years of proven expertise, collaborating with diverse government and international humanitarian organizations. My work has focused on driving research, strategy, and development planning initiatives, leveraging data-driven approaches to engineer innovative solutions amidst uncertainty.

Throughout my career, I have consistently fostered organizational growth through creative thinking and have published extensively on critical issues such as climate change, food security, and digitalization. My strategic contributions include developing policy advisories for COVID-19 response and training public servants in Somalia, showcasing my commitment to impactful research and capacity building.

As the Head of Research, Strategy, and Planning at the National Mining Corporation, I lead the identification and development of policy documents, ensuring alignment with national priorities. My passion for data handling and analytical skills has enabled me to contribute significantly to various projects, attracting external funding and driving meaningful change in public policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Research, Strategy and Planning

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National Mining Corporation

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Leading the development of policy documents, budget negotiations, and strategic planning for the National Mining Corporation. Responsible for crafting policy advisories and reports, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring timely reporting and resource mobilization.

Policy Development Strategic Planning Budget Negotiations Leadership Data Analysis Mentorship Crisis Management

Researcher

Kenya School of Government

Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 11 months)

Conducted research to identify national training priorities and developed targeted course curricula. Involved in project design and attracted international funding for various initiatives.

Research Curriculum Development Data Collection Training Public Policy Stakeholder Engagement

Researcher

Insurance Regulatory Authority

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)

Handled data collection and analysis for the Treating Customers Fairly Framework, leading to improved customer service satisfaction. Investigated the effects of regulatory policies and published findings.

Data Analysis Customer Service Policy Investigation Regulatory Compliance Data Collection Public Policy Framework

Young Professional

Competition Authority of Kenya

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)

Gained insights into competition law and policy while investigating trade practices and preparing advisory opinions on economic power concentration.

Competition Policy Trade Practices Research Regulatory Compliance

Researcher

Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis

Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Applied Delphi method for expert consensus on public policy issues and conducted thematic surveys. Developed actionable recommendations for government stakeholders.

Public Policy Survey Design Data Analysis Consensus Research Methodology Stakeholder Engagement Policy Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

Master of Arts, Economics

2014 - 2016

Completed a Masters of Arts in Economics with a thesis on the impact of weather variability on economic growth in Kenya. Supervised by Dr. George Ruigu.

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Economics and Statistics, Economics and Statistics

2010 - 2013

Earned a Bachelor of Economics and Statistics with a thesis assessing the impact of education on poverty eradication in Kenya. Supervised by Dr. Martin Odhiambo Oleche.