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Veronicah Mwende

@veronicahmwende

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Agricultural economist skilled in data analysis, market research, and rural development.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply economic analysis and field research to improve market access and livelihoods, within a collaborative, growth-oriented organization focused on agricultural development.

I am an Agricultural Economics and Rural Development graduate with practical experience in market analysis, price forecasting, and field research. I combine training in econometrics and quantitative methods with hands-on experience using SPSS, STATA, R and Python to transform data into actionable recommendations.

During attachments and short-term roles I supervised fieldwork, conducted stakeholder interviews, and produced reports that informed procurement timing and insurance product design for smallholder farmers. My final year project analyzed determinants of small-scale mango farmers' marketing channel choices and delivered policy recommendations to improve market access.

I am disciplined, team-oriented, and adept at communicating findings to diverse stakeholders. I seek opportunities to apply economic modelling, survey design and project coordination skills to promote sustainable agricultural growth and improved rural livelihoods.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant

Pacis Insurance Company

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Supervised and monitored fieldwork and conducted stakeholder interviews to collect insurance demand data, analyzed results with statistical software, and produced reports with evidence-based recommendations for marketable agricultural insurance products.

Survey Management Stata SPSS Data Analysis Report Writing Field Supervision Policy Recommendations

Market Analysis Intern

National Cereals and Produce Board

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)

Assisted in developing price forecasts and market reports, monitored stock variances and quality impacts, and analyzed value-addition viability to inform procurement and commercial decisions.

Market Analysis MS Excel Data Collection Report Preparation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Coordinator, St Stephen - JKUAT Catholic community; Retreat committee member; Charity work committee transport coordinator.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development with coursework in agricultural marketing, econometrics, and rural development planning and a final project analyzing determinants of small-scale mango farmers' choice of marketing channel.