Esther Nakoya
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated research analyst with expertise in policy development and knowledge in International Relations, Foreign Policy & Diplomacy, Law enthusiast. I have led cross-cultural projects and contributed to key research initiatives including peer-reviewed publications and presentations. I am also passionate about human rights and humanitarianism through field experience and research, both qualitative & quantitative, great at monitoring and evaluating, Brand health Survey and Data analysis. Exceptional problem solver committed to continually meeting evolving needs through policy development, Communication, Leadership and client service, Forward thinking mindset utilizing data to drive change and sustainable outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research and Data Analyst
Reel Analytics Kenya
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Data analyst
- Research On Brand Health and Product
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Client Service
Assistant Research Consultancy
Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in research at the CGHPI to gather and analyze data on Human Papilloma Virus and Cervical cancer, leading to a presentation at the 'Nairobi Convening on Cervical Cancer & HPV Vaccination' conference in June 2024
- Collaborated with researchers at Georgetown University to evaluate regional differences in vaccine coverage, infection rates, and COVID-19 death tolls in Africa, which resulted in a peer-reviewed publication
- Conduct data quality evaluations for two ongoing studies ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting
- Co-writing and reviewing manuscripts.
Field Officer Monitoring and Evaluation
Jesuit Refugee Service
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Facilitated the social integration of refugees and displaced persons in Nairobi, successfully resettling approximately 10 individuals in other countries and securing safe housing for about 15 individuals in Kenya
- Provided counseling to refugees and displaced persons in Nairobi, overseeing the provision of food and medication to approximately 50 individuals.
- Linked vulnerable refugees and displaced persons to essential services including healthcare and legal assistance, which resulted in approximately 8 men and 10 women gaining employment and another dozen accessing other public services
Judicial Attachment
Mombasa Law Courts, Tononoka Children's Court
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Assisted in legal research and case preparation
- Compiled and organized legal documents for court proceedings
- Prepared reports summarizing court proceedings and case updates
- Participated in legal discussions and case analysis sessions
Education
M.A - International Relations
United States International University, Africa
Nairobi10.2024
B.A - International Relations
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi04.2021
Diploma - Law
Mount Kenya University
Nairobi05.2020
Skills
- Public policy drafting
- Policy advocacy
- Organizational skills
- Mixed method research
- Reporting and Documenting
- Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Monitoring
- Policy analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Microsoft office suite
- Multi-cultural communication
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Managing meetings
- Data collection
- Innovation
Certification
- Grounding Climate Change: Knowledge, Politics, and Justice 2023 (USIU)
- Gained knowledge and Understanding on Climate science Literacy
- Community Engagement in matters climate
- Justice and Equity Analysis on how Climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities.
- United Latino Student Association 2023
- Cyber Diplomacy
- Acquired skills in cyber diplomacy and cybersecurity
- Gained knowledge in specific areas of cyberlaw
- Catholic University of Eastern Africa 2021
- Transformative Leadership
- Gained skills to empower Leaders to drive change
- Learned how to enhance key leadership skills such as emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, effective communication, and decision-making
- Gender Equality and Leadership
- Catholic University of Eastern Africa 2019
- Exchange program
- Gained knowledge on how to promote cross-cultural understanding
- Enhanced my Global Competencies
- Gained knowledge on Facilitating and Skills Transfer
LANGUAGES
English: C2 Proficient
Swahili: C2 Proficient
French: A2 Elementary
Affiliations
International Relations Society of Kenya
Publications
The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage on Deaths Outcome in Africa, Subregional Differences and the need for a Reinewed Multi-level Effort, Armel F. Setubi, Esther Nakoya, Annie-Flore K. Tchougene, Xavier-Gabriel Fopokam, Iberoamerican Journal of Medicine, 2022, https://doi.org/10.53986/ibjm.2022.0015
Timeline
Research and Data Analyst
Reel Analytics Kenya
11.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Research Consultancy
Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Field Officer Monitoring and Evaluation
Jesuit Refugee Service
01.2019 - 12.2023
Judicial Attachment
Mombasa Law Courts, Tononoka Children's Court
01.2015 - 03.2015
M.A - International Relations
United States International University, Africa
B.A - International Relations
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Diploma - Law
Mount Kenya University
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