NOMORE NKHOMA
Lilongwe,Malawi
Summary
Dynamic Agricultural and Resource Economist with over 6 years of experience in economic analysis, research, and policy development focused on sustainable agriculture, natural resource management and rural development. Proficient in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, economic modeling, and impact assessment. Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable policy recommendations that optimize resource use, enhance productivity and promote sustainable practices. Adept at collaborating with governmental agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders to design strategies that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship. Skilled communicator, with a keen eye for emerging trends, and a passion for developing data driven solutions that support global food security and resource sustainability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economist/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Department of Nutrition HIV & AIDS
Lilongwe, Malawi
05.2020 - Current
- Assisted in developing nutrition policy documents' monitoring and evaluation frameworks, aligning national HIV and AIDS policy with ecosystem services goals
- Collaborated with government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders to create strategies optimizing resources and improving watershed services
- Trained 70 staff on national data management systems and facilitated monitoring and evaluation exercises across 28 districts of Malawi
- Identified bottlenecks through quarterly reviews, which enhanced project effectiveness and improved indicators
- Designed quantitative data tools and formulated budget estimates for multi-year national nutrition programs.
Research Assistant
Centre for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD)
Lilongwe, Malawi
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted statistical and qualitative analysis using STATA, creating comprehensive data collection tools for World Food Programme surveys
- Trained local communities on crop risk assessment and resilience programs, emphasizing watershed management practices and climate adaptation strategies
- Collaborated in designing survey tools and data management strategies for risk assessment research in 10 districts.
Environmental Health Officer/Tuberculosis (TB) Coordinator
Ministry of Health, Balaka District Hospital
Balaka, Malawi
02.2009 - 06.2014
- Led TB program implementation and technical guidance to health staff, achieving high success rates in TB cure and treatment evaluations
- Trained communities on sustainable watershed management, integrating health and agriculture programs to improve ecosystem and human health
- Secured funding through proposal writing and ensured successful TB and HIV research aligned with USAID/PEPFAR guidelines.
Education
Ph.D. Agricultural Economics and Forestry Management -
Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University
05.2024
M.Sc. Agricultural Economics and Management -
Jilin Agricultural University
06.2022
B.Sc. Agricultural Economics -
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
03.2018
Diploma in Environmental Health -
Malawi College of Health Sciences
06.2008
Skills
- Payment for Ecosystem and Watershed Services (PES, PWS): Design and implementation of frameworks
- Natural Resource Economics and Environmental Impact Assessments
- Project Management & Strategic Planning: Policy formulation, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Data collection, analysis, and qualitative/quantitative methodologies
- Stakeholder Engagement: Mapping key partners and establishing collaboration networks
- GIS & Data Analysis: Statistical data visualization and reporting
Certification
- Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) - Coursera
- Resource Mobilization to Meet Nutritional Needs in Emergencies - UNICEF
- Specialized Module on Human Health and Climate Change - WHO
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Data Management (SPSS and STATA) - United Purpose
Hyperlinks
https://bold.pro/my/nomore-nkhoma-230316021537/753, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nomore-nkhoma-98097b7a
Phone Numbers
- 8617392700687
- 265 888127077
Professional Development
- Payment for Ecosystems Services (PES) seminar-College of Economics, Northwest A&F University. November, 2023
- Urbanization, Agriculture, and Carbon emissions nexus seminar-College of Economics, Northwest A&F University-December 2023
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Chichewa/Chinyanja (Fluent)
References
- Mike Chigowo, Chief Economist, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, +265 995094667, chigowomike@gmail.com
- Mathews Chinyama, Principal Nutrition HIV/AIDS Officer, Department of Nutrition, HIV, and AIDS, +265 999878889, mathewschinyama@gmail.com
- Joseph Maliki, Principal Economist, Department of Economic Planning and Development, +265 995146363, malikijoseph@gmail.com
Timeline
Economist/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Department of Nutrition HIV & AIDS
05.2020 - Current
Research Assistant
Centre for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD)
06.2017 - 12.2017
Environmental Health Officer/Tuberculosis (TB) Coordinator
Ministry of Health, Balaka District Hospital
02.2009 - 06.2014
Ph.D. Agricultural Economics and Forestry Management -
Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University
M.Sc. Agricultural Economics and Management -
Jilin Agricultural University
B.Sc. Agricultural Economics -
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Diploma in Environmental Health -
Malawi College of Health Sciences
- Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) - Coursera
- Resource Mobilization to Meet Nutritional Needs in Emergencies - UNICEF
- Specialized Module on Human Health and Climate Change - WHO
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Data Management (SPSS and STATA) - United Purpose
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