Francis Tuchora Kihara

KIHARA FRANCIS TUCHORA Contact Information • Email:- • Phone: - • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-tuchora-kihara-0199a2134/ Summary Francis is a driven Agricultural Economist with a deep commitment to research and data analysis, combined with a comprehensive agricultural background. I specialize in the fields of agriculture and environment, food systems, financial inclusion, and agricultural commodities value chain. Currently pursuing an MSc in Agricultural and Applied Economics, with a focus on environmental and natural resource management. Proficient in conducting field experiments, analyzing data, and delivering concise and compelling presentations. Demonstrated expertise in transcribing and entering data, as well as conducting data mining, cleaning and analysis. I am actively seeking a challenging role in agricultural research, aiming to contribute significantly to the field's progress and generate a positive impact. KEY COMPETENCIES • • • • • Data cleaning, descriptive statistics, running econometric models using R software, Stata and SPSS Writing technical reports from analysis Data Visualization through graphs and charts. Data transcription and Entry Microsoft Office and Google Suits EDUCATION • Collaborative Masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics 2022 to Date University of Nairobi and University of Pretoria • BSc in Agribusiness Management University of Nairobi 2015 - 2019 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Consumer Grassroot Association, Kenya, 2023 • • • Conducting comprehensive literature review to understand the current state of knowledge on sustainable food systems and consumer behavior. Assisted in developing research tools; research proposal, questionnaire and KIIs, research protocal and other tools as deemed necessary. Collaborated with other team members, researchers and experts for a multidisciplinary approach to the research. Data Specialist, Cloudfactory, Kenya, 2019 - 2022 • Transcribed and entered data into databases with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. • Conducted data mining and analysis to identify trends and patterns. • As a team captain, conduct training for new members • As Toli leader, coordinating Toli members communication and meetings with ACMs • Help in coordinating, organizing and implementing community service programs and engagement initiatives that involve participation of Toli members. • Assisted with data-driven projects to improve business operations and drive success. Enumerator, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 2019 • • • Identifying boundaries for the Enumeration Areas (EAs), locating all structures and visiting every household to list all the usual members in the EA assigned to them before the enumeration exercise. Administering all questions and recording responses on all persons in each of the households in the assigned Enumeration Area. Obtaining complete and accurate answers and capturing them correctly during the enumeration exercise