Jillo Hapicha

Jillo Hapicha Location: Las Vegas, USA Summary: Motivated Research Assistant and ICT Specialist with over 10 years of experience in research, project planning, and IT systems support. Specialize in data collection, transcription, and data analysis (SPSS, STATA, R, Excel), as well as strategic planning and ICT support. Proven track record working with leading organizations such as IOM and Mercy Corps. Skilled in conducting KIIs, FGDs, and large-scale surveys, as well as providing ICT and project support. Focused on accuracy, efficiency, and delivering actionable results. Professional Experience Research & Data Specialist Organization: (EDI Global, 2016) • Led large-scale data collection and research projects, impacting 1,000+ households in Kenya. • Supervised research teams ensuring 95%+ data accuracy. • Conducted Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and surveys. • Analyzed data using SPSS, STATA, and Excel to generate reports for international NGOs and government agencies. • Integrated digital tools like KoboCollect and ODK to streamline data collection and reduce turnaround time. ICT Specialist & Project Support Officer Organization: (Mercy Corps, 2018) • Provided ongoing IT support, system maintenance, and network management for various project teams. • Managed database systems, ensuring security and functionality of project data. • Provided technical support and training to staff for digital tools such as CommCare and ODK. Skills & Services Offered • Research & Data Collection: KIIs, FGDs, surveys, transcription • Data Analysis: SPSS, STATA, Excel, R • Digital Tools: KoboCollect, ODK, CommCare • ICT & IT Support: Systems maintenance, network management, database management • Project Management: Agile methodologies, strategic planning, M&E, risk management • Content & Report Writing: Research reports, technical documentation Education • Master’s in Project Planning and Management • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology