
Yvonne Wangu
Statistics at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kenya
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Research Assistant at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
I am an analytical and results-driven statistician with experience in research, data collection, and field operations across education, retail, and public policy sectors. I am skilled in leveraging statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, R, and Python to deliver high-quality insights and actionable recommendations. I am passionate about using statistical methodologies to drive impactful decisions and solve real-world problems.
Experience
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Research Assistant
May 2024 - August 2024
Led comprehensive field surveys across 300 school levels in Embu and Meru,
gathering data on student enrollment, infrastructure, and educational resources.
•Utilized Csentry on tablets to administer standardized questionnaires, enabling
efficient and accurate real-time data collection.
•Collaborated closely with school administrators, teachers, and supervisors to ensure
smooth data collection, resolving any challenges promptly.
•Ensured strict adherence to data privacy protocols, safeguarding sensitive information
throughout the data collection and reporting process.
Ground View Analytics
Field Auditor
February 2022 - May 2022
•Conducted in-depth market research across 150 retail outlets and bars in Pipeline
area to assess a brand's visibility and performance.
•Observed consumer interactions with the brand in real-time, identifying potential
areas for improvement in customer engagement and product positioning.
•Used the ODK platform and observation techniques to collect detailed data on
product availability, pricing, shelf placement, and competitor activities.
•Engaged with retail staff to gather qualitative feedback on brand perception and
purchasing behavior, contributing valuable insights for marketing strategies.
•Maintained high data quality standards by cross-referencing all collected information
to ensure accuracy and reliability
Posta Kenya
Junior Auditor-Attachment
October 2021 - December 2021
•Prepared audit plans and executed audit programs for financial, system,
and operational audits.
•Performed risk assessment and analyzed the PCK information system,
recommending measures to mitigate risks.
•Prepared detailed reports on audit findings and made recommendations to
improve the corporation's management practices.
•Assessed risks, evaluated the internal control system, and reviewed
financial and operational systems.
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Census Enumerator
August 2019
•Identified and mapped Enumeration Areas, located and visited 100 households for the
census exercise.
•Administered census questionnaires and recorded responses accurately for each
household in the assigned Enumeration Area.
•Prepared and organized all necessary materials for the enumeration process, ensuring
seamless operations during fieldwork.
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Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Native
Skills
Communication Skills
Data Analysis
Team Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Data Collection
Data Management
R Statistical Programming
SPSS
Interviewing Skills
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research