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Jpr Ochieng' Odero

Research and Relationship Manager (East Africa)/Fund Management Team for FCDO's Evidence Fund at PwC Kenya
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Jpr Ochieng'-odero is a seasoned research professional with expertise in grant management, policy analysis, and scientific writing, holding a PhD in Zoology from the University of Auckland, with extensive experience in East Africa.
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Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, KE
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Kiswahili Professional working proficiency
  • Dholuo Full professional proficiency
Skills
  • Grant Monitoring
  • Policy Analysis
  • Radio Drama
  • Grant Coordination
  • Teaching
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I am JPR Ochieng'-Odero, currently based in Nairobi County, Kenya. I am fluent in English and Dholuo, with professional proficiency in Kiswahili. My academic journey includes a PhD in Zoology (Entomology) from the University of Auckland and a BSc in Zoology from the University of Pune. With over 20 years of experience, I have served as the Research and Relationship Manager at PwC Kenya and held various senior research positions, including at Strathmore University and the National Research Fund Kenya. My skills encompass grant monitoring, policy analysis, and scientific writing, alongside a passion for teaching and playwriting. I have also contributed to significant projects in East Africa, focusing on leveraging evidence for development impact.

Credentials

  • PhD
    University of Auckland
    Jul, 1989
    - Apr, 2026
  • BSc (University of Pune)
    Fergusson College, University of Pune
    Apr, 1982
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • PwC Kenya
    • Nairobi County, Kenya
    • Research and Relationship Manager (East Africa)/Fund Management Team for FCDO's Evidence Fund
      • Mar 2023 - Present
      • Nairobi County, Kenya

  • Strathmore University
    • Nairobi County, Kenya
    • Senior Research Fellow (Research and Innovation)
      • Sep 2021 - Apr 2023
      • Nairobi County, Kenya

  • National Research Fund Kenya
    • Kenya
    • Member Board of Trustees
      • Jul 2015 - Jul 2021
      • Kenya

  • Mater Misericordiae Hospital
    • Kenya
    • Governing Council Member
      • Feb 2017 - Apr 2021
      • Kenya

      Chair of the Communication, Strategy and Research Committee

  • PwC Kenya
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Project Team Leader, East Africa Research Fund (EARF)
      • Jun 2015 - Mar 2021
      • Nairobi, Kenya

      The East Africa Research Fund (EARF www.earesearchfund.org) is a funding facility managed by PwC on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) East Africa Research Hub (EARH). The Hub supports FCDO country offices in eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan) to use evidence to drive development impact and value for money, linking with UK’s wider science and research agenda in the region.

  • Commission of University Education https://www.cue.or.ke
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Board Member
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
      • Nairobi, Kenya

      Commissioner and member of the Board.Chair of the Adhoc Committee on staff welfareChair of Strategy CommitteeChair of the Human Resource and Finance Committee

  • Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR)
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Deputy Director and Head of Scientific Programmes
      • Sep 2008 - Jun 2015
      • Nairobi, Kenya

      Head of Scientific AffairsSecretary to the External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC)

  • ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
    • Kenya
    • Senior Scientist and Head, Capacity Strengthening
      • Jan 1998 - Sep 2008
      • Kenya

      Network Coordinator of the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS: http://www.icipe.org/capacity_building/grad), a training programme implemented in partnership with 34 African universities.

Education

  • 1985 - 1989
    University of Auckland
    PhD, Zoology (Entomology)
  • 1979 - 1982
    University of Pune
    BSc, Zoology
  • 1977 - 1979
    Medical Training Centre (MTC)
    Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 1971 - 1976
    Nairobi School
    O & A Levels, Biology, Physics & Chemistry
  • 1967 - 1970
    Hill School, Eldoret
    Certificate of Primary Education (CPE), English Language and Literature, General

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