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Onubedo Grace, PhD

Onubedo Grace, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Economist | Research | Programme Management | Policy | International Development

  • Education

    • ACCA

      2008 - 2015
      Affliate Member Accounting

      Took Modules in: Corporate and Business Law Taxation Financial Reporting Advanced Performance Management Audit and Assurance Advanced Financial Reporting Governance, Risk & Ethics Corporate Reporting Business Analysis

    • Central University

      2006 - 2010
      Bsc Economics with Accounting

      Took Modules in: Public Sector Economics Financial Reporting Strategy Advanced Accounting Practice Mathematics for Economists Research Methods International Trade & Polic

    • University of Leeds

      2013 - 2016
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics Economics

      Main research focused on financial development, integration and constraints in Africa. I investigated the role of financial development in improving the effect of FDI on the economic growth of some African countries. I also empirically measured the level of financial integration in Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs) using beta and sigma convergence to measure the speed and degree of financial integration in four RECs. Lastly, I investigated the effect of access to finance on firms’… Show more Main research focused on financial development, integration and constraints in Africa. I investigated the role of financial development in improving the effect of FDI on the economic growth of some African countries. I also empirically measured the level of financial integration in Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs) using beta and sigma convergence to measure the speed and degree of financial integration in four RECs. Lastly, I investigated the effect of access to finance on firms’ productivity using World Bank Enterprise Survey data. Show less

    • University of Leeds

      2011 - 2012
      Msc Economics and Finance Economics

      Took modules in: Macro and Microeconomics Econometrics Corporate Finance Financial Derivatives Contemporary Issues in Economic Growth Understanding the Global EconomyDissertation Topic: The effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan African countries.

  • Experience

    • Databank Financial Services Ltd

      Apr 2010 - Aug 2011
      Account Analyst

      Client Advisory on the suitable investment packageAccount and budget preparation/reconciliationStaff payroll preparationAnalyse and interpret data and provide customized financial reports.

    • University of Leeds

      Feb 2013 - Oct 2016
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Taught undergraduates Advance and Intermediate microeconomics.Involved in academic supervision of undergraduate studentsPeriodic communication of research ideas via in-house seminarsInvolved in organizing and coordinating research group meetings

    • Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA)

      Mar 2017 - Jan 2020

      Research, collect and compile informationPrepare proposals for donor organisationsAnalyse economic data on Nigeria and other African countriesEvaluate economic and financial relationships in databasesDevelop policy recommendations based on research evidence

      • Senior Research Fellow

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

      • National Youth Service Corp(NYSC) Member/Researcher

        Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

    • NOIPolls

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
      Deputy Director of Research

    • UNDP

      Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
      National Expert on Economics and Finance, UNDP-NDC Support Programme

      I currently work on conducting an assessment of investment and financial flows (I&FF) for the transport sector to understand the future financial needs of these sectors for implementing climate mitigation actions. My responsibilities include: a.Define the scope for the assessment of I&FF for economic and finance issues from thepoint of view of mitigation and/or adaptation, in accordance with decisions made duringthe I&FF training.b. Determine the economic and financial issues from a climate change and sustainabledevelopment dimension in accordance with decisions made during the I&FF training.c. Determine financial, political and economic viability of the identified adaptation and/ormitigation measures, in accordance with decisions made during the I&FF training.d. Select procedures of calculation that are consistent and suitable with the objectives andprocedures for the I&FF in the selected sector.e. Analyse and propose policy options to promote decisions of investment directed tofacilitate adaptation and/or mitigation from an economic and financial perspective. Show less

    • Neem Foundation

      Jan 2020 - Mar 2023
      Lead Researcher: Policy, Education and Research

      I am responsible for providing programme administrations and management support for specified programmes, managing finances and logistics and liaises directly with the Foundation’s programme staff, assisting with the design and development of programmes and implementation strategies and working with external partners, consultants, donors and other agencies to develop and monitor programmes and budgets.

    • Innovations for Poverty Action

      Apr 2023 - Apr 2025
      Research Manager, Nigeria

      I oversee the initial portfolio of projects and responsible for the overall management of a portfolio of RCTs, including assisting with hiring project management staff, interaction with Principal Investigators, and face-to-face coordination with partner organizations and Nigerian local, state and national government stakeholders.

    • VIISAUS

      Apr 2025 - now
      Head Development and Research

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA)

      ACCA