Samira Kuntulo

Experience

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  Rafode Renewable Energy Ltd

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

  Business Development Manager

  • Enhanced the household energy efficiency of Isiolo County residents by facilitating the distribution of 4,500 clean cooking solution stoves, advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.• Reduced environmental and health hazards associated with traditional cook stoves by establishing a sustainable, market-driven clean cook stove supply chain.

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  Kimetrica LLC

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

  Research Assistant

  • Strengthened community resilience to food insecurity by supporting data collection for the BHA-RFSA project in Isiolo County, engaging over 30 households to generate data that informed the design of impactful interventions. Ensured ethical standards by obtaining informed consent from 100% of participants.

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  Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Research Assistant

  • I contributed to the global understanding of health and demographic issues in Kenya by conducting 125 comprehensive household interviews for the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022, gathering data on key indicators like fertility, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases, aiding the development of evidence-based interventions to improve public health in Kenya.

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  Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

  Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

  Research Assistant

  • I advanced the USAID Feed the Future Program’s efforts to reduce poverty, hunger, and malnutrition by conducting 48 in-depth household interviews achieving a 98% consent rate and ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Additionally, I supported quality assurance through detailed end-of-activity reports.

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  Hermon Research Ltd

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  Research Assistant

  • I facilitated the USAID PREG II Project’s impact evaluation by collecting detailed household survey data from 40 households, and supporting project documentation and analysis, ensuring data integrity and reliability.

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  Mercy Corps

  Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

  Research Assistant

  Conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions in 4 wards in Isiolo County to gather qualitative data on livestock management practices, rangeland conditions, access to water, and household livelihoods within the RANGE program area.Analyzed qualitative data to identify key themes and patterns related to community perceptions, challenges, and opportunities for improving livestock productivity and resilience to climate change.Developed comprehensive reports summarizing findings and providing actionable recommendations for program implementation and improvement, contributing to evidence-based decision-making. Show less