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Lloyd Nyirenda

Economist
Lilongwe

Summary

Experienced and results-oriented Economist with over eight years of expertise in macroeconomic policy analysis. Demonstrated research and analytical skills with extensive experience in private sector development issues. Proficient in conducting literature reviews and desk reviews and drafting high-quality reports and strategic documents. Skilled in data analysis and communication, with excellent command of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, alongside experience using statistical tools like Stata and Python to deliver impactful reports and strategic recommendations. Esteemed for strong interpersonal and team-building skills, particularly, in multicultural environments, for effective working relations to deliver impactful results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Economist

Ministry of Health
01.2023 - Current

· Organized private sector engagement meetings, which enhanced investment partnerships and expanding access to quality healthcare services.

· Analyzed data and produced reports on key healthcare indicators, which informed evidence-based decision-making during Ministry management meetings.

· Conducted M&E activities, achieving 90% project alignment with goals and improving implementation efficiency.

· Organized and led resource mobilization events that successfully secured $30 million in funding from international development partners.

Economist

Ministry of Agriculture
06.2020 - 12.2022

· Successfully developed funding proposals and concept notes for agriculture-focused initiatives.

· Conducted in-depth economic and sectoral analyses for the design of country-specific strategies such as the National Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services Strategy

· Facilitated agriculture surveys, including production estimates survey, which was a basis for planning.

· Contributed to the preparation of detailed implementation plans for key agricultural initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Malawi 2063 development agenda.

· Submitted technical reports, leading to fast-tracking of issues, requiring high-level intervention

· Documented promising practices and success stories for the project.

· Led development of annual workplans and budgets, ensuring alignment with ministry priorities

Junior Researcher- Part-Time

Julats Consult
01.2019 - 06.2020

· Conducted a Baseline Evaluation for Oxfam Malawi (2021) for the proposed project on the Building Urban Climate Resilience for South-Eastern Africa Project (SEA-URP), Zomba, Malawi

· Contributed to development of the Resource mobilization strategy for Association of women in religious institutes (Catholic Sisters) in Malawi.

Contributed to development of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) advocacy and communication strategy for Association of women in religious institutes (Catholic Sisters) in Malawi

Team Leader and Project Officer

World Vision International
02.2015 - 08.2019

· Developed annual budgets and detailed implementation plans for health and nutrition programs.

· Trained community members in CMAM, reducing malnutrition rates in target districts.

· Led capacity-building initiatives for care group volunteers, enhancing early health-seeking behaviors.

· Implemented an emergency nutrition project, benefiting over 4,600 malnourished children.

· Redesigned the Mkhumba Area Program, improving efficiency in health and nutrition services.

· Conducted data collection and contributed to high-quality annual and semi-annual reports

Education

Master of Arts - Economics

National Dong Hwa University
Taiwan (Republic Of China)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Social Scienece - Economics

University of Malawi
Malawi
04.2001 -

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Economist

Ministry of Health
01.2023 - Current

Economist

Ministry of Agriculture
06.2020 - 12.2022

Junior Researcher- Part-Time

Julats Consult
01.2019 - 06.2020

Team Leader and Project Officer

World Vision International
02.2015 - 08.2019

Master of Arts - Economics

National Dong Hwa University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Social Scienece - Economics

University of Malawi
04.2001 -
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