Sharon Nyaga

Climate and Sustainability Research Consultant

Upwork • Freelance

Nov 2021 - Present • 4 yrs 10 mos

• Identifies, screens, and evaluates high-potential grant and funding opportunities in the climate, blue economy, and sustainability sectors, shortlisting strategically aligned opportunities. • Conducts Primary and Secondary Research, for my clients, whereby I gather real-time data through experiments, surveys, interviews, and observations, analyze it using Qualitative and Quantitative Research methodologies and made informed conclusions. • Utilizes existing research materials from academic journals, government agencies, and national statistics to prepare detailed research reports based on the collected secondary data, for example an analysis of the Cultural and Creative Industry in Kenya, analytical reports and opportunity briefs translating complex calls for proposals into clear, decision-ready recommendations for clients. • Maintains regular communication with my clients, providing accurate and timely reports on assigned Research projects, ensuring client involvement throughout project delivery and meeting 100% of client requests. • Produces high-quality content for blogs, websites, and magazines, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement. These include product and software reviews, “about us” pages, and product description content in the sustainability field.

Research and Policy Advocacy Officer

Pit To Palace • Temps plein

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 • 11 mos

• Conducted desktop research supporting grant submissions, including budgeting, narrative development, work plans, logic models, and impact pathways. • Designed and deployed KoboToolbox and Mentimeter surveys, interviews, and feedback tools across six counties to collect qualitative and quantitative data on environmental policies, e-mobility, carbon credits, and waste management, informing evidence-based proposals. • Led and documented stakeholder engagements with county policymakers, environmental departments, government officials, circular economy SMEs, and technical experts across six counties, contributing to discussions on inclusive urban planning, circular economy hubs, and climate-resilient economic growth. • Drafted donor-oriented concept notes, funding proposals, and policy engagement materials, positioning initiatives around climate finance, green job creation, waste valorisation, and sustainable livelihoods, targeting funders including KCB Foundation, AGRA, UBS Foundation, UNDP, UNICEF, and Equity Group Foundation. • Conducted donor and funding opportunity research to assess alignment between donor priorities, eligibility requirements, and organisational project concepts. • Authored knowledge products, including reports on policy incentives and disincentives affecting private sector participation in waste management, and advocacy event templates supporting behavioural and policy change. • Coordinated technical collaboration and data synthesis with partners and stakeholders to align advocacy logic models, evidence, and intended outcomes. • Produced project reports, stakeholder engagement documentation, and structured meeting summaries, ensuring data consistency, actionable insights, and effective follow-up. • Supported planning and execution of organisational events, including the 2025 World Environment Day event, coordinating logistics, stakeholder invitations, participant feedback, and post-event reporting.