Oluchi Nnaji

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About Oluchi Nnaji

I am a development economist with 10+ years of experience at the intersection of rural development, inclusive business, agricultural policy, and evidence-based programme design. With dual Master’s degrees in Agricultural Economics and Management of Development, I bring a unique blend of field-level insight, private sector acumen, and research expertise to tackle complex development challenges. My professional background spans multistakeholder engagement, policy advisory, M&E, agri-food systems design, and energy transition strategies. I have led initiatives in Nigeria, Italy, Bolivia, and other low-income regions to support smallholder access to markets, enhance food-energy resilience, and foster climate-smart livelihoods. My technical strengths include RBM, logframe development, econometrics, and rural systems analysis using tools such as STATA, SPSS, and SAP. I am currently open to mid-to-senior level opportunities with development banks, UN agencies, multilateral organizations, and NGOs working on rural transformation, food systems, climate adaptation, or circular economy. Let’s connect if you're hiring for: Inclusive agricultural development Policy advisory or technical consulting Programme design or research in energy, food & climate Assignments in Africa, Europe, or globally