Magdalane Kikuvi

Completed my recent assigment with title Programme Management Officer-Trade and Customs , International

Nairobi, Kenya

Economist and International Trade professional with 8+ years of experience in Africa and the Pacific seeking a challenging opportunity. Available to relocate within 21 days.

Contact Magdalane Kikuvi
Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
Professional Experience:

Economist and International Trade professional with over eight years of progressively responsible experience supporting trade facilitation, regional integration, infrastructure policy, and governance reform across multilateral, regional, and international development institutions. I have worked with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the African Union Commission, and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, contributing to the design and implementation of donor-funded trade and economic development programmes.

My expertise includes trade policy analysis, feasibility studies, programme and project management, infrastructure and trade corridor policy planning, and institutional capacity development. I have supported governments and regional institutions in developing evidence-based policy frameworks, strengthening trade facilitation systems, and improving cross-border trade efficiency. I am experienced in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations involving government agencies, development partners, private sector actors, and regional organizations, and in translating complex economic analysis into practical policy and programme interventions.

I bring strong competencies in research and policy analysis, strategic planning, governance advisory, monitoring and reporting, and partnership coordination, with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality analytical outputs and programme results in multicultural and politically complex environments. My work has contributed to advancing regional economic integration, strengthening trade governance, and supporting sustainable economic development in Africa and the Pacific regions, aligned with international standards and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Education:

I hold a PhD in Governance and Regional Integration from the Pan-African University and the University of Yaoundé II (2024), with a research focus on trade policy, regional economic integration, institutional governance, and cross-border trade facilitation. My doctoral work examined policy frameworks and integration strategies across African regional blocs, generating evidence-based recommendations to strengthen trade performance and development outcomes.

I also hold a Master of Arts in Regional Integration from the Pan African University in partnership with the University of Yaoundé II (2019), where I conducted applied research on the implementation of the East African Community Common Market Protocol, analysing cross-border trade flows, regulatory barriers, and institutional effectiveness.
In addition, I earned a Postgraduate Certificate in International Trade Policy and Trade Law from TRAPCA, in collaboration with Lund University (2022), which strengthened my expertise in WTO frameworks, trade facilitation agreements, and international trade law.

I earned a Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) from Kenyatta University (2016), building a strong foundation in macroeconomics, international trade, and quantitative economic analysis.

I complement my academic qualifications with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and executive training in strategic leadership and results-based management, enabling me to bridge rigorous economic analysis with effective programme implementation in international development contexts.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, French, Swahili

Nationality:

Kenya

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