Hello! 👋
I’m Mercy Njehia, a multidisciplinary professional with 5+ years of experience helping startups, entrepreneurs, and growing companies streamline operations, gain market insights, and build strong digital brands.
I combine Agile project management, market research, virtual assistance, digital marketing, and graphic design to help businesses operate more efficiently and scale faster.
I’ve worked with international companies and blockchain startups, supporting teams with research, operations, marketing execution, and creative design.
How I Can Support Your Business
📊 Market Research & Blockchain Analysis
Market intelligence and competitor analysis
Industry trend research and data analysis
Blockchain ecosystem research and insights
Customer and user behavior analysis
Data-driven reports to guide strategic decisions
📋 Agile Project Management
Project planning and workflow optimization
Team coordination and task tracking
Agile frameworks (Scrum / Kanban)
Process documentation and operational systems
Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope
💼 Virtual Assistance & Operations Support
Email and calendar management
Professional email handling and communication
Customer support and client management
Data entry and database management
Administrative and operational support
🚀 Digital Marketing & Social Media Management
Social media strategy and content scheduling
Campaign setup and performance tracking
Audience engagement and community management
Digital marketing strategy development
🎨 Graphic Design
Logo design and brand identity
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Marketing materials (flyers, posters, brochures)
Canva and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Why Clients Work With Me
✔ Results-Driven: I focus on work that improves business outcomes, not just task completion.
✔ Highly Organized: Strong systems and project management keep everything running smoothly.
✔ Clear Communication: You’ll always know the status of your project.
✔ Detail-Oriented: Accuracy matters whether it's research, operations, or design.
✔ Adaptable: Comfortable working across industries including startups, blockchain, research, and digital businesses.
💡 Whether you need research insights, project coordination, operational support, marketing help, or creative design, I bring the structure, creativity, and reliability needed to move your business forward.
📩 Send me a message and let’s discuss how I can support your project.
Focus Groups
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Agile Project Management
Data Entry
Social Media Management
Canva
Digital Project Management
Ecommerce Management Consultation
Market Research
Virtual Assistance
Digital Marketing
Facebook Ads Manager
Mental Health
Health & Wellness
Graphic Design
Administrative Support
Customer Support
Lead Generation
Jackton C.
Eldoret, Kenya
$5/hr
4.4
2 jobs
Looking for fast, accurate, and confidential transcription services? I help businesses, researchers, podcasters, legal professionals, and content creators transform audio and video recordings into polished, error-free transcripts.
I am a professional transcriptionist with strong listening skills, excellent grammar, and a keen eye for detail. I deliver high-quality transcripts that are well formatted, easy to read, and completed within the agreed deadline. Whether your recordings contain interviews, meetings, webinars, podcasts, lectures, focus groups, or business discussions, I ensure every transcript is clear, accurate, and professionally presented.
My transcription services include:
• Audio Transcription
• Video Transcription
• Podcast Transcription
• Interview Transcription
• Meeting Minutes
• Webinar Transcription
• Legal Transcription
• Medical Transcription
• Academic and Research Transcription
• Proofreading and Editing
• Speaker Identification
• Timestamping
• Clean Verbatim and Full Verbatim Transcription
I understand that every project is unique, so I adapt to your preferred formatting style and project requirements. My goal is to save you time by delivering transcripts that require little to no revision.
If you need reliable, accurate, and timely transcription services, I would be happy to discuss your project and help you achieve your goals. Let's work together to turn your recordings into professional documents.
Audio Transcription
General Transcription
Video Transcription
Swahili
Translation
English to Swahili Translation
Swahili to English Translation
Data Annotation
SuperAnnotate
Data Labeling
Artificial Intelligence
CVAT
Robotics
Quality Assurance
Slack
Google Docs
Natural Language Processing
Lidar
Autonomous Vehicles
Virtual Assistance
Adan M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$19/hr
4.9
39 jobs
Top-Rated Data Analytics & Market Research Specialist | 100% JSS • $13k+ earned
I turn raw data and market research into analysis, reports, dashboards, forecasts, and practical market insights leaders use to plan, invest, and grow (Power BI, SQL, Python).
Send a 1-line project brief (goal + dataset size or target market) and I’ll propose a clear scope & next steps.
I’m a Top-Rated Upwork freelancer with 7+ years of experience in data analytics, market research, and business intelligence. With a 100% Job Success Score and $13K+ in earnings, I help businesses transform raw data and research findings into clear, actionable insights and practical recommendations.
My work is fast, accurate, and decision-ready, delivered in formats executives and stakeholders can easily understand and act on.
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What I Do Best
Data Analytics & Machine Learning:
• Data cleaning, preprocessing, and database management for accurate analysis
• Advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and forecasting (Python, SQL, R)
• Statistical analysis, regression, hypothesis testing, and A/B testing
• Machine learning models for classification, pattern recognition, and optimization
• ETL pipelines, large-dataset handling, and automated workflows
• Interactive dashboards and automated reporting (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
• Survey data, quantitative and qualitative analysis
• ROI analysis, business analytics, and performance optimization
Market Research & Competitive Intelligence:
• Market sizing (TAM / SAM / SOM), trend analysis, and opportunity mapping
• Competitor benchmarking, product comparisons, and pricing analysis
• Customer segmentation, buyer personas, and consumer behavior insights
• B2B & B2C research, survey design and execution, focus groups
• Go-to-market research, SWOT analysis, and growth strategy support
• Executive-ready reports, slide decks, and structured datasets
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Industries I’ve Supported
• Technology & SaaS • Retail & E-commerce • Healthcare • Real Estate & Construction • Finance
• Education • Hospitality & Foodservice • Service-based businesses • Non-profits
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Why Clients Work With Me
✓ Top-Rated on Upwork with 100% Job Success Score
✓ $13,000+ earned with consistent 5-star feedback
✓ Clear communication, fast turnaround, and reliable delivery
✓ Action-focused insights — not just data, but what to do next
✓ Clean, structured deliverables: dashboards, reports, slides, summaries, and datasets
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Let’s Get Started
Send me a brief description of your project, dataset size, or target market, and I’ll suggest a clear scope, timeline, and next steps — often within minutes.
Data Analysis
SQL
Python
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Market Research
Data Science
R
Machine Learning
Predictive Modeling
Microsoft Excel
Competitive Analysis
Data Visualization
Forecasting
Market Analysis
Tabitha K.
Meru, Kenya
$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Hi, I’m Tabitha Kiogora, a tech-savvy qualitative researcher, data entry specialist and virtual assistant based in Nairobi with over 5 years of experience in research, data entry, and virtual assistance.
I specialize in turning data from interviews, observations, surveys, or focus groups into clear, structured, and actionable insights, while also providing high-quality virtual assistance and accurate data entry to support client workflows and operations. My approach is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and grounded in strong analytical, data management, and organizational frameworks.
My Expertise Includes:
Qualitative research design
Interview transcription and analysis
Thematic and content analysis
Coding using digital tools (NVivo, MAXQDA etc.)
Insight-driven report writing
Data entry, cleaning, and organization
CRM/ERP and database management
Virtual assistance and administrative support
Project coordination and workflow management
Data extraction, analysis, and reporting
My goal is simple: turn information into insight and insight into impact.
If you're looking for someone reliable, thoughtful, and committed to high-quality research, data management, and virtual assistance, I’d love to collaborate.
Qualitative Research
NVivo
Writing
Data Entry
Project Management
Data Cleaning
Lead Generation
Virtual Assistance
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Data Extraction
Data Mining
Editing & Proofreading
Database Management
Eric M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$10/hr
4.7
19 jobs
I am a PhD-qualified Market Research Analyst, Data Scientist, Academic Researcher, and Statistical Consultant with over 6 years of international experience providing premium-level services to startups, investors, research institutions, graduate students, and NGOs.
My core strength lies in turning complex data and abstract ideas into clear, actionable strategies using a unique blend of quantitative rigor, analytical modeling, and deep research methodology.
Whether you need a market validation study, a startup investment report, advanced econometric modeling, or data-driven dissertation support, I’m here to help you succeed with academic precision and industry-level clarity.
🔍 🔹 Core Areas of Expertise;
🟦 1. Market Research & Strategic Intelligence
I conduct end-to-end market research rooted in real data, not guesswork.
-Industry & Market Size Analysis: Emerging trends, growth forecasts, regional outlooks
-Competitive Benchmarking: SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, market entry mapping
-Consumer Behavior Insights: Survey design, persona profiling, customer segmentation
-Startup Investment Support: Go-to-market analysis, traction modeling, TAM/SAM/SOM metrics
-Custom Reports: Tailored to investor decks, pitch presentations, business plans, or grant submissions
🟦 2. Data Analysis & Business Analytics
I help businesses and researchers uncover patterns, prove hypotheses, and visualize data in meaningful ways.
-Descriptive Analysis: Summary stats, distributions, pivot tables
-Inferential Analysis: Correlation, t-tests, ANOVA, hypothesis testing
-Data Visualization: Custom dashboards using Power BI, Excel, Tableau
-Survey Analysis: Likert scale processing, cross-tabulation, segmentation, insights extraction
-KPI Reporting & Dashboard Design: Weekly/monthly tracking for operations, sales, or marketing
🟦 3. Econometrics & Statistical Modeling
With a strong foundation in applied econometrics, I develop models that go beyond trends to reveal true causal relationships.
-Regression Modeling: Linear, logistic, multinomial, multivariate
-Forecasting & Time Series: ARIMA, exponential smoothing, VAR, ARCH/GARCH
-Panel Data Analysis: Fixed effects, random effects, Hausman tests
-Causal Inference: Difference-in-Differences (DiD), Propensity Score Matching (PSM), RCT interpretation
-Simulation & Monte Carlo Modeling: For risk assessment and predictive analysis
🟦 4. Academic Research & Dissertation Support
I specialize in academic coaching and data support for postgraduate and doctoral students—ensuring your work meets the highest scholarly standards.
-Research Design & Proposal Development: Gap analysis, question framing, methodology setup
-Quantitative Data Analysis: Using SPSS, STATA, R, Excel, EViews, Python
-Qualitative Data Support: NVivo, MAXQDA, coding structure, theme extraction
-Dissertation Coaching & Editing: From chapter drafts to formatting (APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago)
-Journal & Conference Paper Prep: Academic ghostwriting, proofreading, and statistical validation
🟦 5. AI/ML & Predictive Modeling
I apply machine learning to real-world data problems—bridging the gap between raw information and smart automation.
-Supervised Learning: Regression, decision trees, SVM, ensemble models
-Unsupervised Learning: Clustering, PCA, anomaly detection
-Predictive Analytics: Churn models, lead scoring, financial risk modeling
-NLP Applications: Text mining, sentiment analysis, academic content modeling
-Toolkits: Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn), R (caret, forecast, tidymodels)
🧑💼 Who I Work With;
✔️ Tech Startups & Founders — validating business ideas with real market intelligence
✔️ Investors & VC Firms — deep-dive due diligence, trend analysis, & competitive reports
✔️ Academic Institutions & Grad Students — full-cycle research support and PhD-level editing
✔️ NGOs & International Agencies — program evaluations, baseline studies, impact assessments
✔️ Consultants & Agencies — white-label analytics, modeling, and technical research support
✔️ Corporate Teams — internal data analysis, market expansion reports, visualization dashboards
⚙️ Tools & Platforms I Use;
-Quantitative Analysis: R, Python, STATA, SPSS, Excel, EViews, JASP
-BI & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel Dashboards
-Qualitative Tools: NVivo, MAXQDA, QDA Miner
-ML/NLP: scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, XGBoost
-Academic Writing: EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, Grammarly, LaTeX
-Survey & Reporting: Google Forms, Typeform, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey
📩 Let’s Work Together
When your project demands more than generic data or surface-level reports, I provide the depth, accuracy, and insight you need to succeed.
👉 Message me now — I’d be honored to bring your research, business, or data vision to life.
Data Analysis
Market Research
Market Analysis
Online Market Research
Business Intelligence
Econometrics
Statistics
Industry & Competitor Analysis
Data Science
Data Visualization
Marketing Strategy
Dissertation
Thesis
Academic Research
Business Analysis
Philip I.
Nairobi, Kenya
$30/hr
5.0
13 jobs
Need a well-researched policy document, high-quality technical documentation, or a persuasive proposal?
I am a PhD-qualified independent consultant with over 15 years’ experience working with the UN, civil society and government institutions. I help organizations and individuals to produce evidence-based policy documents, research and evaluation reports, operational manuals and proposals.
I specialize in:
- Policy & Technical Documentation: Policy briefs, white papers, research and evaluation reports, policy and operational manuals, SOPs and other institutional/governance documentation
- Writing & Content Development: RFP and grant proposals, policy and research reports, organizational reports and literature reviews, training manuals, facilitator guides, learner assessments
- Research & Evaluation: Applied qualitative research, thematic analysis, interview coding, focus groups, stakeholder consultations, monitoring and evaluation inputs, data synthesis and analytical reporting
- Document Review & Quality Assurance: Editing, proofreading, alpha and beta reading, quality review
As a full-time freelancer, I am available for one-off projects or ongoing support. So, if you are looking for a policy consultant, technical writer, qualitative researcher or document reviewer to enhance your work, I would be glad to discuss your project.
Editing & Proofreading
Online Research
Qualitative Research
Report Writing
Policy Analysis
Technical Writing
Content Writing
Academic Research
Data Analysis
Public Policy
Policy Writing
Research Summary
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