Joel Otieno
Department
Transformation of Economic and Social Systems
Function
Researcher
Specialization
Interdisciplinary (Sociology, Development Studies, Science-Policy Studies)
Work areas
- Science-Policy Interfaces
- Governance and Knowledge Systems
- Development Policy and Practice
- Political Economy Analysis
- Sustainability, Anticipatory Action and resilience
- Agriculture and rural development debates
Regional expertise
- Africa
Vita
| since 10/2026 | German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Researcher, Research Department "Transformation of Economic and Social Systems" |
| 4/2026 - 10/2026 | German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Shaping Futures Academy Fellow |
| 4/2024 - 7/2026 | Rift Valley Institute Programme Manager, Research and Policy Engagement, Horn of Africa |
| 3/2022 - 4/2024 | Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) Senior Programme and Policy Officer, Research and Uptake |
| 10/2019 - 2/2022 | Horn International Institute Research Program Officer |
| 10/2018 - 9/2019 | Amref Health Africa, Nairobi Project Assistant |
| 9/2017 - 10/2018 | Liverpool Hope University Masters of Arts, Peace, Conflict and Development |
| 1/2016 - 8/2017 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Research Assistant |