I am a Strategic Policy Advisor and tech enthusiast with 20+ years of international experience at UNICEF (HQ and field). I am transitioning into ICT, AI, and data analytics, blending policy analysis, education, and social protection with hands-on skills in Python, data science, and cybersecurity to drive evidence-based decision-making. I excel at shaping policy with technology, designing programs, and delivering high-impact consultancy through clear communication, collaboration, and remote work, aligning AI outputs with policy context and program goals.

Kenneth C. Ozoemenam

I am a Strategic Policy Advisor and tech enthusiast with 20+ years of international experience at UNICEF (HQ and field). I am transitioning into ICT, AI, and data analytics, blending policy analysis, education, and social protection with hands-on skills in Python, data science, and cybersecurity to drive evidence-based decision-making. I excel at shaping policy with technology, designing programs, and delivering high-impact consultancy through clear communication, collaboration, and remote work, aligning AI outputs with policy context and program goals.

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I am a Strategic Policy Advisor and tech enthusiast with 20+ years of international experience at UNICEF (HQ and field). I am transitioning into ICT, AI, and data analytics, blending policy analysis, education, and social protection with hands-on skills in Python, data science, and cybersecurity to drive evidence-based decision-making.

I excel at shaping policy with technology, designing programs, and delivering high-impact consultancy through clear communication, collaboration, and remote work, aligning AI outputs with policy context and program goals.

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Work Experience

Content Review Expert (Remote) at Mercor.io Corporation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Architect prompt frameworks and scoring criteria to enhance LLM reasoning; provide input on LLM evaluation and AI-driven content review; align policy expertise with AI applications to ensure context-aware outputs and efficient document workflows.
Reviewer (Remote/Pro Bono) at Taylor & Francis/AJOAIR/Applied Economics & Finance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Pro bono blind peer reviewer managing iterative manuscript revisions; contribute to final publication decisions and initial critiques for scholarly publication or rejection recommendations.
Co-editor & Contributor (Remote/Pro Bono) at Daily Manna Devotional
January 1, 2005 - Present
Contributing book chapters, Bible summaries, biographies, and devotional content; assist editorial planning and cross-cultural contextualization of content.
Founder and Academy Lead at De Mould Academy
September 1, 2021 - Present
Established and leading a K-12 educational institution advancing equity-focused, child-friendly, and gender-sensitive curriculum.
Senior Research Fellow (Pro Bono) at University of Nigeria (UNN)
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Led multi-disciplinary team delivering Nigeria's first postgraduate degree programmes in social policy; coordinated child-focused research and published in peer-reviewed outlets.
Senior Lecturer at Anchor University/IBTC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Delivered lectures in Christian theology and organizational leadership; mentored ministry-bound students; supported curriculum planning.
Social Policy Specialist at UNICEF Nigeria
October 1, 2009 - August 1, 2021
Established the Social Policy Network across Nigerian universities; convened policymakers, academics, donors, and government officials; led development of national and subnational social protection policies; donor engagement and policy advocacy; co-designed Nigeria’s SIP.
Policy Analyst, Local Governance (P4) at UNICEF NYHQ
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Drafted technical policy briefs on child participation and decentralization; contributed to disaster risk and peacebuilding curriculum.
Social Policy Specialist at UNICEF Ghana
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Reviewed Ghana’s LEAP Social Protection program alongside World Bank research.
Gender/Child Participation Specialist at UNICEF Abuja
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Coordinated Nigeria’s first National Gender Policy; led Nigeria Children's Parliament establishment; led Participatory Gender Audit of key institutions.

Education

Ph.D, Education at Central University of Nicaragua
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Ph.D, Public Administration & Local Government at University of Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
MPA, Public Administration at University of Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
B.Sc. (Hons), Economics at Imo State University
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

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Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment