MPHOENTLE KENOSI
Gaborone
Summary
Economics professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and currently advancing to a Master of Economics. Demonstrated expertise in macroeconomic analysis, monetary policy research, quantitative modelling, and analytical reporting for senior decision-makers. Experienced in compiling market data reports, monitoring economic indicators, and preparing high-level policy briefing papers. Proficient in R, EViews, and advanced Microsoft Excel for time-series analysis, regression modelling, and liquidity forecasting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economist Intern
Ministry for State President, Defence and Security (MSPDS)
Gaborone
09.2024 - 09.2026
- Conduct macroeconomic research and policy analysis within Botswana's domestic economic environment.
- Prepare analytical briefing papers, background reports, and policy submissions for senior decision-makers.
- Compile and monitor key economic performance indicators and produce quarterly and ad-hoc analytical reports.
- Draft high-level speeches and financial submissions including the National Budget, State of the Nation Address, and Committee of Supply (CoS), demonstrating advanced written communication and ability to synthesise complex financial data.
- Coordinate with stakeholders across government ministries and agencies to ensure effective communication and timely programme reporting, paralleling the liaison role with commercial banks and primary dealers.
- Prepare National Development Plans, Mid-Term Reviews, and budgeting documents aligned with strategic economic priorities.
- Apply RStudio and EViews for quantitative economic analysis, time-series modelling, data cleaning, and visualisation to support evidence-based policy recommendations.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects under strict reporting deadlines, demonstrating results-oriented and performance-driven work ethic.
Education
Master of Economics - undefined
University of Botswana
01.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Botswana
01.2023
Skills
- Macroeconomic and monetary policy analysis
- Liquidity monitoring
- Interest rate analysis
- Interbank market conditions
- Time-series modelling
- Regression analysis
- Panel data econometrics
- Market data compilation
- Liquidity forecasting
- Analytical report preparation
- Policy briefing papers
- Committee background documentation
- Stakeholder communication
- Coordination with government and financial institutions
- RStudio
- EViews
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (VBA, pivot tables, data validation)
- Strong attention to detail
- Results-oriented
- Deadline-driven
- Statistical and Econometric Tools
- R (data analysis, visualisation, statistical modelling)
- EViews (time-series and econometric analysis)
- Productivity and Reporting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Analytical Methods
- Data cleaning
- Quality control
Certification
Certificate of Proficiency in Short Term Insurance, 2025
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Economist Intern
Ministry for State President, Defence and Security (MSPDS)
09.2024 - 09.2026
Master of Economics - undefined
University of Botswana
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Botswana