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Geneva, Switzerland

•Stewarding critical policy development processes, including identifying and scoping problems, formulating policy options, conducting consultations with experts, sensitising and ensuring buy in from all stakeholders and ensuring policies are efficiently operationalised. •Lead the review and approval of Gavi’s Fragility, Emergencies and Displaced populations (FED) policy. Lead operationalisation of the FED policy, including review of end-to-end grant management processes to identify… Show more •Stewarding critical policy development processes, including identifying and scoping problems, formulating policy options, conducting consultations with experts, sensitising and ensuring buy in from all stakeholders and ensuring policies are efficiently operationalised. •Lead the review and approval of Gavi’s Fragility, Emergencies and Displaced populations (FED) policy. Lead operationalisation of the FED policy, including review of end-to-end grant management processes to identify differentiated processes and flexibilities. This included redefining Gavi’s risk appetite, sensitising internal stakeholders, and translating policy into guidelines Show less

• Seconded to the Fragile and Conflict segment to operationalise the Fragility, Emergencies and Displaced populations policy, and develop operational guidelines.• Conducted surveys and consultations to pinpoint bottlenecks in Gavi’s processes for the fragile and conflict segment. Developed differentiated simplified processes and a higher risk appetite.• Developed an emergency response framework for Gavi, identifying fast tracked processes, funding, and approvals. Drove… Show more • Seconded to the Fragile and Conflict segment to operationalise the Fragility, Emergencies and Displaced populations policy, and develop operational guidelines.• Conducted surveys and consultations to pinpoint bottlenecks in Gavi’s processes for the fragile and conflict segment. Developed differentiated simplified processes and a higher risk appetite.• Developed an emergency response framework for Gavi, identifying fast tracked processes, funding, and approvals. Drove operationalisation of framework in response to Pakistan’s floods• Facilitated the removal of internal bottlenecks for crucial support for fragile countries including Afghanistan, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Sudan and displaced Rohingya refugees. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Provided strategic advice and support to leadership during a period of great change (through a replenishment, global pandemic, organizational review) • Support in the conceptualization, design, consultations, stakeholder buy in, advocacy, approval and operationalisation of dedicated funding to reach zero dose children and missed communities.• Developed deep understanding of Gavi’s processes, structures, and politics, forging relationships with teams across the Secretariat and… Show more Provided strategic advice and support to leadership during a period of great change (through a replenishment, global pandemic, organizational review) • Support in the conceptualization, design, consultations, stakeholder buy in, advocacy, approval and operationalisation of dedicated funding to reach zero dose children and missed communities.• Developed deep understanding of Gavi’s processes, structures, and politics, forging relationships with teams across the Secretariat and the Alliance. • Drafted governance papers, OP-EDS, talking points, briefs, presentations as required. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Support policy development and review processes including analysis to inform evidence-based policies, consultations with experts and Gavi Alliance stakeholders.• Supported in the development of policies and strategies to optimise the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance;- • Conduct analyses and support consultation processes to ensure that policy recommendations are evidence-based and informed by country and other stakeholder… Show more Support policy development and review processes including analysis to inform evidence-based policies, consultations with experts and Gavi Alliance stakeholders.• Supported in the development of policies and strategies to optimise the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance;- • Conduct analyses and support consultation processes to ensure that policy recommendations are evidence-based and informed by country and other stakeholder views;• Monitor relevant literature on vaccines, immunisation, global health and other areas relevant to Gavi's policies. Show less

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Designed strategic direction for a renewable energy social enterprise in Kenya, involving assessment, market research, project design, and conceptualization. Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions aligned with organisational objectives.• Conducted consultations with partner organizations, suppliers, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to validate theory of change and map out areas of assistance. Proven experience in engaging diverse stakeholders to gather insights and foster… Show more • Designed strategic direction for a renewable energy social enterprise in Kenya, involving assessment, market research, project design, and conceptualization. Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions aligned with organisational objectives.• Conducted consultations with partner organizations, suppliers, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to validate theory of change and map out areas of assistance. Proven experience in engaging diverse stakeholders to gather insights and foster collaboration. Show less

Supported the strategic and operational activities of the project coordination unit of SITA, a programme aiming to improve the competitiveness of East African countries in select value chains including coffee, cotton, textiles and apparel, pulses, spices, sunflower oil, leather, IT-ES BPO, through the provisions of partnerships from institutions and business from India.• Drafted a knowledge management plan for SITA to capture main lessons learnt,• Drafted a composite governance… Show more Supported the strategic and operational activities of the project coordination unit of SITA, a programme aiming to improve the competitiveness of East African countries in select value chains including coffee, cotton, textiles and apparel, pulses, spices, sunflower oil, leather, IT-ES BPO, through the provisions of partnerships from institutions and business from India.• Drafted a knowledge management plan for SITA to capture main lessons learnt,• Drafted a composite governance structure of SITA and all its bodies, including an organigram of the programme.• Research, writing, formatting and publishing supply side studies of main export commodities in East Africa, and subsequent Indian Demand. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Supported in the management of NTF III Project focussed on increasing the competitiveness of SMEs in the Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Service (IT/ITES) sector in Kenya and Uganda.•Drew up the communications strategy for NTF III programme and individual projects, to increase awareness of NTF III and its work. Further, delivered NTF III’s social media resulting in increased clout and significant interaction with stakeholders. •Assisted in the development… Show more Supported in the management of NTF III Project focussed on increasing the competitiveness of SMEs in the Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Service (IT/ITES) sector in Kenya and Uganda.•Drew up the communications strategy for NTF III programme and individual projects, to increase awareness of NTF III and its work. Further, delivered NTF III’s social media resulting in increased clout and significant interaction with stakeholders. •Assisted in the development of an export strategy for the IT/ITES in Uganda.•Developed matrix for on-going trade related technical assistance projects and private sector initiatives in the fields of IT/ITES.•Preparation of project progress reports, monitoring and results based management for programme. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Managed three projects focussed on increasing the competitiveness of SMEs in different countries. These projects were climate change adaptation and mitigation in agri-export sectors (Kenya and Uganda), organic agriculture (Zambia) and biotrade (Peru). The budget for these three projects was US$ 450,000 pa.•Conducted needs assessment and project design for new project in assisting SMES mitigate to climate change in Uganda and Kenya’s tea, coffee, flower and cocoa sectors.•Managed… Show more Managed three projects focussed on increasing the competitiveness of SMEs in different countries. These projects were climate change adaptation and mitigation in agri-export sectors (Kenya and Uganda), organic agriculture (Zambia) and biotrade (Peru). The budget for these three projects was US$ 450,000 pa.•Conducted needs assessment and project design for new project in assisting SMES mitigate to climate change in Uganda and Kenya’s tea, coffee, flower and cocoa sectors.•Managed budget, forecasted expenditure, organized and conducted training workshops and supported fundraising activities.•Developed public private partnerships with Innocent fruits, World Cocoa Foundation, Marks and Spencer and Uganda Carbon Bureau on climate change mitigation and adaptation in the tea, mango, cocoa and flower sector.•Expert speaker and Panelist at conferences including UNCTAD Biotrade Convention II, WTO Public Forum etc. •Results based Management focal point for Trade and Environment Unit- reporting results and impact against ITC and UN strategic goals and targets.•Head of communications and outreach for Trade and Environment Unit, responsible for maintaining webpage, quarterly newsletter as well as press releases and donor reports, set up and manage TEU’s social media. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Implemented the Global Natural Fibres Forum (GNFF) project; a global knowledge platform that encouraged SMEs to set up a business using natural fibres. This was through sharing experiences and best practices on the sustainable use of natural fibres.•Organised regional symposiums on Natural Fibres in Africa, Pacific, Caribbean and Asia in order to create the Global Natural Fibre Forum Network.•Facilitated the creation of a Global Natural Fibre Forum database and website for all… Show more Implemented the Global Natural Fibres Forum (GNFF) project; a global knowledge platform that encouraged SMEs to set up a business using natural fibres. This was through sharing experiences and best practices on the sustainable use of natural fibres.•Organised regional symposiums on Natural Fibres in Africa, Pacific, Caribbean and Asia in order to create the Global Natural Fibre Forum Network.•Facilitated the creation of a Global Natural Fibre Forum database and website for all members in the network to access.•Researched and developed materials for natural fibre publications.•Prepared performance and progress reports for the Enterprise and Development section.•Created written and oral reports, papers and briefings; and speeches and briefs.•Carried out an internal evaluation of closed projects and developed case study on whether project support achieved the desired impact. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Designed and developed a comprehensive and efficient loan product for small scale rural farmers in Kenya to start beekeeping as an alternative business source.•Conducted value chain analysis of honey sector in Kenya.•Developed framework for Business in a Beehive Micro-finance package by analysing farmer requirements and researching new product development process of Microfinance Institutions. •Researched target farmer groups and rolled out pilot Asali loan and Business in a… Show more Designed and developed a comprehensive and efficient loan product for small scale rural farmers in Kenya to start beekeeping as an alternative business source.•Conducted value chain analysis of honey sector in Kenya.•Developed framework for Business in a Beehive Micro-finance package by analysing farmer requirements and researching new product development process of Microfinance Institutions. •Researched target farmer groups and rolled out pilot Asali loan and Business in a Beehive scheme to 100 farmers in four pilot areas in Kenya providing over 6 million KSH in loan services.•Developed questionnaire to collect information on effectiveness of micro-finance package and analysed feedback to better product.•Documented service extension capabilities of different providers including Ministry of Livestock and education institutions. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Designed and implemented a drought risk management strategy to improve the livelihood of pastoralists in the drought prone and heavily impoverished region of Northern Kenya.•Researched and gathered field data to document the LipFund project, a credit facility partnership between CARE and First Community Bank. •Developed risk management strategy for North Kenyan pastoralists against the cyclical droughts by setting up an index based micro insurance scheme. •Researched and… Show more Designed and implemented a drought risk management strategy to improve the livelihood of pastoralists in the drought prone and heavily impoverished region of Northern Kenya.•Researched and gathered field data to document the LipFund project, a credit facility partnership between CARE and First Community Bank. •Developed risk management strategy for North Kenyan pastoralists against the cyclical droughts by setting up an index based micro insurance scheme. •Researched and collated CARE Internationals experiences in micro insurance in all their country offices in Asia and Africa. •Created project proposals and research papers on market based risk management strategies to tackle drought for farmers and pastoralists through reviewing international case studies.•Developed partnerships with International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) to develop a scheme for introducing index based insurance for livestock from Northern Kenya to Ethiopia. •Created training guides based on Experimental Economics for pastoralists and farmers in order to educate and increase uptake of Index Based Insurance schemes. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Developed a methodology for CARE International to decide which countries to prioritise in their next operational plan and evaluate which country to continue having a presence in. This was a result of the economic downturn and a decrease in funding.•Developed a set of 25 criteria including development need, ecosystem and enabling environment, donor funding available and researched this criteria for 75 countries.•Modelled formula to normalise each countries score, adding weights to… Show more Developed a methodology for CARE International to decide which countries to prioritise in their next operational plan and evaluate which country to continue having a presence in. This was a result of the economic downturn and a decrease in funding.•Developed a set of 25 criteria including development need, ecosystem and enabling environment, donor funding available and researched this criteria for 75 countries.•Modelled formula to normalise each countries score, adding weights to criteria that is more important in order to decide which country CARE USA needs to have the most presence in. •Analysed data and presented report, developing graphs and ranking tables.•The model is now used in CARE International offices worldwide. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Researched risk affecting different actors, including media, politicians, civil society, judiciary and insurance to develop a publication called Public guide to risk communication.•Field research, compilation and publication of a series of research articles on public risk actor groups. These actors included Media, Politicians, Civil Society, Judiciary, Public and Insurance.•Researched the role of public inquiries in risk management.•Planning and organizing a conference on… Show more Researched risk affecting different actors, including media, politicians, civil society, judiciary and insurance to develop a publication called Public guide to risk communication.•Field research, compilation and publication of a series of research articles on public risk actor groups. These actors included Media, Politicians, Civil Society, Judiciary, Public and Insurance.•Researched the role of public inquiries in risk management.•Planning and organizing a conference on ‘Public Risk Communication. Preparation of concept paper, conference themes and agenda, and identification of participants. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Researched challenges, opportunities and strategies for adaptation policies in coastal economies such Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives and Indonesia to strengthen their climate resilience following the Tsunami disaster.•Research and gathered data on different coastal protection solutions and analysing lessons learned and knowledge management from field operations. Coordinated inputs for reporting with NGOs and International Panel on Climate Change.•Developed a mathematical calculator… Show more Researched challenges, opportunities and strategies for adaptation policies in coastal economies such Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives and Indonesia to strengthen their climate resilience following the Tsunami disaster.•Research and gathered data on different coastal protection solutions and analysing lessons learned and knowledge management from field operations. Coordinated inputs for reporting with NGOs and International Panel on Climate Change.•Developed a mathematical calculator to measure the carbon footprint of UNEP air transport for offices in New York, Geneva and Nairobi which is being implemented in offices today.•Prepared speaking points, speeches and power-point presentations for senior managers. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Researched, compiled and edited the Statutes, International Conventions and other material for the publication Environment Journalist Handbook.•Organised environmental training workshops such as workshop on Methods to Increase Women’s Involvement in caring for the environment in Kenya.•Outreach and Communications for EET, updated the website, writing articles and editing EET weekly newsletter.•Supportive participation with the chief of Environmental Education and Training Branch… Show more Researched, compiled and edited the Statutes, International Conventions and other material for the publication Environment Journalist Handbook.•Organised environmental training workshops such as workshop on Methods to Increase Women’s Involvement in caring for the environment in Kenya.•Outreach and Communications for EET, updated the website, writing articles and editing EET weekly newsletter.•Supportive participation with the chief of Environmental Education and Training Branch to numerous meetings and producing reports and presentations. Show less