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Nairobi County, Kenya

- Facilitating and sustaining cooperation with ILO constituents, including workers' organizations, employers' organizations, the government, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of project activities, aligning them with other development projects and programs in the country.- Ensuring effective project implementation by efficiently and promptly executing technical tasks in alignment with ILO's policies and procedures, project strategies, and… Show more - Facilitating and sustaining cooperation with ILO constituents, including workers' organizations, employers' organizations, the government, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of project activities, aligning them with other development projects and programs in the country.- Ensuring effective project implementation by efficiently and promptly executing technical tasks in alignment with ILO's policies and procedures, project strategies, and integrating gender mainstreaming into project implementation.- Coordinating project monitoring and evaluation through an RBM framework and regularly delivering progress updates on the project and its results to the regional M&E Officer.- Reviewing, verifying, and analyzing work plans, progress reports, and data provided by implementing partners, ensuring they meet the project's M&E framework's quality standards.- Organizing training programs, seminars, workshops, and meetings, representing the project when delegated, and delivering training.- Conducting technical field missions, offering guidance and advice to national and international staff and consultants, and ensuring project resources' proper and effective utilization.- Developing and disseminating project communication materials by drafting materials, publications, and press releases and ensuring effective communication with project stakeholders.- Preparing budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analyzing and monitoring the resource situation compared to planned activities and providing recommendations for remedial action.- Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

- Coordinated consultancy assignments on peace and security i.e., Rapid conflict and gender assessment for Karamoja cluster (Kenya and Uganda), and Finalisation of the Kenya – Uganda cross-border programme framework.- Provided technical and logistical support to local and international missions, meetings, including Youth Coonnekt Summit in Rwanda, and regional SSTC initiatives on peace-building.- Tracked project delivery from implementing partners and coordinated monitoring and… Show more - Coordinated consultancy assignments on peace and security i.e., Rapid conflict and gender assessment for Karamoja cluster (Kenya and Uganda), and Finalisation of the Kenya – Uganda cross-border programme framework.- Provided technical and logistical support to local and international missions, meetings, including Youth Coonnekt Summit in Rwanda, and regional SSTC initiatives on peace-building.- Tracked project delivery from implementing partners and coordinated monitoring and evaluation exercise to track performance.- Reviewed and processed procurement and financial documents for direct payments from 6 implementing partners payments including vendor creation on Atlas and Quantum systems.- Coordinated the design of monitoring, and evaluating exercise on peace building, Prevention of Violent Extremism, and cross-border-related interventions in the Karamoja triangle. - Contributed to the development of knowledge products, quarterly and annual reports for stakeholders and donors. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

- Reviewed Financing Decent Work (FDW) training and countries that could benefit from the SSTC learning, and Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) exchange.- Finalised the UN-South-South analysis on the UN global partnerships review that included the International Labour Organization (ILO) membership in UN alliances, as well as linkages to FDW funding.- Supported and coordinated the design and delivery of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) webinar sessions in… Show more - Reviewed Financing Decent Work (FDW) training and countries that could benefit from the SSTC learning, and Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) exchange.- Finalised the UN-South-South analysis on the UN global partnerships review that included the International Labour Organization (ILO) membership in UN alliances, as well as linkages to FDW funding.- Supported and coordinated the design and delivery of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) webinar sessions in collaboration with other colleagues. - Prepared summaries on ILO Project “SSTC knowledge-sharing on an integrated approach towards formalization” and BRICS knowledge development series on formalization focused on an SSTC perspective in partnership with ILO Delhi. - Supported ITC- Turin in the organization of SSTC, BRICS - CIS dialogue, and Co-facilitated the different webinar activities and social media engagement. Show less

Rome, Latium, Italy

- Led the efforts of identification of SSTC external partnerships with different stakeholders, ensured visibility, and coordinated IFAD/Rome Base Agencies SSTC collaborations. - Supported the design of South-South Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) activities and approaches in IFAD-funded programs, projects, grant designs, and country strategies.- Supported the management and implementation of IFAD/GPR awarded grants in liaison with Program Management Divison. (i.e., IFAD-AGRA Grant and… Show more - Led the efforts of identification of SSTC external partnerships with different stakeholders, ensured visibility, and coordinated IFAD/Rome Base Agencies SSTC collaborations. - Supported the design of South-South Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) activities and approaches in IFAD-funded programs, projects, grant designs, and country strategies.- Supported the management and implementation of IFAD/GPR awarded grants in liaison with Program Management Divison. (i.e., IFAD-AGRA Grant and the two grants approved under the China-IFAD SSTC Facility).- Co-led the production of 3 podcasts and publication of 2 blogs on SSTC projects at IFAD, both in the field and headquarters. - Supported the production of SSTC solutions stories featuring solutions used to tackle problems in rural development.- Managed the Rural Solutions portal and implementation of the SSTC communication plan.- Coordinated the organization of different SSTC events including, RBAs UN Day for SSC day, RBAs directors meetings, IFAD AGRF/SSTC side event. Show less

Geneva, Switzerland

- Conducted the analysis and exploration of new partnership opportunities to expand existing partnerships and scope of new partners, innovations, and know-how on South-South cooperation.- Supported the preparation of factsheets, think pieces, training, and the compilation of publications on South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) in the world of work and aided in the preparation of ILO South-South strategy, budget and workplan for 2020/2021.- Coordinated the organization and… Show more - Conducted the analysis and exploration of new partnership opportunities to expand existing partnerships and scope of new partners, innovations, and know-how on South-South cooperation.- Supported the preparation of factsheets, think pieces, training, and the compilation of publications on South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) in the world of work and aided in the preparation of ILO South-South strategy, budget and workplan for 2020/2021.- Coordinated the organization and execution of 5 training sessions on SSTC focusing on rural economy, emerging partnerships and green economy, labor migration and refugees.- Coordinated the compilation of South-South Triangular corporation project reports from the field offices. - Reviewed one publication guide on how to plan and implement SSTC projects in line with BAPA +40 recommendations.- Developed a note on ILO’s SSTC approach that sets out the framework in which it operates, making explicit reference to the Nairobi Principles and BAPA+40.- Prepared an inventory of project experiences in which the ILO has applied the Nairobi (OECD-DAC) Principles on South-South and triangular cooperation: project strategies and implementation modalities. Show less

Migori

Leveraged expertise in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and techniques to improve oversight of numerous county projects, played the lead role in drafting Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System for the county. - Trained 30 county government officers on effective tools and techniques, developed three tools specifically designed to monitor projects for the county. - Revised 5 departmental project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators.-… Show more Leveraged expertise in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and techniques to improve oversight of numerous county projects, played the lead role in drafting Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System for the county. - Trained 30 county government officers on effective tools and techniques, developed three tools specifically designed to monitor projects for the county. - Revised 5 departmental project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators.- Supported the development of M&E framework, mid-term project review, impact assessment and final evaluation.- Assisted in the development and finalization of the 5 project Work Plan in accordance with project activities and timeframes . Show less

Nairobi Kenya

Directed multiple program aspects including fundraising, community outreach, staffing, and policy development to support program operations. Monitored multiple grant agreements and sub-agreements for project partners.- Realised 30% growth in donor funding through effective outreach, and 20% growth through establishing new partnerships. - Raised $70,000 combined cash and in-kind contributions, supporting outreach efforts of four photo exhibitions and production of three short films.-… Show more Directed multiple program aspects including fundraising, community outreach, staffing, and policy development to support program operations. Monitored multiple grant agreements and sub-agreements for project partners.- Realised 30% growth in donor funding through effective outreach, and 20% growth through establishing new partnerships. - Raised $70,000 combined cash and in-kind contributions, supporting outreach efforts of four photo exhibitions and production of three short films.- Achieved 90% reduction in staff turnover through revision of employment terms combined with extensive and ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to build skills, confidence, and loyalty. Show less

Nairobi Kenya

- Spearheaded projects for organizations formed to provide a platform for media correspondents to interact, build solidarity, and enhance recognition, fostering collaboration between correspondents and local governments.- Developed and delivered 15 training sessions on effective devolution reporting measures for 65 journalists working in four counties, and formed two new partnerships for the devolution project.- Implemented USAID and Ford Foundation projects aligning successfully with… Show more - Spearheaded projects for organizations formed to provide a platform for media correspondents to interact, build solidarity, and enhance recognition, fostering collaboration between correspondents and local governments.- Developed and delivered 15 training sessions on effective devolution reporting measures for 65 journalists working in four counties, and formed two new partnerships for the devolution project.- Implemented USAID and Ford Foundation projects aligning successfully with all grants' established standards and processes.- Launched three new partnerships, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with 3 county governments with Kenya Correspondents Association to expand program reach.- Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for sharing with donors, partners, and stakeholders. Show less

Nairobi

Coordinated multiple complex aspects of program logistics including hospitality and security of international participants in events and youth exchanges. Facilitated communication designed to build positive relationships within the volunteer team and with the five countries participating in program. - Contributed to planning and execution of four international youth exchange programs in Kenya and Uganda.- Raised over $ 45,000 annually in funding through online campaigns and sale of eco… Show more Coordinated multiple complex aspects of program logistics including hospitality and security of international participants in events and youth exchanges. Facilitated communication designed to build positive relationships within the volunteer team and with the five countries participating in program. - Contributed to planning and execution of four international youth exchange programs in Kenya and Uganda.- Raised over $ 45,000 annually in funding through online campaigns and sale of eco to purchase books for local libraries. Show less

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