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Nairobi County, Kenya

Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan

• 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Driving gender mainstreaming and disaster risk management advisory for Upper Nile ICCG, ensuring resilient and gender-inclusive emergency response. Leading progress in Gender Equality Programming.
• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Led the development of advocacy and policy documents addressing Gender-Based Violence in Upper Nile, provided crucial guidance for gender and disability analysis. Conducted intersectoral.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Collaborating with stakeholders to create evidence-based, gender-responsive policy documents aligned with international standards. Validated through the 2023 South Sudan intersectoral needs.
• 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Oversaw primary data collection and created diverse reports, factsheets and presentations. Spearheaded the dissemination of humanitarian situation overview products thus reaching a broad audience.
• 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Strategically designed long-term emergency preparedness plans for conflict and flood-prone areas. Managed external engagements, disseminated assessment information to diverse audiences.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Participated in research planning, enhancing research quality and comprehensive humanitarian situation reports. Proactively identified information gaps and implemented data-driven decision-making.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Orchestrated and led a transformative World Bank project which benefitted 144,000 in Amhara. Advocated successfully for gender-responsive programming in Northern Ethiopia thereby fostering.
• 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Transformed partner organizations' policies for seamless gender integration, ensuring equity and responsiveness. Executed food security and humanitarian monitoring projects in Tigray, making a.
• 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲: Oversaw data processing, conducted in-depth analysis of 10,000+ records, providing data-driven insights. Analyzed conflict dynamics in Tigray, identifying key fragility factors for informed decision-making.
• 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Crafted work plans for pivotal donor projects, fostered partnerships, and coordinated efficient project implementation. Produced timely reports, contributing to effective humanitarian.
• 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Coordinated with various departments, led assessments, and managed teams effectively, promoting staff development and continuous improvement.
• 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Demonstrated excellence in Monitoring and Evaluation, ensuring high standards in data collection, analysis and reporting for project advancement.

Nairobi, Kenya

• 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Led vital cash response projects for the Kenya Cash Consortium, benefiting drought and flood-stricken counties in North Eastern Kenya. Forged strategic partnerships for a coordinated.
• 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞: Managed projects in areas affected by locust invasions, ensuring appropriate data collection tools and flow. Successfully implemented critical initiatives funded by the European Union Civil.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲: Devised comprehensive research terms, crafted questionnaires, and facilitated the setup of data collection tools. Implemented SOPs, ensuring high-quality data throughout the project..
• 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Handpicked, trained, and supervised a skilled team of 30 data collectors. Established a robust data collection system, ensuring effective logistics provision for training and surveys.
• 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Planned and executed monitoring and evaluation exercises for a comprehensive social protection, gender mainstreaming, and COVID response project across 8 counties, generously.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Represented REACH at various aid community meetings, contributing to broader humanitarian dialogue. Engaged community mobilizers for effective cooperation and awareness.

Erbil, Arbil, Iraq

• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Orchestrated project timeframes and assessment schedules, leading a team of 10 field staff in executing REACH assessment procedures for ABAs. Ensured seamless alignment with donor.
• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Led the development and execution of a comprehensive assessment strategy for ABAs. Prepared data analysis plans and terms of reference, aligning with project goals and donor expectations.
• 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Coordinated timely data collection and conducted in-depth analysis using advanced Excel techniques. Innovatively crafted interactive Dashboards for visually compelling representation of key.
• 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Fostered collaboration within the team, ensuring effective communication and coordination. Successfully navigated the intricacies of assessment procedures for a successful project execution.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Executed the assessment strategy with precision, focusing on strategic planning and meticulous execution. Embraced continuous improvement measures, adapting strategies based on.

Nairobi, Kenya

• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Orchestrated the coordination of seven Somali Cash Consortium members, ensured accurate financial reports aligned with donor formats. Managed approximately 200,000 records with precision.
• 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Pioneered the creation of survey analysis reports and intuitive dashboards, offered Consortium members comprehensive insights into survey responses from a dataset of 40,000 records.
• 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Spearheaded the meticulous review, data upload and posting of field data, maintained compliance and completeness standards. Ensured accurate comparisons with source data.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Executed a strategic approach to managing information, implemented internal controls for punctual and precise financial report submissions by consortium partners.
• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Established and conducted training sessions, equipped partners and donors with proficiency in Power BI dashboards. Provided invaluable support to teams for effective data handling.
• 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Leveraged advanced Excel functions to expertly transform data for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) grant funding thus ensuring seamless integration with.

Nairobi, Kenya

• 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Conducted rigorous monitoring and evaluation exercises to scrutinize program performance. Ensured initial program objectives were met and project beneficiaries expressed satisfaction.
• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡: Orchestrated and directed comprehensive STEM outreach activities across 47 counties and eight initiatives in 10 counties in 2018. Collaborated with County Directors of Education, school.
• 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Spearheaded meticulous planning and flawless execution of the 2019 and 2018 Young Scientists National Science and Technology Exhibitions. Inaugurated by H.E President Uhuru.
• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Developed comprehensive reports to meticulously document program activities. Ensured transparency and kept donors including the Irish Embassy in Kenya and Safaricom, well-informed about program.
• 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Successfully organized and executed prestigious events inaugurated by H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta and concluded by H.E Deputy President William Ruto. Provided platforms for students to showcase.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Pioneered strategic planning for outreach initiatives and exhibitions, ensured successful execution and impactful engagement with stakeholders.

Nairobi, Kenya

• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Developed comprehensive reports, keenly documenting program activities. Ensured transparency, keeping donors including the Irish Embassy in Kenya and Safaricom, well-informed, with a focus on.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Spearheaded the recruitment of dairy farmers, strategically identifying and engaging farmers within Embu County and Eldoret County. Ensured a robust foundation for the project's success.
• 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Orchestrated and oversaw comprehensive training and capacity-building initiatives for recruited farmers. Equipped them with the knowledge and skills required for sustainable dairy farming.
• 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: Actively prepared payments for farmers and facilitated prompt settlement of expenses incurred by project partners. Ensured transparency and accountability through robust documentary.
• 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: Maintained a dynamic reporting system, consistently generating and presenting monthly progress reports. Updated stakeholders on farmer recruitment, milk collection processes and partner.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: Played a pivotal role in expanding project horizons by successfully onboarding relevant partners to the dairy project. These collaborations empowered farmers and secured a stable market for.

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘆 & 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

Master'S Degree, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁