Gachanja Maina

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Senior Disaster Risk Reduction Officer / Emergency Manager/ Trainer and consultant @ NATIONAL POLICE SERVICES
grapevine, texas, united states
Gachanja Maina's Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, Kenya
About Gachanja Maina

At the National Disaster Operation Center, our leadership in disaster risk reduction is pivotal in forging robust emergency management frameworks. We have bolstered the resilience of communities and streamlined DRR processes across governmental tiers, focusing on climate change adaptation and safeguarding at-risk populations.In my role, we emphasize capacity building, crucial in facing the growing challenges posed by climate dynamics. Our team's concerted efforts in training and supporting regional governments and organizations underscore our commitment to comprehensive disaster management, leveraging my expertise in emergency response and preparedness.

Gachanja Maina's Current Company Details
NATIONAL POLICE SERVICES

National Police Services

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Senior Disaster Risk Reduction Officer / Emergency Manager/ Trainer and consultant
grapevine, texas, united states
Employees:
554
Gachanja Maina Work Experience Details
  • National Disaster Operation Center  Kenya
    Senior Drr Consultant
    National Disaster Operation Center Kenya Jun 2022 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Senior Disaster Risk Reduction officer (DRR) within the ministry of interior and coordination of national government. Representing the ministry of interior in high level meetings and workshops concerning DRR issues. Supporting both levels of government (National & County) in delineating and unbundling DRR issues.During the months of November -December 2023 and January 2024, i was working at the National El-nino Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) as Head of Operation section in support of other sectors to Plan, coordinate and deliver support to the most affected counties within the republic of Kenya by the El-Nino rains of 2023.Currently the Operations officer at NDOC and actively involved in the March April May (MAM) 2024 rainfall response efforts through out the republic of Kenya.
  • National Police Services
    Disaster And Security Expert
    National Police Services Aug 2008 - Present
    Kenya
    senior consultant in matters DRR and security. Responding to major emergencies and disasters in the country. Supporting regional governments and INGOs. NGOs, CBOs, FBOs and local communities in matters disaster in the entire continuum of the disaster management cycle to ensure a whole community ability to be adoptive and resilience to the changing world due to climate change
  • Humanitarian Global Institute
    Facilitators/ Trainer
    Humanitarian Global Institute May 2023 - Present
    Nairobi County, Kenya
    a senior trainer/ consultant in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. Key deliverables:• Help in carrying out research to establish needy areas in the humanitarian spheres that the organization can focus on to develop quality training programmes. • Carry out development of quality training content for the various key levels of our training programmes as it might be requested by the institute. • Facilitating webinars and training workshops on topics related to the area of specialty.
  • East African Standby Force
    Trainer
    East African Standby Force Nov 2022 - Present
    Nairobi County, Kenya
    A certified Regional Trainer for EASF (A regional organization dealing with peace and security in the Eastern Africa region and greater African and the world at large.
  • Amref International University (Amiu)
    Senior Consultant
    Amref International University (Amiu) Nov 2022 - Present
    Nairobi County, Kenya
    a consultant with AMIU in disaster and trauma management: KEY DELIVARABLES1.0 Preparation of Lectures and Course materials i) Use the existing Short Course University approved curriculum in developing course materials (including but not limited to PowerPoint slides, case studies, hand-outs, laboratory experiment guides (where applicable), practical activity guides and any other as may be necessary). ii) Prepare the course materials (Including PowerPoint format of presentation) using the AMIU approved format and templates). iii) Development and share an electronic participant Manual 2.0 Delivery of lectures i) Facilitate Planning and Implementing Participatory monitoring, Designing an evaluation topics ii) Facilitate the assigned units as per the course timetable and in accordance with AMIU standards iii) Apply a variety of facilitation ad adult teaching methodologies such as Learning by Doing- ‘Problem Based Learning, Reflection, Inquiry Learning and Lecture that focus on the earner
  • National Disaster Operation Center Kenya
    Senior Data Specialist
    National Disaster Operation Center Kenya Jun 2022 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • 8Fold Capacity Ltd.
    Associate
    8Fold Capacity Ltd. May 2021 - Present
    Kenya
    An associate trainer in issues DRR&M and other Humantarian courses
  • Cooperative  University Of Kenya
    Senior Subject Matter Expert
    Cooperative University Of Kenya Sep 2019 - Present
    Karen Kenya
    a subject matter expert (SME) IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION and Management . consultant in curriculum development of certificate, diploma, degree and post graduate programs
  • Kenya Red Cross Training Institute
    Senior Consultant
    Kenya Red Cross Training Institute Aug 2018 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    senior faculty member of continuing education: Key Deliverables:l . Technical support in the development of curriculum, trainers' guide and participants' manual for training on Occupational Health and safety courses, Fire Safety and other programmme management courses 2. Training of participants and delivering the content as per designed course content3. Conducting of training needs analysis of different organizations and designing proposals to the specific needs4. Constant curriculum review as per the market needs5. Ensuring quality assurance of Kenya Red Cross training programmes6. Proposal writing to support the Kenya Red Cross training programmes
  • Dataline International
    Senior Consultant
    Dataline International Jul 2017 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    senior consultant in: Security, Disaster Management, Incident Command System Emergency Response and Preparedness , terrorism awareness and OSH & related fields
  • Morendat Institute Of Oil And Gas
    Educational Consultant
    Morendat Institute Of Oil And Gas Jul 2017 - Present
    Nairobi County, Kenya
    senior consultant for disaster management, incident and accident investigation, occupation safety and health, fire awareness
  • International Peace Support Training Centre
    Senior Consultant
    International Peace Support Training Centre Aug 2016 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    A certified Lead Facilitator / consultant in Disaster Management Wing
  • St John Ambulance
    Associate
    St John Ambulance Jul 2015 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    associate trainer for emergency and disaster management and preparedness
  • National Police Service - Kenya
    Police Trainer
    National Police Service - Kenya Aug 2006 - Present
    Kenya
    senior instructor in the faculty of emergency and disaster preparedness
  • National Police Service - Kenya
    Officer Commanding Station
    National Police Service - Kenya Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
    Kenya
    safety and security expert
  • General Service Unit
    Platoon Commander
    General Service Unit Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
    Kenya
    INCHARGE OF PLATOON IN THE PARAMILITARY UNIT. EXERCISING COMMAND AND CONTROL, MAKING QUICK ESTIMATES IN VOLATILE ENVIRONMENT. 2IC IN THE CATERING SECTION OF GSU TRAINING SCHOOL. INCHARGE CATERING SECTION MAGADI FIELD TRAINING CAMP FOR 4 YRS
  • National Police Service - Kenya
    Paramilitary Officer
    National Police Service - Kenya May 2003 - Jun 2010
    Kenya
    PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRUSTRUCTURE, SECURITY OF VVIPS, RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE

Gachanja Maina Skills

Instructor Led Training Military Training Security Training Disaster Risk Reduction Emergency Management Training And Development Disaster Response Data Management Operational Risk Management

Gachanja Maina Education Details

  • Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
    Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
    Community Health And Development
  • Kenya Institute Of Business And Counseling  Studies
    Kenya Institute Of Business And Counseling Studies
    Criminal Justice Management
  • Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
    Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
    Community Health And Development
  • Kenya Polytechnic
    Kenya Polytechnic
    Credit
  • Kenya Polytechnic
    Kenya Polytechnic
    Pass
  • Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
    Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
    Community Health And Development- Disaster Management, Monitoring & Evaluation

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What company does Gachanja Maina work for?

Gachanja Maina works for National Police Services

What is Gachanja Maina's role at the current company?

Gachanja Maina's current role is Senior Disaster Risk Reduction Officer / Emergency Manager/ Trainer and consultant.

What schools did Gachanja Maina attend?

Gachanja Maina attended Great Lakes University Of Kisumu, Kenya Institute Of Business And Counseling Studies, Great Lakes University Of Kisumu, Kenya Polytechnic, Kenya Polytechnic, Great Lakes University Of Kisumu.

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Gachanja Maina has skills like Instructor Led Training, Military Training, Security, Training, Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Management, Training And Development, Disaster Response, Data Management, Operational Risk Management.

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