Sandra A. Simbiri Email & Phone Number

Kenya

Kenya

Leading Generation Unlimited (GenU) a new multi-sectoral platform for young people (10-24 years) to ensure every young person is in education, training or employment in Kenya by 2030.▪ Experience working with government ministries, private sector and DFI to support young people’s skilling, engagement and participation.▪ Successful resource mobilization for GenU, with funding of over $1,600,000 ▪ Led the planning and successful virtual launch of Kenya Generation Unlimited attended by H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta and multi-stakeholders.▪ Successfully led the engagement and participation of young people in the Situation Analysis (SitAn) for UNICEF KCO through the digital engagement platform Yunitok (UReport).▪ Supported the conceptualization and implementation of the GenU/imaGen youth innovation challenge with Kenyan young innovaters emergin as winners twice.▪ Responsible for young people's engagement at KCO and in related regional and global events (Africa Climate Summit (ACS), YouthConnekt, COP etc)

Nairobi, Kenya

* Provided recommendations to country offices on enhancing quality learning by fostering enhanced connections to knowledge, people and experiences through innovative pedagogical approaches and contextually appropriate technological tools.*Responsible for designing the ICT training curriculum and providing training and support to teachers, students and Project Managers on the integration if ICT in teaching and learning.* Responsible for programmatic and operational support to the setup and consolidation of the Instant Network Schools (INS) funded by Vodafone Foundation (VF) in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Egypt.* Supported UNHCR on the digital strategy, project planning, identifying mobile technology based solutions for the specific education needs.* Responsible for the development of Connected Learning programs aligned to the national curriculum in the countries of operation.* Developed a Monitoring & Evaluation framework for the INS for collection of qualitative and quantitative data on the impact of the INS.* Provided M&E support to all locations in the monitoring of the programme, in particular in analyzing the use of the INS through various M&E tools.* Worked with Ministries of Education, Technology and Teacher Training in countries of operation to ensure that the digital skills training was aligned to the curriculum and national policy.

Kenya

* Directed and managed the development of over 10 eLearning modules across medical training collages in Kenya.* Provided training on eLearning content and development to faculty and students at all the medical training collages across Kenya prior to the project pilot.*Pilot tested eLearning programs at Kenya Medical Training Collages (KMTC) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)*Developed M&E indicators for use during the pilot phase.* Conducted focus group discussions (FGD) with students across the medical training colleges after the project pilot. *Provided technical assistance, including field-based support to conduct research, analyze data and provide recommendations for implementation of appropriate and technologically sound intervention strategies based on the project pilot. *Provided leadership and strategic direction to ensure technical and financial integrity of the project and to achieve project goals, objectives and targets.*Liaised with the Government of Kenya, USAID, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), medical training colleges and other key stakeholders on an ongoing basis on project planning, resource allocation, project development and management activities under the CDC pre-service program.*Supported, supervised and managed the project team to align their efforts with the project goals.*Ensured timely implementation of the project goals to the high standards delivering the highest possible quality and compliance with donor operational policies and regulations.*Prepared timely and accurate progress and annual reports.*Contributed towards the preparation of the annual work plans.

Kenya

*Acted as the liaison between Kings College London (KCL) and all vendors to meet the legal requirements for the registration of the ALC in Kenya.Established and maintained contact and close coordination, on behalf of ALC, with relevant officials of Ministry of Education, Ministry of Science and Technology, Commission of Higher Education (CHE), Kenya Network Educational Trust (KENET), University of Nairobi and visiting development partners.*Undertook contract negotiation with suppliers. *Responsible for the hiring and supervision of personnel for the refurbishment of the new ALC offices and grounds to ensure that the physical maintenance and repairs were completed in a timely manner.*Responsible for the management of the office budget as per agreed financial targets;*Responsible for reporting, financial accounting, security, and maintenance of the premises during the refurbishment.*Responsible for processing, recording and monitoring financial transactions, including invoices, cheques and receipts and paying in cheques and processing payments.*Provided advice and support for establishing the eLearning center at the ALC.

Kenya

*Responsible for managing the day to day operations and staff of the Bandwidth Consortium supported by the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa (PHEA), a partnership of five foundations namely Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.*Responsible for the fund-raising, technical development, research, planning, design and implementation and management of the Bandwidth Consortium (BWC).*Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports;*Responsible for managing and negotiating the contract with Intelsat for technical operations and services to the network.*Managed relationship and communication between the PHEA, BWC host, and all members of the BWC to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction is maintained.*Managed all procurement requests required for the project.*Represented the BWC at meetings to build awareness and market the BWC to universities and research institutions across Africa.

Kenya

Kenya

*Day to day management of all projects, ensuring timely project implementation within budgets.*Line management of project and support staff.*Liaised with clients and staff on project development, implementation and reporting.*Provided support to the design and technical managers, assisted with proposals for new business development with cost and information architecture specifications.*Networked with consultants to identify 'best-practice' solutions for projects.*Contributed to the development of an over-arching investment plan for the company.

Greater New York City Area

*Redesigned the strategy for the ASC website.*Assisted in the coordination of community outreach events and related activities.*Collaborated in the development and communication strategies designed to inform the public of ASC HIV/AIDS programs for African immigrants in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.

Greater New York City Area

*Worked with various clients to understand and refine their business and digital strategy to develop content and functionality that met their business goals. *Worked with teams of designers and programmers to develop projects overall interactive structure and user interface.*Created proposals, designed documents and supplementary materials such as flowcharts, interface sketches, and "look-and-feel" prototypes. *Prepared summary documents on best practices and success metrics for sites developed.*Responsible for hiring and outsourcing work to consultants.

Uganda

*Taught introductory ICT courses to 50 students from Nakaseke and community.*Instructed and guided telecentre staff in HTML, website design, basic Microsoft office software applications and hardware troubleshooting and maintenance. *Developed manuals for the training of computer trainers and trainees. *Assisted the telecentre manager in designing management and sustainability programs for the center.

Greater New York City Area

Designed, HTML coded, wrote and edited content for the website.Managed AMNESTY USA listserve.Assisted in reorganizing and redesigning websiteResponsible for updating and posting daily news releases.Serviced and managed all the departments sections on the site.Worked with external AIUSA companies and organizations on web-related projects.Presented detailed bi-weekly progress report to Communications Department.CONSULTANCIESConsultant to JHPIEGO (a USAID initiative) to assess and provide recommendations for the internet connectivity needs for the regional offices in West, East and Southern Africa.Worked with the World Health Organisaton (WHO) Somaliland programme to establish online nursing programs.

Master Of Arts, Interactive Telecommunications

Executive Master Of Science, Organizational Development

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Graphic Design & Computer Animation