Leveraging my commitment to conflict transformation and social impact, utilizing my cumulative experiences and skills in peace-building, conflict resolution, project management, peace content development, and delivery, I excel in delivering peace and socio-economic capacity-building programs, to organizations and communities. I am passionate about the cross-cutting themes of peace, sustainable development, and gender. My line of expertise covers and is inspired by at least these three areas1. Concern for human life and dignity2. Structures that support equality, fairness, dialogue, respect, and tolerance3. Approaches that support cooperation and reconciliation Two key events have shaped my interest, and career progression in peace promotion and conflict resolution. The 1998 US Embassy bombings in Nairobi sparked an interest in the interplay between peace and human rights remains an area of interest for me as does, the prevention of violent extremism.Close to ten years later in 2007, Kenya experienced a historical low moment of conflict and national attrition. Kenya’s post -election violence heightened my desire to pursue a career in peace and conflict management. Observing the conciliatory and negotiation attempts gave me an inclination towards conflict transformation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and how to best apply them to achieve peace and progress.As a Certified Professional Mediator, I know and understand that Conflict is inevitable; it is present in individuals, between individuals and within institutions. We all tend to desire zero conflict because we have negative views towards conflict, but conflict can be a catalyst to better relationships, improved productivity and stable peace. I am ‘that person who transforms conflict into positive outcomes’. ▶️ Key Achievements:🏆Published Author – The Bride Breaks Free.🏆Successfully Home-schooled my children overseeing their learning process to graduation.🏆 Successfully founded and run a Non-profit organization with a focus on mentorship and sustainable living.▶️ Specialities:✏️Conflict Analysis and Resolution.✏️Mediation✏️Business Operations Management.✏️Negotiation.✏️Project Management.
The Judiciary Of Kenya
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Accredited MediatorThe Judiciary Of Kenya Nov 2023 - PresentNairobi County, KenyaAs a mediator, I facilitate communication between or among parties with a view of generating viable options for resolution. I assist parties in identifying key issues and generating viable options for resolution of the conflicts. I support parties to achieve settlements that are not only amicable but also restorative by fostering a conducive environment for open expression of interests and concerns.
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Co-FounderHenzo La Jeri Nov 2021 - PresentMombasa, KenyaHenzo La Jeri is a Christian based foundation established for the sole purpose of empowering the community in a biblical perspective through discipleship. The foundation is located at the Coast region of Kenya.▶️Key Duties and Responsibilities.✺Establishing foundational processes for business operations.✺Providing strategic direction to the foundation enabling delivery of its mandate as envisioned by the founding members.✺Stake holder engagement to ensure service delivery is in tandem with set standards.✺Responsible for resource mobilization enabling financing of the foundation through grants and partnerships.✺Networking with other potential partners to increase funding opportunities.✺Developing and implementing marketing strategy to boost awareness and partner engagement.✺Forming and orchestrating “accountability as a team culture”, nurturing team collaboration and cohesion leading to service delivery.✺Taking a lead of the Product and Services development process designing them for maximum impact. ✺Responsible for risk assessment and drafting recommendations to mitigate risks to the foundation. ▶️Key Achievements.☑Successfully formulated and implemented business processes leading to smooth running of the foundation’s operations. ☑Successfully supported the business initiatives through continuous strategy formulation and implementation.☑Consistently run the foundation in line with set budgets ensuring sustainability.
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Project Support OfficerUnited Nations Institute For Training And Research (Unitar) Nov 2023 - Feb 2024Geneva, SwitzerlandOffered administrative support to diverse projects -
TraineeUnited Nations Institute For Training And Research (Unitar) Jan 2023 - Aug 2023Nairobi, Kenya
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Association Coordinator And Educator.Emmanuel Homeschool Group May 2013 - Sep 2021Nairobi, KenyaEmmanuel Home School Group is self-sponsored initiative aimed at championing the right to education out of the formal institutional education system.▶️Key Duties and Responsibilities.✺Led and coordinated two homeschool social groups' (Nairobi and Coast) educational activities.✺Maintained database of homeschooling members.✺Organized members trainings, meeting and extra-curricular events.✺Developed training curriculum and learning materials for the leaning community.✺Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.✺Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.✺Implemented conflict resolution strategies to engage students in handling and resolving conflicts.✺Participated in innovation process activities to support the development of new learning products and services.✺Supported with documentation including reporting (monthly, quarterly and annually) against program level deliverables and indicators.✺Reviewed team budgets and tracked expenditure across projects.✺Coordinated communication on various procurement activities with external partners.▶️Key Achievements.☑Successfully developed and rolled out training programmes for the learners in line with guidelines.☑Met membership targets for the programmes.☑Successfully managing daily operations of the group organizing logistics consistently in line with budgets.
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Operations ManagerTheluji Limited Mar 2007 - Apr 2013Nairobi, Kenya▶️Key Duties and Responsibilities.✺Provided exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer loyalty.✺Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.✺Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.✺Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.✺Developed a positive organizational culture. ✺Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.✺Office Maintenance, Furniture and building maintenance, Supplies and procurement, paying utility bills, helping with Installations, Purchase of office equipment. ✺Supervision of Operations team.✺Led and developed the business strategies to meet the company's overall strategic goals.✺Built high performing teams: Managed direct staff (supervisors and individual contributors) to optimize their performance. using training, coaching, feedback, career development, and other techniques so employees can grow, take increasing responsibilities, and achieve high performance levels.▶️Key Achievements.☑Successfully participated in development of the organizations operations policies in liaison with department heads.☑Consistently support a people centric culture within the organization.
Virginia Maina Education Details
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Governance, Peace And Security -
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Peace And Conflict Studies
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Cambridge International Examinations (British Council)Igcse -
Kingdom AcademyChristian Ministries
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Alliance Girls' High SchoolHigh School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates
Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia Maina
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Virginia Maina works for The Judiciary Of Kenya
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Virginia Maina's current role is Mediator & Peace-building Professional| Trainer in Conflict Resolution & Peace Promotion | Project Management Support | Author.
What schools did Virginia Maina attend?
Virginia Maina attended Africa Nazarene University, Arizona State University, Africa Nazarene University, University Of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School Of Business, Cambridge International Examinations (British Council), Kingdom Academy, Alliance Girls' High School.
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