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I currently serve as the Governor's Liaison Officer for Migori County Government, based at the Liaison office in Nairobi.Between 2019 and 2022, I served as the Director, Liaison Services for the County Government of Bungoma at the Council of Governors Secretariat. I served as the Principal Liaison Person for the Governor and the County Government of Bungoma at the Council of Governors. My work entailed providing a linkage between the County Government of Bungoma and other stakeholders and partners ranging from Government institutions, Private entities, donors, Regional Organizations as well as Regional Economic blocs. Among the successful partnerships that I worked with include; World Bank, UNFPA, UN Women, Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, UNDP, National Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MPesa Foundation, Affirmative Funds, Embassies, USAID, EU among others. My office was the primary coordinating point for all partnerships and MoUs for the County Government of Bungoma cutting across various entities.Prior to my appointment at the Council of Governors, I worked as a Project Coordinator for the Great Lakes Region, working in over 20 countries across Europe and the African continent, securing and managing grants by global institutions, as well as working in collaboration with local, national, regional, continental and international bodies including East African Community, International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), UN Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes, European Union, UN office on Youth (UNOY) among others. My job entailed organizing Summit meetings for Heads of State of the African Union, ICGLR, and EAC, capacity building for regional and continental organizations, strategic interventions in conflict prone countries in the Great Lakes as well as proposal writing and resource mobilization.Prior to my appointment as Director Liaison Services in the Office of the Governor, I was working as the Country Coordinator for the Kenyan Chapter of the Regional Youth Forum Secretariat of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).I hold a Masters Degree in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and International Relations from Makerere University in Uganda. I also hold various professional certifications from different Universities. I have a cumulative experience of 15 years, working with Government and Non-Governmental Organizations across the Globe.
County Government Of Migori
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Governor'S Liaison Officer For Migori County GovernmentCounty Government Of Migori Jan 2023 - PresentNairobi County, KenyaChairperson, Liaison Caucus for County Governments and Governor's Liaison Officer for Migori County Government -
Director Liaison Services Executive Office Of The GovernorCouncil Of Governors Cgb Mar 2019 - Mar 2023Nairobi, KenyaPrincipal Liaison Officer for the County Government of Bungoma attached at the Council of Governors Providing Linkages between the County Government of Bungoma and other County Governments, National Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well Regional Organisations Create and maintain linkages with donors and partners working with the County Government of Bungoma such as UNFPA, USAID, World Bank, KCIC, Safaricom Foundation, Amref, Embassies and other Regional Intergovernmental Organisations Represent His Excellency the Governor and the County Government of Bungoma in external engagementsWorking with line Ministries in providing technical support in both identifying opportunities for collaboration as well as drafting proposals for funding
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ConsultantRegional Centre For Human Security Sep 2017 - May 2022Great Lakes Region Of Africa
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Project CoordinatorNpi-Africa Mar 2014 - May 2022WestlandsCoordinating the Great Lakes Region project focusing on four countries; Uganda, Rwanda, DRC & Burundi.
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Assistant CoordinatorNairobi Peace Initiative - Africa Feb 2011 - Feb 2013NairobiPeace Building and Conflict Transformation
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Masters, Armed Conflict And Peace StudiesUniversity Of Nairobi Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 -
VolunteerThe Lutheran World Federation May 2010 - Aug 2010KAKUMA.Responsibilities:Mobilize community leaders and supervising peace trainings in the camp.Collaborate with UNHCR, FilmAid, Windle trust, IRC and JRS in areas of peace building.Write weekly, monthly and quarterly projections.Research/evaluation/monitoring of peace education Programmes in Kakuma camp.Facilitate peace education and community leaders training among the refugee population.Writing weekly and monthly situational reports (SITREP).Supervise case workers and other incentive staff in the department.Liaise with the UNHCR in conducting BID among different nationalities in the camp.Carrying out arbitration cases in the camp.Carrying out needs assessment exercises to identify priority areas and needs.Liaise with other departments like Child Protection, Gender and UNHCR Peace Building Unit.Any other duties as assigned by the Peace Building officer. -
VolunteerThe Lutheran World Federation Mar 2010 - Aug 2010KAKUMA.Responsibilities:Developed strategic partnerships and built good working relations with individuals and organizations that were intermediaries with refugees (including legal aid organizations and other non-governmental organizations, community or religious organizations, local authorities), and with international agencies with a field presence; to identify the needs of refugees in terms of support and training, and to prepare and implement detailed training and other activities to respond to the needs of refugees in the camp.Mobilized community leaders and supervising peace trainings in the camp with aim of creating peaceful coexistence between refugees and the host community.Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and ensured that these reports are submitted on time and in the right format.Represented the peace building unit in meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences, including giving presentations on the work of the unit, liaised and maintained cooperative relations with key institutions and constituencies in order to broaden support for peace initiatives between the refugee population and the host community and broaden the mandate regarding peace.Researched/evaluated/monitored peace education Programs in Kakuma camp in close consultation with the UNHCR.Facilitated peace education and community leaders training among the refugee population.Supervised case workers and other incentive staff in the department and ensured that they adhered to the laid down field procedures.Liaised with the UNHCR in conducting BID among different nationalities in the camp.Carried out arbitration cases in the camp.Liaised with other departments like Child Protection, Gender and UNHCR Peace Building Unit, the host community and other government agencies.Performed other ad hoc duties as required. -
Programs OfficerSacred Africa Jul 2007 - Dec 2008Responsibility:Carried out community impact studies, community mobilization and conflict resolution.Analyzed cultural issues pertaining to food and nutritional security in Western Kenya.Liaised with other stake holders including government agencies and other NGO's in ensuring proper identification and prioritization of farmers needs in line with their expectations.Successfully initiated and implemented the maize marketing programme that ensured farmers sold their produce profitably as a result of improved farming techniques.Created awareness campaigns and conducted workshops to sensitize farmers about best practices and modern farming techniques as well as sourcing for better markets.Sensitized the farmers about HIV/Aids and its impact on farming as well as setting up arbitration centers to mediate differences among farmers and enlighten them on the need to coexist peacefully in order to enhance and sustain production.
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Programs OfficerSacred Africa Jul 2007 - Dec 2007Responsibility:Carrying out community impact studies, community mobilization and conflict resolution, Understanding cultural issues pertaining to food and nutritional security in Western Kenya.
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Project AssistantThe Consulting House Mar 2008 - Sep 2008
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Project AssistantThe Consulting House Apr 2008 - Aug 2008Responsibility.Analyzed the politics and conflicts in the horn of Africa and the world over.Wrote political commentaries on key issues facing Kenya and Africa as a whole.Identified priority areas of funding for donor agencies and assessed the political situations to ascertain security and impact.Evaluated donor projects to assess effectiveness and relevance.Developed strategic plans and terms of reference for donor agencies in the country.Analyzed truth commissions and their applicability to countries emerging from conflict or war.Formed part of the commission that drafted the Kenyan truth, justice and reconciliation commission.Prepared monthly and weekly situational reports.
Wasike Dennis Skills
Wasike Dennis Education Details
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Armed Conflict And Peace Studies -
Social Sciences; Political Science And Public Administration -
Institute Of Computer Science -
History; Political Science; International Relations; Political Science And Public Administration -
Political Science And International Relations -
Institute Of Computer Science
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Wasike Dennis works for County Government Of Migori
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Wasike Dennis's current role is Chairperson, Liaison Caucus for County Governments and Governor's Liaison Officer for Migori County Government.
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