GEOFREY OCHIENG

A seasoned Programs Management Officer with comprehensive expertise in program design, implementation, and strategic planning across the East and Southern Africa regions. Skilled in coordinating multi-partner projects with national and international stakeholders, including associations of cities and local governments, global organizations, and donor agencies, this professional is adept at fostering collaboration and facilitating impactful initiatives. A significant contributor to formulating the East and Southern Africa Regional Hub Strategy and the Strong Cities Network Global Strategy, they consistently deliver programs that align with regional priorities, enhance capacity building, and drive sustainable urban development. With a proven track record in coordinating high-stakes programs such as urban resilience strategy, solid waste management Strategy, informal settlements improvement, housing policy formulation, urban development planning, urban renewal, and climate action plans, strengthening internal governance, enhancing visibility, and building the strategic capacity of local leaders among others.

• Coordinated the successful formulation of Kisumu's Housing Policy and Slum Prevention Strategy, improving housing stability and urban renewal within the city.
• Delivered key World Bank-funded informal settlement improvement programs across six settlements, enhancing infrastructure and community support.
• Guided the design and execution of affordable housing projects in Kisumu through a Public-Private Partnership, collaborating closely with the National Treasury and National Housing Corporation.
• Led the development of the housing and urban development component for Kisumu's Climate Action Plan (KCICAP) 2022-2027, establishing foundational strategies for climate-resilient urban growth.
• Implemented green building initiatives citywide, promoting energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy integration in new construction projects.
• Directed the Green Cities Initiative in Kisumu, championing sustainable urban food systems and integrated waste management practices to improve food security and environmental health.
• Coordinated the Making Cities Resilient program under UNDRR MCR2030, assessing Kisumu's resilience and identifying key capacity development needs.
• Represented the Lake Region Economic Block in a joint proposal with UN Habitat, targeting sustainable urban development across Lake Region counties.
• Successfully managed the 9th Afri-Cities Summit in Kisumu (05/01/22), which attracted global leaders to discuss climate action, urban resilience, and sustainable urbanization in Africa.

• Registered Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Audit
• Environment Institute of Kenya-Lead Expert
• Kenya Institute of Planner- Corporate member
• Institute of Directors-Kenya

• Climate and Disaster Risk Financing: Trainer of Trainers at Stellenbosch University.
• Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience- PEDRR/UNEP/SDG Academy.
• Urban financing through thematic labelled bonds by Climate Bonds Initiative.
• Transitioning to complex risk management and resilient urban features: Harnessing South-South cooperation and learning from COVID19 by UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction & Global Education Training Institute (GETI), UN Office for South-South Cooperation, Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and World Health Organisation (WHO).
• Urban Resilience Intensive Training at University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen-Denmark.
• Senior Management Course at Kenya School of Government (KSG)-Kenya
• Prevention and Control of Violent Extremism at Kenya School of Government (KSG)-Kenya
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)-Professional Mediation Course by Mediation Training Institute-East Africa.
• Corporate Governance Course for Directors-Centre for Corporate Governance-Kenya.
• Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit at Africa Nazarene University-Kenya

Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit

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