ANDREW OLUBALA
Disability Inclusion Specialist| Program And Project Management| Deaf Inclusion Consultant| Civic Engagement
Nairobi
Summary
A dedicated Deaf professional with over 4 years of experience in disability inclusion, project management, and development program support. Experienced in program implementation and management, monitoring & evaluation, project budget forecasting, planning of program logistics. Ability to coordinate inclusive programming while ensuring equal representation of participants. Committed to building strong partnership with project partners for continuation of the program.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Community Engagement Consultant - Africa
InABLE
11.2024 - Current
- Develop and nurture relationships with OPD partners through regular meetings, calls, and events to maintain strong connections.
- Identify new potential OPD partners and grow the network.
Conduct research to identify opportunities for partnership growth. - Work with the events team and regional OPDs to support the program initiatives.
- Follow up with partner agreements, ensure compliance with all agreements and manage any legal or financial obligations.
- Track and evaluate the success of partnerships through KPIs and relevant metrics.
- Assist with the management of budgets for partner activities and ensure that resources are used effectively.
- Document the engagement activities, prepare reports, and share insights with program staff and other stakeholders.
- Provide partners with regular updates, reports, and feedback.
Project Officer - Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement
Humanity & Inclusion
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Supported outreach and recruitment in target countries including disseminating the call for applications through the HI and partner networks, coordinating with US Embassies in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia
- Supported in planing and organizing of the program logistics, booking event venue, and coordinating the transport of program participants
- Participated in initial screening and scoring of applications and also in selection of candidates for interviews
- Provided feedback and input on interview protocol including modifications to fit local context and culture and provision of reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities
- Supported implementation and respect of HI Monitoring and Evaluation policy which includes: - planning and monitoring tool, quality appraisal tool, Progress reporting and organization of 3 quarterly progress review and one full annual review
- Compiled and analyzed lessons learnt during the project and contributing to the development of capitalization document related to inclusive civic engagement
- Provided input on localizing program marketing, outreach and recruitment materials to target countries, cultures, and local conditions
- Represented Humanity & Inclusion in partners and stakeholders' meetings, events, working groups and conferences when requested
Inclusive Education Teacher
Mirema School
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted class teacher with daily running of classroom
- Teaching mathematics and physical education subjects to differently abled learners
- Took the role of sports teacher for differently abled unit
Inclusion Officer
Zalego Academy Limited
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Support senior management in conducting analysis to identify accommodation needs for Person with Disabilities (PWDs) and providing timely advice or suggestions regarding inclusivity policy or potential partnerships
- Sensitize all staff on gender and disability inclusion through in-house monthly trainings and low-cost team building events across the stepwise group of companies
Data Entry and Inclusion Ambassador
Stepwise Inc.
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Scanning and filing of children cases files at judiciary
- Uploading scanned files to judiciary cases tracking system
- Promoted the Company as Inclusive Employer for both women and Person with disabilities
Project Volunteer - Professional Fellows Program
Humanity & Inclusion
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Supported in planning and organizing of project activities
- Assisted in follow up of beneficiaries identified by partners
- Participated in making follow up in implementation of action plan developed during training
- Represented Humanity & Inclusion in stakeholder and Donor's meetings
- Supported in writing monthly and quarterly report on activities attended to project manager
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Sociology, Minor:Psychology, Communication
University of Nairobi
09.2023 - Current
Diploma - Special Need Education
Kenyatta University
08.2016 - 07.2019
Skills
- Project and Program Management
- Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Communication Skills
- Project Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
- Made a presentation on topic: Inclusion of person with disabilities in Situation of risk and humanitarian emergencies CRPD Article 11 at Kenya Disability Inclusion Conference on 11/28/2023 - 11/29/2023.
- Successfully supported the implementation of inclusive civic engagement project funded from FY 21 budget which ended in 09/2023.
- Nominated to be Humanity & Inclusion representative at National Government Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. I report the status of Humanity & Inclusion implementation of Global Disability Summit 2018 and 2022 commitments.
Professional Development
- Civic Leadership Training, 03/2020 - 04/2020, Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI)
- Basic Fire Safety Training, 12/2022, International Safety Training Center, Nairobi
- Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity - April 2022
- Introduction to International Humanitarian Law, April 2021
Publications
Boeltzig-Brown, H., Preston, C., Opiche, M., Olubala, A., & Darsema, A., Promoting Disability Inclusion in East Africa through Professional International Exchange: Impact and Opportunities for the AUCD Network, Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Annual Conference "Emerging Leaders: Shaping the Future", 11/05/2023 - 11/08/2023, Washington, DC
Referees
Evalyne Njeru: Human Resource officer
inABLE
P: +254 742 583770| Email:evalyne.njeru@inable.org
Caroline Aseto: Regional Human Resource Manager
Humanity & Inclusion East Africa Region (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda)
Email: c.aseto@hi.org
Dr. Becky Isanda (Ph.D.): Senior Lecturer
Department of Early Childhood Education and Special Needs
Kenyatta University
P: +254722984061 |E: bisanda@ku.ac.ke
Timeline
Community Engagement Consultant - Africa
InABLE
11.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Sociology, Minor:Psychology, Communication
University of Nairobi
09.2023 - Current
Project Officer - Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement
Humanity & Inclusion
01.2022 - 09.2024
Inclusion Officer
Zalego Academy Limited
07.2021 - 01.2022
Inclusive Education Teacher
Mirema School
04.2021 - 12.2022
Data Entry and Inclusion Ambassador
Stepwise Inc.
12.2020 - 05.2021
Project Volunteer - Professional Fellows Program
Humanity & Inclusion
01.2019 - 04.2019
Diploma - Special Need Education
Kenyatta University
08.2016 - 07.2019
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