Anne Florence Odongo

• Conducted qualitative fieldwork (7 FGDs, 5 KIIs) in a HPV vaccine targeting women who live in the fishing beaches in Migori county, MOH service providers and key county stakeholders.
• Supported tool testing and review, and translation into local languages and continuous tool refinement.
• Conducted cognitive interviews, Observed and record how respondents interpreted and respond to questions.
• Delivered accurate verbatim transcription services for program evaluations and research.
• Maintained strict ethical standards and confidentiality throughout the data collection process.
• Boosted efficiency through regular reports on collections activities, enabling management to track performance and make informed decisions.

• Led household economic strengthening (HES) interventions for AGYW, caregivers, and OVC households, focusing on financial resilience, livelihood development, and household graduation across 32 field sites in 7 sub counties within Migori County.
• Ensured target achievement for key interventions as per donor requirements. These included; Financial inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Business Monitoring & Mentorship, Technical & Vocational Training, Savings and Loaning, Producer group development, Apprenticeship, Employment Linkage, Cash Transfers and Linkage to GOK safety nets.
• Led Local Market Assessment survey activities, conducted Qualitative FGDs and KIIs; and ensured correct reporting across teams, and updated the Project level LMA report, critical in guiding economic strengthening interventions for beneficiary employment pathways within Migori county.
• Delivered tailored training in financial management, savings,entrepreneurship, business coaching and goal-based planning for caregivers and youth.
• Trained field officers, facilitators and mentors to deliver tailored evidence-based interventions such as financial literacy, savings and loaning models, entrepreneurship, business coaching and goal-based planning for caregivers and AGYW.
• Supported formation and mentorship of VSLA and Producer groups, facilitated business development services through entrepreneurial training, value addition and market access.
• Developing and review of key project tools and SOPs for quality assurance, accurate reporting, and project documentation.
• Delivered tailored training in financial management, savings, entrepreneurship, business coaching and goal-based planning for caregivers and youth.
• Formation and management of strategic multi-sectoral collaborations with local community gate-keepers, county and national government line ministries, civil society members for maximum project impact and sustainability.

• Led integrated social protection and economic strengthening initiatives under the DREAMS program across 19 wards, enhancing resilience for AGYW.
  • Conducted a rapid labor market assessment to inform design of economic interventions, guiding employment pathways and vocational training alignment.
  • Designed, Trained facilitators and supervised the delivery EBIs such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship, Social Asset Building, and vocational training programs, linking beneficiaries to employment and business opportunities.
  • Coordinated education support interventions including school fee subsidies, dignity kits, and learning materials to reduce barriers to school retention.
  • Spearheaded GBV prevention and response activities, integrating gender sensitization and post-violence care into economic empowerment sessions.
  • Developed and standardized SOPs for beneficiary identification, recruitment, and follow-up, improving operational consistency across DREAMS sites.
  • Facilitated qualitative data collection activities, including feedback forums and stakeholder interviews, contributing to adaptive programming and community-informed decision-making.
  • Provided technical support and capacity building to field staff, enhancing delivery of social protection services and program fidelity.
  • Served as Sub-County DREAMS Lead in Nyatike, streamlining coordination and improving implementation efficiency.

• I experienced massive professional growth, rising from a field officer serving two wards, to a project coordinator and finally to a Program Technical Officer supporting two counties. My key roles included these:

• Coordinated DREAMS social protection and economic empowerment programs across 21 wards in Homabay and Migori, targeting AGYW and their families.
• Led the first labor market assessment for CDC partners, establishing a benchmark for employment pathway design and informing vocational training alignment.
• Designed and implemented entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and business support initiatives, tailored to local economic contexts and youth aspirations.
• Integrated GBV prevention and response into economic empowerment programming, using LOVES and LIVES frameworks to strengthen survivor support and referral systems.
• Facilitated targeted GBV response training for mentors and facilitators, enhancing frontline capacity to deliver trauma-informed services.
• Supervised and supported field teams, including mentors and facilitators, ensuring fidelity in curriculum delivery and psychosocial support.
• Developed and reviewed SOPs for economic strengthening, social protection, and GBV response, standardizing implementation across DREAMS sites.
• Supported formation of savings groups and income-generating activities increasing financial inclusion and household resilience.
• Strengthened referral networks linking AGYW to vocational training, formal employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
• Launched the Comprehensive Social Economic Approaches (CSEA) framework, guiding integrated service delivery across 7 DREAMS sites.

• Supported MEAL activities across Migori, Homabay, and Kisii counties under GVEP International’s SME Green Energy Program, contributing to evidence-based programming and sustainability tracking.
• Collected and analyzed field data from over 30 small businesses on energy usage, financial practices, and sustainability behaviors, informing program design and donor reporting.
• Facilitated entrepreneurship and business development trainings for SMEs, integrating feedback mechanisms and post-training assessments to evaluate impact and uptake.
• Conducted key informant interviews (30+KIIs), and community feedback forums (7) to gather qualitative insights on energy access, business growth, and gender inclusion.
• Synthesized qualitative findings into actionable recommendations, enhancing program responsiveness and stakeholder engagement.
• Documented success stories and case studies, showcasing impact and amplifying beneficiary voices for advocacy and learning.