ASHLEY NYAMBEKI ONDERI

Results-oriented Project Assistant skilled in stakeholder engagement and strategic project planning. Expertise in data analysis and community collaboration has developed sustainable management strategies that improve resource accessibility for local communities. Strong leadership and communication drive effective project coordination and timely task completion.

• TAGDEV: Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement Summer School, 04/22/24, Equipped with cutting-edge entrepreneurial skills and strategies for effective community engagement.
• Tech-novation Challenge Mentor, Moi Forces High School, Lanet, 02/01/19, 05/31/22, Guided tech-savvy girls in developing an innovative app to address pressing societal issues.

• Served as a Tech-novation Mentor at Moi Forces School, Lanet (2021).
• Actively participated in the restoration of the Mau Forest and led efforts to clean the Njoro River.
• Trained community members in Baringo on governance, project implementation, and strategic rangeland management, which boosted productivity, enhanced food security, and improved nutrition.
• The Multi-Purpose Cash Transfer Project in Baringo provided cash to over 18,000 vulnerable households to help them cope with climate change impacts by meeting basic needs and supporting livelihoods.

• Dr. Wilfred Odadi, Senior lecturer, Faculty of FERD, Egerton University, +254722673702, wilfred.odadi@egerton.ac.ke
• Ken Otieno, Director Resource Conflict Institute, +254722902223, kenotieno@reconcile-ea.org
• Dr. Oscar Donde, Chair of Department (COD) of Environmental Science, Egerton University, Njoro, +254725867478, oscardonde@yahoo.com

• Environmental research and climate evaluation.
• Tree planting and eco-friendly agriculture.
• Waste management.
• Sustainable Development Goals.

• Kiswahili
• English

• Project Assistant, Resource Conflict Institute (RECONCILE), 05/01/23, Present, Spearheaded project planning, reporting, and monitoring, ensuring initiatives ran smoothly and delivered impactful results., Forged strong partnerships with stakeholders and championed clear communication with beneficiary communities, fostering collaboration and successful project outcomes., Organized project planning and implementation, driving initiatives forward with a strategic and results-oriented approach., Explored legal research and analysis on land and natural resource management, providing a strong foundation for informed decision-making., Actively contributed to the Livestock and Climate Resilience Project through pioneering livestock practices and strategic rangeland management, which boosted productivity, enhanced food security, and improved nutrition.
• Research Assistant, Dry land Research Training and Ecotourism Centre (DRTEC)-Egerton University, 05/01/22, 09/30/22, Empowered the local communities by working alongside the Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo Water Resource Users Association, funded by UNDP, to tackle critical water resource challenges., Implemented groundbreaking water catchment protection measures at Lake Bogoria and Baringo, ensuring the long-term sustainability of these vital resources., Championed spring water protection initiatives, leading to a significant increase in clean water accessibility for local communities., Rigorously monitored water quality, employing meticulous procedures for sample collection and analysis to ensure the safety of the water supply., Contributed to effective fisheries management through fisheries stock assessments, safeguarding the health of aquatic ecosystems., Advanced data analysis and interpretation techniques were used to transform raw data into actionable knowledge for informed decision-making.