BARBARA AWUOR

Work History

GOVERNMENT OF KENYA

NAIROBI, KENYA

Member of a task team developing the Kenya National Marine Spatial Plan
Member of a taskforce that developed regulations on non- deposit taking SACCO Societies
Member of a National team of experts developing the Genocide prevention Bill

Council of Governors

01.2017 - 05.2021

Prepared legislative proposals for bills and policies.
Assisted in researching related to legislations and regulations affecting programs Facilitated forums to sensitize County Executive Committee members Engaged in fundraising initiatives through proposal writing and development of concept notes
Represented the organization in monthly coordination meetings with partners and donors with a view to come up with strategic interventions on emerging issues
Maintained communication with the clerks in parliament (National Assembly and Senate) on bills affecting the sectors and for engagement with parliamentary committee members and the Council
Established and managed partnerships with key partners both locally and internationally
Engaged in Monitoring and Evaluation initiatives with specific emphasis on Result Based Management Systems.
Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda.

Council of Governors

10.2016 - 05.2021

Reported to the CEO and handled a wide variety of day-to-day tasks
Maintained schedules, communicated with clients, and arranged travel
Handled accounts payable and receivable, and maintained documentations
Coordinated company events and ensured employees remained up-to-date on events and initiatives
Kept a record of all legal issues affecting the organization Developed a follow up system of all activities and legal matters requiring the attention of the CEO
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Council of Governors, CoG

Nairobi, Kenya

05.2021 - Current

Collaborate with National and County Government stakeholders in designing, planning, conceptualization and implementation of programs supported by multilateral and bilateral partners
Providing strategic guidance on emerging policy issues
Monitoring implementation of programs while ensuring adherence to partner and beneficiary requirements
Prepare and review policies and legislations affecting blue economy in Kenya
Prepare committee annual work plan and budget and monitored implementation of activities Generating detailed and professional reports for programs and projects
Establish and maintain close collaboration/cooperation with key partners
Represent the organization in external engagements/meetings with relevant stakeholders.

G&A, LLP

Nairobi, Kenya

03.2016 - 09.2016

Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials and writing documentation
Developed polished legal documents including motions and briefs to support litigation process and court proceedings
Mitigated legal team’s workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents including discovery materials and contracts Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track information
Reviewed and analyzed judicial structures as well as arbitration and negotiation techniques.