Celestine Tayiana Naimodu
Child Protection Coordinator
Narok
Summary
Child Protection Coordinator specializing in Community Health and Development. Successfully led Child rights advocacy and protection initiatives, empowering over 6000 children increasing community engagement. Expertise in Water sanitation and Hygiene (WASH )programming, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and project management, establishing strong partnerships. Proven track record in training and facilitating community health initiatives with high-quality reporting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Child Protection Coordinator
The Maa Trust
07.2024 - Current
- Lead child protection programming, including advocacy, positive parenting, school integration, stakeholders, and ARP initiatives. Meeting over. children initiatives.meeting over .
- Led three Community-Led Alternative Rites of Passage (CLARP) ceremonies, facilitating the graduation of 612 girls and 60 boys, empowering them to pursue education free from harmful practices.
- Coordinate case management, psychosocial support, safe spaces, and referrals for vulnerable children.
- Provide technical support for gender mainstreaming and GBV prevention in child protection projects.
- Train staff, stakeholders, and community champions on safeguarding, child rights, and protection frameworks.
- Strengthen partnerships with government and NGOs to decentralize child protection services.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Collaborated with Organization and department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Support M&E, develop tools, and ensure high-quality reporting for donors and stakeholders.
- Developed targeted outreach programs to raise awareness about child abuse prevention within the community.
- Improved child safety by developing and implementing comprehensive protection policies and procedures.
- Evaluated program effectiveness regularly through data analysis and reporting, making necessary adjustments to meet changing needs in child welfare.
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for children and families in need.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to child welfare, maintaining an excellent audit record.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes that led to improved program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organized workshops and training sessions for parents, school personnel, and other stakeholders to educate them on child protection issues and preventive measures.
- Maintained accurate records on all cases managed by the team, ensuring easy access to information when needed by relevant parties.
- Advocated for policy changes at local government levels to better support the needs of at-risk children within the community.
- Facilitated collaborative relationships between parents or guardians involved in cases, fostering trust-building dialogue beneficial towards achieving positive outcomes.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public .
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
WASH Coordinator
The Maa Trust
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Coordinated WASH hardware and software activities, including water projects, hygiene training, and sanitation campaigns, over 5,000 people benefited.
- Conducted needs assessments, leading to nine new water installations and the formation of sustainable water committees.
- Facilitated CLTS, triggering over 500 households to build latrines, and led a village to ODF verification by Narok County.
- Trained over 2,000 women on menstrual hygiene, and supported TOTs to produce reusable pads in Maasai Mara.ra.
- Engaged 34 schools in forming WASH clubs; trained patrons to sustain hygiene education.
- Represented the organization during global health events (MHM Day, World Toilet Day, Water Day).
- Promoted from WASH Assistant/Intern, Feb 2022 – Dec 2023
Project Support Officer
Kenya Red Cross Society
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported epidemic and pandemic preparedness programs in Narok East, West & South.
- Supervised CHVs, improving disease detection and reporting at community level.
- Led zoonotic disease prevention sensitization reaching 2,000+ households.
- Organized health events (blood drives, MHM Days, Global Handwashing Day).
- Mobilized 200+ blood donors across hospitals.
Volunteer – Community Health & Emergency Response
Kenya Red Cross Society
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Trained communities on high-risk pregnancies, home-based COVID-19 care, and vaccine advocacy.
- Contributed to baseline, midline, and endline surveys on maternal health, leading to the construction of a hospital.
- Promoted CP3 in schools and facilitated community dialogues on public health threats.
- Supported WASH and health initiatives across 5 sub-counties.
Industrial Attachment – Community Health
Kajiado County Referral Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported HIV/TB care at CCC, including drug distribution, file management, and patient follow-ups.
- Participated in maternal, child health, nutrition, pediatrics, and emergency units.
- Conducted hygiene and psychosocial support sessions in the community.
- Delivered outreach programs on HIV, family planning, and hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Community Development
St. Paul’s University
Diploma - Community Development & Social Work
Thika School of Medical & Health Sciences
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya01-2020
Certificate - Community Health & Development
Thika School of Medical & Health Sciences
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya09-2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Aganga Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Lemek Boarding Primary School
Skills
Conducting community alternative rites of passage( CLARP)
Certification
Professional Certificate in Child Protection & Safeguarding, PAC University, 2024
References
- Celestine Ogutu, 0718023341, Kenya Red Cross Society
- Denis Mwenda, 0714494447, CFO, The Maa Trust
Personal Information
Languages
- Maa, Native
- Swahili, Fluent
- English, Fluent
Education
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Accomplishments
- Achieved 2023, 2024 and 2025 Community Led Alternative Rites of Passage Ceremony ( CLARP) by introducing over 660 children including 60 boys for graduation after mentorship .
- Achieved Child participation in Narok west Sub county by supporting over 44 children to attend children assemblies.
- Enhanced culture by involving maasai cultural leaders in Female Genital Mutilation eradication.
- Engaged Men through traditional goat eating forums on Child protection matters and female genital mutilation FGM eradication.
- Participated in development of organization child safeguarding policy.
- Supported vulnerable children on referal cases.
- Supervised three interns and project assistant
- Collaborated with county gender and child protection technical working groups to strengthen child protection.
- Participated in child advisory councils training and meeting
Timeline
Child Protection Coordinator
The Maa Trust
07.2024 - Current
WASH Coordinator
The Maa Trust
02.2022 - 07.2024
Project Support Officer
Kenya Red Cross Society
06.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer – Community Health & Emergency Response
Kenya Red Cross Society
12.2020 - 04.2021
Industrial Attachment – Community Health
Kajiado County Referral Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Aganga Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Lemek Boarding Primary School
Bachelor of Arts - Community Development
St. Paul’s University
Diploma - Community Development & Social Work
Thika School of Medical & Health Sciences
Certificate - Community Health & Development
Thika School of Medical & Health Sciences