A result-driven sociologist with a strong foundation in program management, social and economic development, collaborative efforts in team environments and adaptability. Expertise in Community engagement, Research and Training. I am passionate about applying my skills for the best results and accountability in the local society and global front. My goal is to contribute to the social and economic development of the communities I serve and to pursue further learning and professional growth in my field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSNP Program Officer
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
05.2024 - Current
Lead on planning and implementation of all HSNP operations in the sub-county
Participate in the County Technical Coordination Group (CTCG) meeting, once a month, to provide key inputs for decisions on HSNP Cash Transfer issues
Proactively engage with stakeholders, including sub-county level Central Government representatives, the County Government and other local stakeholders on social protection programming
Facilitate the implementation of HSNP communication strategy to ensure that all beneficiaries are aware of the programme and able to engage with it effectively
Carry out list posting and distribution: i.e Zero/partial access, Validation, Account opening, exit and payment lists among other lists. Distribute beneficiary names amongst the Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs for public consumption
Undertake communications activities within the sub-county to: Ensure that all beneficiaries are aware of programme processes in their respective sub-county
Review and Collect Case Management forms (programme Update and Complaints cases) from the offices of Chiefs
Make sure that all the team supervisors are regularly shadowing the enumeration activities
Carry out the community-based validation process with the help from Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, village elders and others to validate beneficiaries for HSNP and other NSNP CTs
Carry out Post payment and social safeguard monitoring at sub-county level
Randomized sampling of the beneficiaries will be facilitated by M&E and MIS specialists at PMU
File regular progress reports on all project activities to HSNP-CPM and CDC
Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor
Sociologist
Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA)- China City Construction Group Company (CCCC)
11.2023 - 02.2024
Weekly inspection of entire projects on verge to ensure social safeguard policies are implemented in entire Lot from Kawalase, Turkana Central to Sangak, West Pokot
Mobilize, sensitize, create awareness and educate community leaders and members at stakeholder meetings or public barazas on the importance of the CSR project, child safety and protection, Gender Based Violence (GBV), employment status and any other project related issues
Record and manage all the grievances and complaints from employees and community members on the Grievance Register and the Log Form in liaison with other relevant departments to ensure the grievances are resolved
Handling of all grievances raised from the community so that mitigation measures can be taken through GRM model for resolution
Carrying on sensitization meetings for new staff on Contracts, COCs and further induction as per the KeNHAs Social Safeguard Policies implementation guide
Take minutes during all community stakeholder engagement meetings, GRM Meetings and ensure issues raised are address through the Consultant Residual Engineer
Prepare monthly work plans and social safeguard reports
Uphold the highest standard of integrity when dealing with community leaders, Members and Stakeholders
Represent the Contractor (CCCC) at stakeholder meetings
County Mobilizer
BrighterMonday Kenya
11.2022 - 04.2023
Identification of KYEOP beneficiaries in respective Sub-Counties within Turkana County
Mobilization of Employers in respective Sub-Counties to facilitate internship placement of KYEOP Trainees
Internship Placement and tracking of KYEOP trainees based on their field of expertise
Coordinating with other government agencies on matters youths
Reporting
Case Management Assistant (CMA)
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
10.2021 - 12.2021
Community Mobilization and sensitization; ensuring beneficiaries are mobilized and sensitized at sub-locational level for the Exercise
Attending to HSNP 3 beneficiaries for case management (Change of Recipient, ID No
Updates and names correction
Supervisory role; ensuring that all new HSNP 3 beneficiaries with no active accounts and with active accounts have opened accounts and replaced cards respectively
Reporting
Validation Officer
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
06.2021 - 09.2021
Community Mobilization and sensitization
Conflict resolutions
Liaising with Government Administration
Supervision of Field Enumerators
Data Validation/ checking lists
Training Locational and Sub-Locational Validation Committee
Reporting
Registration Supervisor
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
07.2019 - 06.2021
Community Mobilization and sensitization
Conflict resolutions
Liaising with Government Administration
Supervision of Field Enumerators
Data Validation
Team management
Reporting
Research Assistant
Save the Children International
04.2018 - 06.2018
Mobilization of the beneficiaries in designated areas
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