Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Languages
Accomplishments
Referees
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Dorcas Njoki Kariuki

Nairobi

Summary

A committed, enthusiastic, accountable and diligent community development graduate interested in the role of Community Coordinator at Code for Africa organization.

I have collaborative, proactive, strategic and innovative approaches to contribute positively to make meaningful contributions to the organization, and grow both personally and professionally. By utilizing the expertise I’ve gained in school and through various experiences, I can help drive a successful communication strategy, foster strong relationships to achieve the goals of the organization. In my current attachment, I have had the opportunity to apply my theoretical knowledge practically enhancing my skills in good communication strategies, data collection and management, community engagement, conduct research and event coordination.

Work History

Nairobi City County

Community Development Intern
05.2024 - 08.2024

Job overview

Gained experience in the social service subsector during a 3-month stint at Nairobi City County from May to August 2024.

This are the activities I did:

Connected community members to essential resources.

Mobilized resources for successful activities.

• Attending to clients in the office and doing office work

• Compiling weekly reports

• Doing community follow ups on community development

• Monitoring and evaluation of groups

• Training and capacity building workshops for groups

  • Conducted research on best practices in community development, informing program strategy and goals.
  • Participated actively in team meetings where we shared insights gained from our internships experiences that helped shape organizational strategies moving forward.

Education

Mount Kenya University
Thika

Bachelor Of Arts from Community Development
12.2024

University Overview

GPA_2nd class honors upper division

Community development enhances social,economic and environmental well_ being

Relevant modules:

Community resource mobilization(70%)

Research project skills(75%)

Community capacity building(68%)

Community health and development(77%)

Project planning and management(72%)

Communication skills and academic writing(79%)

Health literacy(78%)

Introduction to public relations(70%)

Participatory development methods(67%)

Monitoring and evaluation of development projects(62%)

Skills

  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Community engagement
  • Resource mobilization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Team leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project management
  • Program planning
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office, excel, access, PowerPoint and publisher
  • Supervision role & discipline

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Certificate award of Bachelor of Arts in Community Development

• Award of Certificate in Counselling from University of Nairobi

• Membership certificate from National Youth Guidance and Counselling Association

• Membership card from National Youth Guidance and Counselling Association

• Participation certificate from UNESCO Centre for Peace for attending and participating in Global Youths Conference “Global Disaster and resilience on October23rd,2023

• Participation certificate from UNESCO Centre for Peace for attending and participating in Global Youths conference “Global barriers to Women’s Education and Prosperity-Global youth conference on Jan6,2024

• Participation certificate from UCESCO-AFRICAfor participating in participating in annual community service in partnership with Nairobi County Government held at Tree Side Special School, Kasarani and its environs on 8th October,2022

• Participation certificate from Hope in Action Social Club for participating in the 2022 MKU HIV/AIDS awareness Training Workshop that was held on Thursday 20th October,2022 in the Indoor Arena

• Participation in the AYLF annual leadership and handover ceremony held om Saturday 28th October 2023 at Mount Kenya University

• Participation in the Youths Advisory Champions for Health for participating Tujibonge Kishujaa Mental Health Awareness Forum on 19th and 20th October 2023 at Mount Kenya University-main campus in partnership with Mental 360 and MKUPCA

• Participation in Mount Kenya University Environmental Club for being an active member and participating the activities of the club 2023-2024 main campus

• Participation certificate in participating in a Tree Planting Activity and consequent Official Launch of Green Warriors 237,conducted at Y.M.C.AThika

• Certificate of Completion from Partners for Care Computing College for completion of Computer packages on 26th August 2021

• Recommendation letter from Talent, Skills Development and Care from the office of the County Chief Officer-Social Services from 5th May 2024 to 2nd August 2024

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kiswahili
Upper intermediate (B2)

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

I am able to utilize my strong data analytical skills to assess the needs of the community, resulting in implementation of community programs through monitoring and evaluation such as training, training with a view to adding value to the society at large, community conversations, exchange programs, trade and exhibitions and resource mobilization. This led to increase in community engagement by 95%. I led a team of 12 people in developing community awareness campaign utilizing my networking skills in participating of local events.

Additionally, I wrote and secured a grant to the local government, showcasing proficiency in grant writing and effective communication with the relevant stakeholders to support the community. This enabled us to do trade and exhibition for the local residents.

  • Achieved completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • I gained 4 experience in school by participating in school co-curriculum activities by attending training workshops,volunteering activities in schools,planting trees,doing community clean ups,writing grants to organizations around the school for doing resource mobilization practically and also partnering and networking by different NGOs that came to our school.

Referees

Referees

Loizer Mwakio

HOD school of social sciences

Phone-0705352655

Margret Gachirah

HR-Braeburn College

Phone-0720313603

Josephine Intern

Acting supervisor Nairobi County

Phone-0721386654

Timeline

Community Development Intern
Nairobi City County
05.2024 - 08.2024
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor Of Arts from Community Development

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