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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selectedassignments
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Doris Mwangi

Nairobi

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Short Term Expert - NaMATA

Ministry Of Infrastructure
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assist NaMATA comply with the requirements for social, economic and environmental safeguarding for vulnerable and impacted communities on the Broader Bus Rapid Transit (BRT Line 2 and 3) network located in the North-East of Nairobi corridor.
  • Review and report on the current BRT projects under implementation and their meeting of safeguarding requirements.
  • Complete and review the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for EIB/AFD/NaMATA on the Core BRT Line 2 & 3 corridor.
  • Develop a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Training/Assessment checklist
  • Field work visits and reports on stakeholder engagements along the Core BRT Line 2 & 3
  • Initiate, advice and participate in sessions with safeguarding technical teams
  • Monitor implementation of safeguarding measures on BRT Line 2 and 3 projects, and report appropriately.

Echo Plan Management Consultant

Self Employed
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • Resettlement Action Plan & Review of ESIA for Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)
  • Feasibility Studies & Environment & Social Impact Assessment for Seven Folk Solar Plant
  • Carrying out environment audits, capacity building, direct technical support to enterprises on Cleaner Production (CP) compliance policy matters, as well as the promotion, adaptation and transfer of environmentally sound technologies.

Social Safeguards Expert – NAMSIP

Min Of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing &Urban
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Carrying out and reporting on Social Impact Assessments for a total of 68 infrastructural projects funded by the World Bank with a GOK component on the following: Construction of roads, sewerage systems, solid waste management, parking bays, seven urban markets, 10 railway stations, all within the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
  • Reviewing and overseeing implementation of Resettlement Action Plans, supervise compensation for the seven market projects and the Mitubiri Landfill Project
  • Facilitating stakeholder engagements before and during implementation of all 68 infrastructural NAMSIP sub-projects
  • Monitoring & evaluation of social and environmental safeguards compliance in all NAMSIP projects to ensure adherence to World Bank standards and GOK legislation.

Social Safeguards Expert

World Bank/Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Carrying out and reporting on Social Impact Assessments for a total of 68 infrastructural projects funded by the World Bank with a GOK component on the following: Construction of roads, sewerage systems, solid waste management, parking bays, seven urban markets, 10 railway stations, all within the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
  • Reviewing and overseeing implementation of Resettlement Action Plans, supervise compensation for the seven market projects and the Mitubiri Landfill Project
  • Facilitating stakeholder engagements before and during implementation of all 68 infrastructural Namsip sub-projects
  • Monitoring & evaluation of social and environmental safeguards compliance in all Namsip projects to ensure adherence to World Bank standards and GOK legislation.

Nyeri County Public Service Board

Nyeri County Office
07.2013 - 07.2017
  • Oversee management/supervision of public servants to improve knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies for performance improvement and career progression
  • Develop training programs giving equal opportunities that are relevant and demand-driven and responsive to the requirements of the County
  • Key role of developing a human resource, which is creative and innovative
  • Staff recruitment and promotions to ensure attraction and retention of competent talent including harmonization of key competencies.

Executive Director/Consultant

Women Political Alliance-Kenya
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Providing strategic leadership, fundraising and overall organizational management to a team of 15 staff and 16 partner NGOs on six projects
  • The key objective of the organization is to empower women economically and politically.

Consultant

Ministry of Trade/ World Bank MGF/Deloitte
01.2006 - 12.2009
  • Consultant for Handloom Association on strengthening enterprise skills and market Linkages aimed at improving the business environment
  • Carrying out training and capacity building for the 40 groups of women entrepreneurs to improve on business productivity, product design and development in to make the products more competitive in the local and international markets.

Consultant

ActionAid/Min Of Home Affairs/Cooperatives
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Trainings on gender and governance/gender mainstreaming - Ministry of Home Affairs, Probation Department, Prisons Department funded from the Governance Justice Law Order Sector Program
  • COVAW/ActionAid - Trainings/capacity assessments on Gender Violence/Women & Human Rights issues in the districts of Voi, Makueni, Kisii
  • Ministry of Cooperatives and Marketing Development training of technical officers on enterprise development within the cooperative sector.

Consultant

CIDA - GESP program
02.2003 - 02.2006
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to the CIDA gender Equity Support Program (CIDA - GESP 11)
  • Identification and assessment of local sub-projects and organizations that may benefit from financial and technical support from GESP.

Consultant

National Civic Education Program/Women’s Political Alliance
07.2001 - 01.2006
  • Assessment of proposals for funding and making budget allocations
  • Duties also included performance monitoring, and capacity building of the implementing CSOs.

Consultant

Coalition on Violence Against Women
04.2000 - 04.2000
  • Carried out a mid-term review of the Gender Violence Program
  • Recommendations made on expansion of the program and focusing the program on women’s’ rights as human rights issues.

Regional Co-ordinator

ActionAid
01.1998 - 12.1999
  • Management and administration of the integrated Coast program in Kwale, Malindi and Mombasa urban program on education, health and water projects.

Consultant

Oxfam (UK)
01.1997 - 12.1998
  • Monitoring and Evaluating the implementation of approved projects through field visits and analysis of financial and narrative reports.

Program Assistant

C1DA
01.1995 - 12.1996
  • Gender analysis on potential and funded Cida projects
  • Analysis, reviewing and recommending applications for grants
  • Disbursement of approved funds/monitoring utilization of funds
  • Monitoring and evaluation report on the Kenya Canada fund projects for the FY1993/1994/1995.

Consultant

UNESCO- NAIROBI/PARIS
11.1995 - 10.1996
  • Carry out a study - The Mid-Decade Review of Progress towards Education for All: Country Case Study on Somalia
  • Study commissioned by UNESCO-PARIS (International Consultative Forum on Education for All) and UNESCO-PEER, Nairobi.

Programme Assistant

KENGO
01.1987 - 12.1993
  • Development of handbooks aimed at rural women groups to adopt appropriate modem technology such as energy saving jikos
  • Assisting in project implementation and monitoring the Kitui women’s’ groups involved in environment conservation.

Education

Msc. Management and Organization Development -

USIU
01.2018

B.A (Hons) -

Nairobi University
01.1986

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Client Relationships
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analytical Thinking

Selectedassignments

Short Term Expert for NaMATA (Ministry of Infrastructure), 06/2022, 05/2023, Assist NaMATA comply with the requirements for social, economic and environmental safeguarding for vulnerable and impacted communities on the Broader Bus Rapid Transit (BRT Line 2 and 3) network located in the North-East of Nairobi corridor. Review and report on the current BRT projects under implementation and their meeting of safeguarding requirements. Complete and review the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for EIB/AFD/NaMATA on the Core BRT Line 2 & 3 corridor. Develop a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Training/Assessment checklist Field work visits and reports on stakeholder engagements along the Core BRT Line 2 & 3 Initiate, advice and participate in sessions with safeguarding technical teams Monitor implementation of safeguarding measures on BRT Line 2 and 3 projects, and report appropriately.

Keyareasofexperience

  • The preparation and implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
  • Preparation of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) to full compliance with environmental, social policies and regulations.
  • Environment and Social-Economic Impact Assessment (ESIA)
  • Preparation and delivery of Health & Safety (ESHS) requirements.
  • Design and implement stakeholder engagement plans/GRMs
  • Registered as an Environmental expert with National Environmental Management Authority.
  • Expert on Gender and governance/ Women Empowerment programs

References

  • Eng F Gitau, A/c Director General, NaMATA, P O BOX 3017, NAIROBI, 00100
  • Eng Benjamin Njenga, Project Coordinator, Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project, P O BOX 30130-00100, Nairobi
  • Irene Keino, Director, Echo Plan Management Consultants, Nairobi

Languages

English, Swahili, Kikuyu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Short Term Expert - NaMATA

Ministry Of Infrastructure
06.2022 - 05.2023

Social Safeguards Expert – NAMSIP

Min Of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing &Urban
10.2017 - 10.2020

Social Safeguards Expert

World Bank/Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project
10.2017 - 01.2020

Echo Plan Management Consultant

Self Employed
06.2017 - 06.2022

Nyeri County Public Service Board

Nyeri County Office
07.2013 - 07.2017

Executive Director/Consultant

Women Political Alliance-Kenya
01.2010 - 12.2013

Consultant

Ministry of Trade/ World Bank MGF/Deloitte
01.2006 - 12.2009

Consultant

ActionAid/Min Of Home Affairs/Cooperatives
01.2006 - 12.2007

Consultant

CIDA - GESP program
02.2003 - 02.2006

Consultant

National Civic Education Program/Women’s Political Alliance
07.2001 - 01.2006

Consultant

Coalition on Violence Against Women
04.2000 - 04.2000

Regional Co-ordinator

ActionAid
01.1998 - 12.1999

Consultant

Oxfam (UK)
01.1997 - 12.1998

Consultant

UNESCO- NAIROBI/PARIS
11.1995 - 10.1996

Program Assistant

C1DA
01.1995 - 12.1996

Programme Assistant

KENGO
01.1987 - 12.1993

Msc. Management and Organization Development -

USIU

B.A (Hons) -

Nairobi University

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