Edwin Saka Wekullo
Mumias
Summary
A Development Officer with at least five years of progressive experience in community-based program implementation and administration, with proven expertise in safeguarding, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in coordinating child protection responses, managing donor-funded budget and programs, and maintaining effective administrative systems to support project delivery. Experienced in leading HIV/AIDS programs and providing direct and pastoral support to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), leading youth mentorship and behavior change initiatives, fostering economic resilience and empowerment and promoting gender equality. Actively involved in advocacy and human rights initiatives, with a strong track record of fostering inclusive development through strategic partnerships and community empowerment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Officer
Senan Kerrigan Vocational Center (Christian Brothers West Africa Area)
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Designed and enforced robust administrative frameworks for records management, procurement, logistics, and facility operations to support efficient program delivery and beneficiary safeguarding.
- Oversaw a transparent, criteria-driven admissions process to ensure equitable access to vocational training for women and underrepresented youth.
- Managed end-to-end human resources functions, including drafting job descriptions, conducting recruitment and onboarding, monitoring performance, and planning staff development initiatives.
- Coordinated internal and external stakeholder meetings, preparing detailed agendas, briefing materials, and actionable follow-up reports to inform decision-making and maintain strong partnerships.
- Compiled and analyzed administrative and financial reports, ensuring strict adherence to institutional policies and regulatory standards for continuous program improvement.
Programme Coordinator & Safeguarding Officer
Education For Life Program, Catholic Diocese of Eldoret (C.D.E.)
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Led end-to-end project implementation and evaluation, using results-based management and project cycle methodologies, reaching over 2,500 vulnerable beneficiaries and achieving 92% of planned outcomes across Uasin Gishu, Nandi, and Baringo counties within set timelines.
- Implemented and coordinated Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) at Education For Life (EFL), mobilizing savings and providing microloans to beneficiaries infected and affected by HIV/AIDS to support income-generating activities.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including AMPATH, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and the Directorate of Children Services, resulting in a 35% increase in resource mobilization and strengthened program sustainability across the three counties.
- Authored and contributed to successful grant proposals and donor reports, securing €220,000 annually in funding from Misean Cara and Edmund Rice Development (Ireland), and expanding program reach to an additional 800 women and youth affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Directed daily program operations, including database oversight, team coordination, and administrative systems, improving reporting accuracy by 40% and ensuring seamless execution of program activities across multiple project sites.
- Championed the integration of gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches across all program components, resulting in a 60% increase in women’s participation, enhanced donor engagement, and strengthened accountability and safeguarding mechanisms.
- Co-managed an annual bursary fund of KES 10 million (USD 75,000) under EFL’s School Sponsorship Program, enabling scholarships for more than vulnerable students through partnerships with Inuka Pamoja and Kapriolkindern (Belgium).
On-site Safeguarding Officer
Education For Life Program, Catholic Diocese of Eldoret (C.D.E.)
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered safeguarding and child protection training to over 1,800 beneficiaries, teachers, and community volunteers, strengthening community capacity to prevent, identify, and respond to child abuse through the establishment and support of 20+ child rights clubs in schools.
- Mentored and trained over 2,700 in- and out-of-school youth on Behaviour Change Communication (BCC), resulting in enhanced self-awareness, resilience, and informed decision-making, and contributing to a 45% reduction in school dropout cases within targeted communities.
- Led over 200 home-based assessments and coordinated with the Directorate of Children Services and other child rights actors to ensure timely intervention and sustained protection for children at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Designed and implemented a safeguarding information broadcast on Upendo Radio in partnership with Caritas Eldoret and the Catholic Diocese, reaching nearly 500,000 people across four counties with vital messaging on safeguarding, gender equality, and child protection.
- Partnered with Inuka Pamoja, Kapriolkindern (Belgium), the Directorate of Children Services, and local law enforcement to support tracing, rehabilitation, and reintegration of street-involved children, enabling the safe return of over 350 children to their families and schools.
Community Engagement Officer – Bookkeeper and Field Officer
Western Cluster Community Projects, Edmund Rice Christian Brothers
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed financial records alongside a qualified accountant and supported field operations, contributing to effective community mobilization and needs-based project implementation that reached over 3,500 vulnerable beneficiaries infected and affected by HIV/AIDS across Western Zambia (Mongu, Senanga, Luampa, and Limulunga).
- Partnered with the Ministry of Health in Senanga and Mongu to coordinate and facilitate more than 15 weekly WASH capacity-building sessions and community sensitization campaigns during cholera outbreaks, resulting in a 60% reduction in reported cases in targeted areas.
- Facilitated the successful installation of six boreholes between 2018 and 2019, providing over 5,000 people in underserved communities with sustainable access to safe and clean water.
- Led livelihood programs for beneficiaries infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, including farming, urban agriculture, and vocational training, funded by the Edmund Rice Foundation Australia (ERFA), boosting household resilience and income by up to 45%.
- Implemented youth-focused Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) strategies, reaching over 3,500 young people with campaigns on HIV/AIDS awareness, healthy behaviours, and civic engagement across four targeted districts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies: Specialized in Project Planning & Administrative Management
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya.10.2024
Diploma in Sciences of Human Development - Sustainable Development
Tangaza University College
Nairobi, Kenya.08.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - High School Certificate
Ejinja Mixed Day Secondary School
Mumias, Kenya.10.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Database management
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Project Planning and Management
- Leadership in Program Coordination
- Child Protection Expertise
- Human Rights & Advocacy
- Economic Empowerment
- Cross-Cultural & Conflict Resolution Skills
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities
- Financial & Policy Competence
- Capacity Building Initiatives
- HIV/AIDS and Development
- Donor Fund Coordination & Management
- Administrative Management
Languages
English
Swahili
Luhya (Native, Kenyan)
Lozi (Zambian)
Nyanja (Zambian)
French
References
- Fred K, Wamalwa, PhD, fkwamalwa@cuea.edu, +254 722488143, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Faculty Academic Research Supervisor, University Lecturer/Faculty Research Supervisor
- Martin, Silutongwe, Pr., martinsilpnmwesterncluster@gmail.com, +260979384711, Western Zambia Cluster Community Projects, Congregation of Christian Brothers, Project Manager/Supervisor, Project Manager
- John Paul, Oluoch, Bro., joluoch@edmundrice.org, +254718463279, The Congregation of Christian Brothers, East Africa Area, Mission Development Officer/Project Supervisor, Mission Development Officer
Awards
Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Academic Performance, Awarded at CUEA 43rd Graduation Ceremony, Gaba Campus Grounds, Eldoret, October 2024.
Courses
- Holistic Human Formation Program (Christian Brothers-Arusha, Tanzania) Nov 2014 - Engaged in Holistic human development, First Aid, Spiritual formation, and English language proficiency.
- Further Formation Religious Formation (Christian Brothers-Tamale, Ghana) Nov 2016 - Specialized in spiritual and human development, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural understanding.
- Advanced Skills Training in Community Engagement and Project Planning & Management (Christian Brothers- Shillong, India) Jul 2017 - Specialized in Result-Based Management (RBM).
- Certificate of Child Protection- Center for Child Protection, Pontifical Gregorian University Jul 2018 - Specialized in Safeguarding of Minors and Adults-at-risk.
- HIV/AIDS and Development Sep 2019 - Knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention, treatment, and care. Awareness of HIV-related stigma, discrimination, and rights-based approaches.
Timeline
Administrative Officer
Senan Kerrigan Vocational Center (Christian Brothers West Africa Area)
01.2025 - 07.2025
Programme Coordinator & Safeguarding Officer
Education For Life Program, Catholic Diocese of Eldoret (C.D.E.)
01.2023 - 12.2024
On-site Safeguarding Officer
Education For Life Program, Catholic Diocese of Eldoret (C.D.E.)
08.2021 - 12.2022
Community Engagement Officer – Bookkeeper and Field Officer
Western Cluster Community Projects, Edmund Rice Christian Brothers
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies: Specialized in Project Planning & Administrative Management
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Diploma in Sciences of Human Development - Sustainable Development
Tangaza University College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - High School Certificate
Ejinja Mixed Day Secondary School