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Evans  Ouma

Evans Ouma

Development Practitioner
Mombasa,Coast

Summary

Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to health, humanitarian settings, democracy and good governance and gender mainstreaming. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, fundraising and resource mobilization. Brings 12 years of valuable expertise of working as a development practitioner.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact organization success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Programs Manager

Stretchers Youth Organization
Coast
08.2016 - Current

TASK AND RESPONSIBILITY

  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Organized programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.

Co-Investigator

Impact Research Institute
Coast
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted a Men 4 Periods Study
  • Documented findings and maintained up-to-date electronic case files for management review.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Assisted with collecting and developing information from variety of sources.
  • Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.

National Ambassador

Kenya Ni Mimi
Mombasa
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • KenyaNiMimi campaign as a platform for youth dialogue and sensitization on matters of sexual and reproductive health rights, and the elimination of harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and gender based violence that continue to affect young people in Kenya
  • It also seeks to create positive societal transformations in their communities around innovation, education, environmental conservation, and national cohesion
  • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach young people on pressing topics including sexual and reproductive health rights, and the elimination of harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and gender based violence that continue to affect young people in Kenya.


Peer Health Educator

DSW
Coast
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • A peer health educator at DSW (Securing Health Advocacy through Peoples Empowerment-SHAPE project)
  • Developed and implemented training classes to educate adolescents and young people
  • Advocated for increased allocation of resources in local and national government budgets
  • Created demand for access to contraceptives services to the community
  • Conducted forums/stakeholders meetings to champion family planning agenda
  • Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.

Peer Counselor

Crephain Consultants Ltd
Coast
09.2014 - 12.2017
  • Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension, and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
  • Counseled 300 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
  • Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support learner's learning and development.
  • Encouraged learner's to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among learner's by modeling appropriate social skills.
  • Developed learner's life skills such as time management and communication.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among learner's.
  • Provided holistic support to assist with academic, emotional and social challenges.

Peer Educator

Family Health Options Kenya
Coast
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Developed valuable problem-solving strategies with peers to provide assistance in understanding difficult concepts.
  • Helped peers build self-confidence and motivation by providing positive reinforcement and feedback.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Encouraged peers to take ownership of learning by taking responsibility for own progress.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Education

Diploma - Project Management

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
Mombasa
01.2020 - 2023.08

Diploma - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

HUMANITARIAN GLOBAL INSTITUTE
Nairobi
04.2023 - 2023.10

Certificate - Human Subject Learners

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (CITI)
USA
01.2021 - 2021.03

Certificate - Basics of Project Planning And Management

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
01.2020 - 2020.02

Certificate - Gender And Sexual Reproductive Health

GLOBAL HEALTH E-LEARNING CENTRE
07.2016 - 2016.08

Certificate - Youth Sexual And Reproductive Health

GLOBAL HEALTH E-LEARNING CENTRE
07.2016 - 2016.08

Certificate - Family Planning

GLOBAL HEALTH E-LEARNING CENTRE
10.2017 - 2017.11

Certificate - Gender M & E

GLOBAL HEALTH E-LEARNING CENTRE
10.2017 - 2017.11

Certificate - IFE Level 2 in Fire Science, Operations

THE INSTITUTION OF FIRE ENGINEERS
09.2015 - 2016.07

IFE Level 2 certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety - undefined

Certificate - Computer Packages

TEBOTECH INSTITUTE COLLEGE
Mombasa
06.2012 - 2012.07

Certificate of Secondary Education - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

CHANGAMWE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mombasa
03.2008 - 2011.11

Certificate of Primary Education - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

UMOJA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mombasa
01.2000 - 2007.11

Kenya certificate of primary education - undefined

Skills

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Additional Information

  • AWARDS

Award: ICFP Travel Award Awarding Organization: Bill and Melinda Gates Institute for population and Reproductive Health/International Conference on Family Planning

Date Awarded: July 23, 2018

Award: Coast Region Young Human Right Advocate Awarding Organization: Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI)

Date Awarded: December 10, 2013

Award: Opportunity Grant Live Pitch Awarding Organization: AmplifyChange during ICFP Nov 2018 Kigali Rwanda

Date Awarded: November 12, 2018

Award: Excellence in Service for Year Nov 2018- Nov 2020 Awarding Organization: Youth in Action (Y-ACT)

Date Awarded: December 1, 2020


Timeline

Diploma - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

HUMANITARIAN GLOBAL INSTITUTE
04.2023 - 2023.10

Co-Investigator

Impact Research Institute
01.2022 - 01.2023

Certificate - Human Subject Learners

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (CITI)
01.2021 - 2021.03

National Ambassador

Kenya Ni Mimi
12.2020 - 12.2021

Diploma - Project Management

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
01.2020 - 2023.08

Certificate - Basics of Project Planning And Management

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
01.2020 - 2020.02

Certificate - Family Planning

GLOBAL HEALTH E-LEARNING CENTRE
10.2017 - 2017.11

Certificate - Gender M & E

GLOBAL HEALTH E-LEARNING CENTRE
10.2017 - 2017.11

Peer Health Educator

DSW
09.2016 - 09.2018

Programs Manager

Stretchers Youth Organization
08.2016 - Current

Certificate - Gender And Sexual Reproductive Health

GLOBAL HEALTH E-LEARNING CENTRE
07.2016 - 2016.08

Certificate - Youth Sexual And Reproductive Health

GLOBAL HEALTH E-LEARNING CENTRE
07.2016 - 2016.08

Certificate - IFE Level 2 in Fire Science, Operations

THE INSTITUTION OF FIRE ENGINEERS
09.2015 - 2016.07

Peer Counselor

Crephain Consultants Ltd
09.2014 - 12.2017

Peer Educator

Family Health Options Kenya
08.2013 - 08.2017

Certificate - Computer Packages

TEBOTECH INSTITUTE COLLEGE
06.2012 - 2012.07

Certificate of Secondary Education - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

CHANGAMWE SECONDARY SCHOOL
03.2008 - 2011.11

Certificate of Primary Education - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

UMOJA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2000 - 2007.11

IFE Level 2 certificate in Fire Science, Operations and Safety - undefined

Kenya certificate of primary education - undefined

Evans OumaDevelopment Practitioner