Gedhia Adan Mamo
Expert In Governance And Peacebuilding
Marsabit
Summary
I offer over ten years of outstanding experience in the field of peace - building, diplomacy, good governance, policy analysis, conflict management and gender and minorities' rights advocacy. I advocate for the rights of minority groups, in particular youth, women, and those who are economically and politically disadvantaged. I am self-driven and a highly motivated people person. I was the runner up in the 2022 Kenyan General Elections for the seat of the County Member of National Assembly, (Woman Representative), Marsabit County, 464 votes shy of the winner. My agenda for vying for this seat was for two major reasons, to be a role model for the pastoralist' girls, peace - building among the communities of Marsabit County to get Marsabit County out of the ever-recurring ethnic conflict and develop strategies to overcome other disasters like droughts and floods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Executive Assistant
Northern Rangeland Trust
Marsabit, Marsabit District
04.2023 - Current
- Liaising with donors and other key stakeholders on high-level matters
- Coordinating implementation of the 5 NRT regions programs and activities
- Coordination of community participation on Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
- Preparing itineraries and coordinating everything pertaining high level donor visits to our 44-member Community conservancies
- Develop and keeping track of joint supporters' tasks register
- Managing logistical arrangements for the CEO and other Senior Executives
- Trainer of Trainers for NRT FPIC and human rights guidelines
- Serving as the primary point of contact on all matters (highly confidential and critical nature)
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors leading to improved contract terms resulting in cost savings for the company.
- Improved team communication and collaboration through coordination of weekly meetings and distribution of agendas.
- Supported strategic planning sessions, providing logistical support and compiling necessary background materials.
- Managed complex calendars for senior executives to facilitate efficient scheduling and meeting planning.
- Streamlined office operations, leading to more organized environment by implementing digital filing systems.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
County Woman Representative Aspirant
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Traversed the vast County of Marsabit in search of votes from all the sixteen (16) ethnic communities of Marsabit
- Interacted with every community and with women, youths, PWDs and elders on the social, political and economic status of the people of Marsabit, by extension Northern Kenya
- Understanding of the setup of different ethnicities and how these contribute to ethnic conflicts in Northern Kenya
- Amazing boost of self-confidence and self-esteem
- Knowledge of the different offices and institutions involved in elections in Kenya, and the whole process of Kenya's electoral cycle
Consultant Rapporteur & Facilitator
National Cohesion and Integration Commission
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Documentation of community activities across Marsabit County
- Successfully facilitated and reported on community peacebuilding dialogues and discussions
- This involved mediation between the Gabra and Borana who are in recurrent conflicts
- Improved communication and language skills through translation from English and Kiswahili to the local Borana/Gabra dialect
- Reconciliation and healing dialogue with women and youths who have been affected by conflicts over the years
- Competency in engagement with the local security authorities and players of peace and cohesion
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
- Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
- Conducted thorough market research and analysis, providing valuable insights for client decision making.
Consultant
Grassroots Organization Operating in Sisterhood (GROOTS-Kenya)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: GROOTS is a national movement of grassroots women-led community-based groups with a mission to facilitate women to effectively engage in development
- Assessed the training needs in Laikipia and Murang'a Counties and developed a curriculum for public participation keen on gender and youth inclusivity checklist
- GROOTS is a national movement of grassroots women-led community-based groups with a mission to facilitate women to effectively engage in development
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum on public participation and citizens' engagement in effective service delivery
- Developed a gender and youths' checklist to ensure meaningful involvement of all genders in County planning budgeting
- Assessed and recommended training needs in Murang'a and Laikipia Counties
Citizen Engagement Officer
AHADI - USAID and UKAID Project
Marsabit, Marsabit District
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: The Agile and Harmonized Assistance to Devolved Institutions (AHADI) Project, was an integrated governance program which contributed towards the implementation of Kenya's devolution reforms between 2014 -2020
- Monitored, advised and reported key milestones of Youth Alive Kenya (YAK) as a sub-grantee of AHADI Project
- The Agile and Harmonized Assistance to Devolved Institutions (AHADI) Project, was an integrated governance program which contributed towards the implementation of Kenya's devolution reforms between 2014 -2020
- Provided detailed information on the implementation status of the project based on the indicators of log frame and provide technical advice to YAK to effectively implement the project within the contractual period
- Prepared comprehensive report detailing the change in knowledge, attitude and practices of the citizens, Trainer of trainers and CSOs in Kiambu County on social accountability and inform County Government's PEM processes and improve service delivery
- Developed and implemented social accountability by use of community scorecard, media advocacy and sector-based approaches
Liaison Officer
AHADI - USAID and UKAID Project
Marsabit, Marsabit District
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed strategy and work plan to roll out all activities of AHADI in Marsabit County
- Represented USAID in the Marsabit County Steering committee
- Assisted both the County executive and County Assembly in reviewing and analysis of livestock and water related regulations
- Planned and facilitated stakeholders' engagement on policies and bills
- Proactively engaged with key stakeholders (the government, non-state actors, and community) and ensure that local context is sufficiently nuanced in the design and implementation of the governance programs
- Provided weekly and monthly reports to AHADI and County of Marsabit
Chief Officer - Tourism, Culture & Social Services
Marsabit County
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Marsabit is one of the forty-seven (47) Counties of Kenya created after the promulgation of the Kenyan Constitution of 2010
- Marsabit is one of the forty-seven (47) Counties of Kenya created after the promulgation of the Kenyan Constitution of 2010
- Part of the team of the County Government to take part in the Cross- border regional cooperation for conflict prevention and sustainable development program by UNDP
- Gained excellent knowledge and understanding of Kenya's Constitution, devolution laws, County development objectives and vision 2030
- Opened up Marsabit as a Tourists destination by hosting an annual international cultural festival, 'The Loiyangalani Festival'
- Set up a social protection fund to support the elderly in Marsabit County
- Developed and implemented Tourism, MICE, Culture and Arts policies, plans, programs and projects within the department of Tourism, Culture and Social Services
Customer Relations and Communications Officer
Lalibela Tours
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: Lalibela is a travel and tour company that provides all tour, travel and adventure services, including, issuing of air tickets, tour packages and team-building
- Provided administrative and logistical support
- Lalibela is a travel and tour company that provides all tour, travel and adventure services, including, issuing of air tickets, tour packages and team-building
Intern
Akiba Uhaki Foundation (AUF)
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: AUF is a grant-making organization focused on the protection of human rights and the advancement of social justice in East Africa
- Excellent understanding of current human rights and social justice issues, the East African Community (EAC) regional integration and people-centred development
- Outstanding experience of human rights research, advocacy and donor reporting
- Conducted research and mapping of emerging issues and trends in human rights and social justice work within the East African region
- Monitoring of dissemination of Programs' work in the mainstream and social media and generation of AUF publications
- AUF is a grant-making organization focused on the protection of human rights and the advancement of social justice in East Africa
Education
Master of Science - Governance, Peace and Conflict Management
Africa Nazarene University
Nairobi 09.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Disaster Management and International Diplomacy
Masinde Muliro University
Kakamega, Kenya 05.2008 - 12.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kijabe Girls' High School
Kiambu, Kenya 01.1994 - 12.2002
Skills
Professional Training And Workshops
- Capacity Building in gender equality and women's empowerment, 03/01/24 - 05/31/24
- Ms. President Marsabit; Ms. President Season 2, Ms President show was created to enhance women's participation in political leadership and decision making in Kenya through a multi-media program.
- Performance Management Systems, Kenya School of Government, 2015
- Training of Trainers (ToT), Kenya School of Government, 2015
- Public Procurement and Disposal, Tendering Process and Bid Evaluation, Institute of Trade Development, 2014
- French Language- Level One, Alliance Française, 2009
- Certificate in Computer Applications, Light Touch Computer Centre
Other Roles
- Volunteers Watts of love trainer and Country contact
- Volunteer Rhino charge event garbage management and sorting
- Member - Marsabit Wildlife Conservation Association
Playing the guitar, Outdoor adventure, Culture
I am a people person, very social and love outdoor activities, Culture gives me peace of mind
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Northern Rangeland Trust
04.2023 - Current
Consultant Rapporteur & Facilitator
National Cohesion and Integration Commission
05.2021 - 08.2021
County Woman Representative Aspirant
01.2021 - 08.2022
Consultant
Grassroots Organization Operating in Sisterhood (GROOTS-Kenya)
01.2021 - 05.2021
Citizen Engagement Officer
AHADI - USAID and UKAID Project
10.2019 - 03.2020
Liaison Officer
AHADI - USAID and UKAID Project
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Governance, Peace and Conflict Management
Africa Nazarene University
09.2016 - 11.2018
Chief Officer - Tourism, Culture & Social Services
Marsabit County
12.2013 - 12.2017
Customer Relations and Communications Officer
Lalibela Tours
06.2013 - 09.2013
Intern
Akiba Uhaki Foundation (AUF)
02.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Disaster Management and International Diplomacy
Masinde Muliro University
05.2008 - 12.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kijabe Girls' High School
01.1994 - 12.2002
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