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Hi, I’m

George Mwai

Programme Manager
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
George  Mwai

Summary

A grounded political educator, systems change activist, and reflective sceptic with nurtured experiences in social justice, movement building, human rights education, graphic facilitation, and foresight thinking.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

UHAI EASHRI

Programme Manager, Capacity Support
02.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Collaborated with the leadership team to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

Fahamu Africa

Programme Officer
01.2010 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • I led innovative learning needs assessment of organisations and social movements in the East Africa region;
  • Oversaw the implementation of political education curriculum for various social movements and organisations;
  • Supervised participatory learning processes and dialogue convergences on movement building and social justice;
  • Provided guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Conducted thorough program evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Coordinated the programme team on effective trainings’ design and delivery
  • Spearheaded efforts to secure additional funding sources through donor outreach campaigns and fundraising events.
  • Assisted in developing long-term strategies for sustainable programming by analyzing trends within target populations.
  • Developed and managed budgets for multiple projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial sustainability.

Legal Resources Foundation

Programme Officer
12.2003 - 12.2009

Job overview

  • Coordinated leading training needs assessment and evaluation for climate change activists, organizations and communities;
  • Developed training programmes for community resource persons;
  • Coordinated Training of Trainers programmes for staff and community resource persons;
  • Developed systems change education training materials;
  • Facilitated community organizing on climate justice,
  • Coordinated penal reform programmes in various counties in Kenya

Child Fund

Food Security Officer
09.1997 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Oversaw implementation of sustainable climate smart farming and animal husbandry programmes
  • Coordinated peer learning and exchange programmes for peasant farmers in 2 districts
  • Derived farmer centered curriculum and materials development
  • Facilitated networking processes between programmme teams
  • Fostered aligned and collaborative working strategies among teams

Education

Management University of Africa
Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts from Organizational Leadership
04.2001

University Overview

Leadership development and management

Skills

Futures and strategic thinking

Team leadership

Operations management

Decision-making

Project management

Staff training and development

Goal setting

Coaching and mentoring

Trend analysis

Curriculum development

Interests

Creative graphical facilitation

Timeline

Programme Manager, Capacity Support

UHAI EASHRI
02.2016 - Current

Programme Officer

Fahamu Africa
01.2010 - 01.2016

Programme Officer

Legal Resources Foundation
12.2003 - 12.2009

Management University of Africa

Bachelor of Arts from Organizational Leadership
04.2001

Food Security Officer

Child Fund
09.1997 - 01.2003
George Mwai Programme Manager