I am a results-driven professional in project management, peace-building, advocacy, research and monitoring, and evaluation, I have effectively contributed to peace-building, disability mainstreaming, and elections peace and security projects for 4 years. My Bachelor's Degree in Project Planning and Management from Moi University, Kenya, and my extensive experience has empowered me to ably plan and facilitate program activities, provide logistical and operational support, prepare and document program reports, conduct surveys and research, and represent my employers in local and international forums and workshops. Demonstrating exceptional project, financial, and human resource management skills, I am committed to delivering outstanding results by proactively identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues to optimize program outcomes.
• Planning and implementation of the project baseline surveys, project reviews, and impact assessments.
• Designing and leading training sessions on advocacy and peacebuilding subjects for diverse audience groups.
• Coordinating and overseeing grassroots dialogue sessions to map out key issues facing the locals in Garissa and come up with viable and sustainable solutions
• Following up, monitoring, and overseeing the execution of program activities per the pre-designed indicators, work plan, and budget, and ensuring that funds and resources/materials assigned to the project are utilized appropriately per the donor requirements.
• Establishing and examining the databases and data tracking systems of various projects to ensure data quality for compiling reliable and consistent data
• Support program personnel in developing and putting into practice successful community mobilization and awareness-raising initiatives such as community dialogues and peaceful elections campaigns.
• Maintaining a database for documenting feedback, and following up on emergent issues to resolve them with the assistance of relevant program staff
• Preparation of project activity, visibility materials, and monthly reports that showcase programming results on a regular basis and distribute them to the relevant stakeholders.
• Enhancing peace structures and EWER mechanisms through mobilizing and training and involving the community in reducing election-related risks
• Supporting the Office with rolling out of the complaint and feedback mechanism and sessions
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships and effective communication with all key stakeholders, including youths, religious leaders, community leaders, government officials, and other implementing partners.
• Facilitating reflection meetings and outcome harvesting for the program
• Facilitating rapid assessments to approve the program design and proposed strategies
• Documenting program success stories and other relevant information to improve the quality of performance reports
• Developing, implementing, and assessing monitoring frameworks for all the organization’s partnerships and projects, as well as for funding proposals.
• Representing The KESHO Alliance in the county and national forums.
• Coordinated project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Conducted research and analysis on project-related topics, gathering data and synthesizing findings to inform decision-making.
• Facilitated communication between project team members, stakeholders, and clients, promoting collaboration and ensuring effective information flow.
• Developed and maintained project documentation, including reports, presentations, and meeting minutes, to support effective project management and reporting.
• Developed monitoring frameworks and tools for effective project implementation
• Oversaw implementation of Localizing UNSCR 2550: Youth Peace and Security by CBOs in informal settlements within Nairobi
• Strengthened community structures by engaging community leaders and youth to ensure that youths receive support at the grassroots level
• Managed and oversaw project activities in Uasin Gishu County
• Developed and maintained the monitoring and evaluation framework to help monitor the project implementation and outcomes
• Fostered partnerships and collaborations with partners and other organizations in the implementation of UCSPAK activities in Uasin Gishu
• Recorded, managed, and stored monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accessible database
• Strengthened and updated the monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Supported project progress review by preparing and submitting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the UCSPAK secretariat
• Facilitated and supported the first national students’ convention on youth, peace, and election • Actively participated in the development of the organization’s strategic plan
• Participated in the planning and budgeting program processes.
Designed, coordinated, and conducted project reviews and evaluations
• Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams, resulting in improved collaboration and decision-making.
• Supported in the selection and verification process of COVID-19 support program beneficiaries where we were supporting vulnerable People with Disabilities within Uasin Gishu County with essential items and sensitized them about the COVID-19 pandemic
• Supported the Training of Trainers (ToT) program for People with Disabilities in Uasin Gishu county so that they can also create awareness about disability within the County
• Facilitated the 2020 Disability Awareness Education that took place in 14 wards within Uasin Gishu County.
• Sensitized the public about disabilities and People Living with Disabilities
• Planned, mobilized, and facilitated the 2020 Disability Awareness campaign webinar on 3rd December 2020 to mark the Worlds Disability Day
• Writing project proposals on behalf of the organization
• Monitored program implementation against the work plan
• Conducted project baseline and end-line surveys
• Facilitated quarterly review meetings and prepared reports
• Prepared the financial books in preparation for audits, and conducted internal audits, and provided assistance during the external audit
• Conducted research and analysis on project-related topics, providing valuable insights and recommendations to project managers.
• Prepared for workshops, participated in them, and came up with meeting summaries and minutes.
• Took part in outreach programs and created awareness of projects at grassroots levels.
• Provided technical assistance to the staff and provided regular communication on activities.
• Implemented the Student-to student dialogues in Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Kiambu, and Mombasa counties
• Represented Saferworld at county and national peace-building forums.
• Assisted in analysing monthly financial reports from partners and reconciling project accounts.
• Prepared for and supported the internal and external audits
• Conducted routine follow-ups with implementing partners on program implementation and reporting.
• Supported outcome harvesting and project review meetings and came up with meeting reports and action plans.
• Organized field visits to Samburu to conduct deep-dive studies and monitor program activities’ implementation.
• Mapped out all project activities that were coming to an end and ensured that planned activities for the project were generated and implemented accordingly
• Planned and coordinated meetings and events on behalf of the organization and provided welfare support during workshops.
• Coordinated with the Finance and Administration offices to facilitate payments to suppliers and raise petty cash requests
• Managed and organized the team schedule
• Booked hotels, flights, and taxis for staff members.
• Planned and coordinated office events, activities, travel, timetables, and itineraries for visiting.
• Maintained and updated the organization’s records and logistics systems
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undefinedMichelle Nyandong’
Life and Peace Institute
michelle.nyandong@life-peace.org
+254 (0)705440397
Samuel Gashero
Global Civic Sharing- International
sgashero@gcs.or.kr
+254 (0)710668311