GLORIA NYANJA
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven public health professional with expertise in HIV, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programming, policy, and advocacy, particularly for adolescents and youth. Skilled in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, program coordination, and strategic partnerships to drive policy change and improve health outcomes. Recognized for leadership in youth engagement initiatives, capacity building, and donor reporting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocacy Outreach Coordinator
Y-ACT, Youth in Action
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Led intergenerational dialogues with policymakers, community leaders, and youth groups
- Coordinated high-impact advocacy meetings targeting decision-makers to improve SRH policies
- Established youth-led accountability mechanisms ensuring increased investment in youth-friendly services
- Contributed to high-quality donor reports demonstrating program impact and sustainability
Content & Training Remote Lead
Y-ACT, Youth in Action
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded youth enrollment & engagement on an e-learning platform, tracking progress
- Developed and launched an open-source training platform, enhancing accessibility
- Built strategic partnerships, leading to policy dialogues and webinar series
Project Assistant
Y-ACT, Youth in Action
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed logistics for county-level trainings and stakeholder meetings
- Supported the development of proposals, concept notes, and donor reports
- Tracked project budgets, activities, and outcomes to ensure strategic alignment
Project Officer
The Advocacy Accelerator
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinated high-level engagements with partners, donors, and advisory board members
- Organized quarterly governance meetings and developed operational reports
Assistant Coordinator, Africa Health Agenda International Conference
Amref Health Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Managed youth conference logistics, including speaker coordination and partnership-building
- Secured sponsorships and mobilized resources for conference participation
Program Coordinator
Mama Tips Project
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Facilitated customization of maternal health messages with healthcare professionals
- Successfully secured a Clinton Foundation grant for program expansion
- Forged partnerships, leading to program adoption by MHealth Kenya
Education
Master of Health Promotion -
Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia01.2015
Master of Public Health -
Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia01.2014
Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology
Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia01.2011
Skills
- Advocacy & Policy Influence
- Stakeholder & Youth Engagement
- Program Coordination & Implementation
- Capacity Building & Training
- Strategic Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Professional References
Available upon request.
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
Timeline
Advocacy Outreach Coordinator
Y-ACT, Youth in Action
01.2023 - 12.2023
Content & Training Remote Lead
Y-ACT, Youth in Action
09.2019 - 12.2022
Project Assistant
Y-ACT, Youth in Action
09.2017 - 09.2019
Project Officer
The Advocacy Accelerator
03.2017 - 09.2017
Assistant Coordinator, Africa Health Agenda International Conference
Amref Health Africa
01.2017 - 03.2017
Program Coordinator
Mama Tips Project
04.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Health Promotion -
Deakin University
Master of Public Health -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology
Deakin University