Hellen Kasyoka Myombo
Malindi
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned Project Management and Community Development professional with a proven track record of successfully initiating, planning, and executing projects that positively impact communities. Demonstrated expertise in coordinating multifaceted initiatives, fostering community engagement, and implementing sustainable solutions. Adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profits, and community leaders, to achieve project goals. Possesses strong project management skills, including budgeting, risk assessment, and timeline adherence. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions that align with community needs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills facilitate effective partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about social impact, committed to empowering communities through strategic development initiatives. Skilled in conducting needs assessments, developing community-driven programs, and implementing measurable outcomes. Seeking opportunities to leverage project management and community development expertise to drive positive change and create lasting improvements in diverse environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Programs -Volunteer
SLEAK Community Organization
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated in developing the strategic plan for the organization
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Raised awareness about environmental issues through educational workshops.
- Assisted in identifying and application of grants and funding sources.
Ward Coordinator
Bomu Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Provided team members with resources needed to complete project work to maximize efficiency
- Developed training programs to boost staff capabilities and increase productivity
- Assessed feedback from clients and program beneficiaries to gauge satisfaction and program success
- Managed smooth operations and communicated timely updates to coordinate administrative activities
- Provided continuous monitoring of program activities to gain insight into areas of improvement
- Managed deadlines and progress across team to facilitate project delivery within stipulated timelines
- Documented and reported on success stories
- Made recommendations on expenditure to complete projects within set budget
- Oversaw risk management, identifying and evaluating risks to prevent negative impact on desired outcomes
- Communicated with clients about project expectations and goals to deliver satisfying outcomes
- Successfully managed and coordinated team of sixty employees
- Collaborated with Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and other Civil Societies, to achieve common project needs
- Collaborated with the program team lead and Monitoring and Evaluation officer in donor report writing
Field Officer
Bomu Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Mobilized, screened, recruited and enrolled Adolescent Girls and Young women into DREAMS program
- Conducting home visits to assess the vulnerability of the adolescent and young women and offer services according to their needs
- Closely monitored progress of beneficiaries in schools and vocational institutions and also create linkage to employments
- Provided support in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating Adolescent girls and young women program activities including writing technical reports for donors
- Provided support in DREAMS program through coordinating and supervision of Adolescent girls and young women activities
- Chaired and coordinated wards level social protection meetings and shared progress with the Community Advisory Board
- Led in social protection activities including child protection, education subsidies economic empowerment, financial capability as well as entrepreneurship trainings
- Prepared weekly monthly and field reports
- Capacity building, mentorship and support supervision of mentors and change agents in the community
- Conducted documentation of processes, challenges and lesson learnt
- Developed ways to build a reading culture among the students
- Partnered with other organizations and government to ensure the transitioning of vulnerable girls in school and supporting those who had dropped out
Graduate Volunteer
G-UNITED Program
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Improved reading proficiency among grade two and three in English and Kiswahili
- Developed a tree planting project with the local community
- Promoted cultural cohesion through sharing and interacting with the local community
- Promoted the culture of reading and education through inspirational talks to local secondary schools
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports
Attaché
Moving The Goalposts
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted a staff and volunteer training needs assessment tool
- Developed a training manual
- Carried out home-visits on developed case studies for beneficiaries in need of educational support
- Developed a documentary based on the program impact
- Participated in program activities
- Participated in resource mobilization and seeking for program donors
Volunteer
Malindi Education Development Association, MEDA
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Managing of office inventory and ensuring the inventory is always stocked
- Supported program teams during trainings and outreaches
- Maintained and managed the programs computer hub for students
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks
- Organized files to support efficiency and traceability
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Education
Higher Diploma - Project Planning and Management
Mount Kenya University
Thika12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies (Community Development)
Pwani University
Kilifi12-2017
Kenya Secondary Certificate - KCSE: C+
Bura Girls High School
Bura12-2011
Skills
- Analytical and Project problem-solving
- Team management
- Customer relationship building
- Regulatory requirements understanding
- Project coordination
- Flexible worker
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
- Resource Mobilization
- Networking
- Communication and Interpersonal
- Record keeping
Certification
- Monitoring and Evaluation - University of Washington
- Leadership - Changemakers
- Entrepreneurship - Digital Trust Opportunity
Referees
Abigail Ayako
Human Resource Manager-Bomu Hospital
abigail.ayako@gmail.com
0722603261
Dr. James Chege
Lecturer Pwani University
j.chege@pu.ac.ke
0713593648
Fatuma Mohammed Abdullahi
Executive Director SLEAK Community Organization
fmabdullahi07@gmail.com
0792644274
Timeline
Head of Programs -Volunteer
SLEAK Community Organization
05.2024 - Current
Ward Coordinator
Bomu Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Field Officer
Bomu Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020
Graduate Volunteer
G-UNITED Program
04.2018 - 10.2018
Attaché
Moving The Goalposts
06.2016 - 08.2016
Volunteer
Malindi Education Development Association, MEDA
06.2012 - 08.2012
Higher Diploma - Project Planning and Management
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies (Community Development)
Pwani University
Kenya Secondary Certificate - KCSE: C+
Bura Girls High School
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