Jacinta Gathoni Kariuki

Jacinta Kariuki is a seasoned learning and facilitation expert with 24+ years of experience specializing in action research, adaptive learning, and strategic knowledge-sharing initiatives. Jacinta has led learning agenda development, participatory research, capacity strengthening, and gender-responsive approaches across higher education (TVET), agriculture, and international development. Her expertise spans: - Action Research & Learning Processes – Integrating iterative learning cycles, research-to-action models, and participatory evaluation methodologies to drive evidence-based decision-making. - Capacity Strengthening & Stakeholder Engagement – Designing and facilitating high-impact, multi-sectoral engagements that promote cross-learning, knowledge exchange, and institutional strengthening. - Strategic Leadership & Knowledge Management – Leveraging reflective learning models, knowledge dissemination techniques, and digital learning tools to scale impact and innovation. - Gender & Inclusion Expertise – Ensuring gender-sensitive programming, intersectional analysis, and inclusivity in economic development, enterprise training, and social transformation projects. - Talent acquisition/ Recruitment – Developing Job description with competencies and conducting competency-based interviews - Training content development and implementation – Using adult learning methods and adaptive learning approaches Jacinta has a keen awareness of cross-cultural sensitivities, work ethics and dynamics, and impact of gender, having worked in multi-cultural environments across Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Kosovo, and Ethiopia, engaging with international agencies (EU, UNDP, UNMISS, UNESCO, UNICEF, Mastercard Foundation, IFC, and GIZ) to strengthen learning systems, research impact, and capacity-building initiatives. Jacinta has facilitated strategic and knowledge-sharing sessions with organisations like ILRI, IITA (a member of CGIAR), USAID, UNESC Malawi, UNDP Zambia, UNICEF Somalia/Kenya, UNMISS, and the East African Community (EAC). She holds a Master of Organisation Development from United States International University-Africa (USIU) and a Bachelor of Arts in Health & Social Science (Psychological Counselling) from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Professional training specialist equipped with strong background in developing and delivering impactful training solutions. Known for enhancing team performance through innovative instructional techniques and fostering collaborative learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on achieving measurable results.

• UI/ UX Design 2025 Google
• ICF ACC level Coaching - Art and Science of 2025 Erickson Coaching International
• Trainer of Trainers in Personal Initiative (PI) 2023 FAO & Doorways Agripreneurship Course
• Start and Improve your Business (SIYB) TOT 2022 – ITC ILO Entrepreneurship Academy
• INEE Training on Minimum Standards 2022- INEE- Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies
• Recognition of Prior Learning (Secondary, TVET HE) 2022 -ITC ILO Campus (MOOC)
• Gender Mainstreaming in Projects 2021 - (https://mdf.nl/training )
• Gender Analytics: Gender Equality through Inclusive Design 2021 - Institute for Gender & the Economy, Roman School of Management, University of Toronto
• Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education 2020- University of Michigan (Coursera)
• Creative Learning: Make your e-learning stand out 2020- Humanitarian Leadership Academy
• Certified Behavioural Consultant (DISC) 2018- People Keys
• Humanitarian Essentials Learning Pathway 2018 - (SPHERE Project, INEE, Humanitarianism Key Principles and Standards, Basic Principles of Disability Inclusion, SEA ) – (DisasterReady.org)
• Certificate in Counselling Studies Jul. 2017 (Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors)
• Executive Certificate in HR Management Sept. 2016 (College of HR Management)
• DDI Success ProfileSM Card Sort Competency Oct. 2011 -http://www.ddiworld.com/products/success-profiles/success-profiles-card-sort
• Training of Trainers Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) and Professional Trainers Association of Kenya
• Assessment Tool 2002 -Thomas International Management System Analyst (www.thomasinternational.net/default.aspx)
• Trainer in Development Dimensions International (DDI) Programs 2002-http://www.ddiworld.com

• (online) Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit for SME in refugee context
• (online) Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit for Renewable Energy and Climate Technologies (REACT) for Private sector companies (under development)
• E-Waste Management Curriculum, Kenya under National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
• Communication and Vegetable Production Curriculum development – University of Juba
• Handbook to promote positive Discipline (The Handbook was published by UNESCO/STEP and adopted for TVET Sector in Malawi - STEP-Manual-Series-3-TVET-Staff-Handbook-Creating-a-Safe-and-Supportive-Learning-Environment.pdf (stepmalawi.com))
• Development of TOR for College Disciplinary Committee for TVET Sector in Malawi
• Induction Programme for Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), Kenya
• HR and Administrative Policies – DCDM (now BDO)