Joel Mwanzi
Nairobi
Summary
I am a passionate and highly motivated advocate with over eight years of experience in refugee protection, specializing in disaster risk reduction, resilience programming, and gender-responsive initiatives. As a PMP-certified professional, I excel in project management and strategic coordination, ensuring efficient implementation of impactful resilience projects. My expertise spans Refugee Resettlement, Refugee Status Determination (RSD), knowledge sharing, and collaboration with global stakeholders like UNHCR and IOM. Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau, I prioritize informed decision-making and progress tracking. Additionally, my work emphasizes safeguarding refugee interests through capacity building, Best Interest Determinations (BIDs), and gender-focused programming.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case manager- Special caseloads (FTJ-R, Minors, AOR, expedites and P4 cases)
Church World Service
08.2024 - Current
- Prioritizing Vulnerable Populations: Expedite cases of vulnerable groups, such as minors and survivors of trauma, by ensuring that their best interests are safeguarded throughout project implementation.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with global and regional stakeholders (e.g., UNHCR, IOM, RefugePoint, and HIAS) to coordinate interventions and ensure that protection tools, such as Best Interest Determination (BIDs) and Best Interest Assessments (BIAs), are effectively implemented and updated.
- Facilitating Progress: Oversee the smooth progression of targeted interventions for special cases, leveraging a structured framework to align global and regional initiatives.
- Psychosocial Support: Provide counseling and support to individuals recovering from trauma, including survivors of gender-based violence and conflict, to promote resilience and long-term recovery.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize advanced data analysis tools (e.g., START, Tableau, Power BI) to track, visualize, and report on project progress, enabling informed decision-making and improving outcomes.
- Capacity Building: Deliver training programs for project staff and stakeholders on managing high-priority cases, fostering a culture of efficiency and collaboration.
Caseworker
Church World Service
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Field-Based Needs Assessment for Refugees: Travel across Tran-saharan Africa to Conduct in-depth interviews with refugees to document their experiences, assess their vulnerabilities, and identify appropriate interventions that enhance their protection and resilience.
- Refugee Camp Management and Coordination: Collaborate with partners like UNHCR and IOM to manage resources, improve living conditions, and address the specific needs of refugees in camps and settlements.
- Training and Capacity Building for Refugee Support: Facilitate training sessions to enhance the skills of those working directly with refugees, ensuring effective use of tools like Best Interest Determinations (BIDs) to protect and empower refugee populations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration for Refugee Welfare: Participate in multi-agency panels alongside UNHCR, government officials, and other partners to provide recommendations for refugee cases requiring strategic interventions and resettlement support.
- Data-Driven Insights to Support Refugee Resilience: Analyze and utilize data from refugee camps to inform decision-making processes, guiding efforts to build resilience and enhance recovery strategies for refugee populations.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) officer
Devki Group of Companies
01.2019 - 12.2021
- As a CSR Officer at Devki Group of Companies, I designed and managed initiatives that reflected our company's values and goals
- I collaborated with various departments to meet CSR objectives and evaluated the success of our programs through detailed reports for upper management
- I built and maintained relationships with stakeholders to enhance our social and environmental impact and stayed informed about relevant laws and industry developments
- I also organized community-focused projects and events and promoted our company's CSR efforts to ensure we were recognized as a responsible business
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Intern
Devki Group of Companies
01.2018 - 01.2019
- As a CSR intern, I contributed to the design and management of initiatives that aligned with our company's values and goals
- I worked with various departments to support CSR objectives and helped evaluate the effectiveness of our programs through detailed reports
- I built and maintained relationships with stakeholders to enhance our social and environmental impact and kept myself informed about relevant laws and industry trends
- I assisted in organizing community-focused projects and events and promoted our company's CSR efforts to ensure we were seen as a responsible business
Education
Associate degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Machakos University
12.2013
Bachelor's degree - Development studies (projects management option)
The Management University of Africa
11.2021
Skills
- Gender Analysis
- Refugee Resettlement
- Refugee Status Determination (RSD)
- Database Management
- Advocacy techniques
- Case progress reviewing
- Data protection compliance
- Case prioritisation
- Child Protection Procedures
- Mixed Migratory Movement Management
- Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures
- Drafting and Review of Resettlement Registration Forms (RRFs)
- Best Interest Determinations (BIDs)
- Best Interest Assessments (BIAs)
- Age, Gender and Diversity (AGDM) interview techniques
- Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Capacity Development and Training
- USRAP refugee processing
- International Refugee Law
- International Humanitarian Law
- Child Protection
- Project management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Data analaysis and visualization
Certification
- Cyber Security awareness Certification
- Refugees in the 21st Century
- Data analysis and visualization with Ms excel and power BI
- Procurement and logistics certification
- Disaster Displacement
- Cash for work in refugee camp certification
- Data analysis with Python certificaion
Languages
Kiswahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/joel-mwanzipmp-1074b4139
References
Ref 1.
LEAH MURABU
positon: Operations manager, Devki group of companies
Phone no: 0720101110
Ref 2.
David Arakaza.
Position: Out processing manager USRAP, CWS/RSC Africa
email: darakaza@cwsafrica.org
Phone no: +254702401836
Ref 3.
Hillary Nzioki
position: Resettlement Supervisor USRAP, CWS/RSC Africa
Email: hnzioki@cwsafrica.org
Phone no: +254 792 651132
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
SAP, START, PYTHON, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, WORD, TRELLO,ASANA, MS PROJECT MANAGEMENT,TABLEAU, POWER BI
Timeline
Case manager- Special caseloads (FTJ-R, Minors, AOR, expedites and P4 cases)
Church World Service
08.2024 - Current
Caseworker
Church World Service
01.2022 - 08.2024
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) officer
Devki Group of Companies
01.2019 - 12.2021
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Intern
Devki Group of Companies
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor's degree - Development studies (projects management option)
The Management University of Africa
Associate degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Machakos University
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