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References
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JOSEPH LOYWAT AKOULE

Kapenguria

Summary

Results-driven social worker and peace practitioner with over 12 years of expertise in community mobilization, conflict resolution, and project management. Proven track record in strategic planning and organizational leadership through the co-founding of the SIKOM Peace Network for Development, enhancing self-reliance among marginalized pastoralist populations. Recognized for effective stakeholder engagement and successful oversight of daily operations, contributing to improved business direction and profitability. Core strengths include operational strategy, team leadership, financial oversight, and exceptional communication skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

SIKOM Peace Network for Development
01.2010 - Current
  • Manage and coordinate overall duties of the organization. As a head of the organization oversee strategic management and policy implementation and thus the overall duties of the organization.

Project Supervisor

Saferworld
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Ensure that project activities were implemented as indicated in the schedule. Facilitated coordination and networking forums with key county stakeholders and partners on joint engagement and implementation of the project activities. The forums engaged key both the peace and security actors in the county. Coordinate project review and feedback meetings design to determine project outcome during the planned period.

Project Coordinator

Saferworld
01.2005 - 01.2013

Undertake direct implementation of the project activities as an officer in charge. Writes and shares both quarterly, monthly and activity reports with partners, donors and government agencies. Develop monthly activity work plans and schedules as well as project budgets.

Programme Coordinator

SIKOM Peace Network for Development
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Coordinates design, implementation and monitoring of programme activities and policy development with specific tasks being to oversee operation of the organization. Link activities and functions of the organization with other like –minded organizations from within and without. Thus, spearheaded coordination and networking of and between agencies working and operating in the region.

Coordinator

West Pokot District Peace and Development Committee
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Facilitated development of committee operating manuals and policies, coordinated activities and functions of the committee, compiled and shared activity monthly reports. Thus, wrote proposals and documents -responsible for final reporting of the committee to donor agencies.

District Coordinator

Uraia Civic Education Programme
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Coordinate and supervisor civic education activities of three districts for a period of 12 months. The project was implemented in collaboration with other community based organization based at each of the three districts. Wrote and shared activity reports with a funding agency. The project was funded by Center for Minority Rights Development (CEMIRID).

Teacher

Konyao High School
01.1999 - 01.2001

Project Officer

Oxfam GB
01.2009
  • Coordinate and oversee implementation of a cross border peace project, which lasted for a period of one year. Developed activity work plans and schedule as indicated in the project design. Wrote and shared activity reports and facilitated project review and planning meetings on quarterly basis.

Education

Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management

University of Nairobi
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03.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Communication Studies

University of Nairobi
01.2012

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.1998

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Kacheliba Mixed Secondary School
01.1993

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Kodich Primary School
01.1988

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Monitoring
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Community Mobilization
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Peacebuilding
  • Advocacy
  • Governance Training
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Writing
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Policy writing

Certification

  • Peacebuilding & Conflict Management, Oxfam GB & Practical Action, 01/01/09
  • Transformational Leadership Workshop, Poverty Eradication Network, 01/01/11
  • Advocacy Capacity Training, European Commission IFS & Saferworld, 01/01/11
  • Participatory Natural Resource Management, Ministry of Northern Kenya & PTC, 01/01/08

References

  • Hon. Titus Lotee, Deputy Governor, West Pokot County, +254 721 925 113
  • Mr. Julius Koringura, Resident Lecturer, University of Nairobi, +254 723 454 626
  • Mr. Charles Lochero, Chairperson, SIKOM Peace Network for Development, +254 724 435 113

Languages

  • English
  • Kiswahili

Timeline

Project Supervisor

Saferworld
01.2012 - 01.2013

Director

SIKOM Peace Network for Development
01.2010 - Current

Project Officer

Oxfam GB
01.2009

District Coordinator

Uraia Civic Education Programme
01.2006 - 01.2007

Project Coordinator

Saferworld
01.2005 - 01.2013

Programme Coordinator

SIKOM Peace Network for Development
01.2005 - 01.2010

Coordinator

West Pokot District Peace and Development Committee
01.2004 - 01.2009

Teacher

Konyao High School
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Peacebuilding & Conflict Management, Oxfam GB & Practical Action, 01/01/09
  • Transformational Leadership Workshop, Poverty Eradication Network, 01/01/11
  • Advocacy Capacity Training, European Commission IFS & Saferworld, 01/01/11
  • Participatory Natural Resource Management, Ministry of Northern Kenya & PTC, 01/01/08

Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Communication Studies

University of Nairobi

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Kacheliba Mixed Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Kodich Primary School
JOSEPH LOYWAT AKOULE