JOYCE AKELLO ONYANGO
Partnerships And Programmes Officer
Nairobi,59856
Summary
Seasoned professional partnerships officer with vast experience in handling collaborations with internal and external stakeholders and election outreach programs. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic, high-stake environment.
Overview
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Siasa Place
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2021 - Current
- Provide strategic direction and general guidance for the benefit of the organization, including developing corporate strategy and overseeing, monitoring and evaluating its implementation.
- Ensure and secure sustainability and continuity of the organization’s operations.
- Support the realization of sustained impact of the organization through expansion of networks, contacts and relationships.
- Provide overall oversight to the organization’s operations and put in place mechanisms that allow for continuous review and evaluation of the internal and external environments.
- Ensure compliance with policy, institute systems and procedures for effective management, ensure the existence of effective systems on internal controls, and ensure the maintenance of adequate records.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, professional standards, donor requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Ensure the existence of mechanisms for assessment and effective management of risks.
- Ensure that the organization is able to attract, develop and retain skilled and competent staff able to deliver effectively on its mandate.
Partnerships Officer
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Nairobi , Kenya
07.2011 - Current
- Establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders in government, private and international organizations.
- Identify funding opportunities; and develop and review proposals, author reports and brief stakeholders and partners on program developments.
- Contribute and coordinate designing work plans and strategic program development.
- Develop concepts and projects for formal collaborations with targeted development partners.
- Plan, coordinate and facilitate trainings, workshops, and seminars.
- Generate budgets for voter education and partnerships programs.
- Liaise with Finance team to ensure financial information is up to date, variances are identified and recommended action taken.
- Respond to general inquiries relating to program monitoring, reporting and budget tracking of activities.
- Monitor and appraise voter education and partnerships initiatives.
- Draft voter education and partnerships reports.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Arts, French and Secretarial Studies
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
Partnership development
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Election Management Capacity Building Programme: The Use of Media in Election Management, A-WEB Secretariat under the International Cooperation Programme of the Korean Government
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Accomplishments
- I currently serve as the Sub-Editor of the quarterly Newsletter of the IEBC, “The Ballot” and the weekly E-Bulletin.
- Served on the committee responsible for developing the IEBC Gender and Inclusion Policy, the IEBC Partnership Policy, and the Resource Mobilization Guidelines.
- Served on the committee constituted to create the IEBC Voter Education, Partnerships and Communication Strategy, the IEBC Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Policy and Election Observers’ Handbook.
- Played an instrumental role on the technical committee assigned to establish the IEBC Voter Education Curriculum, Voter Education Trainers’ Manual, and the Handbook of Elective Positions.
Timeline
Election Management Capacity Building Programme: The Use of Media in Election Management, A-WEB Secretariat under the International Cooperation Programme of the Korean Government
06-2021
Understanding Disinformation Course, Global Communications Academy
05-2021
BRIDGE Training on Civic and Voter Education and Stakeholder Engagement
05-2021
Board Member
Siasa Place
02.2021 - Current
BRIDGE Training on Media and Elections
03-2019
Supervisory Skills Development Course, Kenya School of Government
05-2018
Election Observers Course, International Peace Support Training Centre
11-2016
Government Procurement Systems Course, Kenya School of Government
06-2014
Partnerships Officer
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
07.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Arts, French and Secretarial Studies
Kenyatta University
01.2004 - 01.2008
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