JUDY NKATHA
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated sociologist with a track record of successfully leading advocacy programs centered around human rights protection, women empowerment, and addressing issues such as SGBV (Sexual and Gender-Based Violence) within marginalized communities. Adept at working with diverse focus groups and empowering over 30 women groups by equipping them with essential skills for personal and collective growth. Possesses exceptional community engagement and communication skills, fluently conversant in English, Swahili, and Sign language. Seeking to leverage this proven experience to drive impactful change, advocate for human rights, and collaborate with organizations committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, while advocating for human rights protection, gender inclusivity and economic empowerment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sociologist
Kenya Rural Roads Authority
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Informing evidence-based decision making through overseeing timely collection of data and drafting over 50 monthly reports
- Partnering with local leaders, county government, and local authorities to foster community engagement in road projects
- Collaborating 10 employees in department, ensuring effective project coordination, resulting in 25% reduction in project timeline delays
- Conducting ongoing assessment and evaluation of projects, identifying areas for improvement leading to enhanced project outcomes
- Assessing level of public awareness regarding major social issues resulting from road infrastructure through surveys and interviews
- Compiling and evaluating Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, identifying and addressing potential environmental and social implications.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
Child Protection Officer Intern
Imenti South Sub-County
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Leveraged strong communication skills to build rapport with children, families, colleagues, and external partners alike.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients
- Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse
Research Assistant
Women Economic Empowerment - UON
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Empowered over 30 women through skills training and development programs, equipping them with essential tools for professional growth
- Collaborated with over 10 focus groups per day, facilitating meaningful discussions and creating supportive environment for knowledge exchange
- Tracked and monitored progress of projects by drafting over 10 detailed weekly reports, providing valuable insights to lead researcher
- Analyzed data using various research methodologies, employing both qualitative and quantitative techniques to generate meaningful findings
- Safeguarded confidentiality of interviews throughout research process, ensuring privacy and anonymity of participants.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
Social worker
Group For Transcultural Relations (GRT)
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Mentored at-risk youth, providing guidance and support to improve their personal wellbeing and academic performance
- Spearheaded fundraising activities that enabled children to receive quality education while volunteering at GRT
- Fostered positive relations with children in an educational setting, leveraging this knowledge to create engaging and effective learning experiences
- Conducted home visits and participated in group meetings, disseminating information on agency services, requirements, and procedures
- Planned and executed over 5 special events, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for children to learn and grow
- Collaborated with community agencies to secure housing, medical care, and employment opportunities for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Sociology
University of Nairobi
01.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Women, Leadership and Governance in Africa
University of Nairobi
10.2023 - Current
Skills
Researchundefined
Certification
Certificate - Kenya Sign Language, Horizon Training Institute, 2019
Referees
Ms. Immaculate Nafula Amoit
Director
Wetec, Kenya
director@weteckenya.org
+254721527195
Dr. Mutugi M' Murithi
Chief of Party Officer
Christian Health Organization- CHAK
mutugi75@gmail.com
+254796103952
Timeline
Master of Arts - Women, Leadership and Governance in Africa
University of Nairobi
10.2023 - Current
Sociologist
Kenya Rural Roads Authority
01.2023 - 12.2023
Child Protection Officer Intern
Imenti South Sub-County
09.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Women Economic Empowerment - UON
07.2022 - 08.2022
Social worker
Group For Transcultural Relations (GRT)
11.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Sociology
University of Nairobi
01.2018 - 05.2022
Certificate - Kenya Sign Language, Horizon Training Institute, 2019
Certificate in Public relations & Customer care, Public Relations/Image Management, 2017
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