Kevin Litiema
PSEAH/Safeguarding Specialist and Monitoring & Evaluation Professional
Mombasa,28
Summary
I am PSEAH/Safeguarding specialist and Monitoring & Evaluation professional with 4+ years of experience supporting development and humanitarian projects in Kenya. I combine strong monitoring and analytical skills with deep safeguarding expertise to strengthen program accountability, improve protection systems, and support safe, inclusive project environments. In M&E, I design and implement end-to-end MEL systems that improve data accuracy, program learning, and donor reporting. I am highly skilled in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and visualization using Power BI, Excel, SPSS, and Kobo Toolbox. My work supports evidence-based decision-making and clear performance tracking for project teams and partners. In safeguarding, I specialize in Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH), case management, SEA/SH investigations, GBV risk assessment, and community sensitization. I have led investigations into sexual harassment and exploitation cases, facilitated countywide safeguarding trainings, and developed tools and mechanisms that strengthen confidentiality, accountability, and survivor-centered response. I bring a blend of criminology, protection, community engagement, and MEL expertise—allowing me to support organizations in both technical and operational capacities. I am also a certified PSEAH Trainer of Trainers and an experienced facilitator, having trained thousands of workers and community members on GBV and PSEAH prevention.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
PSEAH/Safeguarding Officer and M & Assistant
Womankind Kenya
Kwale, Kwale District
10.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive M&E plans aligned with project goals, enabling accurate tracking of deliverables and indicators.
- Developed a monitoring framework to monitor our projects outputs and outcomes.
- Led preparation of periodic performance reports (monthly, quarterly), using visual tools like Power BI and Excel for data presentation.
- Collaborated with program managers and program officers to integrate monitoring activities into project planning and implementation.
- Developed Results Frameworks.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Trained over 2,000 workers and community members on Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment and Gender Based Violence prevention across the project lifespan.
- Led Gender Based Violence and sexual harassment investigations, resulting in corrective actions, disciplinary action and reduced incident recurrence by 25% over 12 months.
- Participated hands on in Gender Based Violence and SEA risk assessments and coming up with mitigation procedures to prevent future risks.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
Safeguarding Officer Intern
Womankind Kenya
Kwale, Kwale District
07.2021 - 10.2022
- While working with Womankind Kenya on the Mwache Dam Project, a world Bank financed project, our duties were engagement with and support of local populations with the prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Harassment (SH) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) among other risks within the Mwache Dam project area, Kinango subcounty, Kwale County.
- At the onset of the project, I gained knowledge on stakeholder mapping. We mapped different stakeholders i.e., focal people, women groups, community health workers and community liaisons that we were to work closely with during the project cycle.
- Gained experience in working with and infiltrating into communities and community members, through sensitization against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Women and Children.
- Participated and gained confidence and experience in training and sensitization of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) to agencies, agencies heads, expatriates and local workforce working within the project area.
- Gained a broad understanding of Gender Based Violence within the community at the work place, and the Gender Inclusion perspective at large.
- Participated in and later led SEA/SH investigations.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology with IT
Maseno University
Kenya01.2020
Skills
SAFEGUARDING
Expertise in safeguarding principles, including PSEAH, adult, and child safeguarding
Experience in GBV, SEA and SH prevention and response
Experience in investigations and reporting safeguarding concerns
Confidential case management and survivor centered support
Safeguarding policy development and implementation
Development of accountability-focused CRM systems
Proficient in ensuring accountability for survivors through feedback management
Knowledge of adult and Child Protection and DO No Harm Principles
Knowledgeable in IASC six core principles for PSEA
Accomplishments
- Facilitated a safeguarding training for all Womankind Kenya staff countywide and influenced the organization to adopt safeguarding policies and select a focal person.
- Advocated for safeguarding policies to prevent and manage GBV, SEA & SH risks at the Mwache Dam project, leading to a steady decrease in GBV cases.
- Led investigations into 12 sexual harassment and 1 exploitation case, resulting in actionable resolutions and strengthened safeguarding protocols.
- Developed and implemented M&E plans and logical frameworks that aligned safeguarding indicators with project goals, ensuring ongoing tracking of deliverables and improved data accuracy.
- Developed logical frameworks for Womankind Kenya (GBV/SEA & SH Safeguarding) at the Mwache Multi-Purpose Dam project, to keep track of organizational deliverables.
- Designed and contextualized data collection tools for accurate record-keeping and reporting, increasing efficiency and accuracy of reporting by 30%.
- Designed data collection tools, including surveys, interview guides and risk assessment questionnaires to assess program performance and to assess available GBV risks within the project area respectively.
- Developed an online, complaint log in system, that was used by project implementing partners. This system largely helped in maintaining confidentiality and anonymity and also encourage reporting of misconducts.
- Led classification of GBV cases to align with global humanitarian typologies, improving consistency in documentation and response strategies.
- Led Womankind Kenya GBV team in classification of cases received to help fit in the standardized types and definitions of GBV across the humanitarian community.
Certification
MEAL Trainings
References
Available upon request
Key Competencies
Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding components particularly Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), adult safeguarding and child safeguarding., Experience in GBV, SEA and SH prevention and response., Demonstrable experience in investigations and reporting safeguarding concerns with a focus of accountability, corrective actions and a safe healthy working environment., Confidential case management and survivor centered support., Safeguarding policy development and implementation., Experience in implementing complaints and response mechanisms (CRM) to improve accountability., Proficient in managing feedback and referral systems for accountability to Affected Persons (Survivors)., Knowledge of adult and Child Protection and DO No Harm Principles., Conversant with the IASC six core principles for PSEA., Coordination with government, NGOs and Community Structures., Exceptional communication skills, with venerable ability for sensitization and training., Monitoring, evaluating and learning safeguarding policies., Deep understanding of Monitoring, Evaluations, and Learning frameworks, data collection, analysis, and reporting., Proficient in development of logical framework (logframe) and theory of change., Skilled in using data collection and visualization tools such as MS Excel, SPSS, Kobo Toolbox, and Power BI., Extensive experience in project management tools, results-based reporting, and performance monitoring., Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with a focus on data visualization and actionable insights., Proficient in compiling high-quality reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) with actionable data insights for management and donors.
Training
- Monitoring and Evaluation Course, Vintage Africa school of Leadership, 2024-01-01
- Creating a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan, UN disaster ready.org (eLearning course), 2024-01-01
- Designing and Implementing Monitoring and Evaluating Systems, AKF, 2022-01-01
- Protection From Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) training of trainers (ToT) workshop, ICVA, 2023-01-01
- Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) Investigation training, HumanitarianHR, supported by World Bank, 2023-01-01
- Investigating Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (e-learning course for partners), UN disaster ready.org (eLearning course), 2024-01-01
- Introduction to Safeguarding Adults (Level 1), High-Speed Training, 2024-01-01
- Introduction to Safeguarding Children (Level 1), High-Speed Training, 2024-01-01
- Safeguarding Matters Module 1, 2 & 3, Resource Support Hub, 2023-01-01
- Inter Agency Gender Based Violence case management, Unknown, Unknown
Timeline
PSEAH/Safeguarding Officer and M & Assistant
Womankind Kenya
10.2022 - Current
Safeguarding Officer Intern
Womankind Kenya
07.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology with IT
Maseno University