Kevin Wanyonyi
Mombasa
Summary
As a Campaign Officer, I bring a wealth of experience and skills that significantly contribute to the success of inclusive, anti-discriminatory national movements. With a solid educational background in Human Rights and Social Sciences, I possess a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding inequalities, discrimination, and systemic marginalization. I have undergone a training of Trainers (ToT) on Protection and Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Rights for marginalized and minority communities. My proven track record in coordinating and implementing impactful campaigns showcases my strategic thinking and ability to translate plans into tangible results. I am adept at requisitioning and managing finances and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with organizational protocols. With strong communication skills, I excel in engaging diverse stakeholders, including rights-holders, civic partners, and government agencies. My results-oriented approach is underscored by a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes and fostering positive change through campaigns. The alignment of my skills and experience with the goals outlined in the National Strategic Framework 2024-2028 positions me as a valuable asset in driving the mission of building a more just and equitable society through effective and inclusive campaign initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Officer
Kenya Community Support Center (KECOSCE)
04.2023 - Current
- Designed, planned and coordinated strategic campaigns in line with the intended outcomes of the KECOSCE's organizational strategic plan and as well as those of projects implemented under different programs.
- Trained a team of digital monitors and led them to conduct public campaigns against radicalization of the youths and women to prevent violent extremism and terrorism in the coastal region of Kenya. These campaigns reached an approximation of 100,000 social media users and locals. This was achieved through one on one with community members in public barazas, virtually through zoom and X spaces (formerly Twitter) as well as through Whatsapp and facebook.
- I excelled in monitoring and reporting human rights violations, particularly instances of police ignorance and brutality, focusing on minority communities such as marginalized tribes, refugees, and vulnerable groups including women, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), and youths. My expertise lies in the meticulous documentation of conflicts related to human rights violations, utilizing various tools, including proficiency in the online USHAHIDI platform.
- Trained the human right monitors and paralegals on Early Warning Early Response to spearhead monitoring, reporting and documenting of the human rights violation before, during and after the general elections.
- Identified and managed development and implementation of program funding activities. Making financial requests through imprest to support implementation of project activities. This also involves accounting for t he finances acquired through provision of surrender documents.
- Participated in conferences, seminars and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional status. This includes coordination meetings with partner CSOs to update on the progress of programs implementation within the organization.
- Supported the organization's research efforts. I supported the consultants contracted by KECOSCE to conduct a research on the status and contribution of CSOs in social, political and economic development in the coastal region of Kenya whereby the outcome of this was production of a position paper for the CSOs that was submitted to UNDP in October 2023.
- Managed the organization's visibility on social media platforms. I achieve this by coordinating the collection of relevant programs information, compiling of communication materials such as media briefs, weekly roundups and newsletters.
- Supervision of junior staff, interns and volunteers to ensure they remain productive and learn in the process as directed by Organization Development Manager.
- Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with stakeholders such as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the County Security Intelligence Committees (CSIC) the Civil society organizations resulting in improved collaboration in mitigating human right violations for effective program implementation
- Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.
- Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with stakeholders such as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the County Security Intelligence Committees (CSIC) the Civil society organizations resulting in improved collaboration in mitigating human right violations for effective program implementation
Early Warning Early Response Coordinator
Kenya Community Support Center (KECOSCE)
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Led the development and implementation of comprehensive training curricula, manuals, and materials, including the KECOSCE Conflict Early Warning Early Response Practitioners’ Manual enhancing KECOSCE organization’s peace building initiatives targeting the youths, the general public and the state law enforcement agencies in Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties. This contributed to more understanding and respect for human rights among the police during the public order management.
- Supervised and mentored a team of trainer of Trainees (TOTs), paralegals, peace monitors, interns, and attaches, ensuring the efficient execution of the mandate of the organization’s Early Warning System of responding and mitigating community conflicts in the coastal region of Kenya especially during the electoral period.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the progress achieved with time by the conflict mechanism on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly.
- Developed daily, weekly and monthly conflict briefs for sharing with relevant security response actors and made follow up to obtain feedback on reported conflicts which included human right violations.
Education
Bachelor's - Environmental Studies (Community Development)
Pwani University
Kilifi07.2021
Skills
- Time Management and Adaptability
- Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Public communication and presentation
- Technical Support and multi-tasking
- Project Planning and execution
- Creative thinking and proactive response
- Research and documentation
- Problem Resolution
- Data Review
Accomplishments
- Revamped the KECOSCE Early Warning Early Response System and made it relevant beyond the electoral period in the coast region of Kenya.
- Developed and implemented a project communication strategy that led to a 30% increase in community engagement and participation.
- Spearheaded the successful coordination of a high-impact social media campaign, reaching over an average of 100000 digital users and promoting the fight against violent extremism.
- Established sustainable early warning platforms that has remained operational for 2 years allowing the interaction of human right and peace monitors, paralegals and the local peace structures such as community policing to respond and address community conflicts.
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Referees
1. Maxwell Lumbasi (Direct Supervisor) Strategic Delivery Manager. Kenya Community Support Center. 0799861072 Email. maxwelllumbasi@gmail.com .
2. Zed Mkalla
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Mercy Corps
0720483717
Email; zedmkalla@gmail.com
3. . Pst. John Kidigu (Spiritual leader) Spiritual Leader Hope Bahari Pentecostal Church Mnazi Moja Mombasa. 0714510945.
Timeline
Program Officer
Kenya Community Support Center (KECOSCE)
04.2023 - Current
Early Warning Early Response Coordinator
Kenya Community Support Center (KECOSCE)
03.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor's - Environmental Studies (Community Development)
Pwani University