Kivenzi Muange
Https://www.linkedin.com/in/kivenzim/
Nairobi,
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Operations Officer
Galck+
Nairobi
09.2022 - Current
- Streamlined procurement and requisition processes by preparing detailed documentation, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring accurate issuance of Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), resulting in timely acquisition of goods and services within the budget allocations.
- Developed an organizational risk register including ways to mitigate the mentioned risks.
- Assisted in recruiting and onboarding of new staff ; Assistant Finance Officer, Programmes Officer and an Assistant Programmes Officer who have been instrumental in propelling galck+ mission.
- Planned logistics and organized regional and national leaders convening for about 150 activists and human rights defenders including drafting the relevant agenda and facilitating some sessions.
- Maintained relationships with different stakeholders, partners, vendors and community members
Founder
Queer Defenders Kenya
Nairobi
09.2021 - Current
- Founded and manage a grassroots digital platform amplifying the voices, needs, and rights of trans and queer Kenyans through community organizing, online advocacy, and strategic campaigns.
- Created a resource mobilisation strategy that led to mobilisation of financial resources for vulnerable queer and trans folks that were affected by the COVID-19 aftermath.
- Facilitated virtual trainings on digital security and safety during the 2023 anti-rights protests in Kenya.
- Assisted in creating content plans for our social media as well as engage with other partner organizations to create more awareness on issues facing queer folks.
- Managing social media platforms and channels and ensuring we are updated with current trends and information.
- Led the development of policy briefs and internal operational systems, including safeguarding protocols, and digital workflow tools to ensure safe, effective engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Diplomacy
Zetech Univerisity
Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Operational efficiency
Administration
Project management
Procurement
Human resource
Facilitation
Event planning and coordination
Refernces
Vincent Mosweta, Finance and Operations Manager - galck+
vmosweta@gmail.com, +254727 804 760
Edith Ronoh, Programmes Development Officer - galck+
edithronnoh@galck.org, +254728 890 542
Donna Awuor, Deputy Chief Operating Office, Code for Africa
donnasummer02@gmail.com, +254707 826 113
Timeline
Assistant Operations Officer
Galck+
09.2022 - Current
Founder
Queer Defenders Kenya
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Diplomacy
Zetech Univerisity
04.2001 -
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