Marselline Mito
Nairobi
Summary
My career reflects a proven track record in leadership, capacity building, and strategic coordination with government departments and civil society organizations. I have played a key role in designing and implementing child protection and mental health advocacy strategies in Kenya, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of vulnerable children and communities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer - End Child Marriage
World Vision Kenya
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinating programs to support out-of-school children in accessing education.
- Strengthening child protection and gender-based violence (GBV) systems, including direct case management.
- Leading community mobilization on social behavior change and advocacy initiatives.
- Facilitating partnership engagement and contributing to Technical Working Groups on Child Protection and GBV, with a focus on child-led activities.
- Coordinating economic empowerment initiatives for vulnerable children, youth, and families.
- Monitoring WASH interventions, tracking project budgets, and supporting field activities.
- Preparing quality reports, including activity reports, donor reports, and field visit summaries, to inform project progress and learning.
Project Officer
Save The Children International Kenya
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Led the coordination and implementation of a Child Protection project under the Joining Forces Alliance of Africa.
- Collaborated with government departments and child protection partners to strengthen national and community-based child protection systems.
- Oversaw project planning, delivery, and reporting to ensure alignment with strategic objectives aimed at ending violence against children.
Counseling Psychologist
TUSHINDE CHILDREN'S TRUST
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions for children, addressing emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
- Built the capacity of staff on mental health and wellness, and trained teachers and parents on child protection case management.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to strengthen child protection systems and safe spaces.
- Coordinated and implemented activities on HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and child protection to ensure holistic well-being for children and adolescents.
Field Coordinator
KENYA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Coordinated implementation of DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) interventions at both school and community levels.
- Oversaw parenting programs and school-based interventions aimed at empowering adolescent girls and young women.
- Led community advocacy efforts and social norms change activities to promote gender equality and prevent HIV.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to strengthen child protection systems and ensure integrated service delivery.
Field Officer
CHILDREN OF GOD RELIEF INSTITUTE - LEA TOTO PROGRAM
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Coordinating DREAMS (Determined Resilience Empowered Aids Free and Safe) interventions in schools and community level.
Child Counselor
CHILDREN OF GOD RELIEF INSTITUTE - LEA TOTO PROGRAM
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Coordinated implementation of psychosocial support to children and their families, provision of counseling and testing services, mentorship, Parenting skills education, Life skills/ SRH education in the facility and community level across the program areas in Nairobi County.
Education
Master of Arts - Education And Development in Early Childhood
UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA
Haifa -Israel 07-2024
Monitoring and Evaluation
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Nairobi - Kenya12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
10-2015
Higher Diploma - Psychological Counseling
KENYA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
01.2010
Certificate - Psychological Counseling
KENYA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
09-2008
Certificate - Early Childhood Teacher Training
PREMESE MONTESSORI
11-2004
Skills
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Donor Proposal Development & Concept Note Writing
- Budget Forecasting and Expenditure Tracking
- Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
- Safe Programming Practices
- Child Protection and Child Rights Programming
- Counseling Psychology (Policy and Practice)
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- HIV, SRH, and Adolescent-focused Interventions
Project Management & MEAL
Technical Expertise
- Case Management and Referral Systems
- County Government Systems and Operations
- Training and Facilitation for Staff, Teachers, and Parents
- Community Engagement and Advocacy
- Child Protection System Strengthening
- People Management and Supervision
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability to Diverse Work Environments
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Capacity Building & Facilitation
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
Languages
English
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Affiliations
- A registered member of Counseling and Psychologist Board of kenya.
Timeline
Project Officer - End Child Marriage
World Vision Kenya
02.2025 - Current
Project Officer
Save The Children International Kenya
01.2021 - 07.2023
Counseling Psychologist
TUSHINDE CHILDREN'S TRUST
10.2017 - 12.2020
Field Coordinator
KENYA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
12.2015 - 09.2017
Field Officer
CHILDREN OF GOD RELIEF INSTITUTE - LEA TOTO PROGRAM
09.2012 - 10.2015
Child Counselor
CHILDREN OF GOD RELIEF INSTITUTE - LEA TOTO PROGRAM
09.2012 - 10.2015
Higher Diploma - Psychological Counseling
KENYA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
Master of Arts - Education And Development in Early Childhood
UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA
Monitoring and Evaluation
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Psychological Counseling
KENYA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
Certificate - Early Childhood Teacher Training
PREMESE MONTESSORI
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