Meg Adhiambo
Nairobi
Summary
I am an organizational development and communication specialist with +9 years’ experience in dynamic and evolving work environments. I have a proven track record in co-creating and integrating Culture and DEI strategies into organizational design in collaboration with leaders. I am passionate about achieving results through consensus to ensure active participation across organizations I have worked in. In my current role, I am actively involved in collaborative Culture and DEI projects with colleagues from across the world spanning from Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe and America.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Head of Culture Change
Oxfam International
Nairobi
08.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded and facilitated multi-lingual sessions in co-creating Oxfam’s Culture Framework with Oxfam staff from across the confederation by applying the theory of change and other organizational development theories.
- Strengthened the 360-degree leadership feedback offered to Executive Directors, Regional Directors, Cluster Directors and Country Directors at Oxfam by including a coaching approach to the process.
- Steered conversations in the confederation to define diversity, representation, equity and inclusion (DREI) at Oxfam. By influencing the Executive Board to start conversations on DREI, the board shared their commitments toward advancing the DREI agenda. This led to the formation of an internal forum (The Baraza) that is aimed at keeping Oxfam accountable for its DREI commitment.
- Stimulated active participation of employee resource groups, hence creating awareness of Oxfam's DREI agenda, which focuses on four pillars: disability, race, gender and sexual orientation. From this support, the teams have created awareness by engaging staff in conversations on these key topics as well as collecting data in their specific groups to support the DREI agenda.
- Initiated the project management and communication of 'The Baraza', which is an internal forum that is mandated to create safe spaces that staff can engage in to address institutional racism, racial justice and any other form of discrimination.
- Facilitated toolkits for the Oxfam HR network to promote diversity and inclusion in the recruitment, selection and onboarding processes.
- Participated in an exclusive Culture Lab experiment facilitated by CHS Alliance that aimed to develop a sectoral definition of culture and values the development sector would like to espouse.
- Executed the launch of Oxfam's Global Staff Survey in July 2021, which intended to collect industry benchmarked data not only on staff engagement matters but also on diversity and inclusion across the confederation. I was in charge of communication and the survey managed to get responses from 56% of the 7,000+ Oxfam staff across the confederation.
- In partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), facilitated a workshop on Culture at the Global CHS Conference held in May 2021 to bring together like-minded individuals who would like to support and learn from each other on culture change related topics.
- Developed and lobbied to gain management and staff support to launch the first-ever Oxfam International Diversity Survey in January 2021 to understand diversity at Oxfam International Secretariat.
- Following the black lives matter worldwide movement, led the culture team in conducting discussions on institutional racism that were attended by 300+ staff.
- Lead a high performing team of DEI professionals and volunteers to deliver organization and program-wide actions that foster and advance a workplace of equity, inclusion and respect
- Developed care conversation forums for staff during Covid-19 period, to share more about how they felt during the pandemic. Some of the forums included Monday Musings, Thoughtful Thursdays, Coffee and chat sessions and Dear Diary (An online Facebook workplace page where staff write how they feel and how they are coping).
Social Strategy and Brand Specialist
Telkom Kenya
Nairobi
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Championed a vibrant change agent program at Telkom Kenya with membership from across Kenya.
- Spearheaded the 1st phase of the Culture Change program within Telkom. This included developing work streams projects and managing the proposed culture-related interventions.
- Worked closely with the Culture Change consultants to diagnose the business and worked with the leadership team and the employees to identify the desired culture.
- Motivated staff to participate in activities and events such as town halls, staff fun activities such as company anniversary celebrations, milestone celebrations and staff wellness activities such as Zumba and bringing your child to the office days at Telkom.
- I was awarded a certificate of recognition for exemplary work done in the Culture Change transformation project.
- Implemented the CSR interventions at that included engaging in partnerships in initiatives like Women 4 Cancer, Standard Chartered Marathon, University skills sharing initiatives, Community online business skills-based training
- Ensured the development of the child online protection charter by being part of the Child Online Protection task force that brought together all Kenyan Mobile Network Operators.
- Enabled young people to access reliable and affordable internet connectivity by being part of the Community Innovation Hub task force that worked closely with the Information Communication and Technology Authority.
Senior Corporate Citizenship Officer
Telkom Kenya
Nairobi
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported the all Women Telkom's hockey team by ensuring they had the right mentorship and coaches to support them to win African continental tournaments.
- Provided support to 'Yego', the first Kenyan to self-train using YouTube videos to compete in the Javelin sport at the Olympics.
- Encouraged Telkom staff to get involved in CSR activities in projects that support women such as the Women 4 Cancer, which aimed to raise awareness about cervical cancer and raise funds for women who are unable to afford the tests and treatments.
CSR and Sponsorship Officer
Orange Telcom
Nairobi
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Utilized organizational skills to maximize the impact of partnerships, brand programs, sponsorships and philanthropy activities and deliver on agreed-upon milestones.
- Coordinated all activities and projects related to CSR and Sponsorship. Ensure Telkom Kenya achieves a substantive improvement to become a more sustainable and socially responsive company.
- Assist in the local implementation of all sponsorship and CSR programs developed by the France Telcom group and any other group brand campaigns introduced.
- Effectively worked with members of the corporate communications, mass market and marketing teams to ensure marketing, sales, IT & N and branding aspects are taken into consideration for all projects undertaken.
- Implemented the first telemedicine project in Kenya with Cisco, Gertrude's Children's Hospital and Kenyatta University. This project supported women and children in the Maasai Mara area in Narok, Kenya to access medical care in time.
- Coordinated Orange's Sustainability audit in Kenya with the resulting feedback used to improve services and processes within the organization.
Account Executive
HDI Youth Marketeers
Nairobi
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Project managed and executed the launch of the first Intel Smartphone in Kenya with the support of an external agency.
- Developed proposals, pitched and executed client briefs effectively which led to onboarding of new clients such as Henkel Kenya to the business.
- Initiated interventions to support the organization in retaining their staff by engaging them in team-building exercises that build trust within the team.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Negotiated sales deals between customers and agency, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated relationships.
- Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
- Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
Education
MSc in Management And Organizational Development
United States International University - Africa
Nairobi, Kenya09.2022
Executive Coaching Certificate
Q Five 95
Nairobi, Kenya04.2022
Professional PR Diploma (CIPR) UK
Makini College
Nairobi, Kenya06.2018
Diploma in Sustainability
Swedish Institute of Management Fellowship
Stockholm, Sweden02.2018
BA in Communication And Media Technology
Maseno University
Kisumu, Kenya12.2010
Skills
Corporate Culture Change Initiatives
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Incident Management Panel on Anti-racism and DEI cases
Process Improvement
Training Design, Development and Delivery
Strategy Development and Implementation
Recruit, Hire and Develop High Performance Team
Interpersonal and Relationship Building at all levels
Extensive presentation and facilitation skill
Change Planning and implementation
Organizational Change
Facilitating Change
Accomplishments
Fellow at Swedish Institute of Management
Awarded best performer certificate during Telkom Kenya's rebranding
Timeline
Global Head of Culture Change
Oxfam International
08.2019 - Current
Social Strategy and Brand Specialist
Telkom Kenya
01.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Corporate Citizenship Officer
Telkom Kenya
05.2016 - 12.2016
CSR and Sponsorship Officer
Orange Telcom
09.2013 - 04.2016
Account Executive
HDI Youth Marketeers
04.2011 - 08.2013
MSc in Management And Organizational Development
United States International University - Africa
Executive Coaching Certificate
Q Five 95
Professional PR Diploma (CIPR) UK
Makini College
Diploma in Sustainability
Swedish Institute of Management Fellowship
BA in Communication And Media Technology
Maseno University
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