MERCY KHALAYI NDONGOLI
MOMBASA
Summary
Program management and social affairs specialist with 6 years of experience in collectively Coordinating more than 30+ capacity-building workshops for local leaders, paralegals, and community representatives. Strengthening engagement of 500+ youth and women-led groups, pwds and communities in policy processes. Contributing to discussions on women and marginalization and economic inclusion in the 50 million women speak application at the Ministry of East African Community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Assistant Officer, Coast Region
Transparency International
09.2023 - Current
- Review, edit, and disseminate technical documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility for target audiences. Support the review and dissemination of technical documents.
- Provided project cycle management support including planning, monitoring, reporting and donor budgeting compliance.
- Strengthened multi-stakeholder coordination by engaging government agencies, CSOs, and local partners in policy dialogues.
- Provided technical advisory support to local and national governments on governance, decentralization, and public sector reform.
- Coordinated inclusive governance capacity-building workshops, knowledge-sharing platforms, and global advocacy events, strengthening stakeholder engagement.
- Organize conferences and/or training sessions, as necessary and Undertake duty travels related to the project implementation.
- Coordinate the identification and recruitment of qualified service providers, including procurement of assets, utilities, and consultants for regional office assignments.
- Liaise and engage with government partners, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of projects.
- Support management of programme budgets by collating relevant documents, identification of gaps and drawing up proper accounts as per donor requirements;
- Implement a tracking mechanism to ensure that all vendors, suppliers, and consultants are paid on a timely basis;
- Provide researching for and Developing exceptional proposals and/or concepts for financial support and sustainability of the office.
Group Lead
Mombasa Climathon, Hackathon Competition
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Lead a group of 10 youths in creation prototype that could assist in monitoring vegetation coverage in real time and produce reliable data.
- Quickly developed relationships with prospective investors, and recommended key aspects of the application. Helped panel understand Application specials, financing plans, and service options by pitching.
Social Affairs Officer
Ministry of East African Community and Regional Development
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Reviewed social security policies in the East African Community countries in an attempt to create a unified integrated social security policy for east African Community member states.
- Participated in the formation of harmonizing labour migration policies in East Africa and Horn of Africa though the Ministry of Labour and International Labour Organization.
- Worked with different private Organizations towards integrating the voice of civil societies in regional trade.
- Carried out research and created consolidated reports of bilateral communication between the East African Member states in the Social Affairs department.
- Supported the evaluation of new policies, and provided clinical feedback on specific issues as needed.
Public Relations Intern
Kenya Maritime Authority
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Played key role in supporting kenya's re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category C for the 2022-2023 Biennium council seat by contributing to strategy, coordination, and diplomatic engagement.
- Acted as point of contact for customer/stakeholder resolution, successfully deescalating issues without management involvement.
- Contributed to the evaluation of new corporate products, providing detailed technical and clinical feedback to strengthen quality assurance during inspection processes.
- Took a compassionate approach and quickly understood stakeholder situations.
- Managed daily stakeholder correspondence and took lead in preparing high-level speeches, policy briefs, and proposals for strategic decision-making.
Acting Youth Secretary
Red Cross Mombasa Branch
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Recorded and maintained accurate minutes of youth committee proceedings, ensuring transparent documentation and follow-up on action points.
- Developed and contributed innovative ideas for youth empowerment initiatives, enhancing participation and growth of the Red Cross youth docket.
- Coordinated with youth leaders across programs to strengthen collaboration and improve the effectiveness of youth-led projects and activities.
- Consolidated reports, organized schedules, and managed event calendars, enabling timely delivery of youth programs and branch activities.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations- Foreign Policy
Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations- Development Option
United States International University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Programme administration support
Financial Management & Budget Monitoring
ERP Systems (Oracle/Quantum)
Data & Document Management
Donor Reporting & Resource Mobilization Support
Logistics, Travel & Event Coordination
Report preparation
Technical report writing
Emergency response coordination
Team collaboration
Work coordination
Communication
- Delivered a pitch presentation during the Climate Hackathon
- Communicated with youth on different agendas, as a youth advocate secretary
- Negotiated to the youth Board on youth needs
Leadership
- Team Lead Gender Equity and Social Inclusion program @Transparency International-Kenya
- Group lead Mombasa Hackathon
- Red Cross Mombasa Branch- Acting Youth Secretary (2018August- 2019March)
Timeline
Programme Assistant Officer, Coast Region
Transparency International
09.2023 - Current
Group Lead
Mombasa Climathon, Hackathon Competition
08.2021 - 12.2021
Social Affairs Officer
Ministry of East African Community and Regional Development
10.2019 - 11.2020
Public Relations Intern
Kenya Maritime Authority
04.2019 - 09.2019
Acting Youth Secretary
Red Cross Mombasa Branch
08.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - International Relations- Foreign Policy
Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations- Development Option
United States International University
04.2001 -