Moureen Anyango Ochieng

As a seasoned senior leader with a wealth of experience in education and social entrepreneurship across Africa, I aim to utilize my leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal abilities to make a substantial impact on Teach For All's mission to cultivate collective leadership and guarantee that all children achieve their potential.

• Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to ensure internal alignment on partnership strategies and initiatives.
• Coordinating Kenya Programs and supporting Tanzania and Cote de Ivoire. Managed and reported on annual results, resolved issues and improved outcomes for portfolio with value of $2.3 Million annually.
• Led team of 12 Project managers to meet 95% of their performance goals cultivate relationships with internal groups and current and potential partner organizations.
• Responsibilities include project coordination, networking and partnership management, fundraising, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation
• Achievements include leading curriculum review, partnership with Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, implementation of a cash plus care program funded by UNICEF, and increased funding partnerships by 50%.
• Streamlined reporting processes to enhance data quality while reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
• Collaborated closely with international teams to share best practices and learnings from country-specific experiences, fostering continuous improvement in global operations.
• Oversaw successful completion of numerous high-impact projects, contributing significantly to the organization's mission incountry.
• Increased staff capacity by implementing comprehensive training programs, improving overall performance and productivity.
• Managed 6 donor relations effectively, securing additional funding for ongoing initiatives and new projects.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, leading to increased collaboration and support for projects.
• Identified new potential partners through market research and competitive analysis, contributing to the expansion of the company''s network within targeted industries.
• Increased partner satisfaction by delivering exceptional support, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
• Analyzed partner performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, driving consistent growth in partnership value.
• Developed comprehensive partnership proposals tailored to prospective clients'' specific needs and objectives, demonstrating a deep understanding of their businesses and challenges faced by them in their respective markets.

Led a partnership of 3 organizations to Implemented and early childhood development and reduce child maltreatment and promote play and early learning under the Nurturing care framework.

• Responsibilities included partnership management, developing linkages, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation
• Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement strategies to advance Teach For All's global priorities in the region.
• Growing network impact by supporting partners and prospective partners, fostering learning networks, and developing external relationships.
• Lead a regional team of 8 members and collaborate with global teams.
• Provided strategic support to network partners in fundraising, governance, and impact maximization.
• Fostered an inclusive learning culture and strengthen external engagement.
• Oversaw budgeting, resource allocation, and performance evaluation.

Achievements

• Increased network impact by 30% through strategic initiatives and partnerships.
• Facilitated 2 successful fundraising initiatives, resulting in multiyear project funding for network partners.
• Established strong partnerships with regional organizations, enhancing ICS SP visibility and impact.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
• Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.

• Implemented a 2-year USAID funded project targeting adolescent girls and young women with HIV prevention interventions
• Responsibilities included project coordination and delivery, partnership management, developing linkages, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation
• Achievements include revival of the lunch and learn strategy, establishment of child rights groups in schools, strengthening of the child protection referral system, and participation in the development and implementation of the child protection system guidelines.

• Worked with a program targeting adolescent girls in and out of school with HIV prevention and child protection interventions
• Responsibilities included project coordination and delivery, partnership management, monitoring and documentation, and capacity building
• Achievements include coordination of the DREAMS program, establishment of child rights clubs in schools, and training of community paralegals on child protection and parenting.

• Conducted household assessments, risk profiling, and community/household economic strengthening
• Responsibilities included project coordination and delivery, supervision of field extension staff, partnership management, and capacity building
• Achievements include formation of health clubs in schools, establishment of support groups using the village savings and loan model, and recruitment and training of peer educators and paralegals.

• Followed up cases of children with malnutrition, conducted clinic rounds, ensured linkage and follow-ups at ANC/PMTCT clinics, and provided psycho-social support
• Responsibilities also included successful client linkage, follow-ups, tracking, and home visits, as well as advocacy for safe storage of clients' online files and limited access to data room.

• Coordinated the Because I Am A Girl (BIAAG) campaign, developed data tools, supervised work areas, and formed health clubs and peer groups
• Responsibilities also included partnership management, developing linkages, and monitoring and documentation.

• Recruited study subjects for an RTSS malaria trial vaccine, conducted field activities, and collected monthly data
• Responsibilities also included participation in door-to-door HIV testing and counseling, conducting field briefings, and ensuring correct use of informed consent forms.