DAVID IAN OKATCH
Project Officer
Nairobi,Embakasi
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated community development practitioner with extensive experience in civil society organizations, contributing to impactful projects. Proven expertise in all aspects of project implementation, including meticulous planning and coordination of diverse components. Committed to fostering community engagement and driving sustainable development initiatives that empower individuals and enhance collective well-being. Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders to achieve strategic goals and deliver measurable results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ICT & Digital Processes Officer
Elections Observation Group
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
01.2025 - Current
- Directed maintenance and optimization of ICT infrastructure to ensure seamless operations across servers, networks, laptops, and cloud systems.
- Executed user account management and access control strategies to ensure compliance with data security standards.
- Managed technical support and system updates for election observation data collection platforms, enhancing data integrity and accessibility.
- Created and maintained detailed documentation of ICT policies, SOPs, and disaster recovery strategies to enhance organizational resilience.
- Resolved technical issues for secretariat staff and regional observers, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
- Instructed staff and observers on effective utilization of digital reporting tools and mobile data collection systems to improve data accuracy and efficiency.
- Support integration of GIS, SMS reporting systems, and real time dashboards for election monitoring.
- Directed implementation of secure digital data collection platform to enhance data integrity for over 300 election observers.
- Delivered ICT and cybersecurity training to staff and regional coordinators across 10 regions.
- Streamlined internal digital workflows, reducing report compilation time by 80 percent.
- Coordinated ICT operations for national election observation missions, providing comprehensive coverage across all 290 constituencies.
Project Officer (Media Monitoring)
Election Observation Group
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Oversaw project implementation, ensuring compliance with specified goals, schedules, and financial limits.
- Developed detailed planning frameworks and consistently monitored progress to align with project goals.
- Conducted comprehensive data collation and analysis to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed installation and functionality of media monitors to facilitate thorough analysis of media coverage.
- Communicated critical sensitive data to program manager to ensure timely action and response.
- Developed training materials for observers, enhancing understanding of electoral integrity and monitoring techniques.
Electoral Processes Assistant
Election Observation Group
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Organizing and facilitation of workshops, seminars and round table discussion around election reform process in Kenya for the next electoral cycle.
- Providing oversight on recruitment and training of observers for by-elections.
- Data and information management from the field observers.
- Assist in fundraising efforts.
- Coordinating Thematic members of ELOG in forming Thematic Working Group on elections.
PVT Zonal Coordinator
Election Observation Group
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Strengthened democracy in Kenya and the African Region through promoting transparent and accountable electoral processes that included public participation
- Recruited, trained and deployed constituency supervisors and observers; developed and maintained database for supervisors and observers in assigned region.
- Developed training modules and facilitated observer training; created curriculum and Training materials; prepared progress reports and documented all training activities.
- Managed and monitored activities of supervisors and observers; deployed and ensured observer accreditation
- Led data management for assigned region at the National Information Center on Election Day; prepared reports
Project Volunteer
Election Observation Group
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Was the liaison between ELOG and deployed Long Term observers countrywide.
- Creation of a new observer database.
- Facilitation and planning of ELOG's observation mission activities.
- Followed up with observers on any critical incident reported and escalated any serious incident that needed further attention.
- Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
- Worked to ensure successful project execution according to established objectives, timelines, and costs.
- Worked in collaboration with the senior project manager to define project goals and establish a timeline and plan to achieve them.
- Collected and recorded data pertinent to project goals and ultimate agricultural productivity.
Project Officer
Assistance for Relief and Development (ARUDA)
Lake State, South Sudan
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Manage food distribution data into the organization's database.
- Conducted distribution of relief food and other sanitary items to displaced persons in Mingkaman refugee camp.
- Managed new refugees by registering and issuing of tents and basic necessities
- Recorded and reported incidences occurring in the camp.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing relief supplies from ARUDA stores.
- Represented ARUDA in cluster meetings in Lake State.
Project Assistant (Volunteer)
Kenya Producers Coalition (KEPCO)
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Organized and conducted sensitization workshops for farmers
- Filed and indexed project documents.
- Helped farmers from advocacy groups
- Managed data from the field by collecting, entering and cleaning
- Assisted with calendar management, correspondence, scheduling appointments and meetings.
- Participated in staff and team meetings and offered a positive presence and outlook.
Long Term Observation Assistant
Election Observation Group
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Filed and maintained project files and original documents this included archiving and maintaining proper records of Long term observers.
- Manned the Long term observation call centre
- Created daily reports on Incidents reported via the Call centre.
- Created reports from analyzed data from the observers
- Oversaw the conduct of long term observers deployed in the field.
- Sought to work through challenges and foster a positive team spirit.
- Performed thorough research for planning purposes.
- Assisted with the recruiting and interviewing of Long Term Observers.
- Provided Support during the training of election observers.
Project Intern
National Taxpayers Association
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Remained committed to learning and growing inside this exciting industry.
- Undertook field research projects.
- Collection and entry of Data.
- Serve as an ongoing liaison for project stakeholders to build, develop and grow business relationships that are vital to the success of the project.
- Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted the Program Manager in tracking and compilation of project materials.
- Created and maintain progress reports on the project.
- Assisted with work plans for Project Delivery.
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of technical controls.
- Assisted the program manager to train community action groups to conduct social accountability audits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies With IT
Maseno University
Maseno, Kisumu, KenyaAssociate of Arts - Community Development
Kenya Institute of Development Studies
NairobiSkills
- Efficient scheduling abilities
- Responsive to change
- Skilled in prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
- Computer Skills
- Communication Skills
- Employee onboarding and training
- Detail-oriented data management
Consultancies
- Voter List Assessment, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Kenya, 2018-05-01, 2018-06-30, Assessment of quality of the principal register of voters that was used on 7th August 2017 general elections and the repeat elections on the 26th, October 2017 through field survey in West Pokot and Uasin Gishu counties with an aim of establishing its accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness.
- Impact Of Public Participation in The Counties, Kisumu, Kenya, 2017-10-01, 2020-10-31, Evaluation on impact of public participation in Kisumu County.
Work Availability
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Timeline
ICT & Digital Processes Officer
Elections Observation Group
01.2025 - Current
Project Officer (Media Monitoring)
Election Observation Group
04.2021 - 11.2024
Electoral Processes Assistant
Election Observation Group
11.2018 - 06.2020
PVT Zonal Coordinator
Election Observation Group
02.2017 - 12.2017
Project Volunteer
Election Observation Group
01.2017 - 02.2017
Project Officer
Assistance for Relief and Development (ARUDA)
10.2014 - 12.2015
Project Assistant (Volunteer)
Kenya Producers Coalition (KEPCO)
01.2013 - 06.2014
Long Term Observation Assistant
Election Observation Group
05.2012 - 12.2012
Project Intern
National Taxpayers Association
02.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies With IT
Maseno University
Associate of Arts - Community Development
Kenya Institute of Development Studies