Pamela Nkatha
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Senior Project Officer with over 3 years of experience in data analysis, visualization, GIS, and reporting within NGO settings. Proficient in various data visualization software and statistical applications, with a strong background in facilitating community engagement and participatory action planning. Demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through completion, ensuring high-quality outputs that support adaptive management and informed decision-making.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Training Consultant - Information Management in Project Implementation
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
3 2024 - 3 2024
- Trained the team on the World Bank Geo-Enabling Initiative for Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS) using Kobo Toolbox and generated the project maps focusing on baselines, midlines, and end-line program indicators, increasing visualization for decision-making capability by 50% in 3 days.
Training Consultant - Data in Project Implementation
Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources - Gambia
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Conducted comprehensive training on Kobo Toolbox, ODK, and PowerBI for data collection and visualization; enhanced team proficiency and ensured seamless support for departmental requests, boosting overall project management efficiency by 50%.
Geographical Information Systems/ Information Management Officer
IFRC / Kenya Red Cross
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Designed and implemented data analysis and visualization initiatives for CP3 to ensure consistent and timely access to high-quality and useful analysis and visuals for information sharing, reporting, and adaptive management
- Trained over 240 volunteers in community mapping, configured mobile data devices, supervised data collection, traveled to remote sites, and automated monitoring, enhancing a 70% improvement in process automation and data updating
- Worked with the communications department to develop infographics for various information-sharing initiatives such as newsletters, bulletins, and project reports
- Supported over 12 stakeholders, including national societies and UN agencies, in creating Standard Operating Procedures and data aspects for Multi-Hazard Contingency Plans, improving community data readiness
- Developed interactive activity maps that show the location of the Food Security Activity (FSA), reported hotspot data e.g
- Floods, droughts, conflicts, and landslides as well as community structures (e.g., water points, anchor groups, health units) in consultation with sector teams
- Analyzed implementation challenges and reported any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to implementation plans, collaborating with the technical teams in addressing the identified gaps and inconsistencies.
Geographical Information Systems Officer
Danish Refugee Council - Kenya
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Guided the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams from the 9 East Africa and Great Lakes countries on the capacities of GIS and Remote sensing in their work
- Ensured project documentation for data analysis, mapping, and visualization was complete with all required documents and filed per agency and donor requirements
- Assisted with the preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices
- Conducted trend analysis and mapped food security phases in these countries using The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) datasets, contributing significantly to quantitative research objectives
- Ensured data accuracy, quality, safe storage, and adherence to data protection guidelines
- Collaborated in the development and revision of surveys coding using tools like ODK, Kobo, and SurveyCTO, aligning with M&E standards and coordinating with the M&E/ the database specialist Officer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Capacity building, presentation, and mentoring
Data Collection (tool design and field implementation) - Kobo Toolbox, CommCare, Google Earth/Map, ODK
Data Analysis- Microsoft Excel, SPSS, R, QGIS
Mapping and Data Visualization - QGIS, Power BI dashboards, ArcGIS
Learning and Accountability
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Innovation and Problem Solving
Reporting and Project Documentation
Strong Communication Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Relationship Management
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Effective Time Management
Upholds Confidentiality and Integrity
Commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
Certification
Emergency Management & Preparedness, 03/01/2024
Volunteeringandleadership
- University of Nairobi - Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 03/01/2024, 03/01/2024, Volunteer Trainer, Nairobi, Orientated students in data collection techniques and integration with GIS, significantly enhancing their technical capabilities and increasing project completion rates by 30%.
- Samaritans Purse, 01/01/2006, 06/01/2008, Community Youth Coordinator, Meru, Facilitated daily activities about HIV awareness in the community.
Awardsandscholarships
- International Research Award, 12/01/2018
- The Geo Innovation Esri Award, 12/01/2012
Projectssummary
- Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness (CP3), 04/01/2021, 10/01/2023, IFRC / Kenya Redcross
- Refugee Empowerment Initiative: Leveraging Data and Mapping for Informed Decision-Making, 02/01/2020, 03/01/2021, Danish Refugee Council
- GIS for Malaria Control in Rural Communities, 02/01/2017, 08/01/2019, Kemri Wellcome Trust
Publications
- The Lancet - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(17)30488-6/fulltext
- BMC Public Health - https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-6474-1
- The Atlas Geosystems -The Geo-AI in Disaster Management; A Community Perspective - Underway
Timeline
Training Consultant - Data in Project Implementation
Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources - Gambia
02.2024 - 02.2024
Geographical Information Systems/ Information Management Officer
IFRC / Kenya Red Cross
04.2021 - 10.2023
Geographical Information Systems Officer
Danish Refugee Council - Kenya
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems
University of Nairobi
04.2001 -
Training Consultant - Information Management in Project Implementation
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
3 2024 - 3 2024
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