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Phelix Ondenyi Makari

Kisumu,17

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Desired Job Title

Project OfficerProject ManagerProject CoordinatorProject Officer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Kisumu, 17, KE
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

2400000/yr - 4000000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week401k match

Summary

Development professional with 11 years’ experience managing inclusive projects across Kenya, specialising in partnership management, safeguarding, project management, and donor compliance. Skilled in designing and implementing community-based inclusive development programmes, partner support, project management and grants management. Experienced in collaborating with INGOs, CBOs, faith-based organisations, and government agencies to improve accountability, sustainability, and impact.

Overview

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1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Officer

Cheshire Disability Services Kenya
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide technical support to Partner Organisations on program management and Disability Inclusion.
  • Ensuring proper design, planning, and implementation of the interventions of the Multi-Annual Programme Plan in 40 partnerships with partner organisations in the network and children with disabilities and their families.
  • Promoting the inclusion of monitoring, evaluation, research & learning with partner organisations and supporting the dissemination of learning through reflection sessions while applying adaptive management in their areas of work.
  • Generating results-based reports (weekly briefs, monthly, quarterly & annual) as required and supporting partner organisations to document promising practices and promote learning & sharing among partner organisations.
  • Organising and conducting organisational capacity assessments and/or partnership reviews, jointly developing institutional strengthening plans to address capacity gaps, and monitoring implementation.
  • Managing relationships with partner organisations and stakeholders to ensure a consistently strong working relationship and genuine partnership centred on mutual objectives, learning and deliverables.
  • Identifying institutional funding and local resource mobilisation opportunities and supporting funding diversification strategies with partner organisations, donors and likeminded organisations.

Project Manager

Leonard Cheshire
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for high-quality program activities for Early Childhood Development interventions as a local implementing partner lead.
  • Timely compiled and submitted quality financial and narrative reports such as activity, quarterly, annual and end of project meeting donor reporting requirements.
  • Supported the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager to capture indicator data, track progress, take corrective actions, and develop a robust Monitoring and Evaluation system.
  • Assisted the Regional Finance Manager and the International Finance Department to ensure adequate financial and budgetary control of the programs and donor compliance according to Leonard Cheshire’s policy and procedures, ensuring resources are 99% utilised on set out activities.
  • Developed and maintained consistent, transparent, and timely communications and reporting for all country-related activities, issues, and updates.
  • Built relationships with consortium partners, stakeholders, and like-minded NGOs/national NGOs in Kenya and the region on disability Inclusion in Early Childhood Development and programmatic issues.
  • Identified and generated evidence of effective interventions that have the potential for scale-up while working closely with project partners.

Project Coordinator

Leonard Cheshire
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for coordinating and implementing quality program activities within the Consortium as the lead partner.
  • Planned and coordinated high-quality GECT Programme activities for Leonard Cheshire and partner organisations.
  • Maintained budget and tracked expenditures and transactions both internally and with project partners.
  • Managed county level engagements with stakeholders from both the national and county governments and built positive relations with stakeholders.
  • Prepared the necessary paperwork and meeting material for management and the donor.
  • Kept updated records of project beneficiaries and stakeholders and created project activity reports, quarterly, annual, situation reports and documentation.
  • Supported growth and program development while creating innovative training materials for activities with diverse needs.
  • Monitored and updated risk registers, project data sets, and key programme information.

Project Officer

Leonard Cheshire
03.2014 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for high-quality project management at the County level.
  • Developed and maintained project deliverables under the direction of the Project Coordinator.
  • As a County Lead, developed, maintained, and updated monthly, quarterly, and annual project activities and timelines.
  • Coordinated medical and educational assessments of 2100 children with disabilities and facilitated their enrollment in school.
  • Ensured the involvement of families and communities, particularly males, in the implementation of project activities.
  • Gathered and reported on data against the project’s indicators, particularly those in the log frame monitoring the project’s progress, achievements, and challenges.
  • Disseminated project information to stakeholders and arranged logistics for meetings, training workshops, and other project-related events.
  • Ensured compliance with Leonard Cheshire Disability’s child protection policy and procedures and reported any concerns.
  • Developed and maintained good relations with the project partners, the government, and other stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Disaster Management and International Diplomacy

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Kakamega County, Kenya
01-2011

Skills

  • Project Management Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding
  • Disability mainstreaming
  • Community Based Inclusive Development

Accomplishments

  • Contributed to the successful implementation of a 5-year inclusive education project reaching 2,100 girls and 676 boys with disabilities across the Lake region in Kenya.
  • Supported initiatives that closed the transition gap for girls with disabilities following COVID-19 school disruptions, ensuring equitable access to learning and progression.
  • Strengthened collaboration with parents, communities, and government officers, enhancing understanding of disability inclusion and promoting community ownership.
  • Contributed to policy engagement and advocacy for inclusive education within local education structures and the Ministry of Education.
  • Recognised by the GEC Secretariat for outstanding contribution to girls’ education and for advancing Kenya’s progress toward 12 years of quality education for all girls by 2030.
  • Designed and developed a livelihood project titled Kazi na Maisha Bora Project proposal, securing funding of Euros 360,000 funded by Liliane Fonds Netherlands, implemented within two years, supporting youths with disabilities to enhance employability skills.
  • Offered technical support to 40 Partner Organisation staff on project management, disability mainstreaming and Community Based Inclusive Development model (CBID), among others.

Certification

Project Management Professional July-August 2024. Peak Point Consulting, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Timeline

Project Officer

Cheshire Disability Services Kenya
08.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Leonard Cheshire
04.2022 - 11.2022

Project Coordinator

Leonard Cheshire
07.2021 - 03.2022

Project Officer

Leonard Cheshire
03.2014 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Disaster Management and International Diplomacy

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

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