SIMON LAISES LOLOKURIA
Maralal, Samburu District,37
Summary
Veterinary Paraprofessional and Community development practitioner with over five years of progressive experience in livestock health, rangelands restoration, community engagement, and data-driven project implementation. Demonstrated success working with NGOs such as Church World Service (CWS), Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), Colobus Conservation, The BOMA Project, and NDMA. Proven ability in training pastoralist communities, coordinating animal health interventions, and facilitating climate-resilient livelihoods. Adept at data collection, analysis, and reporting using digital tools (ODK, TAROWARKS, DHIS). Passionate about improving pastoralist resilience and sustainable livestock production systems in arid and semi-arid regions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Assistant – Animal Health and Production
Church World Service
09.2025 - Current
- Implementing Early Recovery & Livelihoods Enhancement Project (Matumaini) in Marsabit.
- Identifying, profiling, and organizing farmers into functional groups.
- Delivering training on good livestock practices, poultry production, and beekeeping.
- Providing agricultural extension services and technical support to farmer groups.
- Compiling weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports (quantitative & qualitative).
- Supporting monitoring & evaluation activities, including baselines, surveys, and project reporting.
- Building collaborations with ward-level stakeholders and service providers.
- Ensuring compliance with donor, organizational, and humanitarian standards.
- Preparing project data reports and maintaining accurate documentation.
Animal Welfare Officer
Colobus Conservation
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Led teams in primate health assessment, feeding, tagging, and census.
- Coordinated tree-planting and conservation awareness in local schools.
- Administered treatment and rehabilitation for rescued primates.
Rangelands Education Assistant
Northern Rangelands Trust
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Facilitated community-led learning on sustainable rangelands and livestock management using multimedia tools.
- Developed village-level action plans aligned with CCY conservation goals.
- Liaised with partners and donors on implementation updates and planning.
- Drafted annual work plans and budgets; tracked implementation progress.
Veterinary Intern
Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB)
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered herd health intentions including vaccinations, deworming, and nutritional assessments.
- Supported public health and policy compliance on animal welfare.
- Participated in epidemiological and parasitology assessments.
Enumerator – Health & Nutrition survey
Concern Worldwide
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Administered surveys and facilitated FGDs for the end-line evaluation.
Livestock & Data enumerator (various Roles)
The BOMA Project
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted PTT and PRA surveys for the REAP project.
- Collected accurate household-level livestock data using TAROWARKS.
- Facilitated enumerators and verified data quality for the Green REAP.
- Led and supervised field teams during the survey process.
Case Management Assistant & Enumerator
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported beneficiary mobilization, ID verification, and issue resolution during the process.
- Handled sensitive documentation and reported case management challenges.
- Carried out household data collection process for the hunger safety net program.
- Opened accounts for the hunger safety net beneficiaries.
Associate Vet & Sponsored Students coordinator
Milgis Trust
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led mass dog vaccination campaigns.
- Managed scholarship program logistics and donor reporting.
Intern – Livestock Health & Extension
Northern Rangelands Trust
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted tick control campaigns and livestock extension trainings.
- Supported poultry income-generating training for women groups in marsabit, Isiolo, Laikipia and Samburu counties.
- Entered livestock health data into DHIS system.
Education
BSc - Animal Health and Production
Kenyatta University
01-2021
Certificate - computer studies
Baragoi Royal Computer College
01-2017
KSCE - undefined
Maralal High School
01-2015
Skills
Livestock health & production
Community engagement &mobilization
Data collection & digital tools (TAROWORKS, ODK, DHIS)
Climate-resilient rangelands practices
Capacity building & training
Project planning, budgeting & reporting
Animal welfare & veterinary procedures
Monitoring & evaluation
Team leadership & coordination
Affiliations
- Kenya veterinary Board (KVB)
- Kenya Veterinary Paraprofessional (KVPA)
- Ndoto Conservation Area – Member
- Milgis Trust – Volunteer
- Kenyatta University Alumni Association
Certification
KVB practice certificate – VTA00626
Timeline
Senior Project Assistant – Animal Health and Production
Church World Service
09.2025 - Current
Rangelands Education Assistant
Northern Rangelands Trust
07.2024 - 03.2025
Animal Welfare Officer
Colobus Conservation
03.2024 - 07.2025
Enumerator – Health & Nutrition survey
Concern Worldwide
07.2023 - 07.2023
Veterinary Intern
Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB)
10.2022 - 10.2023
Livestock & Data enumerator (various Roles)
The BOMA Project
01.2022 - 01.2023
Intern – Livestock Health & Extension
Northern Rangelands Trust
08.2020 - 12.2020
Case Management Assistant & Enumerator
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate Vet & Sponsored Students coordinator
Milgis Trust
01.2018 - 01.2021
Certificate - computer studies
Baragoi Royal Computer College
KSCE - undefined
Maralal High School
BSc - Animal Health and Production
Kenyatta University