Stephen Odhiambo Obiero
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic research professional with extensive experience at the International Committee for the Development of Peoples (CISP). Proven track record in project management and community development, enhancing data collection processes and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Skilled in monitoring and evaluation, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Research Associate
Freelance Research Associate
01.2019 - Current
- Attend project trainings and meetings, manage and responds to project related emails and phone calls.
- Travel to field sites to collect and record data as assigned.
- Conduct and record face-to-face and/or telephone, zoom interviews with respondents, in accordance with organization’s predetermined interview protocol and data collection procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of respondents, as necessary adhering to the organization’s documentation standards.
- Prepare progress and field reports and submits to the supervisor.
Principal Research Assistant
International Committee for the Development of Peoples (CISP)
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Liaised and organized respondent meetings for easier data collection.
- Supervised and monitored data collection, cleaning and report preparation.
- Ensured compliance with the ethics or research and quality standards.
- Improved the community responsiveness and eased data collection.
- Project: Research on effective public participation mechanisms in Mombasa, Kilifi, Taita Taveta and Kajiado counties (TAKE PART Project).
Facilities Profile Research Assistant
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepared and utilized data analytical tools for data analysis of collected data.
- Mapped out significant area of study, and ensured quality compliance in collecting data.
- Conducted monitoring and evaluation assessments and prepared final draft reports.
- Ensured smooth coordination, liaison and development strong rapport with target respondents.
- Project: Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Program (Kakuma Refugee camp and Kalobeyei Refugee Settlement)
Psychosocial Support Officer
CEFA Kenya-The Seed of Solidarity
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Prepared and executed to 80% of the budgets yielding positive outcomes in the communities.
- Liaised and developed strong rapport with Government institutions for seamless project delivery.
- Conducted public awareness, education, and trainings relevant for psychosocial support.
- Reduced significant Gender Based Violence incidents and improved identification for child with disability (CWD).
- Prepared case files for justice interventions and conducted stakeholder/community meetings.
- Provided technical and field support in rescue and prepared delivery reports for review.
- Portfolio Station: Thika Children’s’ Rescue Centre and Murang’a Children’s Remand Home (Juvenile Justice Project)
Social Worker (Child Labor Project)
CEFA Kenya-The Seed of Solidarity
- Coordinated and facilitated anti-child labour awareness creation.
- Maintained close links and liaison with the local State authorities and stakeholders.
- Conducted field and desk research, analyzed data and prepared reports for review.
- Monitored and evaluated of the Local Area Advisory Councils (LAACs) & Child Labor Committees (CLCs).
- Organized and conducted monthly joint community/stakeholder meetings.
Volunteer (Child Labor Project)
CEFA Kenya-The Seed of Solidarity
- Conducted victim identification and facilitated rescue interventions with the Project Manager.
- Increased the rate of rescues, and reduced significant child labour in the communities.
- Conducted community awareness on child labour concerns and liaised with authorities for rescues.
- Conducted interviews with kin of rescued children and prepared case files for prosecutorial processes.
Education
Certificate - Psycho-Social Support to Children
Tangaza University College
12.2015
Certificate - Basic Social Work Skills and Practice
Kenya Institute of Social work and community Development (KISWCD)
05.2015
Certificate - Counseling Studies
Kenya Association of Professional Counselors (KAPC)
02.2015
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi12.2012
Certificate - Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi07.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Mariwa Secondary School
Migori01.2009
Skills
- Research & Development
- Public Administration
- Government Relations
- Community Development
- Institutional Management
- Financial & Personnel Management
- Planning & Negotiation
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Field coordination
- Project Management
Certification
- Tangaza University College, 12/31/15, Certificate in Psycho-Social Support to Children
- Kenya Institute of Social work and community Development (KISWCD), 05/31/15, Certificate in Basic Social Work Skills and Practice
- Kenya Association of Professional Counselors (KAPC), 02/28/15, Certificate in Counseling Studies
References
- Dr. Romanus Opiyo, Lecturer, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, 00100, +254 722 718 096, romanop2000@gmail.com
- Peter Nderitu, Business and Operations Manager, Move On Afrika Ltd, +254 722 932 099, deritu.moveonafrika@gmail.com
- Linda Ogundo, Head of Education Department, Thika Children’s Rescue Centre, +254 710 684 997, ogundolyn@gmail.com
Timeline
Freelance Research Associate
Freelance Research Associate
01.2019 - Current
Principal Research Assistant
International Committee for the Development of Peoples (CISP)
09.2017 - 11.2017
Facilities Profile Research Assistant
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
08.2016 - 10.2016
Psychosocial Support Officer
CEFA Kenya-The Seed of Solidarity
06.2013 - 06.2016
Social Worker (Child Labor Project)
CEFA Kenya-The Seed of Solidarity
Volunteer (Child Labor Project)
CEFA Kenya-The Seed of Solidarity
Certificate - Psycho-Social Support to Children
Tangaza University College
Certificate - Basic Social Work Skills and Practice
Kenya Institute of Social work and community Development (KISWCD)
Certificate - Counseling Studies
Kenya Association of Professional Counselors (KAPC)
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Certificate - Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Mariwa Secondary School
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