Vincent Mwangi
Creative Community Builder
Nairobi,30
Summary
Hardworking, values-driven community builder, seeking the opportunity to work with an organisation dedicated to serving and driving just and healing social change globally. I have three years of experience working in international development. I love working as an integral part of a creative and open-minded team, as well as independently, in a fast paced environment. I have proven and tested skills in community building and project management.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Community-led Partnerships Lead
Mama Hope
Nairobi
09.2020 - Current
- Building and nurturing partnerships with 10 community-led organisations in Africa. All 10 partners are experiencing systems strengthening and community power.
- Developing and executing a partner engagement strategy.
- Communicating consistently with partners through emails, newsletters, and regular check-in calls.
- Organising virtual partner town halls and discussing various sectoral topics, such as decolonising development.
- Spearheading the development of a partner learning and solidarity program. Held a successful virtual pilot meet up.
Programs Associate
Mama Hope
Nairobi
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Teamed up and managed to run the first virtual Global Advocate Fellowship Program.
- Aided in organising an annual partners' conference.
- Collecting impact stories from community partners, which revolutionalised our advocacy strategy.
- Creating content as well as running the content calendar.
- Connecting partners with opportunities and networks that will grow their work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 01.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
Communications
Volunteers and Internships
Sustainability Programs Intern at Mama Hope ( July 2018 - July 2019)
- Prepared and handled logistics for Annual Partners' Conference.
- Collected and analysed feedback from the Annual Partners' Conference
- Built out a shared resource bank for Community Partners.
Assistant Programs Coordinator at Know Your World Initiative ( October 2017 - November 2017)
- Collaborated in the planning of the Nairobi International Political Forum
References
- Erin Gilchrist - Senior Policy Advisor - The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health - My mentor, former supervisor, and colleague - ErinE.Gilchrist@gmail.com
- Katie Twomey - Operations Associate - Illumen Capital - My mentor, former supervisor, and colleague - katie.remy@gmail.com
- Monica Ng'ang'a - Founder - Primary Data Solutions Kenya - Former supervisor and colleague - Monicanganga3@gmail.com
Timeline
Community-led Partnerships Lead
Mama Hope
09.2020 - Current
Programs Associate
Mama Hope
07.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Nairobi
01.2015 - 12.2018
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