Zacharia Mwasaru
Voi - Taita Taveta
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with extensive experience at Samaritan’s Purse, excelling in project management and community engagement. Proven track record in leading livestock initiatives that enhance food security and resilience. Skilled in budgeting and team leadership, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes in rural development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Samaritan’s Purse
Bamba
04.2023 - Current
- Provides strategic and operational leadership in livestock-based development initiatives.
- Leads project teams, provides financial oversight, and collaborates with government and faith-based actors to achieve sustainable rural community outcomes.
- Directs livestock projects, aligning with donor goals.
- Leads budgeting, reporting, and team supervision.
- Integrated discipleship and community engagement in programs.
Program Coordinator
Samaritan’s Purse
Kwale & Kilifi Counties
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Led livestock-based humanitarian projects, promoting livelihoods and resilience among vulnerable rural communities.
- Provided technical training, managed field operations, and coordinated partnerships.
- Trained community beneficiaries in productive livestock rearing techniques.
- Managed livestock distribution and infrastructure development.
- Coordinated reporting, logistics, and financial accountability.
- Facilitated stakeholder collaboration and faith-based engagement.
Acting Program Manager
Samaritan’s Purse
Kwale
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Assumed full leadership responsibilities of the Program Manager, overseeing program planning, reporting, and staff coordination.
Livestock Field Officer
Samaritan’s Purse
Kinango
06.2011 - 12.2015
- Implemented livestock development projects to improve food security in underserved rural areas.
- Provided field-level training, supervised animal distribution, and supported community capacity building.
- Trained farmers on animal health and production.
- Conducted field assessments and beneficiary follow-ups.
- Supported infrastructure design and livestock management systems.
Intern
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
Nairobi
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Rotated across veterinary, livestock production, and laboratory departments under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.
- Participated in disease control and vaccination programs.
- Conducted slaughterhouse meat inspections and diagnostics.
- Gained hands-on experience in artificial insemination and laboratory analysis.
Education
Diploma - Animal Health and Production
Mount Kenya University
01.2010
Skills
- Project management and implementation
- Animal health and production
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Training and capacity building
- PAPPOLD and Rural Appraisal Systems
- Faith-based humanitarian programming
- Community engagement
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Risk analysis and management
- Budgeting and resource management
- Procurement
References
Available upon request
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Taita
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Kenya Veterinary Board - M/No VTB00336
- Kenya Veterinary Para-professional Association - M/No 1407
Affiliations
Interested in livestock keeping (goats and poultry)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Manager
Samaritan’s Purse
04.2023 - Current
Acting Program Manager
Samaritan’s Purse
04.2018 - 06.2018
Program Coordinator
Samaritan’s Purse
01.2016 - 03.2023
Livestock Field Officer
Samaritan’s Purse
06.2011 - 12.2015
Intern
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
08.2009 - 12.2009
Diploma - Animal Health and Production
Mount Kenya University
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