Experience

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  International Institute of Rural Reconstruction [IIRR]

  • Juba, South Sudan

  • Country Manager

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Juba, South Sudan

    Manage and Grow IIRR country Programs.Ensure quality programming and implementation that responds to the needs of vulnerable communities. Bridge current short/medium-term recovery, and develop a longer-term strategy in the current context of South Sudan.Continually validate and develop programs and strategies, based on field reality and new funding opportunities. Ensure strong collaboration and coordination with other actors. Take responsibility for the planning, implementation and management, monitoring and reporting of South Sudan Country Program; ensuring that project objectives are aligned with IIRR’s strategic objectives and donor requirements;Lead the expansion and growth of country programming, by providing leadership and managerial support to staff. Develop and implement innovative approaches to increase IIRR profile and visibility in South Sudan;Plan and execute policy-dialogue activities with GoSS, stakeholders, Private sector parties and CSOs.Ensure timely program planning, implementation and reporting.Supervise and build the capacity of staff and ensure that they meet individual and project targets/objectives.Collaborate with partners to ensure all information is tracked according to program needs and donor requirements.Represent IIRR at the relevant cluster meetings and Working Groups, focused coordination forums and platforms.Support capacity building of local partners for quality project implementation.Contribute to appropriate project tracking and knowledge management systems for all activities;Identify program areas for improvement and design appropriate and sustainable solutions;Provide regular monitoring of and technical support for implementing partners;Identify public, non-profit and private organizations for cross learning for the development and implementation of resilience and food security programs;Liaise with head office staff for learning and quality program leadership.

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  United Nation Mission in South Sudan

  • Juba, South Sudan

  • Programs Coordination Officer

    • Nov 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Juba, South Sudan

    Coordinated all programs from national and sub-nationals while communicating with stakeholders on enhancing civic and political participation for women and youths. Gathered quantitative and qualitative data, prepared concept papers and fast tracked the legal framework that supports women and youth participation in Political Affairs.Maintained up-to-date knowledge of events relating to Women and Youth political issues, in general, and in particular as they affect South Sudan.Provided technical and substantive back up in the implementation of mandates of the UNMISS’s in regards to women and you participation. Maintained contacts with other sectors of the UN, international organizations and governments on political coordination matters. Drafted and contributed to analytical reports, papers, code cables, briefing notes and talking points for the Senior Political Affairs Officer. Prepared meetings with women and youth officials from government, political parties, at state and national level, UN and other interlocutors on women and youth political affairs. Assisted senior Political Affairs Officer with briefing notes, background papers and talking points.

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  Concern South Sudan - organization of the first lady

  • Programs Advisor/ Strategic Advisor

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

    Advised the Executive Director on strategy and direction on all programs in Concern South Sudan. Lead the development and implementation of funding strategy, mapping current and new donors and potential future funding streams. Ensured there is a system for networking and communication with UNITED NATION (UN), Faith Based Organizations (FBO), Civil Society Organizations (CSO), international Non-Governmental Organizations (INGO), local partners/stakeholders, and community representations. Supported management team in explaining the program activities and objectives, related policy issues and the project’s contributions to wider CSS goals and objectives. Established protocols for MEAL communication and management arrangements with the Partners/stakeholders and communities served. Participated either directly or through proxy in cluster coordination and technical working groups’ meetings at State and National level, as appropriate. Led the development of concept notes and proposals, in close coordination with the Senior Management Team and MEAL officer Represented CSS to donors/partners/embassies as necessary, in the field, including for field visits and for donor communications materials.

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  Winrock International

  • Kakamega, Kenya

  • Organizational Development Specialist

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
    • Kakamega, Kenya

    Supported youths in the four counties of western Kenya to form a SACCO that enabled over 500,000 youths access credit and establish viable enterprises on various sectors. Developed and facilitated low literacy micro-finance and micro-enterprise trainings for over 40 0,000 young women from Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga and Kakamega County. Oversaw the growth, development and sustainability of CBF Network and SACCO in terms of membership numbers, quality in participation in network activities, outreach processes are undertaken by youth network members and enhanced civic education activities. Responded and supported youth led requests to WI in the implementation of activities within the project framework and capacity building needs/gaps in Governance & Leadership, Workforce Development, Enterprise Development and public private partnership development. Assisted youth organizing platforms to prepare and present monthly requests emanating from Village Youth Bunges in every sub-county and reviewed at CBF level and brokered public private partnerships to support program goals. Guided 5000 youth groups to develop business plans for income generating projects.

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  DOT Kenya

  • County Coordinator

    • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

    Led and inspired a team of 5 staff and consultants to support 100 youth facilitators to reach 10,000 youth in rural communities with entrepreneurship, ICT and life skills programs. Managed partnerships with the Ministries of Youth, ICT and Education; youth polytechnics, CBO’s, business associations and universities. Developed Training Materials for ICT and entrepreneurship Supported youths develop business plans, work plans and fundraising strategies