Emma Wachira
Migration Specialist at Mixed Migration Centre (MMC)- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Mixed Migration Centre (MMC)
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Switzerland
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Migration Specialist
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Aug 2022 - Present
In this role, I am a focal point for MMC project set-up in new countries which entails; Desk reviews on the new project locations Contracting data collection partners Conducting training of trainers Performance tracking of data collection partners Enumerator supervision and performance tracking I also handle data quality checks, analyses and visualizations by doing; Data cleaning and validation Enumerator feedback calls Writing snapshots and reports Handling information requests from partners Finally, I take an active engagement role with partners and stakeholders. I am part of the Information Management Working Group for the Migration Response Plan chaired by IOM. Show less
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Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp
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Denmark
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Officer
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2022
Enumerator training and supervision.Develop comprehensive training modules for enumerators based on the different migration contexts. I have successfully trained more than 200 enumerators in various countries in East Africa and Horn of Africa, North Africa and Southern Africa.Data analyticsHaving been exposed to a variety of migration data sets, I have acquired key skills in data evaluation and visualization. In this role, I played a key role in the development and implementation of data SOPs.Research and reportingInvolvement in the full project cycle including designing of survey tools based on project needs, data analysis and reporting before project close-out. Show less
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Project Assistant
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
Admin support on data collection activities:-Enumerator onboarding and contracting-Field supervision and performance tracking of enumerators -Enumerator payments through country officesData cleaning and evaluation:-Regular data cleaning in close coordination with enumerators -Data validation and reporting for each month
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Self Help Africa
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Ireland
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
In this entry-level position, I learnt a lot while supervising data collection in the Rift Valley region in Kenya. I also documented case studies and reported on the success stories from each project. In this entry-level position, I learnt a lot while supervising data collection in the Rift Valley region in Kenya. I also documented case studies and reported on the success stories from each project.
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Pichaafrica
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Nakuru, Kenya
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Co-Founder
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2017
Co-founded a company which covered African heritage by organizing cultural events and documenting African stories in photos and videos. Co-founded a company which covered African heritage by organizing cultural events and documenting African stories in photos and videos.
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Plan International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Organize and facilitate mentorship sessions in schools across Machakos county. Organize and facilitate mentorship sessions in schools across Machakos county.
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Education
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Egerton University