Maryama Farah
Senior Development Manager at Namati- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Somali Native or bilingual proficiency
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Swahili Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Joseph Kimani Njuguna
Maryama is one of the most amiable and outgoing persons I have had the pleasure of meeting. She possesses a keen sense of intelligence and approaches her work with a meticulous touch that produces great quality in her work! I am convinced that she will continue rising steadily as she continues in her selfless and dedicated service at NDI and any other institutions she may serve in future! I happily recommend her to all that value hard work, great cheer and an unflinching commitment to good governance and development!
Joseph Kimani Njuguna
Maryama is one of the most amiable and outgoing persons I have had the pleasure of meeting. She possesses a keen sense of intelligence and approaches her work with a meticulous touch that produces great quality in her work! I am convinced that she will continue rising steadily as she continues in her selfless and dedicated service at NDI and any other institutions she may serve in future! I happily recommend her to all that value hard work, great cheer and an unflinching commitment to good governance and development!
Joseph Kimani Njuguna
Maryama is one of the most amiable and outgoing persons I have had the pleasure of meeting. She possesses a keen sense of intelligence and approaches her work with a meticulous touch that produces great quality in her work! I am convinced that she will continue rising steadily as she continues in her selfless and dedicated service at NDI and any other institutions she may serve in future! I happily recommend her to all that value hard work, great cheer and an unflinching commitment to good governance and development!
Joseph Kimani Njuguna
Maryama is one of the most amiable and outgoing persons I have had the pleasure of meeting. She possesses a keen sense of intelligence and approaches her work with a meticulous touch that produces great quality in her work! I am convinced that she will continue rising steadily as she continues in her selfless and dedicated service at NDI and any other institutions she may serve in future! I happily recommend her to all that value hard work, great cheer and an unflinching commitment to good governance and development!
Experience
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Namati
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Development Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Program Manager-Affirming Rights (East Africa)
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Mar 2019 - Apr 2022
Responsible for environmental and social justice issues across East Africaand the region, focusing issues of Traditional Knowledge and Customary Conservation and Use and especially on Land Tenure Security, Indigenous led conservation and resource management, Climate Change adaptation and mitigation for resilience .Developing long-term safeguards through law, policy and positive legal precedent to ensure indigenous people and local communities have access to the rights that are already protected and to advocate for the ones that aren't. Track and make legal submissions on laws and policy, support the development of specific legislation and policy at the county, national, regional and international level. Create and maintain relationships with relevant networks for lobbying and advocacy especially where we are challenging some provisions in these laws and policy.
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Concern Worldwide
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Ireland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Donor Relations
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Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
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Parttime Lecturer
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Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
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National Democratic Institute (NDI)
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Programs Assistant
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2015
Program officer in charge of the legislative drafting and policy development program funded by DfID, handled a budget of $1.7 Million for a one year program that aimed at bringing the Executive and the Legislature together to ensure better laws and policy are passed. Role entailed being constantly aware of the political situation in both Somalia and Kenya and providing analyses of these trends. Program officer in charge of the legislative drafting and policy development program funded by DfID, handled a budget of $1.7 Million for a one year program that aimed at bringing the Executive and the Legislature together to ensure better laws and policy are passed. Role entailed being constantly aware of the political situation in both Somalia and Kenya and providing analyses of these trends.
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EDC (Education Development Center)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager-Community Resource Centre
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Dec 2010 - Sep 2012
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Education
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Queen Mary University of London
MSc Public Policy, Politics and international relations -
Zanzibar university
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law and Islamic Shariah