PROFFESIONALSUMMARY
Communications Specialist with over 10+ years of work experience providing programmatic & technical support to various teams. Experienced
in development assistance implementing inclusive economic empowerment and resilience, designing donor-funded projects, strengthening
institutional capacity, and promoting sustainable livelihoods, food security, and seeking challenging opportunity. Proven expertise in strategic
partnerships, Coordinating Learning & Adapting (CLA), MEAL systems and grants management (USD$10M+). Strong management and research
background working with institutional donors USAID, E.U, AfD, SIDA, FCDO. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in
International Studies with major in International Relations and a Diploma in Business and I.C.T specialization in Computer Programming, LAN
& WAN, Webdesign & System Analysis. Expertise: Business Management, Corporate Marketing, Information Communication Technology (I.C.T),
Public Service, Policy Development, Strategy Implementation and Administration Support. Outgoing personality and detail oriented. Specialties:
Project Cycle Management, Market Research, Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Office Administration, Strategic Partnership,
Logistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Financial Tracking and Revisions. Skilled fundraiser, team player, and capacity builder.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Managed Multi-Country Program Data: Facilitated the implementation of a data management information system (MIS) for a $10M
USD Mercy Corps program, empowering over 70,000 young adolescents through life skills and reproductive health training.
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Strengthened UNEP Strategic Planning: Provided critical research and evaluation inputs that informed the inclusion of strategic
recommendations in UNEP’s New Medium-Term Strategy (MTS-.
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Supervised Large-Scale Conflict Reporting: Oversaw 24 Field Monitors across 27 Kenyan counties ensuring high-quality data control
for the EU-funded IPPSHAR project, focusing on conflict early warning and response mechanisms.
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Spearheaded Global Stakeholder Engagement: Successfully coordinated regional elections for major groups and stakeholders across
six global United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) offices, including Africa, Europe, and North America.
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Optimized Institutional Knowledge Systems: Designed and implemented a comprehensive monitoring and tracking system at UNEP
to manage Policy and Programme Division documentation and tasks, significantly improving team coordination and workflow efficiency.
WORK EXPERIENCE
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Nov, 2023 – Jan, 2025
Program Assistant, UNEP HQ
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Researched for inputs from evaluations and scientific reports for implementation in PPD units and inclusion of recommendations in the
New Medium-Term Strategy-;
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Supported the development and coordination for the new MTS & PoW- for UNEP, including servicing of meetings, updating
situational analysis for presentation to Member States and coordination with internal & external stakeholders contributing to UNEP’s
vision, strategy and the overall coherence of MTS and PoW;
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Coordinated follow up of UNEA 6 resolutions and recommendations for implementation by UNEP and Government of Japan
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Compiled, analyzed and reviewed scientific and evaluation documents on strategic lessons learnt, findings and recommendations;
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Created monitoring and tracking system of all in-tray and out-tray documentations and tasks for each SPU team member in an effective
and timely manner;
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Assisted in documentation and knowledge management in SPU Microsoft teams’ channel, updating & tracking of tasks to SPU team.
Mercy Corps Inc.
Oct,2o22–Oct,2023
Program and Research Assistant, Turkana Office
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Facilitated GIRL-H program implementation and data management information system (MIS) in the multi-country program
empowering over 70,000 young adolescents through training and empowerment on life skills, sexual reproductive health on a
10,000,000 USD budget;
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Coordinated activities to positively impact and transform young adolescents’ well being using behavior change logical model;
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Developed weekly reports on activities in data collection, processing and analysis using PowerBI for donors, government partners
and team;
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Conducted quarterly check-in meetings and M & E field visits to monitor resource mobilization, program cascading and
implementation activities.
Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
July,2021–July,2022
Situation Room Assistant
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Supervised 24 Field Monitors located in 27 Counties in Kenya ensuring quality data control in Conflict Early Warning and
Response Mechanism (CEWARN) reporting for the European Union (EU) funded IPPSHAR project;
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Administered Conflict mapping and reporting at national level by local Peace and Security (NSC) liaising between the Government
of Kenya (GoK) and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA);
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Identified key early warning metrics for analysis & verification at IGAD headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
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Supported the presentation of information by field monitors on the CEWARN reporter portal;
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Analysed events & situation reports by field monitors located in 27 counties in Kenya.
United Nations (UN)-Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK)
Network Support Assistant
May,2021–August,2021
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Supported Network Support Officer and Participant Engagement Assistant with facilitation of meetings, knowledge
management and archiving;
Uploaded all the 490 Code of Ethics (CoE) certificates for all signatory companies based in Kenya on the network website;
Assisted in members subscription follow up via emails and calls;
Supported the Programme Coordinator in conducting on research and new prospects for engagement;
Ensured all GCNK staff are provided with accurate & timely background data from diverse meetings held via zoom within the
organization from cloud server on One Drive platform.
HelpAge International (BHOPA) Longitudinal Study Wave I & II
February–Sept.,2021
Data Assistant
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Performed psychometric reviews impact evaluation on Better Health for Older Persons (BHOPA) wave I & II project;
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Probed economic and psychosocial well-being of older persons under the Inua Jamii + social protection and cash transfer
programme ;
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Drafted project conclusions, findings and recommendations of the 60 respondents interviewed;
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Provided accurate and concise field report for analysis and workplan development;
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Visited over 120 households conducting interviews.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
April,2018 – November,2018
Intern-Governance Affairs Secretariat office
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Updated and maintained civil society unit website as the main focal point;
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Serviced global meetings on environmental diplomacy for 154 UNEP Member States;
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Researched for potential partners and donors for outreach and collaboration;
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Conducted elections of representatives for major groups and stakeholders (MGSF)for six United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) regional offices in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, West Asia and North America;
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Analyzed application documents for civil society organizations applying for accreditation with the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) governance secretariat.
Ministry of East Africa Community and Regional Integration
July – September, 2017
Political Affairs Intern
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Developed country position papers by the Kenyan Government engaging in regional integration;
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Drafted internal and external memos for Ministry of East Africa Community and Directorate of Political Affairs;
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Supported consultative meetings on the country’s position with Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs)and other
stakeholders;
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Deepened East African Community Partner States cooperation and integration through awareness programmes and activities
e.g 6th EAC conference on good governance in Arusha, Tanzania funded by German Society International Cooperation (GIZ).
Braathe Enterprises (BE)
Marketing/Communications Intern
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Mentored new interns in on-boarding process and project cycle management;
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Led across functional team in marketing and logistics support;
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Positioned the organization strategically against its competitors for potential investors;
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Created, maintained and entered information into databases;
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Drafted business plans and project reports for Braathe Enterprises.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
UN & Multilateral Directorate Intern
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Created meeting reports with foreign delegations and prepared official documents;
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Conducted guided research on foreign service;
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Drafted briefs, note verbales, speeches, and diplomatic notes.
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Developed minutes in high-level political meetings between the office and foreign delegations;
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Performed general protocol duties as required.
June – September, 2016
May–August, 2016
SKILLS
• Project Management: Risk Management, Cost Containment, Project Timelines, Communications Management Plans, Scope
Management, Task and Time Management;
• Communications: Partnership Management, Situational Analysis, Data Collection and Analytics, Coordination Learning and
Adapting, Workplan development and Performance Indicators Assessment.
• Tools and Technology: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Canva, WordPress, Advanced Excel, Computer Programming – Visual
Basic.Net; Networking – LAN and WAN, Webdesign – Dreamweaver & HTML.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Studies
University of Nairobi (UoN)
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4 December,2015
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Double major in Diplomacy and International Relations Member, Kenya Model United Nations.
Diploma: Business and Information, Communication and Technology (DBICT)
Institute of Advanced Technology (I.A.T)
Double major in computer programming and system analysis web
design and networking (LAN and WAN); Student athlete
TRAININGS/RELATEDCOURSES
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Department of State
Kenya Model United Nations (Certificate) United Nations Office Nairobi
REFEREES
1.Mr. Robert Braathe
Founder, Braathe Enterprises
Saratoga Springs, NewYork
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2. Mr.Jorge Laguna Celis
Director, One Health Planet Network
United Nations Environment (UNEP)
Email:-Cell: -
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October,2011
12th October, 2018
9th - 13th March, 2015
3. Mr. Shadrack Stevens,
Quality Director
Mercy Corps Inc
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