Emma Muringi Kibunja

Emma Muringi Kibunja Nairobi, Kenya | - / - / - Email:-| LinkedIn: Emma Kibunja Professional Summary Compassionate and experienced protection and psychosocial support practitioner with over 15 years of field experience in humanitarian response, refugee support, and education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Demonstrated success in managing adolescent-friendly spaces, leading GBV prevention efforts, and delivering trauma-informed psychosocial interventions. Skilled in implementing community-based child protection, gender-based violence, and MHPSS programs in line with global protection standards. Adept in inter-agency coordination, capacity building, and working with vulnerable populations including adolescent girls, caregivers, unaccompanied minors, and GBV survivors. Core Competencies  Child Protection & Case Management  Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)  Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Response  Group Problem Management Plus (GPM+)  Adolescent & Youth Program Coordination  Community-Based Protection Mechanisms  Stakeholder Engagement & Inter-agency Collaboration  Curriculum Design & Facilitation  Staff Mentorship & Team Supervision  Data Management, Reporting & WRAPS Professional Experience Church World Service – Resettlement Support Center Africa Cultural Orientation Trainer | Jan 2023 – Present  Lead delivery of refugee cultural orientation and psychosocial preparation for resettlement to the U.S., supporting adults, youth, and unaccompanied minors with trauma-sensitive, participatory training.  Travel on short notice within Sub-Saharan Africa to process the refugees approved for resettlement  Coordinate adolescent-friendly training spaces and team operations across refugee camps and urban centers in 12+ countries.  Report writing, record keeping and financial expense reports  Ensuring logistical coordination is done before the and after the field trips  Preparation of case notes and updating the records in the data base  Conduct needs assessments and group feedback sessions to inform curriculum adaptations and improve learner well-being.  Mentor interpreters and training staff in psychosocial-first approaches, confidentiality, and child safeguarding principles. RefuSHE, Kenya Girl Empowerment Program (GEP) Teacher & Social Worker | 2018 – 2022  Provide psychosocial support, group and individual counselling to adolescent refugee girls and young mothers.  Facilitate MHPSS life skills, sexual and reproductive health, and trauma recovery sessions, including adapted GPM+ techniques.  Support GBV case referrals and follow-ups, liaising with local service providers and participating in inter-agency coordination forums.  Lead adolescent peer education and support circles, providing a safe, inclusive space for healing and empowerment.  Track and report on protection outcomes using case files, pre/post evaluations, and field observations. Hubble Centers of Excellence, Kenya Consultant Trainer | 2017  Delivered community-based training for women in ECD, child protection, digital literacy, and hygiene to improve caregiving capacity in informal settings.  Promoted positive parenting, GBV awareness, and resilience-focused care practices within host communities. Cultural Orientation Trainer | 2011 – 2017  Provided culturally appropriate refugee orientation and protection services across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia.  Collaborated with UNHCR, IOM, and child protection focal points to address urgent protection concerns and strengthen referral pathways.  Created child and youth-sensitive content and conducted targeted GBV and child protection awareness activities during training circuits.  Maintained accurate, confidential records in WRAPS and supported psychosocial triage for vulnerable individuals. Loreto Convent Valley Road, Nairobi Primary School Teacher & Clubs Coordinator | 2009 – 2011  Supported student psychosocial well-being through classroom teaching, mentorship, and coordination of co-curricular clubs. Pioneer International College, Kenya Counsellor, Marketing & Public Relations Officer | 2008 – 2009  Provided academic and personal counselling to youth, promoted educational access, and facilitated outreach to underserved schools. Barclays Bank of Kenya Account Executive | 2007 – 2008  Delivered high-level client service, maintained client relationships, and supported women in financial literacy and business development. Education & Training Diploma in Community Development – Social Work (Ongoing) Completion in November 2025 Carlile College, Kenya Core Units: Child Protection, Community Health, Project Planning, GBV & Rights Advocacy Training of Trainers Exchange Program – USA, 2012 Church World Service Modules: Adult Learning, Case Management, Psychosocial Support, Refugee Protection Frameworks Higher National Diploma in Education St. Mary’s Teachers Training College, Kenya Focus: Instructional Psychology, Curriculum Design, Learner Support Certificate in Nursing Metropolitan Alliance Healthcare, Kenya Topics: First Aid, Clinical Practice, Nutrition, Wound Care, Patient Support Certifications & Awards  Asset Management  Logistics Certificate  Cyber Security Training Certificate  UNDSS Basic & Advanced Security Awareness  Active Shooter Response Certificate  Trauma-Informed Storytelling & Recovery Workshop  Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) Training  First Aid – St. John’s Ambulance  Catholic Doctrine & Pro-Life Volunteer Recognition Languages & Technical Skills  Languages: English (Fluent), Kiswahili (Fluent)  Tools: WRAPS, MS Office Suite, Zoom/Teams, Google Workspace Referees Mr. Stephen Kithusi Business Development Manager, Artisan Collective, RefuSHE Email:-| Phone: - Ms. Loise Kamau Associate Director, Girl Empowerment Program, RefuSHE Email:-/-| Phone: - Mr. Geoffrey Wanakacha Curriculum Development Specialist, Church World Service / RSC Africa Email:-| Phone: - Mr. Fareed Accra Resettlement Officer, International Catholic Migration Commission Email:-| Phone: - / -