Musyimi Paul

Paul Musyimi Mweu P.O Box- Isiolo Cell:- Email:- Personal Summary: An experienced community development practitioner with a great personality. Extensive experience in project management, with three years of experience covering advocacy and campaigns, community development, young people programming, climate justice, women’s rights, and governance. I have a firm belief in community-driven solutions through facilitative approaches. I am a firm believer in Human rights-based approaches to programming and have implemented programs ensuring that the program goals and strategic objectives were met while adhering to work plans and budgets. I possess excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. I also possess excellent monitoring and evaluation as well as advanced IT Skills. Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Education- Kenya Certificate Education- Second Class Honors of Secondary Chuka University Miruriiri Boys Secondary School Skills and competencies 1. Canva (Graphics Design Software) - Proficient in utilizing Canva , a versatile graphic design software application, to create visually appealing graphics, presentations, social media posts, and Activity/Event Posters. Skilled in utilizing Canva's wide range of design tools, templates, and features to produce professional-quality designs efficiently and effectively. 2. Excel Worksheets. – Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel for efficiently organizing, analyzing, and decoding information within worksheets. Proficient in utilizing Excel's array of functions, formulas, and data manipulation tools to extract valuable insights from complex datasets. Experienced in data visualization techniques, creating dynamic charts, and generating reports to communicate findings effectively. adept at data entry, sorting, and filtering to streamline processes and enhance decision-making capabilities. 3. Event Management – Proficient in planning, coordinating, and executing events of various scales. Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, budgeting, vendor relationships, and on-site coordination to ensure successful outcomes. Experience: Event Coordinator, Mr. and Miss Climate Kenya Initiative, 28th of April 2023, Led the planning and execution of the coordination, Fundraising, and managing all aspects from initial concept development to post-event evaluation. Successfully negotiated contracts with vendors, managed budgets ranging from 6093.85 USD to 22,851.92, and coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution. 4 5 Youth Programming Expert with Art Integration - Skilled in designing and implementing youth programs that integrate artistic expression to foster creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. Proficient in utilizing various art forms, such as visual arts, performing arts, and multimedia, to enhance program effectiveness and engagement. Professional Trainor & Moderator - Designed and delivered training programs on climate change and advocacy catering to diverse audiences ranging from Young people to entry-level employees Facilitated interactive workshops and seminars, employing engaging teaching methodologies to enhance participants' learning experience and retention. • Moderated discussions and panel sessions at the Mr. and Miss Climate Kenya Red Carpet Gala at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, ensuring productive and inclusive dialogue among participants. • Developed training materials and resources, including presentations, handouts, and multimedia content, to support training initiatives with the Food for the Hungry Kenya as a Lead Trainor. • Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance assessments, implementing improvements for future sessions using interactive digital products. • Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external partners to align training objectives with organizational goals and industry standards. Mr. and Miss Climate Kenya Initiative. Position: Chair Person Planning Committee and Member Fundraising and partnerships. October 2023 to Date, Hybrid , Part time- 10 hours/week Key responsibilities and Achievements. Professional Responsibilities: • Concept Development and Proposal Crafting: Developed and articulated a compelling and innovative concept and proposal for the Mr. and Miss Climate Kenya initiative, outlining its goals, objectives, and unique selling points to garner stakeholder support and attention. • Creation of Invitation Letters: Produced meticulously crafted invitation letters aimed at attracting participants, sponsors, and partners. Ensured clear communication of the initiative's purpose, resulting in enthusiastic participation and support. • Preparation of News Briefs: Produced concise and impactful news briefs to effectively communicate the initiative's significance to the media and the public. Generated positive media coverage, contributing to increased awareness and interest in the initiative. • Initiative Development: Led the core development of the initiative, focusing on creating a positive and empowering environment for youth participants. Designed tailored Virtual Engagements, mentoring sessions, and training programs to enhance participants' skills and confidence. • Event Organization and Coordination: Orchestrated seamless event organization and coordination, ensuring a smooth experience for participants, sponsors, and attendees. Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in logistics, scheduling, and participant engagement to elevate the overall event experience. • Fundraising and Partnership Development: Implemented strategic fundraising efforts, engaging potential partners through compelling presentations and meetings. Cultivated strong partnerships with businesses and organizations to secure necessary resources, including financial support, venues, and promotional assistance. • Monitoring and Evaluation; Through the initiative I have developed my skills in monitoring and evaluation by getting an online platform where I have been taking clases and applying the knowledge to our model of program to further understand it better and improve and learn from the same. Achievements: • Empowering Youth: The Mr. and Miss Climate Kenya initiative went beyond mere participation; it provided a transformative experience for young individuals. By offering a dedicated platform, participants had the opportunity to not only showcase their unique talents but also discover their voices as advocates for climate change awareness. Through facilitated linkages to opportunities like tailored workshops, mentoring sessions, and interactive forums, the initiative nurtures young peoples self-confidence, enabling them to articulate their ideas and opinions effectively. Through the Initiative we have Impacted three hundred young people in Kenya living at the frontline of the climate crisis with Knowledge and psychomotor skills to facilitate the planting of trees during some of our county engagements as we interact with our grassroots climate activists. • Community Engagement: The initiative engaged communities through awareness campaigns, promoting climate change education and encouraging sustainable practices. As a testament we visited Nasurui community conservancy in Samburu where by the reigning officials for the Mr and Miss Climate Change Kenya Initiative Brought hope to the women and instilled a spirit of never giving up in their initiatives that were dwindling and through the outreach and sustainable tourism the community was able to access funding for a water project rehabilitation bring back one of the most precious resource to life, just to mention a few. • Sustainable Impact: By focusing on education and awareness, the initiative left a lasting impact on both participants and the community, creating a ripple effect of climate conscious individuals. • Partnership Building: Successful partnerships built during the initiative not only supported the event but also paved the way for future collaborations, ensuring the initiative's legacy continues. This is feeds into the sustainability apsct of the program. The partners we have worked with since our inception include: Actionaid international Kenya, HIVOS East Africa, Journalists for Human Rights, The Northern Rangelands Trust, Catholic Relief Services, Peacelink, just to mention a few. • Developed My Skills and Gained new learnings and experience in the industry. WORK EXPERIENCE Organization: ActionAid International in Kenya(AAIK) Position: Climate Justice Inspirator People For Change Program. Hosting Organization; KILIFI CITIZENS FORUM Dates: October 2022 to October 2023. Key Responsibilities and Achievements. ▪ I was the climate justice focal point for SPA 2 Program in Coast Counties in Kenya supporting all climate justice campaigns and advocacy work in the region. I was able to bring together youth to form the Kilifi County Eco-Vista Movement, a movement of young people who engage in climate change advocacy in Kilifi County. I was able to ensure that the Movement was structured and was able to hold duty bearers to account regarding climate campaigns in Kilifi County. ▪ I led and supported the development and review of the Kilifi County Climate Change Policy. I represented ActionAid in the technical committee tasked with the development of the Policy. Through this committee, I ensured Young People in Kilifi County were engaged and provided the necessary recommendations for input on the policy. ▪ I supported, the Kilifi Citizens Forum to review the Kilifi County Integrated Development Plan-. I was able to support the partner in mobilizing local communities to input the CIDP. Through this, grassroots voices were included in the CIDP and community priorities went into the document. ▪ I was responsible for partner management in Kilifi County, overseeing support and ensuring that the partners were able to meet their commitments according to their strategic plan as well as the MOU with ActionAid. I ensured that partners put in place sufficient policies, and supported the national office to conduct Organizational Capacity Assessments when onboarding the partners. • Contributed to Kilifi County's sustainable development by leveraging climate education expertise to build the capacity of young people across diverse wards. Developed and delivered comprehensive programs on current climate trends, empowering the youth to take on leadership roles in climate action. Focused on fostering community engagement, advocating for practical adaptation strategies, and creating a network of informed individuals committed to addressing the global climate crisis. Established a foundation for long-term impact by instilling knowledge and skills that contribute to both local resilience and broader sustainability efforts and awardwinning Youth-led Initiatives. County Coordinator. Volunteer/Support Through Partnership. Organization: National Youth Council. (NYC) Dates: November 2022- December 2021 Key responsibilities and Achievements. • Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement: Successfully facilitated collaboration between various stakeholders in Isiolo County by establishing and utilizing Local Brazas as a platform. Effectively integrated youth voices into the policymaking process, fostering meaningful engagement and cooperation among all parties. • Comprehensive Policy Document Compilation:Compiled and synthesized input from youth and various stakeholders, creating a comprehensive policy document that reflected a wide range of perspectives. Ensured inclusivity by encouraging written and verbal submissions, resulting in a document truly representative of Isiolo County's young population. The Local Barazas took Place across all Wards in Isiolo that is;- • Effective County Meetings Coordination:Orchestrated county meetings in Local Brazas, strategically enhancing youth participation and encouraging their active involvement. Facilitated in-depth discussions and prominently featured youth concerns and aspirations in county-level deliberations, promoting inclusivity and meaningful dialogue. • Thorough Data Verification Process:Achievement: Ensured the accuracy and credibility of data collected by engaging youth and stakeholders in rigorous verification processes. Validated the voices of young people, enhancing the credibility of the information collected and reinforcing the authenticity of youth perspectives in policymaking. • Demonstrated adaptability and commitment by successfully performing various tasks assigned by the supervisor. Ensured that the perspectives of young people remained central, whether through organizing additional Local Brazas or addressing emerging issues, showcasing a dedication to youth engagement and empowerment. • Produced comprehensive and insightful reports after each Local Braza, emphasizing youth contributions and feedback. These reports served as foundational material for the youth policy document, capturing the essence of youth voices and providing valuable insights and recommendations Organization: Global Fokus (Remote Role) Position: Tech 4 Democracy Digital Responsibility Advisory Committee. Dates: November 2021 to August 2022 Key Responsibilities and Achievements Responsibility: Served as an Advisory Committee member for Digital Responsibility Under the Digital Democracy Initiative a global flagship programme aimed at safeguarding democracy and human rights in the Global South, while addressing democratic challenges arising from digital technology usage. Achievements: • Provided strategic guidance and expertise on leveraging digital technologies to empower local civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Global South, particularly those facing democratic regression and restricted civic space. • Advised on prioritizing support for CSOs representing women, youth, and marginalized groups, as well as informal actors and social movements, enhancing their capacity to utilize digital tools effectively in advancing inclusive democracy. • Contributed to the development of tailored assistance programs, facilitating access to funding and resources for CSOs working to promote and protect human rights through digital advocacy and engagement. • Collaborated with fellow Advisory Committee members to shape policies and initiatives aimed at addressing digital challenges to democracy, ensuring a comprehensive and responsive approach to safeguarding democratic principles in the digital age. • Supported monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess the impact of digital interventions on democratic governance and human rights protection, informing continuous improvement and adaptation of the program's strategies. Food For the Hungry Kenya Business skills, Life skills, Climate Education and Leadership trainer and Talent Development Consultant. Short term contract. Key Responsibilities and Achievements • Talent Identification and Nurturing: Identified and nurtured diverse talents among youth within the North Imenti community, fostering their personal and professional growth through tailored initiatives and support networks. • Comprehensive Training Provision: Dedicatedly provided comprehensive training to women and recent high school graduates in the North Imenti community, empowering them with essential business skills and knowledge. • Business Guidance and Compliance: Offered guidance on conducting businesses meaningfully and profitably, emphasizing adherence to legal requirements and compliance with established regulations. • Financial Access Facilitation: Facilitated access to financial resources by guiding participants on exploring various avenues, including accessing loans from Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (Saccos) and other financial institutions. Achievements: I achieved significant milestones in my efforts to empower the community. Several young individuals have successfully initiated new business ventures, and through field visits, we have confirmed their active involvement, leading to economic empowerment. The impact of our training programs on women entrepreneurs has been remarkable. Many women who were previously operating smallscale businesses have shown substantial improvements. Following our training sessions, these women have upscaled their businesses and diversified their product offerings. During our field visits, we observed notable progress among these women, including increased business scale and the introduction of new product lines. Furthermore, our training has inspired new ventures among other women who were initially at modest beginnings, highlighting the positive impact of our initiatives on the community's economic landscape. Professional Training: Certificate, Human Rights Based Approach in Programming. September 2022 MS TCDC, Arusha, Tanzania Inspirator Induction People for Change. November 2022 Actionaid E-learning. November 2022 Actionaid E-Learning. October 2022 Actioaid E-Learning. Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA) and Safeguarding. Introduction to Digital Collaboration Introduction to Humanitarian approaches. Introduction to Organizing. Basics of Climate Change, Climate Mitigation and Adaptation, International Legal and policy framework on Climate Change. December 2022 Actionaid E-Learning. January 2023 Actionaid E-Learning. September 2021 Europe Africa Youth Network(Remote Learning) Fraud Risk Policy December 2022 Actionaid International Kenya Training on Misinformation, Disinformation, Fake news, Online harassment, Digital Marketing, cyberBulling and legal provisions Available for redress. July 2022 META Through Foundation Kenya. Climate Education by Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training. 0ctober 2021 Climate Reality Leadership Corps. GP- Learning Principals for Digital TOT. February 2023 Actionaid E-Learning. May 2024 Global Health Learning. Fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation Hobbies • Traveling • Hiking • Reading • Eco-tourism • Strategic and Innovative Campaign Development EDMOND MAGARA Youth Alive Kenya Programs Person-Contact- +254 - Global Peace SAMSON ORAO ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL KENYA Programs and Strategy Lead-Contact 254 -