Teresa Watetu Maina

 TERESA WATETU MAINA Programs Management Specialist - - Experience: 10 years+ www.linkedin.com/in/ter esa-watetu-88ab082 Seasoned Programs Manager with a decade of comprehensive experience in strategic planning, execution, and oversight of impactful initiatives. Proven track record in coordinating diverse programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at optimizing resources for successful project outcomes. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, budget management, and implementing effective change strategies. Passionate about driving positive social impact and sustainable change. Work History 2023-03 - Current Programme Manager KANCO Driving Impact: Spearheading the advancement of HIV/TB/Malaria programs, actively overseeing progress, troubleshooting challenges, and instigating decisive actions for optimal outcomes. Strategic Risk Management: Collaborating in strategic risk management, ensuring successful program outcomes, and partnering with regional managers to guarantee seamless implementation of HIV, TB, and malaria grants. Compliance Expert: Ensuring strict adherence to donor requirements and internal KANCO policies, fostering a culture of compliance in HIV/TB/Malaria initiatives. Budget Dynamo: Taking charge of meeting project objectives and meticulously monitoring budget expenditures for HIV/TB/Malaria initiatives. Global Advocacy Expert: Cultivating, expanding, and fortifying political support for the Global Fund, TB, and Research & Development in targeted donor and high-burden countries, both regionally and globally. Financial Growth Catalyst: Working persistently to secure increased funding for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), while raising awareness and engagement to prioritize augmented World Bank and domestic investments in Kenya. Enabler of Access: Pioneering the creation of an enabling environment, facilitating increased access to and widespread adoption of COVID-19 testing, and ensuring seamless linkage to treatment in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado Counties Established and Nurtured Networks for Lasting Partnerships: Established and nurtured networks and partnerships through effective collaboration with existing and potential partners and stakeholders. 2022-05 - 2023-02 County Shelter Manager and Gender Officer Wangunyu Safe Shelter, Kiambu County- Successfully Coordinated Gender and SRHR Initiatives: Led the coordination of all gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) activities within the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence department. Championed Refugees and Survivors Rights and Successful Reintegration: Collaborated directly with the children's and Traifficking in Persons department, advocating for the rescue and rights of children, with a notable focus on successful reintegration. Expertly Managed Shelters for Optimal Impact: Proficiently managed shelters, overseeing staffing, program design, and ensuring flawless implementation. Contributed to Government Decision-Making as Liaison Specialist: Collaborated with county governments in various Technical Working Groups, contributing to impactful policy and program decisions. Ensured Sustainable Donor Relations and Record-Keeping: Successfully oversaw the donations inventory, expressed donor appreciation, and maintained meticulous records for sustained program support. Crafted Comprehensive Reports and Maintained Program Statistics: Crafted and submitted comprehensive weekly and monthly reports, managed data effectively, and ensured up-to-date program statistics. Secured Resources and Drove Program Growth: Led successful resource mobilization efforts and developed compelling proposals, contributing to sustained program growth. 2019-09 - 2022-03 Program Officer Centre For Domestic Training And Development(CDTD), Sexual and Gender based violence and Shelter manager Strategic Advocacy Impact: Successfully developed and executed a strategic advocacy campaign that led to a increase in community awareness and reporting of sexual and gender-based violence incidents. Enhanced Service Accessibility: Implemented targeted interventions resulting in an improvement in accessibility to support services for survivors of SGBV, ensuring a more robust and responsive assistance network. Community Empowerment Initiatives: Established and managed community empowerment programs that directly impacted individuals, fostering resilience and reducing the prevalence of SGBV within the targeted areas. Innovative Training Programs: Designed and conducted specialized training programs for local law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, contributing to an increase in the effective handling of SGBV cases. Optimized Shelter Operations: Revamped shelter management procedures, improving efficiency through strategic staff restructuring, program redesign, and streamlined operational workflows. Enhanced Support Services: Introduced targeted counseling and skill-building programs within the shelter, resulting in an increase in the emotional well-being and self-sufficiency of residents. Performance Data Analysis: Analyzed and assessed program performance data and implemented corrective measures. 2006-05 - 2014-05 Regional Program Coordinator Kenya AIDS NGO'S Consortium (KANCO) Strategic Leadership in SRH Rights: Spearheaded the planning, initiation, and successful implementation of comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights activities at the Drop-in Service Centre for Key Populations, ensuring alignment with national health priorities. Youth Empowerment Advocate: Empowered adolescents and youth by implementing targeted capacity-building programs, enabling them to actively and effectively participate in the national HIV and AIDS response. Effective Community Outreach Coordination: Coordinated the provision of outreach services through a highly effective community outreach program, expanding the reach and impact of SRH services to key populations. Peer Educator Development and Management: Spearheaded the recruitment, training, and supervision of peer educators and outreach workers, resulting in a highly skilled and motivated team delivering impactful health interventions. Established Stakeholder Communication Channels: Established and fostered effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and ensuring a seamless flow of information critical to project success. Education Bachelor of Arts: Development Communication St. Paul's University Higher Diploma: Psychological Counseling St. Paul's University Certificate: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Kaaga Girls High School Languages English Very Good Swahili Very Good Skills Strategic Planning: Demonstrated expertise in planning, initiating, and implementing strategic programs for impactful outcomes. Project Management: Proven ability to oversee and manage projects, ensuring successful delivery of objectives on time and within budget. Stakeholder Engagement: Strong skills in establishing and fostering communication channels with internal and external stakeholders for effective collaboration. Leadership and Change Management: Leadership in managing change dynamics related to project delivery, showcasing adaptability and strategic decision-making. Community Outreach: Proficient in coordinating and implementing community outreach programs to enhance the reach and impact of services. Team Management: Successful recruitment, training, and supervision of peer educators and outreach workers, showcasing effective team management skills. Resource Mobilization: Expertise in resource mobilization, demonstrated through successful fundraising and proposal development activities. Software Ms Word Ms Excel Power Point Referees Mary Kirobi, Director Culture, Gender & Social Services, Department of Education, Culture, Gender & social Services, County Government of Kiambu Telephone: -/ - , Email-Dorcas Nyambura, Centre for Domestic Training and Development(CDTD) Telephone no: - / -  Email-Josephine Murwanjama. Program Manager, Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium Telephone no: -, Email:- #HRJ#1238eebc-e0ce-4a68-8dcf-4d56900f5e6b#