Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in humanitarian aid, social development, and disaster management, the expert possesses strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and managerial skills. Career highlights include leading HIV testing and counseling initiatives and supervising data collection for international projects with organizations like USAID and KOICA. Responsibilities have included project implementation, community mobilization, and education on health and safety practices. The expert has successfully managed teams, ensuring high-quality data collection and adherence to ethical standards, contributing to significant improvements in community health and resilience.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Care International. Involvements include project implementation and supervision in health, water distribution, and climate resilience sectors. The work was conducted at a national level in Kenya, focusing on regions like Bungoma and Kakamega. Projects have included assessing the impact of water distribution, strengthening resilience to climate change, and promoting child education and protection.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including humanitarian aid, social development, disaster management, and health services. Previously held roles such as field supervisor, counselor, data collector, and community mobilizer. The expert has demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in integrating health education with disaster management strategies. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Kenya, with significant involvement in regions such as Bungoma and Kakamega. Through various roles, the expert has contributed to community resilience and health improvements, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing local challenges and needs.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communications, the expert is fluent in English, Swahili, and Luhya. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings across Kenya, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and engaging with diverse communities. The expert's proficiency in these languages has been instrumental in conducting surveys, providing counseling, and delivering educational programs on health and safety practices. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Disaster Mitigation and Sustainable Development and a Diploma in Disaster Management from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kenya. Additional certifications were obtained in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Kenya Institute of Management, Supervisory Skills from the East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, and HIV Testing and Counseling, among others.