EDUCATION
Universitat Jaume I, Castellon de la Plana, Spain: 2005 - 2007
The International Master's in Peace, Conflict, and Development Studies at Universitat Jaume I equips me with the skills to understand and address conflict. Key areas include conflict resolution, peacebuilding, human rights, research methodology, and practical fieldwork. I am prepared to promote sustainable peace and development.
The University of Nairobi, 1996 - 2000
A Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and French Language from the University of Nairobi provided me with insights into social structures and human behavior while developing French proficiency. I am prepared for careers in social research, education, international relations, and community development.
Professional Courses
• Auschwitz Institute of Peace and Reconciliation: Various Courses on Studies on Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities (April 2018 - May 2024)
• Global Campus of Human Rights: MOOC Children's Right to Education in Armed Conflict Course (February - March 2024)
• Clingendael Academy: Mediation Training (January 22nd – 25th, 2018)
• UN Women: Gender Integration in Peacebuilding and Development Programs (May 15th – 18th, 2016)
• International Peace Support Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya: Election Management and Monitoring (November 5th – 11th, 2015)
• International Peace Support Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya: Conflict Analysis and Prevention (March 1-12, 2010)
• Institute of Security Studies and Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons: Joint training on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Cattle Rustling (November 9th - 11th, 2009)
SKILLS
• Proficient in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution, fostering dialogue among diverse groups.
• Extensive knowledge of Research Methodologies for informed decision-making.
• Expertise in Donor Reporting, ensuring transparency in funding.
• Strong in Project Formulation and Implementation for impactful initiatives.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional planning, time management, and communication skills in English, French, Spanish, and Swahili.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder relationships.
• Adept at Training and Facilitation to empower others.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Breinscope Consultants: Freelance Associate: June 2017 – Present
Responsibilities
• Facilitate dialogue and mediate disputes.
• Design conflict resolution strategies and foster reconciliation.
• Analyze conflicts and develop tailored interventions to promote sustainable peace.
• Provide technical and professional development in project planning, feasibility studies, baseline surveys, implementation, results management, program evaluations, institutional assessments, strategic planning, policy formulation, change management, and organizational needs evaluations.
Voluntary Service Overseas – Myanmar (Remote): Conflict Sensitivity and Peacebuilding Advisor: December 2020 – March 2023
Responsibilities
• Conducted thorough assessments of local conflict dynamics, tensions, and stakeholders.
• Developed conflict-sensitive programs and advised on their developmental impact.
• Provided training on conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding to colleagues and partners.
• Advocated for conflict-sensitive policies with policymakers to promote peace and stability.
• Established monitoring frameworks to evaluate program impacts on conflict dynamics.
• Built relationships with community leaders, government officials, NGOs, and international organizations.
• Collaborated with project teams to design context-responsive peace initiatives.
• Identified funding opportunities and drafted proposals for peacebuilding activities.
• Documented best practices and lessons learned for knowledge sharing.
• Guided crisis management for conflict-sensitive responses.
Partnership for Peace and Security: Communication and Reporting Officer: August 2016 – December 2017
Responsibilities
• Developed and implemented communication strategies promoting peacebuilding efforts among diverse stakeholders.
• Created informative content and reports on peace initiatives, displaying impact and progress to enhance public understanding and support.
• Collaborated with various agencies to ensure cohesive messaging and outreach for peacebuilding initiatives.
• Managed relationships with media outlets to elevate awareness of peace and security issues.
UNDP Kenya: Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Officer : December 2012 – July 2016
Responsibilities
• Documented peace processes at the National and County levels.
• Identified critical issues in governance, community security, and social cohesion.
• Supported monitoring of conflict trends and communicated findings to stakeholders.
• Assisted in information campaigns via media and public forums with national entities.
• Ensured equitable representation of gender, youth, and differently abled individuals in local peace structures.
• Coordinated local peace dialogue processes and supported peace initiatives at all levels.
• Prepared funding proposals for community peace initiatives.
• Maintained progress reports on peacebuilding and conflict management efforts.
UNDP Kenya (UNV): Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Officer: August 2009 – August 2012
Responsibilities
• Maintained a current database of peace actors at the National, County, and Sub-County levels, including Peace Committees, CBOs, FBOs, NGOs, and CSOs.
• Established collaborations with research institutions and resource centers.
• Compiled research materials in the Resource Center, including background briefs and notes.
• Analyzed field data and summarized it into briefs to guide interventions and strategies.
• Managed the Resource Center to ensure accessibility and availability of research and program documents.
• Enhanced information management and dissemination via social media and ICT platforms.
• Developed information, education, and communication materials on peace and conflict management in collaboration with National and County structures.
• Regularly updated the organization's website.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Enhancement of institutional capacities through research and need-based analysis by developing the following:
• A training manual for Disability Without Borders Self Help Group (DIWBO) on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights data collection and management through the use of Suggestion Boxes for young prisoners and Officers in Prisons in Homabay County – 2024
• Review of Kenya’s Architecture for Peacebuilding, April – November 2023
• Gender Equality And Social Inclusion Assessment – World Vision Kenya Big Dream Project Phase 3-Migori County, September 2023
• Conflict Assessment 2021: A Regional Analysis towards Development of NOREB Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework for Peace. Turkana, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Samburu, Uasin Gishu and Nandi
• Kisumu County Peace and Conflict Assessment for the National Steering Committee on Peacebuilding and Conflict Management and GiZ, September to December 2020
• Conducted various trainings on Women, Peace and Security for the localization of the Kenya National Action Plan for Resolution 1325 at the county levels
• Conflict Sensitivity Toolkit for Myanmar ACTIVE project, 2020
• The National Peace Policy 2012 and its addendum, Sessional Paper No. 5
• Harmonized Small Arms and Light Weapons Policy and its addendum, SALW Draft Bill 2014, for adoption by the government
• Strategic plan for the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons for implementation during
• Strategic Plan for the Kenya National Committee for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities strategic plan for implementation during the period
• Synthesis Paper on Global Citizenship and Peace Education for the promotion of peace education and global citizenship in Kenya through the Ministry of Education
• The National Steering Committee/Peacebuilding and Conflict Management Directorate Training Manual for Local Peace Structures in Kenya
• Governance and Diplomacy for Peace and Security (GDPS) training course manual for mid-level management training at the International Peace Support Training Center (IPSTC), Karen, Nairobi
• A hands-on and simplified Emergency Response Fund Request and Reporting template that strengthened the National Conflict Early Warning and Early Response System at the grassroots level
• Coordination strategy for National Conflict Mapping and Analysis in 2011 and a National Election Risk Assessment in 2015 through the Uwiano Platform for Peace.
Membership in professional societies
• 2009 -2016: Member of the Conflict Analysis Group of the National Steering Committee on Peacebuilding and Conflict Management
• 2009 – 2016: Member of the Technical Steering Committee, Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons;
• : Member of the Kenya National Committee on Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities –
• 2012 – 2016: Member of the Reference Group of the Crime Observatory of the Security Research and Information Centre
• 2015 – 2016: Member of the Curriculum Writing Board, International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), Karen, Nairobi, Kenya,
References
Available upon request