About

A development studies graduate, with a demonstrated history of work experience in the Livelihoods, Food Security, Humanitarian and Emergency Relief sector. My extensive career experience includes positions with Caritas Kenya “program coordinator,” Sustainet East Africa “regional project facilitator,” and Catholic Relief Services Kenya “community mobilization/liaison officer.” In my currently designation as program Coordinator at Caritas, I coordinate livelihood projects meant to fight poverty, and nurture peaceful coexistence among the communities living in Kisumu, Homabay and Migori counties. Additionally, I have served as part time lecturer at Maseno University-School of Development and Strategic Studies, consultant for Champions of Peace Kenya “CoPK”; Kenya-Uganda Cross Border Crimes and Insecurity research project, World Vision; project staff training on Village Savings and Lending “VSL”, Omega foundation; staff training on post-harvest handling and management of farm produce, and as research assistant for Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization “KALRO”, International Food Policy Research Institute “IFPRI”, and International Center for Tropical Agriculture “CIAT”. Overall, I have worked for NGO/INGOs, researched, taught, consulted and collaborated with a number of development organizations, research institutions and professionals. I am keen to join a diverse workforce to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote development innovations.

Skills

  • Excellent computer skills - proficiency with emai
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  • Excellent research skills - ability to gather
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    7
  • Demonstrated project development and management
    7
  • Excellent leadership and analytical skills “pro
    7
  • English
    8
  • Kiswahili
    6
  • Dholuo
    10

Recommendations

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 8/29/2025
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10
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Experience

George Otiep

Education
  • August, 2016 - December, 2018
  • Fulltime
  • Master of Development Studies

George Otiep

Work experience
  • Caritas is a confederation of Catholic relief, development and social service organizations that work to build a better world, especially for the poor and oppressed. At Caritas, I oversee and coordinate (i) the Integrated Food Security project (IFSP) funded by CAFOD; (ii) Cultivate Africa project (CulTiAF ii) funded by IDRC/ACIAR; (iii) the Commercialization of nutritious crops project, funded by CIAT/IFPRI, and (iv) Farmers’ Research Network project “FRN-NGO” funded by McKnight foundation/CCRP. Aim to fight poverty, and nurture peaceful coexistence among the communities of Migori and Homabay Counties.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • I develop project theory of change “inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact”
  • Provide leadership, technical and advisory services during project planning, and implementation
  • Coordinate with regional management team to develop project delivery mechanisms/systems
  • Coordinate with the County teams and ensure projects are implemented within set standards
  • Plan and mentor field teams on project indicators to ensure defined output are understood
  • Organize training workshops for project teams “internal and external”
  • Establish and sustain effective coordination with the key project partners and stakeholders
  • Represent the organization during technical meetings and conferences at all levels
  • Develop monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports including change stories
  • Organize and conduct impact assessment to establish the relevance of the project
  • Provide feedback to the project teams on progress, challenges and recommendations
  • Develop and submit project proposals

George Otiep

Education
  • February, 2013 - December, 2015
  • Fulltime
  • Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies, with IT

George Otiep

Work experience
  • February, 2010 - November, 2014
  • Fulltime
  • SustaiNet East Africa is a regional network of East African NGOs working to ensure sustainable livelihoods and agricultural development strategies for rural communities. At SustaiNet, I supported the promotion of the Adaptation to Climate Change and Insurance (ACCI) project which aimed at strengthening community resilience and capacities to adapt to risks created by climate change. Donor: GIZ.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Participated in project design development and review of the key indicators
  • Identified local implementing partners “LIPs” to support the dissemination of project innovations
  • Ensured LIPs understand the contents and adhere to engagement tools; plans, MOUs, and TOR
  • Participated in training of the LIPs on project design, standards, monitoring and reporting tools
  • Conducted household vulnerability and needs assessment to support planning in line with priorities
  • Provided technical support, backstopping and supervisory role during implementation of activities
  • Supported M&E process by organizing, training enumerators and supervising field data collection
  • Represented the organization in regional workshops and conferences
  • Developed progress reports “monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual”, and also case studies
  • Participated in developing and review of project proposals for funding

George Otiep

Work experience
  • CRS is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and promoting Human Development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies. At CRS-Kenya, I supported the implementation of (i) the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project “WASH”, and (ii) Savings and Internal Lending Communities project “SILC” both funded by USAID, to ensure safe drinking water and enhanced internal savings and lending abilities of the vulnerable rural households.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Community and stakeholders mobilization to promote project interventions.
  • Guided community planning and ensured that key indicators and activities were factored correctly
  • Ensured project uptake and inductions were in accordance with guidelines set by the organization.
  • Organized and participated in community training on project targets and set standards
  • Provided regular field supervision, and follow-ups to ensure activities are implemented correctly
  • Participated in M&E, and feedback sharing sessions
  • Represented the organization in local and regional stakeholders’ conferences and workshops
  • Developed progress reports, case studies, and change stories

George Otiep

Education
  • Diploma in Community Development

George Otiep

Education
  • January, 1996 - November, 1999
  • Fulltime
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

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Graphic Odieny

 8/29/2025
Provided a score of  
10
  for George Otiep