Dynamic Young Woman Leader with over a decade of experience in social sciences, specializing in sustainable development. Proven leadership in international NGOs such as Malala Fund, Save the Children, Hivos, and Oxfam, with significant contributions to the education sector, climate change initiatives, agriculture, and gender equality. Skilled in expanding grant portfolios, strategic planning, resource mobilization, and program implementation. Expertise in participatory management, grant making, building unity among civil society organizations, and human rights. Adept at supervising and mentoring teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. With extensive advocacy experience at national and international levels and known for resilience, integrity, and exceptional communication skills, ensuring effective representation and advocacy of organizational interests.
· Provide strategic leadership in designing and implementing gender equality and youth-focused interventions across programs.
•Lead gender mainstreaming and institutional change within organizational strategies, programs, and plans.
•Partner with MEAL and program teams to refine quality benchmarks and develop innovative gender-transformative indicators.
•Drive external engagement and represent HakiElimu at national and international levels on gender and youth leadership issues.
•Lead fundraising efforts for gender-transformative and girl empowerment programming.
•Engage in Board-level discussions to institutionalize gender equity and foster inclusive organizational culture.
•Strengthen partnerships and lead advocacy efforts for gender equality and youth empowerment in the education sector.
· Develop strategic plans that outline goals, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation for advancing priority objectives, particularly in gender equality
· Oversee the implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting key goals, including gender equality and women's empowerment
· Engage with policymakers, media, and civil society organizations to promote policy changes and address gender inequalities
· Develop innovative resource mobilization strategies, including identifying new opportunities and implementing fundraising initiatives to support NGOs and CSOs
· Prepare regular reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons informing decision-making and accountability measures
· Develop and implement an effective resource mobilization strategy, representing Malala Fund to local donor agencies, and ensuring sound proposal development and budgeting to maximize funding opportunities for girls’ education.
· Lead gender transformative education program in country
· Oversee national influencing plans and campaigns, aligning with wider Malala Fund influencing, campaigns and communications activities.
· Deliver accurate and timely annual plans and budgets, developing work plans aligned with the Country Strategy while considering the evolving context, and creating realistic phased budgets for all program and influence work, while ensuring efficient financial management
Identify strategic opportunities to partner with allies and influence national and regional decision makers, key networks and coalitions and other stakeholders
· Led advocacy and policy engagement initiatives
· Directed strategic communications and campaign campaigns
· Managed multi-sector partnerships and stakeholder relations
· Oversaw program development and high-impact implementation
· Provided technical guidance and capacity building across regions
· Lead youth program strategy development, provide technical assistance, manage and implement technical programs and projects from inception to completion, ensuring objectives are met efficiently.
· Develop communication strategy, oversee content creation, and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
· Build and maintain partnerships, collaborate with stakeholders, and represent program interests at meetings and events.
· Conduct gender analysis, implement gender mainstreaming strategies, and explore masculinity concepts to ensure equitable outcomes in program design and implementation.
Manage program development, seek funding opportunities, develop resource mobilization strategies, and secure financial support through funding proposals and presentations.