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Simon Wamu

Simon Wamu

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    A Social Entrepreneur. Founder and CEO, EERUI, Merrylane Schools. Education and Sustainability. Award winning SDG Advocate. Metis Fellow. D-prize Fellow. SFGP Scholar, Sweden.

  • Education

    • University of Bristol

      2021 - 2021
      Certificate Sustainability Studies

    • Hanken School of Economics

      2020 - 2020
      Certificate SDGs

      Activities and Societies: Organising for Sustainable Development Goals

    • Moi University

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor Business and Finance

    • Malmö University

      2022 - 2023
      Master's degree Leadership for Sustainability

      Activities and Societies: Climate Action, SDG and IDG movement This multidisciplinary master’s programme provided me with an understanding of organisation and leadership theory in the context of sustainability. I acquired a deep and critical understanding of sustainable development and sustainability leadership as well as research methods for exploring and analysing sustainable challenges using leadership and organisation theory. The program also bridged the fields of leadership, project management, social innovation and social entrepreneurship thus… Show more This multidisciplinary master’s programme provided me with an understanding of organisation and leadership theory in the context of sustainability. I acquired a deep and critical understanding of sustainable development and sustainability leadership as well as research methods for exploring and analysing sustainable challenges using leadership and organisation theory. The program also bridged the fields of leadership, project management, social innovation and social entrepreneurship thus widening my horizons, knowldge and experience needed to bring about change in the workplace, community and the world. Show less

  • Experience

    • Kool Communications

      Apr 2010 - Dec 2010
      Accountant

      Handled virtually all accounting work. Initiated computerised record keeping and filing of returns.

    • Kings College E

      May 2014 - now
      College Principal

      In charge of administrative work and strategy development

    • Suzmate Education Consultancy

      Jan 2018 - Nov 2020
      Research Assistant

    • Merrylane Schools

      Feb 2020 - now
      Founder and Director

      Disrupting education through social innovation initiatives including Education for Sustainable Development to reduce social inequality and foster economic growth.

    • EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT FOR RURAL AND URBAN SLUMS INITIATIVE

      Nov 2020 - now
      Founder and CEO

      Involved in policy formulation and guiding implemetation of the Initiatives' programmes.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant

      Kasneb
      Oct 2010

    • Learning for a Sustainable Future

      The University of Edinburgh
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • IDEAS FOR A BETTER WORLD: LEADING CHANGE THROUH POLICY MAKING

      British Council
      Sept 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Simon Wamu
      Mentor advocate UNSDN Aug 2021 Following my impressive work as an advocate for the Global Schools Program, I was honored to be a mentor to the second cohort of advocates for the year 2021/2022.
    • Awarded to Simon Wamu
      Global Schools Advocate of the Month Global Schools and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Jul 2021 I was selected as the Global Schools Advocate of the month- June 2021. This recognition came after my sterling performance in my advocacy work involving initiating and implementing Education for Sustainable Development activities in schools and the community. My participation and contribution in workshops organized by the Global Schools team as well as my initiative in forging mutually beneficial relationships with fellow advocates was also considered.
    • Awarded to Simon Wamu
      Global School Advocate United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network Feb 2021 Selected among more than 800 applicants from 60 countries. In this role, I am responsible for inculcating Education for Sustainable Development(ESD) knowledge, global citizenship values and 21st Century skills to students and the community.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Global Schools Advocate

      Issued by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network on Feb 2021
      United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions NetworkAssociated with Simon Wamu

    • Mentor Advocate

      Issued by UNSDSN on Sept 2021
      UNSDSNAssociated with Simon Wamu