Doreen Omitto

Experience

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  National Council for Children's Services

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Intern

  -Wrote minutes in meetings-Prepared for meetings-Assisted in writing reports-Assisted in implementation of gender mainstreaming policies-Familiarized with child rights documents-Assisted at the reception

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  Intern

  -Diligently assisted in general administrative work-Analyzed with the situation in countries affected by conflict in the Great Lakes Region- Acted as a liaison officer for a head of delegation during the 10th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference-Effectively briefed staff and the director on frequent developments on conflict in South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo

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  SF Group

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Research Intern

  -Successfully monitored, reported on and analyzed security incidents in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo-Provided documentation and data collection support-Efficiently analyzed political and security environment with regards to the needs and clients and learnt to work under pressure and to effectively adapt to unexpected changes

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  Save the Children International

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Campaigns Intern

  - Successfully assisted in planning the third edition of the Global Goals World Cup with a small team and ran social media campaigns with partner offices reaching over 7 million social media users.-Offered assistance on initiation of a project with music group Sauti Sol for campaigning for the Global Goals- Advocated for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through the Every Last Child campaign primarily conducted on social media-Productively planned and executed events and meetings Show less

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  IEBC-Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Deputy Presiding Officer

  -Successfully assisted the Presiding Officer in the collection and securing of election materials, setting up the polling station and administering clerical roles-Effectively verified and briefed all electoral agents and observers on the election day-Efficiently assisted the Presiding Officer in overseeing voters and securing all electoral materials- Positively assisted the Presiding Officer in reporting during and after the voting process, securing all required electoral material and returning them to the tallying center while sealed Show less

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  Child.org

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2021

  -Led in implementation on the Baby Boxes project in Kwale county-Effectively conducted research on child survival, child protection, poverty, marginalization and cultural practices across all Kenyan counties determine Child.org’s future activities-Led in the implementation of a research project on the feasibility of baby boxes (alternatives to baby cots) within informal settlements in Westlands, Nairobi county-Successfully conducted baseline, midline and endline surveys as well as administering interviews to project beneficiaries and other stakeholders in Nairobi and Meru counties-Effectively offered administrative, communications and program support to school health and women empowerment programs in Kisumu and Meru respectively-Researched on prospective donors and added them to a databese Show less -Effectively conducted research and created a databese with over 30 indicators child survival, child protection, poverty, gender, marginalization and cultural practices across all Kenyan counties determine Child.org’s future activities-Created a databese with over 20 indicators across all of Kenya's 47 counties covering early childhood education-Led in implementation of a research project on the feasibility of baby boxes (safe sleeping spaces for infants) within informal settlements in Westlands, Nairobi-Efficiently offered administrative, communications and program support to school health, maternal and women empowerment programs in Kisumu, Nairobi and Meru respectively Show less

  • Programs Support Assistant

    Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Consultant - Programs Support

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Researcher

    Oct 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Coalition for Human Rights in Development

  Dec 2020 - May 2021

  Research Assistant

  -Conducted research into linkages between specific reprisals against defenders and financing coming from development finance institutions in developing countries

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  Adeso

  Oct 2021 - now

  -Conduct research about topics relevant to modern colonialism and decolonization that can be explored across multiple Adeso projects -Work with wider programs team to develop research tools and do data analysis on decolonization, WASH and emergency responses-Provide key data for proposals and reports -Identify key experts in topics relevant to modern colonialism and decolonization that can be partners in Adeso programs, including as expert interviewees in public communications-Identify impactful changemakers in Kenya and across the world who we want to amplify through our projects-Support the pre-production process for the documentary series by identifying filmmakers and partners in countries of interest and key social media influencers that can support the development of the series.-Support the podcast/videocast to generate revenue by identifying potential sponsors or partnerships and researching best practices for merchandising. -Ensure authenticity of Adeso’s vision and voice in identifying guests, partners, and stories to tell.-Support in event planning of key Adeso events held in Nairobi Show less -Supported the Pledge for Change Program Coordinator and Chief Development and Strategy Officer in organizing multiple workstreams for alignment and coordination. -Coordinated Pledge for Change work focused on re-imagining how INGOs work by leading in administration, tracking communications, liasing with interested supporters and signatories as well as developing and maintaining a databese-Provided support in all of Adeso’s decolonization projects on setting up, writing proposals, reporting, work plans, project implementation, monitoring&evaluation and logistics support where needed-Shared possible program communications such as stories, photos with the communications team for review and posting-Somalia Programs: Supported Somalia team in policy development upon receipt of new grants where necessary-Worked with the program team to develop new business opportunities, including drafting concept notes, drafting program budgets, and performing background research. -Worked with the Program Coordinator to draft and edit monitoring reports and donor communications.-Supported the writing and editing of Adeso’s publications, including annual reports.-Provided direct support in the implementation of the Adeso to the Strategic Plan-Other special projects: assisted with other special projects throughout the year as was needed. Show less

  • Research and Influencing Coordinator

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Program Officer

    May 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Program Officer

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
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  Amaly Legacy

  Aug 2023 - now

  Social Innovation and Impact Fellow

  Amaly Legacy is a social enterprise unlocking funding for NGOs and rural communities in developing countries through technology (tech4good), asset management and an innovation studio. Amaly Legacy Fellows are selected social and environmental impact changemakers from diverse walks of life, countries, professions, ethnicities and genders, with a common denominator of exceptional passion to create impact and ultimately a better world. Amaly Legacy Fellows, among other areas, engage in:-research gaining understanding of Amaly Legacy's core innovation areas such as water access, energy access, regenerative farming, wildlife conservation, education, among other areas.-thought leadership efforts by producing content and participating in relevant conferences and events.-promoting meaningful collaborations to contribute towards the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Show less

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  Credera

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

  Credera Remote Extern

  -Got familiarized with the vision, mission, and work of Credera and the DE&I team-Learned about cultural competency by reading reports, whitepapers, and other available online resources-Conducted research on various aspects of cultural competence in Melbourne, Australia, including, but not limited to demographic, cultural and social landscape, meeting and workplace etiquette, customs, laws, policies, etc-Collected, organized, and analyzed visualize data on DE&I in Australia-Created and delivered a compelling presentation showcasing insights from research that tie back to Credera’s DEI and business goals-Contributed to the creation of Cultural Competency & Global Best Practices Guides Show less