Austin Okoth
Phone: +254727380802
- Sector:
- Program & Project Management
- Profile Created:
- 1 month ago
Skills
Experience
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Worldreader 2019 - 2024
Programs Manager
• Spearheaded and offered technical support to multiple programs in terms of design, planning, execution, monitoring and data analysis and verification and project closure • Developed and managed budget and financial activities using financial and budget management systems including Salesforce, Nexonia • Was actively involved in the efficient resource mobilization leading securing funding of a cumulative average funding of $1,000,000. • Maintained and coordinated a robust partnerships and relationships leading lasting and sustainable project implementation after handover • Coordinated learnings labs, communities of practice and field visits and led discussions on best practices, key learning while also providing insights and through feedback loops for program improvements. • Timely and successfully coordinated impactful programs using tools including Monday.com, Kanban boards, Gantt Charts for planning and ensuring collective responsibilities among the team and partners • Managed communication and collaboration with stakeholders while keeping them informed about the programs progress throughout the project lifecycle. • Coordinated programs reporting process, documentation and closure conferences and workshops.
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Worldreader 2016 - 2018
Projects Assistant
• Spearheaded the nationwide rollout of Library, E-reading, Activities and Partnerships (Project (LEAP), a Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) and Worldreader e-reading initiative across 61 libraries, significantly boosting user engagement. • Coordinated, organized and delivered capacity building, training, and workshops to upskill the team and implementing partners on e-reading project management and resource optimization. • Provided efficient technical support and device troubleshooting to 61 implementing partners. • Drove programs visibility and community engagement and strategic outreach to school communities and implementing partners. • Managed the programs data analytics and conducted feedback loops, yielding valuable insights that enhanced improvement on the program content desirability.
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Anglican Development Services, Eastern 2014 - 2015
Communication and Field Officer
• Organized and facilitated workshops, consultative meetings, conflict resolution sessions between communities from Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Garissa and Isiolo Counties. • Oversaw successful implementation of project activities after sustainably resolving conflict between the communitities in Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Garissa and Isiolo • Expertly led and facilitated over 20 workshops, sensitizing 500+ locals in South Eastern Kenya on PVCA methodologies, significantly boosting their awareness and capabilities in food security and natural resource management. • Conducted meticulous analysis and synthesis of PVCA field data, producing detailed reports that empowered community stakeholders and facilitated strategic, evidence-based decision-making. • Proactively spearheaded the communication of critical weather information, effectively reaching and educating 1,000+ individuals, thereby enhancing community preparedness and adaptive capacity. • Developed and delivered standardized PVCA fieldwork reports, ensuring consistent, clear, and accessible information dissemination to local authorities and project participants.