Dorise Ng'ong'a

I believe in the power of intercultural and diverse collaboration to solve world problems. I use my educational training and experience to find innovative solutions to make a sustainable impact on companies and organizations. 

Trained in Education, Curriculum Development and now in the field of Policy Advocacy, Gender Mainstreaming and Mentorship. I use my diverse skill set to support organizations to maximize their impact with innovation, information, and evaluation to develop better-informed solutions and strategies. I thrive working in diverse teams with different experiences and backgrounds.

PROGRAM OFFICER

FORUM FOR AFRICAN WOMEN EDUCATIONALISTS, KENYA

As a member of the program team, I provided leadership to programme development, fundraising, and maintenance of good relationship with donors.

• Provided technical leadership and oversight for the Women Empowerment Project, BREAKFREE, MAKEWAY Intersectionality, Girls Education in Emergencies and ASRHR Kenya projects’ implementation.
• Documentation of advocacy actions, best practices and lessons learnt.
• Supported the Ministry of Education in development of the National School Re-entry Policy 2020 and the National Guidance and Counselling Policy 2022.
• I have contributed to effective knowledge management and learning systems and practice among the FAWE Kenya’s membership and other stakeholders working with FAWEK.
• Provided technical support in the design and implementation of programmes, and in line with organization values, strategy, guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in the development of the National School re-entry policy, mentorship policy and Guidance and counselling policy.

JANUARY 2019–DECEMBER 2019            JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT

FORUM FOR AFRICAN WOMEN EDUCATIONALISTS, KENYA

• Attended all institutional IndustryAdvisory Committee meetings and provided technical support on mainstreaming of gender to enhance girls’ retention in school.
• Coordinated meetings for trainers, professionals, and employers to discuss the relevance of girls’ education.

FEBRUARY 2018–DECEMBER 2018 JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME VOLUNTEER

FORUM FOR AFRICAN WOMEN EDUCATIONALISTS, KENYA

• Promoted development of appropriate prevention and awareness-raising on need fightGBV and enhance girls’ education.
• Ensured project action planning, implementation and writing of monthly,quarterly and annualreports, 

• Master’s in Education, Curriculum Development Kenyatta University, Nairobi –Kenya (2019-2022).
• Bachelor's in Education Arts (English and Literature) Social Science, Maseno University, Kisumu – Kenya (2014 – 2018).
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Omboga Mixed Secondary School (2010 -2013).
• Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Orire Primary School (2002 -2009).

• Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management, Mount Kenya University
• Certificate in Leadership and Management in Global Health, Washington University.
• Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, Washington University.
• Certificate in Policy Development Advocacy, Washington University.