Elizabeth Anyango

I am a highly motivated and compassionate Gender and Development Specialist with three years of experience in effectively mainstreaming gender initiatives. My passion lies in empowering marginalized groups in society, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, contributing to organizational development and ensuring the inclusion and protection of marginalized individuals. With excellent communication skills, I have successfully conducted trainings and fostered strong relationships with donor partners.

Summary of Professional Experience:

1. FRONT OFFICE AND GENDER MANAGEMENT OFFICER | Orange Democratic Movement | September 2021 - Present

• Coordinated gender strategies aligned with the ODM Party Manifesto.
• Led the implementation of ODM Women, Youth, and Persons with Disability leagues' strategies.
• Facilitated gender equality and equity initiatives across the Party.
• Managed the annual budget for ODM Women, Youth, and Persons with Disability Leagues and donor programs.
• Liaised with donor partners for empowerment programs.
• Performed front office duties.

1. DATA CLERK | Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) | October 2020 to August 2021

• Registered new Party members and maintained the members' register.
• Scheduled meetings and managed the Membership Director's calendar.
• Prepared reports and attended review meetings.

1. DATA CLERK | IIMI Image Management Private Limited | May 2020 - October 2020

• Conducted data entry and transcription tasks.
• Attended occasional conference calls and in-person meetings.
• Participated in training sessions.

1. PROJECT FACILITATOR | Destined Youth Initiative Kenya | February 2020 - July 2020

• Collected quantitative data using Open Data Kit (ODK).
• Designed entrepreneurship training manuals.
• Facilitated entrepreneurship training in rural settlements of Kiambu and Nairobi County.
• Linked trainees to group savings and loan programs.
• Prepared monthly program reports and attended review meetings.
• Identified organizations for linkages and business start-up provision for trainees.

• BA GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | July 2019 | Kenyatta University | Second Class Upper
• KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE) | December 2014 | St. Barnabas Girls Secondary School | B Plus (73 Points)