Joan Jepkemoi Chepkonga
Antwerp
Summary
Driven by a deep sense of humanity and a commitment to community development, with a passion for solving societal problems. I am a team player with exceptional communication skills, and I thrive in collaborative environments aimed at fostering positive change. My goal is to excel in challenging settings, utilizing my skills and academic background to drive personal and organizational growth for a better world.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MONITORING AND EVALUATION INTERN
AMPATH HEMATOLOGY
Eldoret
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and executed program activities in collaboration with program teams
- Reviewed program work plans on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed monthly progress reports from programs and provided feedback on progress to program teams.
- Ensured routine performance tracking of progress in collaboration with program teams on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
- Supported program teams in preparing reports to meet donor requirements
- Achieved successful implementation of cancer survivorship program
- Assessed the socioeconomic status of cancer survivors, identified critical needs, and provided support to the most vulnerable.
- Conducted monthly monitoring and assessment for cancer survivors
- Offered support and guidance to survivors through psychosocial counseling during home visits.
- Identified areas of improvement in business operations through financial statement analysis.
Project Manager
KIJIJI MISSION
Nakuru
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Successfully conveyed the goals of the organization's or project to both target beneficiaries and external audiences.
- Maintained clear communication between beneficiaries, project goals and donor expectations
- Provided regular progress updates to the project director
- Ensured effective human resource management by overseeing activities such as identifying project beneficiaries through advertising and conducting interviews, providing orientation to new beneficiaries, offering psychosocial support as needed, and ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.
- Coordinated the preparation and submission of simple financial statements to relevant authorities
- Effectively addressed conflicts and achieved resolution within the project team.
- Prepared periodic project reports for sharing with the respective offices and donors
- Prepared timely and cost-effective training needs and schedules for project beneficiaries
- I served as a representative for the organization in various forums.
ATACHEE
MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
Eldama/Ravine
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Engaged in various aspects of conflict resolution affecting families and children in society
- Compiled reports of solved and unresolved cases
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date caseload records in the office
- Distributed government properties to orphans and needy children.
- Engaged in community outreach programs aimed at locating vulnerable individuals, including neglected children and elderly individuals
- Facilitated equal distribution of payment for the elderly
- Solved children's disputes
- Participated in various ministry-organized workshops.
- Assisted in addressing and rectifying reported instances of misguided parenting.
Attaché
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU
Eldoret
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Facilitated motivational talks for youth and slum communities
- Participated in county feasibility studies and project appraisals
- Participated in project planning and evaluation
- Ensured the well-being of children through site inspections
- Conducted assessments of vulnerable children and client cases
- Acted as a liaison between clients and administrators
- Updated and entered data to maintain computer system
- Conducted follow-up with street children to explore opportunities for rehabilitation and family reintegration
- Facilitated resource distribution to the less privileged.
Education
Advanced Masters - Governance and development
University of Antwerp
Belgium, Antwerp09-2023
Bachelor - Sociology
Moi University
Kenya, Eldoret12-2017
Diploma - Social work
Moi University
Kenya, Eldoret12-2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - K.C.S.E
Nasokol Girls Secondary School
Kenya, Eldama/Ravine09-2012
Skills
- Project Planning and management
- Policy Advocacy and community outreach
- Gender and social inclusion
- Capacity Building
- Research and Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent communication skills
- Good command of Microsoft Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
References
- Carolyne Chemweno, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, AMPATH Hematology and Oncology Programs, +254720252029, bettycaro2003@gmail.com
- Professor Tom De Herdt, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium, tom.deherdt@uantwerpen.be
- Mr. Edward Nyaura Jasper Lecturer, Moi University of Kenya, 0720349879, P.O Box 390, Eldoret, Kenya, edward.nyaura@yahoo.com
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Dutch
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Msc. Masters of Governance and development
- Bachelors of Arts in Sociology
- Diploma in Social Work
Timeline
MONITORING AND EVALUATION INTERN
AMPATH HEMATOLOGY
05.2019 - 03.2020
Project Manager
KIJIJI MISSION
06.2018 - 10.2018
ATACHEE
MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
05.2016 - 08.2016
Attaché
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU
06.2014 - 08.2014
Advanced Masters - Governance and development
University of Antwerp
Bachelor - Sociology
Moi University
Diploma - Social work
Moi University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - K.C.S.E
Nasokol Girls Secondary School
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