Rabecca Mwenje Wefwila
Pan African University of Water and Energy Sciences (Inc Climate Change)
Kenya
Hi, I'm Rabecca Mwenje Wefwila!
Project Lead at WAN and Nature Mashinani
A forward-thinking water policy professional with expertise in managing and implementing water, sanitation, and hygiene projects. Committed to sustainable development and skilled in evaluating project performance, providing strategic recommendations, and mobilizing communities for impactful change.
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WAN and Nature Mashinani
Project Lead
January 2023 - December 2024
Providing project brief notes
Coordinating and following up on the projects
Reporting and giving presentations on behalf of the organisation
Providing activity budget
Managing and coordinating key stakeholders and partners
Representing the value position of the organisation in all activities undertaken
Development of project proposal
Conducting field visits to check on the project progress
Collaborating with local communities to develop sustainable environmental solutions
Training the community Forests Associations on management practices
Training women and youths on sustainable practices to protect water catchment
Facilitating trainings on disaster risk reduction in Kakamega County
Organized data validation and information dissemination meeting for the Nzoia river protection
Common Ground for Africa
Program Officer
January 2022 - January 2023
Evaluate project performance and provide reports
Organize and participate in local fundraising initiatives
Develop and apply coaching skills, tools, and techniques
Conduct training in schools and communities on WaSH
Develop and evaluate various sanitation methodologies
Oversee development of project work plans
Carry out comprehensive impact assessments of projects
Participate in and facilitate strategic plans and resource mobilization strategies
Support other team members in ensuring water safety
Devise effective strategies to advocate for safe water and sanitation
Pioneered creation of Brienje Pamoja 4 Change program
Supported creation of eco-enterprises to improve livelihoods
Training youth groups and women groups on mobilizing support, entrepreneurship, and local fundraising techniques
Organized workshops like the East Africa leadership forum
Kenya Ceramics Project (KCP)
Environmental Specialist
April 2020 - December 2020
Formulation and implementation of KCP environmental projects
Implemented compliance with environmental policies
Conducted advocacy campaign programs, training, and awareness sessions
Empowered schools through advocacy training, hygiene, and health education
Evaluated project performance and provided insights and recommendations
Compiled reports showcasing project achievements and outcomes
Participated in trainings organized by KCP and other stakeholders
Conducted impact assessments for environmental projects
Monitored progress and outcomes of environmental projects
Safe Water and Sustainable Hygiene Initiative, Kakamega (SAWASHI)
WaSH Assistant
March 2019 - November 2019
Distributed hand washing facilities, hygiene kits, and disinfection tablets
Conducted refresher training in schools on hygiene and sanitation
Utilized mWater app for comprehensive field surveys
Collected water samples for laboratory testing
Promoting environmental conservation through workshops, talks and training
Trained and registered schools and communities on the See Tell app
Collected data using focused group discussions, interviews, and questionnaires
Facilitated Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and Open Defecation Free (ODF) programs
Resolved disputes among community members regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene
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Languages
English
French
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