Winnie Atieno Okeyo

• Lead overall strategic planning and execution of the Organization, and drive its mission.
• Oversee the daily operations and administration of the Organization .
• Oversee all talent management functions, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation, fostering a mission-driven culture that resulted in 80% team retention over five years.
• Lead and motivate staff, volunteers, and board members.
• Provided strategic oversight in the development and implementation of new programs and projects focusing on efficiency and tracked key performance indicators to ensure program success.
• Develop and lead rigorous data collection and impact measurement, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring evidence-based learning and program adaptation.
• Manages effective communication and engagement with the Board of Directors, providing strategic updates, and leveraging Board expertise.
• Serves as the primary fundraiser and ambassador, cultivating high-level relationships with philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, and impact investors.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts and donor management activities.
• Assess and enhance program effectiveness and impact.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Oversee timely reporting on all projects so that relevant information is communicated effectively.
• Engage in community outreach and public relations activities.
• Advocate for the organization's goals and priorities with policymakers.
• Enhanced organizational visibility and reputation by spearheading comprehensive communication and rebranding initiatives.

Achievements

• Spearheaded programs that directly impacted the lives of 18000 individuals in rural Kenya.
• Streamlined program management and reporting leading to more effective program delivery.

• Managed a small functional team for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
• Designed and implemented a new program that reached 1000 adolescents.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
• Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
• Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
• Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
• Developed project plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
• Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
• Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
• Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
• Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
• Provided guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged professional growth.
• Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.
• Maintained detailed documentation on all aspects of programs, creating an accessible knowledge base for future reference.
• Promoted the organization''s mission by actively participating in networking events and representing the organization at conferences or seminars.
• Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.