Results-orientated and dedicated professional with 25 years’ comprehensive experience in international development specializing in community development, capacity building, advocacy, economic empowerment, micro-enterprise, climate change, gender mainstreaming, and poverty, livelihoods improvement, WASH, and extractive industries. With proven expertise in African regional policy integration. |
Contact Ben Koissaba, PhD
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
I have over 20 years of work experience both as an employee and Consultant for reputable nonprofits namely World Vision, Child Fund, Heifer and Plan International just to mention a few. Exposure with working with UN agencies, USAID AusAID and European Union donors. Competent in Project design, planning, monitoring and evaluation
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Education: |
PhD. International Family & Community Studies, Clemson University, SC, 2016 MA, Social Entrepreneurship, Northwest University, Kirkland, WA, 2012 PGD, Theology and Development, University of Leeds, UK, 2000
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Member of the Society for Human Resource Management, 2015 International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection, 2014 to date International Board Secretary Indigenous Cultural Conservation Society (ICCS), 2013 to date Member, Kenya Scholars and Studies Association, 2013 to date Member, Community Development Society, 2012 to date Member, Peace and Development Collaborative Network, 2011 to date Member, Global Citizens Network, 2012 to date Participatory Learning Methods Forum of Kenya 1992- 2004 Board member, Pastoralists Development Network of Kenya, 2002-2005 Founder, Indigenous Concerns Resource Center, 2004 to date Chair, Maa Civil Society Forum, Kenya, 2004 to date
2009. Global Co-Chair, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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