Carolyne Ochieng

Experienced programme development professional with over eight years experience in working with marginalized communities across humanitarian, protection, health and education programming. Well versed in Child protection, Disability inclusion, Sexual-Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Case Management and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) in complex, resource constrained and humanitarian settings. Adept at conducting training and facilitation with experience in adult learning, participatory methodologies, coaching frontline workforce and partners.

Program Coordinator - Association for Aid & Relief Japan (AAR Japan) - Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

(2023-04)

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for integrated WASH, Child Protection & Disability inclusion programs in Kakuma/Kalobeyei refugee and host communities.
• Supervising the design, implementation and follow-up of individual projects with the team leads.
• Coordinating Monitoring and Evaluation system, data quality assessment processes & impact assessments to support evidence-based decision making.
• Coordinating with third-party programmes & projects to build synergies, avoid duplication and leveraging complementary support.
• Represent the organization at regional, institutional and workshop events where necessary.

Program Officer - Case Management & Child Protection - Association for Aid & Relief Japan (AAR Japan) - Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

(2023-04)

• Supported case management services aligned with national and child protection standards
• Conducted capacity-building and training sessions on Child Protection, Disability Inclusion, Safeguarding & PSEAH
• Supported team coordination, planning, review & reflection meetings to improve work delivery.

Project (Child Protection & MEAL) Officer - Investing in Children & Societies (ICS) - Kisumu, Kenya

(2018-03 - 2023-02)

• Led implementation of child protection and family reintegration programs, working with statutory and charitable children's institutions.
• Conducted Best Interest Assessment and Determinants (BIA/BID) in line wit national and international standards.
• Represented the organization in the Child protection working group and contributed to coordinated response.
• Provided capacity-building and supportive supervision to community-based workforce and partners.
• Managed MEAL functions including data quality checks, reporting, learning and documentation.

SGBV/HTS Psycho-social Counselor - Coptic Hospital - Maseno, Kenya

(2014-02 - 2017-12)

• Led community outreach and awareness initiatives on gender-based violence, HIV prevention and service access.
• Prepared routine narrative and progress reports for stakeholders and partners
• Delivered survivor-centred psycho-social support to SGBV survivors and clients affected by HIV/AIDS
• Coordinated case follow-ups, referrals and confidential data management in line with ethical standards.

Certification - Monitoring & Evaluation - Kenya Institute of Management (2023-10 - 2023-12)

Masters of Arts - Sociology - The University of Nairobi (2026-01)

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Psychology - The University of Nairobi (2009-01 - 2013-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - St. Mary's Lwak Girls High School (2004-01 - 2007-12)