Dancan Mwanje

I am a dedicated and results-oriented social work professional with extensive experience in child welfare, community development, and social advocacy. Leading child protection initiatives, psychosocial support programs, and stakeholder engagement for sustainable community impact. Highly skilled in project planning, case management, and program implementation within non-governmental and humanitarian organizations.

Passionate about improving livelihoods through evidence-based interventions, data-driven decision-making, and capacity-building programs.

WorldCOMP Home of Grace Children’s Home

Social Worker (January 2021 – Present)

Spearhead child protection programs, ensuring adherence to national and international child welfare policies.

Provide psychosocial support, counseling, and mentorship to vulnerable children.

Conduct home visits, needs assessments, and family reintegration planning.

Facilitate capacity-building workshops for caregivers and community members on child welfare and rights.

Maintain and update case files, ensuring compliance with legal and institutional frameworks.

Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and donors to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Develop impact reports and oversee program monitoring and evaluation activities

February 21st –February 25th 2018:Uongozi Research Team

Assistant Researcher in the “Cultural & Leadership Learning

& Development” Research, in Lurambi, Matungu, and Nabakholo

Sub-Counties in Kakamega County.

May 2013 - May 2018: Kakamega North District Probation Office

Volunteer Probation Officer

June 2017-August 2017: St John Ambulance Kenya, Western Region

Student on attachment

1st Aug, 2014 to 31st Dec 2016 – Western Kenya Community Driven Development/flood

Mitigation project (WKCDD/FMP)

Volunteer Pool Mat

May 2012- July 2012: Kakamega North District Probation Office

Student on Attachment

1st June 2011- 30th June 2011: Kakamega North District Probation Office

Student on Attachment

Bachelor of Social Work – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (May 2015 –May 2019)

Diploma in Social Work and Community Development – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (Aug 2011 – Dec 2013)

o Diploma Credit (II)

Certificate in Social Work and Community Development – Masinde Muliro University of

Science and Technology (May 2011 – July 2011)

o Certificate Credit (I)

Certificate in First Aid and Emergency Aid – St. John Ambulance Kenya, Western Region (May 2016)