Leila Hussein

Humanitarian field officer with over 2 years of experience in community-based work across protection, livelihoods, and data collection sectors. Proven ability to engage with pastoralist communities using participatory methods. Skilled in facilitating awareness sessions, conducting assessments, and mobilizing women and youth. Holds a Diploma in Agriculture and Marketing, and communicates fluently in Somali, Swahili, and English. Passionate about sustainable development and social impact.

Field Officer - Pastoralist Girls Initiative (PGI) - Garissa

(2024-01 - 2025-06)

• Implemented protection and livelihood activities in vulnerable communities.
• Facilitated referral systems, conducted home visits, and supported GBV survivors.
• Coordinated with local authorities, CBOs, and community leaders.

Community Facilitator - Pastoralist Girls Initiative (PGI) - Garissa

(2023-10 - 2023-12)

• Conducted sensitization sessions on gender-based violence and reproductive health.
• Engaged youth and women's groups in empowerment dialogues.

Data Enumerator - Consultancy – PGI & REACH - Various Locations

(2022 - 2023)

• Conducted household surveys, FGDs, and KIIs using mobile data collection tools.
• Ensured quality control and timely reporting for humanitarian assessments.

Enumerator – National Census - Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) - Masalani

(2019-08 - 2019-08)

• Conducted population and housing census interviews in rural households.
• Ensured accurate data recording under time-sensitive field conditions.

Diploma - Agriculture & Marketing - Pwani University (2020)

KCSE - Yussuf Haji Girls Secondary School (2015)

Primary Education - Masalani Primary School (2010)