Peter Aling'o

Democracy & Governance

• Over 15 years of solid experience in and knowledge of civil society, international development and programming work (both local and international) and international donor requirements
• Significant and proven professional leadership and strategic management of international development and civil society programs and organizations. 
• Proven work experience in diverse development, civil society/NGO, democracy and governance, humanitarian, human rights and political dynamics and context, including closing space political and civic context. 
• A strong track record in complex, end-to-end program and project management, including grant making, management and supervision of grantees.
• Proven strategic and visionary organization, leadership and management abilities, and skills in new business development and resource mobilization. 
• Experience in designing and delivering on major organizational strategies.
• Experience in partnership and relationship-building and networking with development partners, government and non-government partners/institutions and citizens, organizations.
• Experience and proven ability in research, litigation, mediation, reconciliation, training, programme and project design, leadership, implementation; and monitoring and evaluation methodologies. 
• Significant experience in leading, developing and managing teams, including remotely and across cultures.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritized action, hard working, open minded, very flexible, friendly and; ability to take initiatives; ability to work under little supervision; and believer in mentorship, continuous learning, and personal development. 
• Experience in high-impact research including analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data and drawing out key themes and policy implications.
• Excellent communication, reporting, writing and presentation skills.

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) Honours Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Laws (LL.M) Degree in International Law from the University of Hull, United Kingdom.