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Sandrine Wambura

Nairobi

Summary

Policy and development program management specialist with 4 years of experience shaping inclusive health and development outcomes for women and underserved populations. Skilled in policy analysis, research, program evaluation, and passionate about creating evidence-based strategies that strengthen health systems.

Experienced with project management, team coordination, and strategic support. Uses analytical skills to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate decision-making processes. Knowledge of effective communication and problem-solving techniques ensures smooth collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Management Intern

United Nations, OIOS
09.2025 - Current
  • Support evaluation of Women’s Participation in Uniformed Components of the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions through research, data collection, and analysis
  • Create dashboards and visualizations, clean and code datasets, and summarize qualitative data
  • Draft sections of evaluation reports, review documents, and prepare stakeholder interview summaries and meeting minutes

Program Officer

Women for Cancer Early Detection and Treatment
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Trained 1,500+ women and men on cervical cancer prevention, significantly increasing grassroots awareness of benefits of HPV vaccination and early detection, improving community health literacy and demand for services.
  • Mobilized USD 70,000 through coordination of private sector fundraisers, securing sustainable sponsorships for free rural and low-income area cancer outreaches.
  • Provided technical policy design expertise in drafting the National Cancer Control Strategy 2023–2027, collaborating with the National Cancer Control Program to ensure cancers disproportionately affecting women were prioritized in the policy formulation process.
  • Led the development of inclusive IEC materials within the civil society consortium Africa Cervical Health Alliance (ACHA), advancing knowledge management, public awareness, and cross-country learning to strengthen regional health systems.
  • Advocated for county-level health financing reforms, using program evidence to influence budget allocations, domestic resource mobilization, and equity-driven policy priorities for women’s health.
  • Coordinated with the Ministry of Health to deliver 10+ seamless cancer outreach campaigns and community events, aligning screening and vaccination interventions with national health priorities.
  • Oversaw program budgets, donor reporting, and performance monitoring, strengthening transparency and program impact.

Program Officer

Constitution and Reform Education Consortium
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised and coordinated a 4-constituency research study on education access during COVID-19, producing a report and policy brief that informed government stakeholders with key recommendations that improved planning of national education programs.
  • Managed and implemented a USD 150,000 1-year donor-funded project promoting values and accountability education in primary schools.
  • Trained local journalists on tracking misinformation/disinformation online, strengthening election integrity.
  • Developed a successful USD 250,000 grant proposal for combating misinformation during the 2022 Kenyan elections.
  • Provided policy analysis technical expertise within the Police Reforms Working Group on Gender Based Violence and the Public Order Management Act

GBV Program Assistant

Mathare Social Justice Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Co-designed a referral pathway for 60+ GBV survivors, generating a scalable model to link social care responses to medical services.
  • Conducted participatory research on young mothers’ experiences with GBV, generating evidence that informed a community report and policy dialogue with civil society stakeholders.
  • Launched a community-driven GBV campaign engaging 300+ residents and youth activists in prevention and awareness.
  • Led a digital campaign amplifying survivor story, reaching 10,000+ people and sparking public dialogue on GBV in informal settlements.

Education

Master of Public Policy and Management - Public Policy

Strathmore University
Kenya
01.2026

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations Minor Developmental Studie

United States International University
Kenya
01.2021

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Data analytics
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Research Methods
  • Qualitative Interviewing
  • Literature Review
  • Grant Writing
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer skills
  • Professional and courteous

Websites

Accomplishments

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Certification

  • CM - Certified Manager Certification

Languages

Swahili
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Program Management Intern

United Nations, OIOS
09.2025 - Current

Program Officer

Women for Cancer Early Detection and Treatment
01.2022 - 01.2024

Program Officer

Constitution and Reform Education Consortium
01.2021 - 01.2022

GBV Program Assistant

Mathare Social Justice Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Public Policy and Management - Public Policy

Strathmore University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations Minor Developmental Studie

United States International University

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

  • Certificate in Project Management for Global Health [Washington State University] 2024
  • Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation for Global Health [Washington State University] 2024
  • Program for Young Professionals [McKinsey & Company] 2022
  • Training on Resource Mobilization [Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals] 2022
  • Training on Human Rights Campaigning [Amnesty International] 2020

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