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WILFRIDAH NYAMBEKI ONWONG’A

East Brunswick

Summary

A Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) and experienced Social Safeguards Consultant with over 10 years of success in delivering Land Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for complex infrastructure, energy, and urban development projects. Skilled in patient care, supporting vulnerable groups, leading multidisciplinary teams, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Committed to promoting dignity, inclusion, and ethical practices across health and community development initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Safeguards Expert/ Sociologist Consultant

Africa Waste and Environment Management Centre (AWEMAC) - East Africa
01.2016 - 01.2025
  • Managed and successfully closed socio-economic related aspects of 20+ project assignments ensuring 100% compliance with relevant policies and best practices
  • Developed and supervised over 20 project reports ensuring timely delivery and adherence to schedules and milestones leading to a 25% increase in project transparency and accountability
  • Conducted regular monitoring and evaluation of 20+ project assignments identifying potential compliance risks and implementing corrective measures leading to reduced project risks.
  • Analyzed and collated socio-economic performance data generating comprehensive reports that informed strategic decisions for over 20 project assignments
  • Designed and planned project assignments aligning with scope and objectives, resulting in the successful implementation of socio-economic initiatives

Lecturer – School of Cooperative and Community Development

Cooperative University of Kenya - Nairobi, Kenya
09.2015 - 05.2022
  • Advanced 10 comprehensive learning modules in Sociology and Community Development enhancing curriculum relevance and increased student engagement by 25%
  • Developed 7 innovative course units and revised 3 core courses leading to a 20% increase in student satisfaction as measured by course evaluations
  • Collaborated with faculty members on academic research and writing, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and advancing academic knowledge.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies leading to a 15% improvement in student participation and overall academic performance.
  • Mentored and advised over 50 students helping them explore career pathways and significantly enhancing their knowledge, skills, and strengths

Office Administrator/ ICT Technical Assistant

University of Nairobi - Nairobi, Kenya
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Managed and optimized IT operations, supervising a team of 15 interns to streamline office administration, resolving 95% of hardware and software issues within 24 hours and achieving a 98% user satisfaction rate through efficient helpdesk management.
  • Enhanced digital infrastructure by leading website content updates for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, contributing to a top continental ranking, and training over 100 staff and students on new technologies, improving system adoption by 30%
  • Ensured network reliability and security by implementing robust security measures, reducing security incidents, maintaining 99% uptime for LAN and Wi-Fi networks, and managing data backups and disaster recovery with a 100% success rate

Research Assistant

Kenya Tobacco Control Research Group - Nairobi, Kenya
12.2011 - 06.2012
  • Analyzed research data to create representative graphs and charts resulting in visually compelling presentations that effectively communicated findings.
  • Coordinated fieldwork and collaborated with stakeholders developing successful research strategies that led to high-quality data collection and analysis.
  • Formulated and implemented data collection tools achieving a 95% response rate and collecting comprehensive data for research projects.
  • Synthesized data and drafted detailed reports ensuring accurate presentation of research findings facilitating informed decision-making.

Education

Master of Arts - Rural Sociology and Community Development

The University of Nairobi
12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and English

Kenyatta University
12.2009

Diploma - Computer Applications

Computer Pride Limited
09.2005

Skills

  • Health Aide (Patient Care, ADLs support, Vulnerable Population Support)
  • Social Safeguards & Compliance (World Bank, AfDB, UN)
  • Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)
  • Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) & Livelihood Restoration
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Consultations
  • Indigenous Peoples & Vulnerable Groups Engagement
  • Gender, GBV Risk Mitigation & Social Inclusion

Websites

Certification

  • NJ Online Home Health Aide Training Program | E&S Homecare Solutions | Aug 2025
  • Land Acquisition and Resettlement Planning | Environment Institute of Kenya | Sept 2024
  • Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit | Africa Waste and Environment Management Centre | Aug 2015

Languages

English and Kiswahili

Timeline

Social Safeguards Expert/ Sociologist Consultant

Africa Waste and Environment Management Centre (AWEMAC) - East Africa
01.2016 - 01.2025

Lecturer – School of Cooperative and Community Development

Cooperative University of Kenya - Nairobi, Kenya
09.2015 - 05.2022

Research Assistant

Kenya Tobacco Control Research Group - Nairobi, Kenya
12.2011 - 06.2012

Office Administrator/ ICT Technical Assistant

University of Nairobi - Nairobi, Kenya
01.2011 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and English

Kenyatta University

Diploma - Computer Applications

Computer Pride Limited

Master of Arts - Rural Sociology and Community Development

The University of Nairobi

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