REFUGEE CONSORTIUM OF KENYA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Communication, Research and Monitoring Officer, Nairobi
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (University of Nairobi) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations (United States International University). His research interests include migration, security and development studies. He is particularly interested in the correlations between migration (forced or otherwise), security and development.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Administration / Human Resources Officer
Anne holds a Diploma in Human Resource Management from The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). She also holds a Group Diploma in Administrative Secretarial from Strathmore University. She has over 12 years of experience in Administration with legal and non-governmental organisations. She is currently specializing in Human Resources.
Job Titles:
- Acting Executive Director
- Administration Officer
- Finance
- Certified Accountant and Member of the Institute of Public Certified Accountants of Kenya
Mr. Wesonga is the Acting Executive Director at the Refugee Consortium of Kenya. He has over 20 years' work experience in administration, human resource and finance. He joined RCK in September 2011 as the Finance and Administration Officer and left in 2017 to join KANCO as a Grants Manager. In 2018, Mr. Wesonga rejoined RCK assuming his previous position as the lead in the Finance and Administration department. Previously, he also worked at the Jesuit Refugee Service, Kenya Catholic Secretariat and the Makini School providing him with in-depth experience in administration and compliance functions in the multi-donor and corporate environments. He is a certified accountant and member of the Institute of Public Certified Accountants of Kenya (CPAK). He holds an MBA from the University of Nairobi (specialized in accounting).
Mr. Wesonga is a certified accountant and member of the Institute of Public Certified Accountants of Kenya (CPAK). He holds an MBA from University of Nairobi (specialized in accounting). He joined RCK in September 2011. He has ten years of experience as an accountant/finance officer in INGOs. Mr. Wesonga has lead financial reviews and ensured compliance in multi-donor environments and served for a year as a Group Accountant in the corporate world. His training and practical experience includes financial accounting, management, and analysis for critical management decision-making, grants management and donor reporting. He currently serves as Finance and Administration Officer in charge of The Institutional Support and Development Programme at RCK. His education includes: MBA specialized in accounting, University of Nairobi - 2008, Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K), Strathmore College - 2002 and a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies, St Augustine Mabanga Seminary - 1992, Affiliate college of Urbaniana University in Rome-Vatican.
Job Titles:
- Programme Manager, Dadaab
Betty is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Moi University and Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She worked as a legal assistant at Kituo Cha Sheria under the Forced Migration Programme. Advocating for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers and other marginalised communities through advocacy, providing legal aid and capacity building. Her areas of interest are in Human rights protection and fighting for the marginalised communities in the country.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Programme Officer
- Assistant Programme Officer, LSJ Dadaab
Lelei is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Moi University-School of law and a Post-Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law. She worked as a legal assistant at FIDA- KENYA where her main mandate was to advocate for the rights of women in Kenya and offer legal assistance. Before joining RCK she worked as an Associate Advocate with C.K Yano &Co. Advocates and Atsieno Ngunya & Associates. Her areas of interest are in Human rights protection, fighting for the marginalized communities in the country and Participating in advocacy development.
Job Titles:
- Field Co - Ordinator, Dadaab
Brian is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Moi University and a Post graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. He has worked as a Legal researcher at the Office of The Director Public Prosecutions dealing specifically with complaints handling, client handling and economic crimes matters. He is passionate about Criminal litigation and Access to justice.
Job Titles:
- Psychosocial Counsellor - Dadaab
- Social Counsellor
Carolyne is a psycho social counsellor based in Dadaab sub - office. She has over 10 years work experience in non-government organizations. Her experience has been in community mobilization, trainings for community workers, counselling and other social interventions in projects implemented for People living with HIV/AIDS, Water and Sanitation and Refugees and Internally displaced persons. I hold two Diplomas in Community Health and Social Work and Welfare respectively. I have also pursued different short courses on ToT, counselling, and forced migration.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer, LSJ Dadaab
Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community development from Daystar University. Before joining RCK, she volunteered at Progressive volunteers for a year, carrying out projects on youth empowerment and capacity building with a focus on livelihoods and gender issues. She joined RCK as a psychosocial volunteer in February 2015. She moved to Dadaab in June 2015 as a psychosocial intern until June 2016.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer - Garissa
- Project Officer, Kakuma
Daisy is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB Hons) from the Africa Nazarene University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. She previously worked as a project associate in RCK's Legal and Social Justice Programme in Dadaab. Before joining RCK, Daisy interned with the Office of the Attorney General for a period of six months. She enjoys advocating for the rights of refugees, women and children.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer, LSJ Nairobi
Deborah is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Laws LL.B (Hons) Degree from Kenyatta university and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She interned at the National Legal Aid and Awareness Programme (NALEAP) and underwent her pupillage at the firm of Manyonge Wanyama & Associates Advocates. She joined the RCK from the Kenya Human Rights Commission where she was involved in fact-finding, advocacy, and litigation on diverse human rights issues. Her primary interests are human rights and constitutional litigation; advocacy, and legal reform.
Job Titles:
- Chairman and Member of the Board.
Elizabeth has a wealth of experience in community mobilization, counseling and social interventions with over four years working experience in implementing projects on Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons and HIV/AIDs. She holds a Higher Diploma in Social Work, Community Development and has pursed various trainings on Counseling.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Programme Officer
- Assistant Programme Officer, Kakuma Office
Elydin is an advocate of the High court of Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Catholic University of Eastern Africa and a diploma from Kenya School of Law. She is currently working at RCK as the Assistant Programme Officer-Kakuma Office. She previously worked as a Project Associate between 1st February and December 2014 in the same office. She also worked as an intern Nyakoe Macharia & Co. Advocates, and also undertook an entry exam to the Institute of Arbitrators and ADR (Kenya). She is interested and enjoys advocating for the rights of refugees, women and children in Kenya, and providing legal aid.
Esther is a Disaster Management and International Diplomacy Graduate from Masinde Muliro University of Science and technology, with a certificate in peace and conflict resolution. She has extensive experience in the humanitarian sector having worked and volunteered with World Vision, Kenya Red Cross, National Council Churches of Kenya and Internal Displacement Policy and Advocacy Center, before joining RCK. Her interests are on research and Information relay in disaster prone environment.
Eunice has over 16 years wealth of experience in programme management, advocacy, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation. She also has good understanding of regional and international instruments relating to protection and assistance of refugees and displaced persons. She previously worked at Uraia Trust as the Gender Programme Manager. She has previously worked with UN Women Country Office for Kenya as a Gender Advisor; International Organization for Migration (IOM) as a Senior Project Development and Implementation officer. She has also worked with RCK as the Senior Programme Officer & Head of Legal and social justice programme.
Job Titles:
- ICT Officer, RKM
- IT Officer, CRM
Gideon is a Chemical and Process Engineering Graduate from Moi university with a Diploma in IMIS and various IT Certifications on technology concepts such as Active Directory, Exchange Server, VMware, Hyper-V. The certifications include MCITP-Active Directory, MCSA-Windows Server 2012, MCSA-Exchange Server, MCTS-Windows Server 2008 Virtualization. He has over four years experience in the IT industry. He enjoys learning and using the latest technology.
Hazel holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Kenya School of Professional Studies and a Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management from College of Human Resource Management (CHRM). She is currently pursuing Bachelor of Science In Human Resource Management. Hazel has over 10 years experience in Administration work.
Hazel holds a diploma in Business Administration from International University of Professional Studies (IUPS), formerly known as KSPS and is currently pursing Human Resource. She has over 10 yrs experience in Customer Care and Administration.
Job Titles:
- Programme Manager - Kakuma
Joseph is a project planning and management practitioner with seven years experience in project management, research and education; having a profound ability to interface and coordinate project scopes. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Egerton University and a Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management from The University of Nairobi. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Project Planning and Management at The University of Nairobi. Before joining RCK he was working for Marafiki Global Aids Ministry as a Project Manager.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Finance Officer, Dadaab
Ken is a CPA K holder and a graduate with Bachelor of Commerce (finance option). He has been with RCK from January 2014 to date as an accountant in Dadaab and Garissa offices. Before joining RCK worked as Account assistant volunteer in Rafiki Aids Ministry Kenya for 3 months.He has over 5 years experience in financial management,project management,reporting and human resource management.He is a member of institute of certified public accountants of Kenya(ICPAK)
Ken is a CPA K holder, currently pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Commerce at Mount Kenya University. He has been with RCK from Jan 2014 to Date as an accountant. Before joining RCK worked as Account assistant volunteer in Rafiki Aids Ministry Kenya for 3 months,Served as Member of Supervisory committee in Kikuyu youth Sacco from 2011 to date as well as Vice-Chairman and founder of Wamarafiki Sacco Limited from 2013 to date.
Job Titles:
- Senior Programme Officer and Programme Officer, Legal and Social Justice Programme
Leila is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a degree in Law from the University of Nairobi. She has experience preparing children in need of protection for pre-trial briefing, including providing advice on procedures. She enjoys providing training on children's rights and gender issues and has experience in providing legal aid to vulnerable groups in society.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer - LSJ Dadaab
Margaret is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law. She previously worked as a project associate in RCK's Advocacy and Policy Development Department. Before joining RCK, Margaret interned with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. She enjoys advocacy and litigation around human rights issues.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Manager, Nairobi
- Counselor With a
Millicent is a trained counselor with a BA in counselling Psychology from Mt. Kenya University. She holds a higher Diploma from Kenya Association of professional counsellors and an Advanced Diploma in Community development. She has been working as a professional counsellor since 2007 and facilitator with Education for life-Kenya facilitating Behavior change programmes in Kenya, South Sudan and Liberia. At RCK, Millicent has held various positions. She has worked as social worker in Eldoret in 2011 implementing a peace building project, then as a psychosocial counselor in the Dadaab refugee camp in 2012 for two years. She then joined the advocacy programme for a few months after which she became the lead psychosocial counselor at RCK. Currently Millicent is also the assistant programme manager for the legal an social justice programme in Buruburu, Nairobi. She enjoys group facilitation and conducting trainings.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer, LSJ Nairobi
- Field Co - Ordinator, Kakuma
Mitchel is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He holds a bachelor degree (LLB Hons) from Kenyatta University and a Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law. He attended his pupilage in chambers at Rachier & Amollo Advocates. He worked at National Bank of Kenya at the Legal Remedial Department for his Clinical Externship. His keen interest is on International Human Rights Law.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer and Member of the Board.
Job Titles:
- Founder and Member of the Board.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer, Advocacy and Policy Development Programme
Ms. Lilian Obiye, holds a Bachelors Degree in Law from The University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law. She is an Advocate of the High Court, an Arbitrator (MCIArb) and a Certified Company Secretary (C.S).Ms. Lilian previously worked with Albert Kamunde & Co. Advocates where she specialized in Human Rights Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution Conveyancing and Commercial Law. She is passionate about Human Rights Advocacy, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Rights of Refugees.
Job Titles:
- Program Officer
- Project Officer, Nairobi
Ms. Njue works at the organization as a Program Officer under the Legal Aid and Governance pillar. She is a devoted and results-driven professional with a passion for advocating social justice and human rights, spanning over 5 years. Njue's expertise lies in project management where she has successfully led and managed donor-supported human rights projects, ensuring their effective delivery towards making a wholesome societal change. Her work in designing and implementing SGBV prevention and response programs has contributed significantly to the protection and well-being of vulnerable communities. Her commitment to building relationships with strategic stakeholders and her proficiency in coordinating policy engagement activities demonstrate her effectiveness in driving positive change. Njue holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from the University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
Job Titles:
- Office Attendant, Nairobi
Naomi has been with RCK since 1998. She manages the reception, bookkeeping, cleaning and cooking.
Job Titles:
- Programme Manager
- Ang'a, Programme Manager, Garissa
Ndindi is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She has three years experience in private practice, where she dealt with family law matters, conveyancing matters, civil matters and commercial law matters. Before private practice she worked at an NGO as a Program Assistant with the Africa Youth Trust. She also worked in South Africa, in a South African Law firm and before that at a radio station.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer - LSJ Kakuma
Nyokabi is an advocate of the high court of Kenya with a degree in law from Moi University and a post graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of law. She worked as a legal intern at the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (Kenya) for one year. She is interested in humanitarian law.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer, Finance and Admin
Patrick is a CPA Finalist and is currently pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Catholic University of East Africa. He has four years of experience.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Programme Officer, Dadaab
Paul is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He holds law degrees (BAL & LLB) from the University of Mysore, India and a Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School Of Law. Before joining RCK, he interned at the County Government of Nairobi legal department in the Conveyancing & Prosecution departments and thereafter interned at UNHCR, Nairobi (Protection Delivery Unit).
Job Titles:
- Accounts Assistant and Procurement Officer, Nairobi
Peter holds a Kenya Accounts Technician's Certificate and CPA Part 1. He is currently pursuing CPA Part 2. He has been doing Accounts and Procurement for 3 years with RCK having worked in the commercial sector as an Accounts Assistant for two years prior. He holds a certificate in Forced Migration from the University of Dar es Salaam.
Job Titles:
- Project Officer, Advocacy and Policy Development, Nairobi
- RCK As a Program Officer
Mr. Phillip works with RCK as a Program Officer. He is a dedicated professional with specialty in advocacy, policy development and governance. With a profound passion for human rights and humanitarian law, Phillip brings on board a wealth of experience, spanning over 5 years, in project management, capacity strengthening and policy engagement. Before joining RCK, he worked with various civil society organizations such as the Article 19 and Law Society of Kenya to create a progressive policy environment, build networks and amplify the voices of the communities served for better governance and protection of rights. He seats in various refugee working groups and taskforce to enhance refugee protection and management. Phillip holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from Strathmore University and is currently undertaking his post graduate diploma at the Kenya School of Law.
Job Titles:
- Psychosocial Counselor - LSJ Garissa
- Social Counselor
Rhoda is a psycho social counselor based in Garissa sub-office. She has worked as a youth worker in Manchester, UK and also as a mental health care worker in Baltimore Maryland, USA for 3 years. In Kenya she has 10 years experience as a Psychological Counselor and trainer in Non-Governmental Organizations, community projects and colleges. She holds a Higher diploma in psychological counseling and a Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) from Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling she also has a certificate in HIV/AIDS counseling and testing from Liverpool VCT. She enjoys facilitating group therapies and forums especially on personal development.
Job Titles:
- Driver, Nairobi / Samuel Has Been With RCK since Its Inception in 1998. He Works As a Driver and Dispatches Mails As Well As Cheques. Simon Lijoodi, Driver, Nairobi
Samuel has been with RCK since its inception in 1998. He works as a driver and dispatches mails as well as cheques.
Simon Lijoodi, Driver, Nairobi
Simon joined RCK in 2013 as a driver in Nairobi