WALTER MWENI CHENGO, BA (HONS) IN SOCIOLOGY AND HISTORY

Current Position: Program Development Advisor – World Vision International – Food Programming

Management Group

PROFILE

Have thirteen years’ experience in emergency relief and disaster mitigation intervention in national (Kenya) and expatriate positions in Lesotho and Uganda. Have practical experience in fund raising, conducting feasibility studies and food security assessments, designing, implementing and monitoring of emergency and developmental relief interventions using food as resource, Non-food items, cash and vouchers. Have experience in programming opportunities funded by WFP, ECHO, EU, USAID and USDA.

I am hardworking, enterprising and dedicated individual with keen interest in details.

EDUACTION STATUS

1996 - Bachelor of Arts (Second Class Upper Division) in Sociology and History; University of Nairobi. 1990 - ''O" level School Certificate, Dr Krapf Memorial Secondary School, Rabai, Kenya. 1999 - Certificate in computers, Diverse Computer College, Mombasa.

Other relevant training Apr 2015 – Annual Food Assistance Managers Workshop, Johannesburg, South Africa. Apr 2014 – Annual Food Assistance Managers Workshop, Johannesburg, South Africa. Feb 2014 – World Vision’s Hostile Environment Awareness Training, Nairobi, Kenya. Feb 2014 – World Vision’s on-line course on Personal Security. Jul 2013 – Regional Security Risk Management Training, Kampala, Uganda Jun 2013 – Annual Food Assistance Managers Workshop, Johannesburg, South Africa. Feb 2013 – World Vision Food Rapid Response Team Workshop, Kampala, Uganda. Sept 2012- USAID & FANTA Monitoring & Evaluation Workshop, Kampala, Uganda. Apr 2011 – IPM and Finance Learning Event, Nairobi Kenya. Apr 2009 – Do No Harm/LCP Assessment Course, Kotido, Uganda. Mar 2009 – Humanitarian Accountability Training, Kotido, Uganda. Apr 2008 – Practitioners Course in Do No Harm/LCP, Lusaka, Zambia. Aug 2007 - Port Operation Training, Durban, South Africa. Jun 2006 - Title II USAID Food Aid Rules & Regulation training, Lusaka, Zambia. Nov 2002 - Office of the President Disaster Management Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya. Jun 2002 - CRS (LIFE) Commodity Management and Logistics Workshop, Mombasa, Kenya. Feb 2001 - Commodity Tracking System Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya. Nov 2000 - FRMG-Food Aid Management Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya.

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Nationality: Kenyan ID #: 11264336Passport: C015800

National ID: 14602617 / Passport: A1886450Date of birth: May 08, 1971 Marital Status: MarriedCell Phone no: +254-707 638869 Email: walter_chengo@wvi.org, chengomwe@gmail.comAddress: P. O. Box 3024 Mombasa, 80100 Kenya

WALTER MWENI CHENGO, BA (HONS) IN SOCIOLOGY AND HISTORY

Aug 2000 - WV Canada- Result Based Management Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya.

WORK HISTORY

OCTOBER 2014 TODATE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR –WVI –FPMG (EAST AFRICA REGION)

Major Responsibilities1. Portfolio Growth

Engage various stakeholders (Donors, Governments and WV entities) to explore opportunities for portfolio growth.

Review and provide a global understanding of donor issues including respective global and in-country donor strategies. Support National Offices with messaging for donor engagement.

2. Programme Development 2.1 Proposal Review

Support WV National Offices in the identification and conceptualization of new food assistance projects. Review food assistance project proposals for alignment prior to submission to donors – criteria include;

alignment with LEAP, national office strategies, donor strategies, Global Food Security cluster indicators guidelines, Do No Harm, humanitarian accountability/accountability to affected populations, adequate budget/match for monitoring & evaluation, and staff capacity building.

2.2 Program Development Support Focusing on the themes such as general food distribution, food for asset/work, school feeding,

cash/voucher transfers, supplementary feeding; facilitate the acquisition of skills and knowledge by National Office staff for improved and effective food project/programme design, implementation and management.

Assist food programme staff in the preparation of a fine draft of proposal, budget, log-frames.

2.3 Technical Assistance proposals Provide strategic programming advice and insight for developmental and relief food programmes and

projects. Provide technical support at field level, including assistance with project design, proposal writing,

budgeting, the integration of food with other resources and alignment with partnership standards and policies.

Increase World Vision’s analytical capacity to influence food programming, policy and advocacy issues. Assist in building the capacity of food programming staff to meet established standards through on the

job training, workshops, conferences and any other appropriate methods. Collaborate and coordinate with relief entities in different regions in the design and implementation of

the food aspect of relief programmes, including early warning, preparedness mitigation and actual response.

Support the promotion of documentation and learning of food programming across the WV partnership.

SEPTEMBER 2012 TO SEPTEMBER 2014 DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY FOR OPERATIONS – GHG PROGRAM

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WALTER MWENI CHENGO, BA (HONS) IN SOCIOLOGY AND HISTORY

Major Responsibilities Provide overall guidance and direction to Northern Karamoja Growth Health and Governance (GHG)

Program commodities and logistics teams. Represent World Vision in the senior management team of the GHG Program in Karamoja and National

level. Overall responsible for the commodity logistics and warehouse management and reporting. Act as link between WV Uganda and WV US and Food Program Management Group (FPMG) on technical

matters relating to commodity management, MCHN and WASH programming. Provide administrative leadership to the WV team. Ensure that all WV and donor administrative,

procurement and financial policies are adhered to by the GHG staff.

AUGUST 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 2012: COMMODITY MANGER - WV UGANDA

Major Responsibilities Assessment, proposal development and fundraising. Overall management supervision of WV Uganda food aid, cash transfer and voucher projects (funded

WFP, USDA and ECHO). Responsible for ensuring compliance with donors and WV standards. Capacity building of staff on commodity and warehouse management, CTS, cash and voucher project

implementation. Networking and engagement with WFP, USDA, ECHO and District/National official on matters related to

WV Uganda food programs. Reporting and accountability to donors including ensuring monitoring and evaluation and humanitarian

accountability activities have been integrated in to the projects.Achievements Successful commodity programs audit (FPMG) in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Voted FY12 Food Assistance Manager of the year during Food Assistance Managers Conference held in

South Africa in August 2012.

APRIL 2007 TO JULY 2008: COMMODITY MANAGER - WV LESOTHO

Major responsibilities Fundraising, proposals development and reporting. Overall management supervision of WV Lesotho food programs (WFP, USAID and WV Taiwan funded

projects). Responsible for ensuring compliance with donors and WV standards. Capacity building of national staff on commodity and warehouse management, CTS, FFW/FFA, ERDM. Networking and engagement with WFP, USAID SYAP partners and Disaster Management Authority

officials on matters related to WV Lesotho food programs. Participate in WV Lesotho HEA emergency disaster committee and other forums.

FEBRUARY 2005 TO APRIL 2007: COMMODITY OFFICER - WV LESOTHO

Major responsibilities Overall responsible for reporting and accounting for all WV Lesotho (WFP) and C-SAFE commodities

programs (USAID). Capacity building of national staff on commodity and warehouse management and CTS.

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WALTER MWENI CHENGO, BA (HONS) IN SOCIOLOGY AND HISTORY

Overall management of CTS, prepare and submit consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual commodities reports to partners and donors.

Networking and engagement with WFP, Disaster Management Authority, Food Management Unit officials on matters related to WV Lesotho food programs.

FEBRUARY 2003 TO JANUARY 2005: SENIOR COMMODITY OFFICER WV KENYA – NAIROBI

Major responsibilities Management supervision of on-going food programs in four districts in the country. Capacity building of ADP and relief staff on ERDM and commodity/GIK management. Participate in assessment missions and periodic programs evaluations. Prepare concept papers and proposals for soliciting for funding from donors. Represent World Vision Kenya in forums with the government and donors at national and district level.

JANUARY 2002 TO DECEMBER 2003: COMMODITY OFFICER, WV KENYA – TURKANA

Major responsibilities Overall management supervision of the commodity and warehouse unit of the food aid program. Responsible for commodity tracking, accountability and reporting. Liaising with the Government: (District Steering Group and District Food Aid Committee), WFP, Partner

Agencies, Transporters and Arid land Resource Management Program Office to ensure smooth running of the relief operations.

Supervision of a team of 66 distribution staff.

Achievement Successful International Audit, by Nancy Shalmon (Pricewaterhouse Coopers U.S.A) May 2002, no audit

finding.

JUNE 2000 TO DECEMBER 2001: COMMODITY OFFICER, WV KENYA – MOYALE

Major responsibilities Overall supervision of commodity program management and provide linkage to ADP programs. Liaising with the Government: (District Steering Group and District Food Aid Committee), WFP, Partner

Agencies, Transporters and Arid land Resource Management Program Office to ensure smooth running of the relief operations.

Capacity building of ADP and relief staff on ERDM and commodity/GIK management.

FEBRUARY 1999-APRIL 2000: CLERK, KREP-KALOLENI FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION PROJECT

Major responsibilities Responsible for marketing and community sensitization on project activities. Sell shares to potential shareholders, book keeping and accounting.

Achievement Successful launch of Kaloleni Financial Services Association in to a Community Bank.

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WALTER MWENI CHENGO, BA (HONS) IN SOCIOLOGY AND HISTORY

Elected to serve as the first chairman of Kaloleni FSA (Community Bank).

MAY 1998-JANUARY 1999: FOOD MONITOR, WV KENYA (KALOLENI AND TANA RIVER PROGRAM).

Major responsibilities Conducted community sensitization meeting, development of beneficiary selection criteria and

supervise beneficiary selection and registration process. Identified warehouse and transporters, and coordinated food distribution and monitoring. Coordinate implementation of rehabilitation activities e.g. seeds distribution.

Achievements Successful End of program Audit (Classification A PWC-US)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Work on experience in Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Access, Power point and Lotus Notes.

REFEREES

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Paul KinuthiaFPMG - Food Program Advisor,East Africa RegionBox 50816,Nairobi, Kenya.Tel : +254-733 600609Email : paul_kinuthia@wvi.org

Marumbo Ngwira Director – Food Assistance Programme DevelopmentWVI - FPMG,Private Bag X10088, Randbug, 2125, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.Tel: Cell: +27 82 467 2031 (GMT +2), Land line: +27 11 285 1936Email: marumbo_ngwira@wvi.org

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