Eileen Mokaya

I am an accomplished and dedicated development professional with over 25-years of leadership and management track record across various national, regional, and international development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa. My expertise encompasses social development, strategic leadership, capacity building, systems strengthening, grants management, gender mainstreaming, and inclusive development. Throughout my work experience, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, encompassing the public, private, and civil society sectors. This proficiency extends across a spectrum of fields, including but not limited to health, education, and social protection. I am inherently mission-driven, results-oriented, and people-centered. My emotional intelligence and approachable demeanor facilitate effective collaboration with individuals from diverse multicultural and multidisciplinary backgrounds. This capability empowers me to make a significant impact on the lives of communities, particularly women, children, and youth. My approach is centered on building consensus at different levels of engagement, ensuring that teams remain motivated and deliver measurable outputs and outcomes within government, donor and organizational parameters. In the realm of strategic direction, I excel in providing guidance based on evidence-based planning and monitoring interventions. My proficiency in setting up and measuring progress based on performance management frameworks enables me to achieve set goals and objectives, leading to a transformation of the communities that we serve. The unique blend of my experience, leadership qualities, and passion for social development, positions me as a valuable asset in contributing to transforming communities and creating positive change.