Brian Simiyu
@briansimiyu2
I am a humanitarian professional specializing in capacity building and emergency response.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a committed humanitarian professional with over 4 years of international experience in organizational development, capacity building, and branch development in emergency and protracted crisis settings. I focus on supporting national societies and humanitarian organizations to enhance capacity, resilience and sustainability through localization and volunteer-driven models.
In roles as Caseworker and Project Manager I have led donor-compliant program delivery, managed budgets, procurement, M&E frameworks, and represented organizations with partners such as IOM and UNHCR. I lead teams in volatile contexts, conduct field assessments, and drive localization and national society strengthening to improve emergency response and community resilience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Caseworker
Church World Service - RSC Africa
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Managed BPRM-funded casework and logistics, ensuring timely procurement and aid delivery to refugee beneficiaries while maintaining donor SOP compliance. Represented the organization in high-level meetings with partners (IOM, UNHCR) and conducted international field assessments to improve program impact.
Project Manager
Spartan Works Limited
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Led project operations and M&E from 2019–2022, producing timely funding proposals and donor reports that supported program delivery in volatile environments. Managed teams to deliver operational support, built strategic partnerships, and ensured alignment of programs with stakeholder requirements.
Project Officer
Young Volunteers for the Environment (YVE) International
Sep 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Designed and implemented capacity-building and branch development initiatives for national societies in fragile and crisis contexts, strengthening volunteer-driven emergency response. Coordinated community engagement and advocated for localization and national society strengthening in external networks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
U(United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
UNBSAFE (UNDSS) Certificate, Safety and Security
Completed the UNBSAFE safety and security training provided by UNDSS in 2023.
U(United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
Certificate in Responding to Active Shooter Incidents, Security and Emergency Response
Completed the 'Responding to Active Shooter Incidents' training through UNDSS in 2023.
KUKenyatta University
Master of Business Administration, Project Management
Master of Business Administration in Project Management awarded by Kenyatta University in December 2018.
U(United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Completed a Monitoring and Evaluation certificate program through USAID in 2015.
K(Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)
Certificate in Public Accountancy (CPA), Public Accountancy
Completed the Certificate in Public Accountancy (CPA) through KASNEB in 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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