I seek roles leading humanitarian or tech programs where I can manage projects, mentor teams and services, and drive measurable impact in collaborative, learning-focused organizations.
EROpen to opportunities
Elmard Rigan
@elmardrigan
Project manager and psychological counselor specializing in GBV and community resilience.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a project manager and psychological counselor with over six years of progressive experience delivering humanitarian and community-based programs focused on GBV, child protection, safeguarding, and mental health. I combine strategic planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement to drive measurable project outcomes.
I have led design and implementation of youth-friendly safe spaces, psychosocial interventions, and advocacy strategies across urban informal settlements, improving service uptake and reducing delivery time while maintaining budget integrity. I excel at case management, training design, and quality assurance in sensitive contexts.
I hold formal certifications in project management, mental health and psychosocial support, and occupational safety, and I seek to bring collaborative leadership and evidence-based practice to teams tackling complex protection challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
M3
Project Implementor
Mental 360
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Managed casework and psychosocial programs, tracked project progress against milestones and budgets with a 5-person team, and designed training to prevent SEA and fraud in community programs.
CA
Project Implementor
CFK Africa
Feb 2018 - Sep 2023 (5 years 7 months)
Led design and implementation of a Youth Friendly Center model that increased youth service uptake by 66% and reduced project delivery time by 15% while maintaining budgets.
LC
Project Support
Langata Health Centre
Sep 2017 - Jan 2018 (4 months)
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop workplans and treatment plans, managed referrals and Ministry of Health registers, and delivered prevention education and livelihood workshops.
MH
Psychological Counselor
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
Aug 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted psychological assessments and counseling, implemented evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy, and reduced average visit duration through improved client management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ST
School of Business and Trade
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences
2023 - 2023
Awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences in 2023.
URUnited Nations Institute for Training and Research
Certificate, Capacity Building / Development
2023 - 2023
Completed a short course on developing essential skills for women and youth in Africa in 2023.
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Diploma, Psychology
Completed a Diploma in Psychology awarded in 2017.
IN
Institute of Advanced Technology, Nairobi
Certificate (ICDL), Information and Communication Technology
Completed an ICDL (computer skills) certificate in 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Project ManagementCommunicationAdvocacyStakeholder EngagementMental HealthBudgetingStrategic PlanningLivelihoodsQuality AssuranceMicrosoft OfficeOutlook)GBV And Child ProtectionSexual Exploitation And Abuse (SEA) Response DesignCase ManagementPsychosocial Wellness AssessmentFundraisingSocial Behavior Change CommunicationGmail)Evidence
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