Irene Neema
@ireneneema
Community development professional skilled in administration and stakeholder engagement.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented community development professional with experience in disability support, administrative operations, and stakeholder engagement across nonprofit and consular settings.
I have served as a disability aide and support officer, receptionist/visa clerk, teaching aide, and remote research and administrative assistant, developing strong communication, organization, and people-management skills.
I organized large online forums, coordinated event logistics for an international fundraising tour, and conducted research on rural development and mobile financing mechanisms — achievements that strengthened my project management and digital communication abilities.
I am passionate about inclusive programming and collaborative team environments, and I seek to contribute my administrative, research, and stakeholder-engagement strengths to a dynamic organization focused on community impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Intern
Global Forum for Sustainable Rural Development
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)
Researched mobile financing mechanisms and topics on women’s empowerment, agriculture and sustainability, producing articles and contributing to research publications on rural development.
Administrative / Research Assistant
Drum Run Adventure Project
May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)
Created event schedules, coordinated communications among team members and vendors, managed contracts and participant data, and maintained research databases to support a multi-city fundraising tour.
External Relations Mentor Intern
Global Citizenship Foundation
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)
Organized online masterclasses and panel discussions with 500+ participants, researched speakers and partnership opportunities, and managed internal and external communications for the Foundation's magazine.
Teaching Aide
Koomarri
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Assisted in preparing and delivering lesson plans, supervised students, maintained progress records and supported classroom activities to ensure learning objectives were met.
Receptionist
Koomarri
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Managed diary and visitor logistics, internal and external communications, security procedures, office supplies and ad-hoc administration to maintain smooth day-to-day operations.
Disability Support Officer
Koomarri
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Planned and facilitated short-course programs, supported lead facilitators with client care, incident reporting and first aid, and tracked client progress while promoting participation and independence.
Receptionist / Visa Clerk
Kenya High Commission
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Managed the consular reception and switchboard, assisted clients with visa and passport applications, maintained records, mail dispatch and handled customer inquiries to ensure efficient consular operations.
Disability Aide
Koomarri
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Supported participants in short-course and creative arts programs, providing personal care, meal preparation and community inclusion activities while assisting facilitators with lesson planning and class management.
Stakeholder Engagement Lead
Empower and Protect Hub
Identified and mapped stakeholders, developed tailored communication strategies, implemented engagement plans, collected feedback and built trust to drive project collaboration and effectiveness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Africa Nazarene University
Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Community Development
2022 - 2025
Activities and societies: Student Delegate representing the Community Development Department (2022); Class Representative at Scott Christian University listed separately but relevant campus activities.
Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development with coursework and activities focused on community engagement and development practice.
Scott Christian University
Diploma in Community Development Management, Community Development Management
2018 - 2021
Activities and societies: Assistant Treasurer, Diplomats of Hope Youth Network (2019-2020); Class Representative (2019-2020).
Completed a Diploma in Community Development Management with practical training in community programs and leadership roles.
Lukenya IGCSE Academy
IGCSE / O-level, Secondary Education (IGCSE)
2009 - 2010
Activities and societies: Secretary, Journalism Club (2009-2010); School choir member (2010).
Completed IGCSE/O-level secondary education with involvement in journalism club and school choir.
Rainbow International School
Secondary School Level, Secondary Education
2007 - 2008
Activities and societies: Volunteer experience as part of the Compassionate Club; organized recreational activities for children.
Attended secondary-level studies and participated in volunteer and extracurricular activities.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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