
Vivian Wahinya
@vivianwahinya
I lead youth development, governance, and inclusion programs across Kenya.
What I'm looking for
I've led youth development, governance, and social inclusion initiatives with Kenya Red Cross Society, reaching more than 10,000 young people and supporting a project portfolio exceeding USD 180,660. My work has included partnerships with Danish Red Cross, DANIDA, UNICEF, USAID, FHI360, and other development organizations.
As Director & Founder of We Flare, I provide organizational leadership, build partnerships, mobilize resources, and advise on climate and adolescent development programs. I bring practical experience in program delivery, capacity building, youth participation, budget monitoring, data management, advocacy, and training.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director & Founder
We Flare
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Provide overall organizational leadership, strategic direction, and management of operations and staff. Lead partnership development, resource mobilization, and strategic advisory on climate and adolescent development programs.
National Governance & Leadership Officer
Kenya Red Cross Society
Mar 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Designed and implemented capacity-development programs and training workshops to strengthen leadership, advocacy, and volunteer-management capabilities among young leaders. Supported implementation of the Kenya Red Cross strategic goal for 2021–2025, focusing on meaningful youth participation.
Youth Program Assistant
Kenya Red Cross Society
Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Supported implementation of the country-level youth program portfolio, integrating youth perspectives into project management, capacity development, advocacy, and partnership initiatives. Coordinated meetings, procurement, asset records, budget tracking, and reporting.
Online Customer Service Representative
Temps for Hire
Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)
Provided online customer service support.
Customer Support Representative
Grocerypik
Oct 2019 - Sep 2020 (11 months)
Provided customer support services.
Data Analyst & Administrative Assistant
National Organization For Peer Educators (NOPE)
Oct 2018 - Sep 2019 (11 months)
Collected, maintained, and analyzed data from multiple sources to support project implementation and reporting. Conducted data quality assurance and supported project administration, documentation, and financial management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UN Women
Professional Training, Gender
2024 - 2024
Completed Understanding Gender training with UN Women in 2024.
Danish Red Cross Youth
Professional Training, Psychological First Aid
2024 - 2024
Completed Psychological First Aid training with Danish Red Cross Youth in 2024.
Kenya Red Cross Training Institute
Professional Training, Occupational First Aid
2023 - 2023
Completed Occupational First Aid training with Kenya Red Cross Training Institute in 2023.
Danish Red Cross Youth
Professional Training, Conflict Management
2023 - 2023
Completed Youth-to-Youth Conflict Management training with Danish Red Cross Youth in 2023.
Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Professional Training, Climate Action
2023 - 2023
Completed Youth Adapt for Climate Action training with Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre in 2023.
UNICEF
Professional Training, Youth Advocacy
2023 - 2023
Completed Youth Advocacy training with UNICEF in 2023.
Danish Red Cross Youth
Professional Training, Life Skills and SPRINT
2022 - 2022
Completed Life Skills and SPRINT training with Danish Red Cross Youth in 2022.
Danish Red Cross Youth
Professional Training, Youth Leadership
2022 - 2022
Completed Youth Leadership Skills training with Danish Red Cross Youth in 2022.
Kenya Red Cross
Professional Training, Corporate Governance
2022 - 2022
Completed Corporate Governance for Humanitarian Organizations training with Kenya Red Cross in 2022.
Danish Red Cross
Professional Training, Volunteer Management
2022 - 2022
Completed Volunteer Management training with Danish Red Cross in 2022.
St Paul's University
Diploma, Community Development
2017 - 2018
Completed a Diploma in Community Development at St Paul's University from 2017 to 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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