Centre For Social Planning And Administrative Development (CESPAD)Community Development Intern
Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2022Nairobi County, KenyaAs a Community Mobilizer at the Center for Social Planning and Administrative Development (CESPAD), particularly in the Water Resource Management (WRM) or Water Resource Authority (WRA) projects, your responsibilities likely included: Key Responsibilities 1. Community Engagement and Sensitization: Organized meetings and facilitated discussions with community members to raise awareness about WRM and WASH projects. Educated communities on sustainable water use, sanitation practices, and environmental conservation. 2. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborated with local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations to ensure project alignment with community needs. Facilitated partnerships with groups like women's and youth associations for active involvement in water resource planning and management. 3. Data Collection and Surveys: Conducted baseline surveys and needs assessments to identify water access challenges and sanitation gaps. Assisted in monitoring and evaluating the impact of ongoing projects, collecting feedback from the community. 4. Capacity Building: Trained community members on water governance, maintenance of water points, and hygiene practices. Empowered women, youth, and marginalized groups to take leadership roles in WRM initiatives. 5. Project Implementation Support: Supported the implementation of WRM interventions such as constructing water points, water harvesting systems, and sanitation facilities. Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and sustainability measures. 6. Reporting and Documentation: Documented success stories, challenges, and lessons learned to inform project improvement. Prepared reports on community mobilization activities and their impact on WRM