I am a qualified, experienced and dedicated humanitarian aid worker, specializing in risk reduction and human rights. I have been involved in programs in Kenya to help overcome poverty and prepare for emergencies. I demonstrate a deep commitment to human rights, social justice and the alleviation of human suffering from man-made or natural disasters.

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Victor Mburu Kamande
P.O. Box 12336-00400
Nairobi
M: (+254)713989190
E: kamandevictor@gmail.com
Professional Overview
I am a qualified, experienced and dedicated humanitarian aid worker, specializing in risk
reduction and human rights. I have been involved in programs in Kenya to help overcome
poverty and prepare for emergencies. I demonstrate a deep commitment to human rights, social
justice and the alleviation of human suffering from man-made or natural disasters.
Core Skills
1) Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in Humanitarian Responses (Sphere
Project)
2) Monitoring Gender Equality Programming
3) Data analysis and management during recovery process
4) Impact measurement and accountability in Emergencies
5) Cash transfer programmes
6) Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) Management
Education
Implementation ofthe UN Security Council Resolution on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
in Africa
Online
Peace Operations Training Institute
Certificate of Completion
Ebola Virus Disease: Awareness and Precautions for Peacekeeping Personnel
Online
Peace Operations Training Institute
Certificate of Completion
Core Pre-deployment Training for Peacekeeping
Online

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Peace Operations Training Institute
Ongoing
Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations
Online
Peace Operations Training Institute
Certificate of Completion
Bachelor of DisasterManagement and International Diplomacy
Fulltime
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Awaiting Graduation
Diploma in DisasterManagement
Fulltime
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Credit I
Graduated: 2012
Employment History
December 2013 – January 2015
Fire Safety Technician; XACT Fire Safety Advisers
Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities:
• Analyzing existing protection measures and design up-to-date fire protection systems.
• Consulting with industry experts to design safe buildings
• Researching new issues in fire prevention and developing solutions
• Risk analysis in commercial buildings for fire safety precautions
• Marketing fire safety products
• Installation and servicing of fire equipments
June 2013 – August 2013
Intern; Ministry of Devolution and Planning: Directorate of Special Programmes
Nairobi, Kenya
The Directorate of Special Programme is a government Department dealing with Risk
Reduction, Relief and Rehabilitation and Recovery efforts, and Policy formulation in Kenya,
towards Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

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Responsibilities:
 Review of disaster management policies that are in parliament for approval regarding
safety buildings and construction procedures
 Conducted a research of disaster mitigation measures in Nairobi and Kisumu
 Member of the logistics committee on the planning for International Disaster Risk
Reduction Day (IDRR) chaired and financed by the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP).
 Planning for different stakeholders meetings on disaster risk reduction issues
 Management of Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) and relief food logistics
Achievements:
 Successfully planned the IDRR day logistics together with other government stakeholders
 Successfully outline the mitigation measures for Nairobi and Kisumu which was later
presented to the Nairobi County Council for review
April 2012 – to August 2012
Tutor: Kiambu Institute of Business Studies (KIBS)
Kiambu
KIBS is a tertiary training institution in Kiambu County, Kiambu town offering a range of
courses from business management, community development and hospitality
Responsibilities
 Lecturing Certificate and Diploma Courses in; Community Development, social work
and welfare, Business Economics, and International Business Communication
 Conducting synopsis and research on the above courses for better understanding of the
curriculum by the students, and to broaden their knowledge on the scope of the
examinations
 Preparing, Setting and marking internal examinations for students
January 2012 – March 2012
Volunteer Researcher and Trainer
Kenya Professional Society of Criminology (KEPSOC)
Nairobi, Kenya
KEPSOC is an Association of Professionals drawn from the fields of Criminology, Terrorism,
Emergency Management and Security studies
Responsibilities:
 Conducted research and marketed the Associations consultancy and training products

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 Lead facilitator and trainer on Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies at Leaders Training
Institute- Kimathi House.
 Conducted research work on Terrorism Studies, Occupation Health and Safety and
National Guard Security for their associate member, Intraglobal Training Institute
Achievements;
 Successfully marketed their training and consultancy services and provided a report of
the same, which in effect improved the Associations target clients and custom-made
services
 Record turn out for me during the Training programme at Leaders Training Institute, on
my 1st outing that proved successful
February 2011 - November 2011
Volunteer field worker
Department of Gender and Social Development
Kiambu County
Responsibilities;
 Data management for community groups at the district level
 Attended workshop on Group dynamics, Group leadership skills, Group conflict
management, and the Role of District Gender and Social Development Committee
(DGSDC)
 Solving group related conflicts under the supervision of the Officer.
 Group vetting for community grants issued by the government for community own
projects.
 Conducted Community project monitoring and assessments under the supervision of the
District Gender and Social Development Officer and the District Gender and Social
Development Committee
 Conducting house-hold targeting for (Old Persons Cash Transfer) OPCT, (Orphans and
Vulnerable Children – Cash Transfer) OVC-CT and (Persons with Severe Disabilities)
PWSD-CT and compiled reports on the same
 Worked in close collaboration with the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) department for
issue out grants and cheques for different groups and also training the groups on table
banking

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Other Skills/Qualifications
 Driver’s license
 Competent with Microsoft Office
 Fluent English and Kiswahili Communicator
 First Aid Training Certificate (Basic and Advanced Training)
Referees
1. Ngere Joseph Ndungu
Administration Officer,
Nile Basin Initiative-Kakamega,
P.O. Box 51-50100, Ngewa
ndungungere@yahoo.com
+254726856854
2. John Kagiri Muriithi
Operations Manager,
Encrypt Computer Technologies
P.O. Box 78693, Nairobi
encryptcomps@yahoo.com
+254720262924