1. Curriculum Vitae
Wellington Wambua Ndambuki
P.O Box 3877 - 00506 Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone no: +254 729 440 511/ +254 732 509 038
Email: wellingtonwambua@yahoo.com / wwndambuki@gmail.com
Bio Data
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 5th April 1968
Nationality: Kenyan
Personal Profile
Highly committed professional with over 15 years’ progressive experience in handling coordination, work planning,
implementation, reporting and network and communications work for designated projects. Exceptionally well-
versed in organizing project meetings in accordance to provided directives for project management. I am a
methodical individual who effectively manages and facilitates flow of information between departments to ensure
that each project meets its deadline effectively. Core competencies include project planning, resources attainment,
budget handling, input assessment, cross-foundation analysis, trends identification, conceptual structures, process
improvement, risk management, departmental coordination, and outcomes delivery.
Education
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Sociology and Geography
Attained: Second Class, Upper Division
Egerton University
1987 - 1988
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education
Attained: 3 Principles in Mathematics, Geography and Economics
Machakos School
1983 - 1986
Kenya Certificate of Education
Attained: Division I of 18 points with Distinction I in Mathematics and
Commerce
Mumbuni High School
Skills
 Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and
ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
 Priorities and Decision making: A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and
problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
 Flexibility and Adaptability: I am a flexible team player who thrives in environments that require ability to
effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent tasks. I am also very positive, resilient and open to new
ideas.
 Teamwork: Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute
expertise and follow positive directives at appropriate times.

2.  Time Management: Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.
 Analytical Skills: Recognizes areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations to
the management for consideration, approval and implementation.
 Communication Skills: I am an excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally
and in writing. I am also a keen listener and gives prompt feedback.
 Interpersonal skills: Ability to work in a team, demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate
complex political contexts. Ability to develop effective working relationships with other program partners
and counterparts.
 Computer Skills: Good command of Microsoft Office tools, word processing, data handling and processing,
presentation, operating systems and internet.
Work Experience
March 2014 to Date Plan International Kenya (Kilifi Program Unit)
Position: Project Officer – Integrated Approaches to Child Protection against all forms of Violence in Kenya Project
Responsibilities:
 Ensuring improved Child Protection mechanisms in the Project target areas
 Playing an advocacy role to ensure that Government of Kenya (GoK) and county governments take
responsibility to protect children rights
 Facilitating access of relevant and accurate information on prevention of violence against children,
ensuring child protection mechanisms are accessible at both community level and county level
 Facilitating training of children in the selected communities as agents of change
 Creation of county and national lobby to exchange best practices in order to eradicate violence against
children
 Supporting functionalization of the National Child Protection framework and system
Jan 2013 - Feb 2014 Plan International Kenya (Homa Bay Program Unit)
Position: Project Officer - Education
Responsibilities:
 Designing and implementation of Child Centered Community Development projects geared towards
promotion of quality education in Homa Bay County.
 Spearheading implementation of the CLAC (Community Led Action for Children) Model at community and
county levels.
 Designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating child protection lobbying and advocacy activities
Sept - Dec 2012 Plan International Kenya (Machakos Programme Unit)
Position: Project Officer -Education
Responsibilities:
 Design and implementation of child centered community development Projects aimed at ensuring that
children have access to quality education.
Other Positions Held
 March - June 2012: Project Officer -Protection and Inclusion at Plan International (Tharaka Programme
Unit).

3.  Oct 2011 - Feb 2012: Emergency Response Program - Food Monitor at Plan International Inc.
 Nov 2010 - Sept 2011: Managing Partner at Comdev Solutions (a partnership venture aimed at community
support in agricultural and economic development).
 July 2009 - Oct 2010: Program Officer at Twana Twitu Organization (Child Protection and Orphan Care
Program).
 Oct 2008 - June 2009: Head of Community Services (Child Care and Community Development) at Rafiki Wa
Maendeleo Trust.
 May 2006 - May 2008: OVC Technical Advisor - Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children Programme at
Government of Malawi/Voluntary Service Overseas/ UNICEF Partnership.
 May 2004 - April 2006: Project Officer - Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children Programme at
Government of Malawi/Voluntary service overseas/UNICEF Partnership.
 June 1996 - April 2003: Community Development Officer at Christian Children’s Fund – Now Child Fund
Kenya.
 Jan - Dec 1995: Accounting Officer at The Car Experts Limited.
 Jan - Nov 1994: Lecturer at Kenya Link Institute of Management.
Additional Information
Trainings
 Training in Psychosocial Support for Vulnerable Children care and protection (REPSI).
 Training in Child Protection and Early Childhood Development.
 Community health extension work- trained by MOPH as a CHEW.
 Project Monitoring and Evaluation – Malawi Institute of Management
 Child Centered Community Development Approach to Development
 Training in outcome mapping
Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Socializing and Sports.
Referees
James Chebon
Sub County Children Officer - Kisauni
Department of Children Services
Telephone no: +254 722 476 786
Email: dcokisauni@gmail.com
Michele Ostertag
Founder and Director, Rafiki Wa Maendeleo Trust
Telephone no: +254 733 883 325
Email: info@rafikiwamaendeleo.org
Albert Mlamba
Programme Implementation Manager
Plan International Kenya, Kilifi PU
Telephone no: +254 722 349 027
Email: albert.mlamba@plan-international.org