rachel.syokau

1. Contracted to establish and lead the Grants and Partnership’s function, including developing
organizational structures, engaging donors and partners, and supporting NGO registration in
Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
2. Secured Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits, establishing valuable in-kind advertising resource
worth approximately $10,000 monthly to enhance organizational visibility and outreach
campaigns.
3. Designed and implemented a fiscal sponsorship model, enabling eligibility for institutional
funding requiring audited financials and IRS compliance.
4. Developed initial partnership strategies and systems to position the organization for sustainable funding and program delivery.

1. Designed and executed climate-resilient, community-driven WASH programs, directly
benefiting over 50,000 people integrating climate adaptation and environmental conservation
strategies.
2. Managed a multi-donor portfolio (USAID/BHA, ECHO), ensuring 100% compliance with
donor regulations and achieving full audit readiness.
3. Oversaw budget management, grant records, and financial reporting, guaranteeing transparency and alignment with donor requirements.
4. Coordinated cross-functional teams and inter-agency workplans, driving timely task
completion and delivery against milestones.
5. Produced high-quality donor and stakeholder reports, including evaluations and monitoring
assessments, ensuring accountability and policy alignment.
6. Represented KRCS in high-level WASH sector forums, engaging with County and National
Government officials, donors, and partners to influence policy and secure strategic
collaborations.
7. Identified and mitigated project risks by initiating corrective action plans, ensuring successful
delivery despite dynamic field challenges.

1. Secured multi-million-dollar donor funding (USAID/BHA, ECHO) through proposal
development, donor engagement, and compliance oversight.
2. Successfully implemented emergency WASH interventions during crises, rapidly deploying
technical and financial resources to improve access to clean water and sanitation.
3. Conducted data-driven program assessments using Power BI and Excel, integrating gender-
sensitive approaches into monitoring and reporting.
4. Facilitated capacity-building trainings for community health workers, enhancing resilience and
sustainability of WASH outcomes.
5. Authored and submitted a technical paper “Integrated Digitalized water & sanitation
innovation in West Pokot” to the International Water Association (IWA) Congress, Kigali,
Rwanda 2023.

1. Led and delivered a Kes. 7.5 million trauma registry data collection project for Johns Hopkins
University, coordinating an 11-member team across three major hospitals (Kenyatta National
Hospital, Meru and Machakos Level 5).
2. Recruited, screened, and supervised project staff, providing guidance to ensure seamless
coordination and accurate data collection.
3. Maintained ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders, including hospital
administrators and funders, to report on program progress, successes, and challenges.
4. Managed project payroll, statutory remittance, and compliance.

1. Directed community-driven water projects in peri-urban areas, benefiting 20,000 individuals.
2. Managed donor reporting and compliance, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and
organizational goals.
3. Successfully planned, and coordinated high-profile events (e.g., Global Hand Washing and
World Water Day) attended by key government officials and featured in the local media.
4. Produced and analyzed survey data from 3 major Nairobi informal settlements on water and
sanitation issues, informing project design and strategy.
5. Improved cash reporting systems and internal controls, overseeing financial management and
preparation of backup documentation.