John Nyongesa

Project Director

About

I am a collaborative social work and development professional with extensive experience in community-based programs, child and youth development, and faith-integrated social services. With a Master of Arts in Social Work (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, 2022–2025), I have strengthened my expertise in program design, monitoring and evaluation, policy-driven service delivery, and organizational leadership. As Project Director at the Children and Youth Development Centre (CYDC), I have led initiatives across education, child protection, health, livelihoods, and community empowerment, demonstrating a strong track record of designing holistic, evidence-based programs that create meaningful social impact. I also serve as a part-time lecturer, bridging academic knowledge with practical interventions to equip future social work professionals. My areas of focus include safeguarding, faith-based community development, education access, child and youth empowerment, and ethical leadership. I am passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations, promoting social equity, and leveraging research and data to inform policy and programmatic decisions. I thrive at the intersection of development practice, policy analysis, and faith-integrated social service, with a commitment to delivering sustainable, community-driven solutions.

Country

Kenya

City

Turkana County

Industry

Education Management

Skill

Microsoft Outlook, People Management, Volunteering, Department Development, Production Planning, Motivational Speaking, Microsoft Office, Community Projects, Social Work, Tenacious Work Ethic, Community Engagement, Safeguarding Children, Data Collection, Turkish, System Monitoring, Building Community Partnerships, Project Coordination, Project Direction, Youth Ministry, Project Leadership

Experience

Project Director

Deliverance Church Lodwar

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

Lead the implementation of Compassion International Kenya program standards Oversee all aspects of children's spiritual, cognitive, emotional, and physical development Develop and submit detailed project proposals and budgets Monitor and report on project outcomes and impact Mobilize community support and local resources Ensure child safeguarding, case management, and psychosocial support Build partnerships with schools, health facilities, and government agencies

Project Director

Deliverance Church International - Umoja (DCIU)

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

Turkana County, Kenya

Parttime Lecturer

Turkana University College

2022-9 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Teach and assess students in social work and community development programs Mentor students and supervise field attachments Participate in curriculum review and academic committees

Deputy Officer

IEBC – General Elections

2022-8 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Supervised polling activities, trained clerks, and oversaw data transmission and tallying

Enumerator

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

2019-8 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Conducted census data collection, household mapping, and secure transmission of findings

Administrator

FGCK Natoot Farm Project

2022-2 - 2022-10 · 9 mos

Managed farm logistics, staff supervision, budgeting, and reporting Coordinated productivity tracking and resource planning

Education

Computer appplication and internet

2018 - Present · 8 yrs

Certificate in Computer Applications Gained practical proficiency in key computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and internet applications. This training enhanced my capacity to document reports, manage data, create presentations, and support administrative and program functions efficiently. These digital skills continue to support my effectiveness in NGO operations, proposal writing, budgeting, and digital communication in both field and office settings.

Education

2004 - 2012 · 8 yrs