Vincy Masaka

Community Volunteer

About

I am a Project Officer – Host Liaison for the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), where I support and coordinate civil society actors across the Global South to advance inclusive digital democracy. My role focuses on strengthening collaboration between civil society actors, supporting the design and delivery of initiatives that enable them to use digital tools to expand civic participation, accountability, and democratic engagement in their local contexts. With over seven years of experience across project management, advocacy, social work, and capacity building, I contribute by helping translate strategic priorities into practical, context-responsive implementation. I am particularly committed to ensuring that programming reflects the lived realities of marginalized communities, especially women, youth, and children. My work is grounded in collaboration, trust-building, and sustained partner engagement, bridging civic technology with locally led innovation to strengthen resilient and inclusive civic ecosystems.

Country

Kenya

City

Nairobi County

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Public Policy, Government Relations, International Relations, Charity Work, Community Service, Microsoft Excel, Budgeting, Teamwork, Data Collection, Cultural Sensitivity, Reporting, Nonprofit Organizations, Writing, Team Coordination, Microsoft Office, Social Work, Child Welfare, Community Outreach, Child Advocacy, Brand Awareness

Experience

Community Volunteer

Consortium of Women Empowerment

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Project Officer- Host Liaison: DDI

CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

My responsibilities include coordinating partnerships, grant management, and capacity building among local collaborators. Focused on inclusive democracy, governance, and addressing the needs of marginalized groups, I am dedicated to driving impactful and sustainable community development.

Project Coordinator

Vision Changers Kenya

2023-6 - 2024-4 · 11 mos

Nairobi County, Kenya

Led a campaign combating period poverty, distributing sanitary pads to 800 girls and fostering community support against child exploitation. Developed project budgets and tracked expenditures, reducing overspending by 30%. Facilitated the creation of a youth task force to uphold accountability through digital and community-based campaigns. Conducted baseline surveys and analyzed project data to inform stakeholders and guide project trajectories. Mediated dialogues between youth, local duty bearers, and law enforcement to build community trust and harmony. Spearheaded social media campaigns and podcast series, amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for an inclusive digital space.

Project Officer

Vision Changers Kenya

2022-6 - 2023-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

Nairobi, Kenya

Developed project management systems improving team productivity and accountability by 20%. Coordinated activities that promoted governance and accountability. Facilitated the creation of impactful social media campaigns and community engagement initiatives. Managed project budgets, ensuring activities stayed within financial limits and achieved targeted outcomes.

Project Administrator

Exp Agency Africa

2018-10 - 2021-9 · 3 yrs

Nairobi County, Kenya

Implemented project management systems improving productivity and accountability. Coordinated projects promoting sustainability and education through sports. Managed project data and utilized project management software to track progress and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Social and Behavioral Change Communications Officer

Exp Agency Africa

2016-5 - 2018-9 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

Led grassroots campaigns raising awareness for improved sanitation and family planning. Facilitated training programs for effective project implementation. Achieved significant community mobilization and adoption of improved practices.

Social Work and Community Development Intern

Missions of Hope International

2015-5 - 2015-9 · 5 mos

Nairobi County, Kenya

Provided social work services to children in economically disadvantaged areas in Nairobi's informal settlements, actively advocating for students' needs.