Thomas M.
Senior Livelihoods and Resilience Specialist
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Thomas M. is a Senior Livelihoods and Resilience Specialist with more than 12 years of experience supporting multi-sectoral poverty alleviation and resilience programmes throughout Kenya. He has played key roles in organisations such as World Vision Kenya, CISP, WFP, FAO, NDMA, and Caritas Meru, delivering technical advisory support and national-level leadership for rural and vulnerable communities. Thomas M. has advanced expertise in inclusive livelihood programming, climate-resilient agriculture, and market systems development, with a strong background in monitoring and evaluation and financial inclusion models. He has led programme design, technical quality assurance, partner capacity strengthening, and multi-stakeholder coordination, with a special commitment to disability-inclusive and community-based development in the agricultural and humanitarian sectors. Thomas M. holds a Master’s in Project Planning and Management and a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Engineering.
Experience
Livelihood and Resilience Programme Coordinator
World Vision Kenya – National Office · 2022 — PresentOversaw national-level technical leadership for the multi-county Restore Africa Programme, providing support to consortium partners in the delivery of inclusive livelihood and resilience interventions. Ensured technical oversight in the programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation stages. Developed high-quality funding proposals and technical frameworks in line with donor standards. Enhanced inclusive livelihood methods, including climate-smart production and access to financial services. Conducted capacity strengthening for partners through the development of training curricula and technical mentoring. Provided guidance to integrate gender, disability inclusion, natural resource management, and policy advocacy into livelihood initiatives. Collaborated with MEAL teams on monitoring frameworks, as well as facilitated coordination among stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector participants.Livelihood and Resilience Specialist
CISP – International Committee for the Development of Peoples · 2020 — 2022Designed and implemented livelihood and resilience programmes specifically for pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. Offered technical advisory support on inclusive livelihood interventions that met global standards such as Sphere, LEGS, and HAP. Conducted comprehensive livelihoods assessments and operational research, including baseline, midline, and end-line studies. Promoted climate-resilient and nutrition-sensitive agricultural systems while enhancing savings groups and market access for community groups. Ensured cross-cutting issues such as disability inclusion, gender equity, and environmental sustainability were integrated throughout the programming. Promoted knowledge sharing among implementing partners and community stakeholders while assisting in programme planning and quality assurance.Training Facilitator – Sustainable Land Management
World Food Programme (WFP) · 2019 — 2019Designed and delivered technical training sessions to county technical staff focusing on climate-resilient land restoration and livelihood recovery models. Conducted participatory workshops to facilitate learning and evaluated the quality of training outcomes. Documented training reports and learning outcomes for further reference.County Baseline Survey Supervisor
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) · 2019 — 2019Coordinated baseline assessments for climate resilience programmes utilizing digital data systems. Provided technical oversight to enumerators and ensured data quality assurance. Assisted in analysis and reporting to inform programme design and execution.County Project Coordinator
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) · 2013 — 2019Directed the implementation of asset creation and livelihoods resilience programmes at the county level. Designed food security and livelihoods proposals, including Food/Cash for Assets and resilience programming initiatives. Fostered stakeholder coordination among government entities, NGOs, and community groups while assisting in the creation of contingency plans, disaster risk management policies, and county development strategies. Conducted assessments of food security and livelihoods as part of the Kenya Food Security Steering Group while also establishing market and financial institution linkages for vulnerable households.County Project Technical Specialist
World Vision Kenya · 2012 — 2013Supported the technical design and execution of Cash/Food for Assets programmes while engaging in community mobilization, capacity development, and monitoring tasks. Strengthened coordination efforts among government and implementing partners.County Food for Assets Technical Coordinator
Caritas Meru · 2010 — 2012Coordinated food and cash-based livelihood recovery programmes. Delivered community training sessions focused on climate adaptation and water harvesting technologies. Assisted with programme monitoring, reporting, and engaging stakeholders.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master of Arts – Project Planning and ManagementUniversity of Nairobi
- Bachelor of Science – Agricultural EngineeringEgerton University