Francis Edward O.

Regional Programme Policy Officer , UN, INGO and International Financial Institutions

Nairobi , Kenya

Humanitarian and Development professional with over 18 years experiences in International NGOs, UN agencies and currently working in the Eastern Africa region.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

Dr. Francis Opiyo is a seasoned, self-motivated professional bringing valuable experiences and passion in the humanitarian and development space with over 18 years of experience. Result oriented with proven track record working with a range of government, multi donors-funded bilateral programmes, UN and INGOs. Dr. Opiyo is a dynamic expert with specialization in programme policy and advocacy, disaster risk management, emergency preparedness and response, climate change adaptation, coordination, rangeland management, integrated natural resource management and sustainable livelihood systems

Education:

? Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Range Management
University of Nairobi, 2014 in collaboration with the German Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture (DITSL), Germany
Thesis Title: Climate Variability, Vulnerability and Adaptation among Turkana Pastoralists in North-western Kenya http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/77661

? Masters of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Range Management,
University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007
Thesis Title: Land Treatment Effects on Morphometric Characters of Three Grass Species and Economic Returns from Reseeding in Kitui District, Kenya: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/20933

? Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Range Management
University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2001

Affiliations and Achievements:

Worked in fragile context in Eastern Africa region that include; Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Ethiopia.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, Kiswahili

Nationality:

Kenya

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