Pricipal Programs Officer .Resource for your prospects in Africa.
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND
NAIROBI, Kenya
A trained Diplomat.A great Resource for your interest in gender, leadership, and environmental sustainability in Energy and Climate Action in African Markets.
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND
Authority / Government
NAIROBI, Kenya
My name is Ms. Abisage Boyani Obara. I currently hold the position of principal Programs Officer and Technical Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) republic of Kenya.
With over five years’ experience in public service, I have previously served as the Chief of Staff and Technical Advisor to the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), State Department of ICT and State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Kenya.
My responsibilities included coordination of the office of the Chief Administrative Secretary with other Ministries, State Departments, State Agencies, Private sector, International Organizations, Embassies, High Commissions, and the Media.
Prior to public service, I have worked as the Regional Manager, OPTICA Limited, and Administrative Manager at The University of Maryland, Baltimore-PACT TIMIZA program.
I am a Masters of Arts in International Studies Graduate from The University of Nairobi. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree of Education in Home Economics from Kenyatta University and have undergone various advanced professional trainings.
Notably, I am recognized as a KICTANET Internet Governance Fellow and is a member of The Kenya Institute of Management and The International Relations Society of Kenya.
Skills
Interests
Additional questions
What kind of partners are you looking for?
Climate and Energy Nonprofit and NGOs Organizations that focus on climate resilience and gender equity. Renewable Energy Companies: Collaborate with businesses advancing clean energy solutions (e.g., solar, wind, hydro), particularly those with a focus on community-based projects. Development Agencies and Foundations. Bilateral and Multilateral Organizations: Such as the World Bank, UNDP, or GIZ, which often fund gender-responsive climate initiatives and Philanthropic Foundations: (e.g., The Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation) that support gender and sustainability projects. Academic and Research Institutions. Universities and Think Tanks. Collaborate on research that explores the gendered impacts of climate change and develops gender-responsive energy solutions. Government and Policy Makers. Local and National Governments, engage with policymakers to advocate for gender-responsive climate policies and support the integration of gender into national energy strategies. Private Sector and Social Enterprises in the Energy, Gender and Climate action sector. Technology and Data Partners. Tech Firms That can support with data collection, Energy, gender-disaggregated analytics, and digital tools for climate action and Energy Innovators: Working on off-grid or sustainable energy solutions that can particularly benefit women and marginalized communities.
Expertise
International Relations expert
I offer my expertise as an International Relations expert specializing in gender and Climate action and renewable energy solutions.
Pricipal Programs Officer .Resource for your prospects in Africa. at NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND
NAIROBI, Kenya
Project cooperation
I am seeking collaboration with organizations and philanthropists in the energy sector committed to promoting green energy in Africa.
Pricipal Programs Officer .Resource for your prospects in Africa. at NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND
NAIROBI, Kenya