Dollina Odera

GLOBAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXPERT

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Professional Summary

Dollina Odera is a seasoned global program manager and policy expert with over 18 years of experience leading national, regional, and international programs in public health, child protection, gender-based violence prevention, and development initiatives. She has worked extensively with United Nations agencies, USAID programs, and International NGOs, demonstrating expertise in program design, grant management, capacity building, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. Dollina’s work has spanned complex thematic areas, including maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, online child sexual exploitation, and trafficking prevention. Fluent in English and Swahili, she excels in fostering multi-sectoral collaboration, driving innovative solutions, and empowering communities through sustainable development strategies.

Core Competencies

Strategic Program Design and Leadership

Policy Development and Advocacy

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Capacity Building and Training

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Expertise in Public Health and Child Protection

Fluent in English and Swahili

Key Achievements

Driving Global Advocacy: As Senior Program Manager for UNICEF’s African Union Commission partnership, Dollina mobilized 55 African Union member states to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA). She co-organized a global summit with over 400 high-level delegates, leading to the development of a five-year strategic action plan for tackling OCSEA across Africa.

Transformational Health Interventions: Spearheaded policy and strategy initiatives under the USAID/PEPFAR-funded Fahari ya Jamii Project in Kenya, reducing gender-based violence (GBV) and improving HIV/AIDS service delivery for vulnerable populations, including adolescent girls and young women. Integrated services into national health systems for long-term sustainability

Innovating Healthcare Solutions: Pioneered telemedicine innovations in Kenya and South Sudan under World Health Partners, establishing 15 private healthcare centers and scaling services to underserved areas. Developed partnerships with law enforcement and Ministries of Health to combat trafficking and domestic violence.

Capacity Building and Community Empowerment: Led capacity-building programs for NGOs, government institutions, and community groups, fostering resilience and sustainability in addressing child protection, gender equality, and health.

Effective Program Execution: Managed multimillion-dollar programs across Africa, including a $31M USAID Food for Peace initiative in Liberia. Her leadership ensured measurable results, sustainable development outcomes, and impactful donor reporting.

Key Achievements

Policy and Gender Lead – USAID Fahari ya Jamii, Kenya (2021–Present):P Focused on GBV mitigation, HIV/AIDS prevention, and gender inclusion within public health systems.

Senior Program Manager – UNICEF, Ethiopia(2019–2021): Coordinated Africa-wide efforts against OCSEA under the African Union.

Country Program Lead – World Health Partners,Kenya & South Sudan (2013–2016): Directed programs for vulnerable women and children, integrating healthcare innovations.

Country Representative – Venture Strategies Innovations, Ethiopia & South Sudan (2008–2012):Advanced maternal health policies and scaled impactful pilots.

Program Coordinator – CDC/KEMRI, Kenya (1993–1997): Introduced participatory HIV/AIDS education and social marketing strategies in rural communities.

Education

MBA Certificate in Non-Profit Management – St. Thomas University, USA

MSc in Social Development, Planning & Management – Swansea College, Wales

Bachelor of Education in Economics and Business Studies – Kenyatta University, Kenya

Impact and Vision

Dollina is passionate about harnessing partnerships and innovative strategies to drive inclusive development and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Her dedication to excellence and collaboration positions her as a leader capable of addressing global challenges with sustainable, people-centered solutions.