Dorcas Amolo
About Dorcas Amolo
Dorcas Amolo serves as Chief of Party for multiple organizations, including Save the Children US and Catholic Relief Services, with extensive experience in managing USAID-funded projects focused on health and child welfare.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Dorcas Amolo has been serving as Chief of Party at Catholic Relief Services since 2017. In this role, she oversees various projects and initiatives aimed at improving health and child welfare. Her leadership contributes to the organization's mission of helping those in need, particularly in vulnerable communities.
Experience with USAID Projects
Dorcas Amolo has extensive experience managing USAID-funded projects. She has led significant initiatives, including the USAID 'Mwendo' Project since June 2017. Her expertise encompasses health and child welfare sectors, where she has implemented strategies to enhance service delivery and improve outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Dorcas Amolo holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Nairobi, which she completed from 2003 to 2007. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the same institution. Her educational background supports her expertise in regional quality improvement and capacity building.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her current positions, Dorcas Amolo worked at Care USA as Regional Capacity Building Manager for East and Central Africa. She also held roles at University Research Co., LLC and Center for Human Services, including Chief of Party for the USAID Health Improvement Project and Regional Quality Improvement Advisor. These roles have contributed to her extensive knowledge in project management and quality improvement.
Current Role at Save the Children US
In addition to her work at Catholic Relief Services, Dorcas Amolo has been the Chief of Party for the 'Steer' Project at Save the Children US since 2013. This position further emphasizes her commitment to improving child welfare and health outcomes in various communities.