Isabel Naibei
About Isabel Naibei
Isabel Naibei is a Project Officer specializing in OVC Programming at Catholic Relief Services in Kisumu, Kenya. She has a background in social work and project management, focusing on capacity strengthening and partnerships to support vulnerable children and their caregivers.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Isabel Naibei currently serves as a Project Officer for OVC Programming at Catholic Relief Services in Kisumu, Kenya. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization's efforts in supporting orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Isabel is responsible for coordinating the sustainability of the OVC response by fostering partnerships with county governments and the Department of Children Services. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Program Assistant at Catholic Relief Services from 2012 to 2013, gaining foundational experience in program management.
Education and Expertise
Isabel Naibei holds a Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Community Development from Moi University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background equips her with skills in project management and social work, which are essential for her current role in OVC programming.
Background
Isabel Naibei has a background in social sciences, with a focus on community development. Her academic and professional experiences have shaped her approach to organizational capacity strengthening and system strengthening at the county level. She actively engages with various stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of programs aimed at supporting vulnerable populations.
Achievements
In her role as Project Officer, Isabel Naibei facilitates county-level partnerships aimed at achieving the UNAIDS target of 90:90:90 for children and their caregivers. This initiative focuses on ensuring that 90% of all people living with HIV know their status, 90% of those diagnosed with HIV receive sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 90% of those on treatment achieve viral suppression. Her work emphasizes collaboration with local governments and community organizations to improve health outcomes for children.