Peter Kariuki
About Peter Kariuki
Peter Kariuki serves as the Global Deputy Director of the USAID Funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program at Catholic Relief Services, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in program management and evaluation, having worked in various roles within the organization since 2009.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Peter Kariuki currently serves as the Global Deputy Director for the USAID Funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program at Catholic Relief Services, a position he has held since 2023 in Ruiru, Kiambu, Kenya. He has a long tenure with the organization, previously working as a Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Specialist for the Farmer-to-Farmer Global Program from 2018 to 2023. His earlier roles include Program Manager for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Accountability of the Great Lakes Cassava Initiative from 2009 to 2012, and as a Technical Advisor for Program Quality and Impacts from 2021 to 2023. He has also contributed as a Regional Program Officer for ICT and Learning during the period from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Peter Kariuki holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Development Management from The Open University, which he completed between 2015 and 2017. He also earned a Master's degree in Environmental Studies with a focus on Community Development from Kenyatta University from 2005 to 2008. Earlier in his academic career, he studied Range Science and Management at the University of Nairobi, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in program management and evaluation within the context of development and community engagement.
Background
Peter Kariuki's professional journey at Catholic Relief Services spans over a decade, with various roles that emphasize monitoring, evaluation, and accountability in development programs. His work has included significant responsibilities in emergency and early recovery contexts, particularly during his tenure as Program Manager from 2012 to 2013. He has also maintained relationships with key USAID focal points in Farmer-to-Farmer countries, enhancing program effectiveness and collaboration with stakeholders.
Achievements
In his current role as Global Deputy Director, Peter Kariuki plays a pivotal role in coaching and mentoring six Farmer-to-Farmer country directors, focusing on individual development plans and performance assessments. He is actively involved in the capture, positioning, and proposal development for future rounds of USAID Farmer-to-Farmer funding, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the program's objectives and sustainability.