Kennedy Phiri
About Kennedy Phiri
Kennedy Phiri is a Programme Manager at Sightsavers in Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in program coordination and management across various organizations, including SNV and Oxfam.
Work at Sightsavers
Kennedy Phiri has served as a Programme Manager at Sightsavers since 2012. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing various projects aimed at improving health and education outcomes in underserved communities. His tenure at Sightsavers has spanned 12 years, during which he has contributed to the organization's mission of promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Current Role at SNV
Kennedy Phiri has held multiple roles at SNV since 2005, including Coordinator and Advisor. His work at SNV, based in The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, has lasted for 19 years. In these positions, he has focused on development initiatives that support sustainable practices and enhance community resilience.
Previous Experience at Oxfam
Before his current roles, Kennedy Phiri worked at Oxfam as a Programme Coordinator in Education from 2003 to 2005. During his two-year tenure in Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, he was involved in educational programs aimed at improving access to quality education for marginalized groups.
Education and Expertise
Kennedy Phiri holds a Master of Science in Management from Bangor University, which he completed in 1994. He furthered his education at the University of London International Programmes, where he earned a Master's degree from 2012 to 2015. His academic background supports his expertise in program management and development practices.
Early Career at VSO
Kennedy Phiri began his career at VSO as a Pfda for one month in 2002 in Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom. This early experience contributed to his understanding of international development and laid the groundwork for his future roles in various organizations.