1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Kenyan
Sex: Male
Languages: English,Kiswahili
CareerProfile:
 I am a qualifiedEnvironmentalBiologyandHealthprofessionalwhohasdevelopedgoodanalyticaland
interpersonalskillsinWater sanitationand Hygiene-WASH, ProjectManagement,capacitybuilding,
monitoringandevaluation;withproven excellentskillsinvolving team participationandmotivationtoachieve
set objectives
 Quicklyformsa goodworkingrelationshipandhealthyrapportwith peopleat allwork levels
 I believein self- discipline,hardwork, honestyand team workto realize self-actualization withgreatpassion
to excellence.
 I confidentlycommunicateandinteractwellwithpeopleofall ages, ethnicitiesandbackgroundswiththeaim
of promotingholistic WASH solutionsandself-efficacy.
 I am regularlyupdatingmyWASH, Projectmanagementskillsandcarrythem out competentlywithinmy
scopeof practice.
 I have a history of comprehensiveworkandlife experiencesenablingmetoprovide a high standardof skills,
work ethics,andmaturity.
 I am anenthusiastic andenergetic personwhoenjoysworkingin a busy, supportive andinteractiveteam
environment.
CareerObjective:
To employmyknowledge ,skills and abilityto enhance performance dayby day as I accept challenges and learn
more in the current employment world especiallyin Water Sanitation and Hygiene-WASH, project management,
monitoring and evaluation, environmental biology& health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, waste management and
communitydevelopmentprojects.
CURRICULUM VITAE
ONGARA DESMOND
Tel. 0723526914, 0734215797
P.O BOX 116,
KARUNGU
Email: Desongara@gmail.com
Desongara@outlook.com

2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Date School Examination and GradesObtained
2014-Present University of Eldoret
(Ongoing)
Mastersof Sciencein Environmental Health
(Msc.EnvironmentalHealth)-Ongoing
2008– 2012 MoiUniversity- Eldoret BachelorofEnvironmentalScienceinBiologyandHealth. Upper
SecondClasshonours.
2003– 2006 KisumuBoys HighSchool
P.O. Box 1973KISUMU.
K.C.S.E ExamsB+(Plus)
1995– 2002 Otati PrimarySchool,
P.O. Box Karungu
K.C.P.E Exams B+
Plus
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Date Organization ResponsibilitiesandAchievements
June2015-December
2015
Aspen Healthcare Solutions-LTD
UKaid/DFID
Kerry Town –SierraLeone
Position Held
WASH advisor
• Advising the WASH team and managementonWater, sanitationand
hygienepromotionprogramming,inbroadcoordinationwithother
sectors
• Ensuringqualityandintegrity of implementation,includingadherence
to technicalguidelines,administrativesystems, andestablished
deadlines
• Evaluating the relevanceandappropriatenessofcurrentandfuture
programminginrelationtowater, sanitationand hygienepromotionin
the localcontext
• Assisting inthe preparationof the WASH SOPs( Operating
Procedures)anddirectimplementation
• Preparingthe activity planandmonitoringandevaluationsystem for
the project/mission
• Contributingto contingencyplanningforpossibleWASH emergency
responseif required
• Contributingto the preparationofinternaland externalreportsfor the
donors,includingexpenditureplansandsituationreports(SitReps)
• Takingleadinqualityassuranceandmonitoringinensuringrefined
controlsfor operations
• Trainingoflocalstaffon SOPs andtheir relevanceinInfection
Prevention Control-IPC

3. December2014-June
2015
Aspen Medical-USA/USAID
MonroviaLiberia
Position Held WASH
Officer
• Advising the WASH team in water, sanitationand hygienepromotion
programming,inbroadcoordinationwithothersectors
• Ensuringqualityandintegrity of implementation,includingadherence
to technicalguidelines,administrativesystems, andestablished
deadlines
• Identifying and addressingstaff capacitybuildingopportunities
• Evaluating the relevanceandappropriatenessofcurrentandfuture
programminginrelationtowater, sanitationand hygienepromotionin
the localcontext
• Assisting inthe preparationof the WASH SOPs( Operating
Procedures)
• Preparingthe activity planandmonitoringandevaluationsystem for
the project/mission
• Contributingto contingencyplanningforpossibleWASH emergency
responseif required
• Contributingto the preparation ofinternaland externalreportsfor the
donors,includingexpenditureplansandsituationreports(SitReps)
• Takingleadinqualityassuranceandmonitoringinensuringrefined
controlsfor operations
October2013-
November 2014
October 2012–October
2013
Nyatike water and sanitation-WASH
Project
Position held
ProjectManager
AMREF-Kenya HIV/AIDS Global
FundTBProject.
Position Held:
ProjectAssistant
.
• Supervisionof projectactivities
• Coordinationofprojectworkplanand activity schedules
• Ensureproper datacapturingandmanagementofthe project
• Dailymanagementandadministrationofthe project
• Resourcemobilizationandfundraisingforthe project’sactivities
• Assist in data capturing,reportingandQA/QC usingmonitoringtools
to track projectindicators.
• EnsureSRs dataqualitymanagementthroughexecutionofregular
data qualityauditsand onsiteverificationexercises.
• Uploadand analyse SRs reports onthe Grants Management
InformationSystem (GMIS)to ensuretimelyproductionofrelevant
reports.
• Developand maintaindatabasesbackupandfilingsystems for sub
recipients.
• Participateinfieldassessmentsandsurveys, on site mentorship,
supportive supervisionand M&EcapacitybuildingofSRs to ensure
full compliancewiththegrants requirements.
• Assist in preparingmonthly,quarterlyand annualprogrammatic
performancereports.
• Participateinoperationsresearchanddocumentationofsuccess

4. July2012-September
2012
Dec 2011-April2012
May2011-August2011
SFG international
Position Held:
ResearchAssistant
NationalIrrigationBoard-(NIB)
Position held:
ResearchStudent
VIRED INTERNATIONAL
Position Held:
Student attachment
Responsibilitiesincluded:-
• Supportin conductingbaselinesurveyfor a new communityproject
on educationforOVCs.
• Research,Analysis and reportingthe key needsof the communities.
• Fielddatacollection,Monitoringandevaluationoffieldactivities
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Fieldsupervision
Collectionofdata, dataanalysis and communityprojectssupervision
RESEARCHWORKEXPERIENCE:
Date Place CourseofStudyand Achievements
Dec 2011-April
2012
MoiUniversity
Supervisor:Prof.E.CKipkorir
• A researchinwatermanagementforagriculturalanddrinkinguseinwestern
Kenya riceirrigationschemes.
I wrote a report paper on a comparative study to investigate methane
gasemissionfromricefieldscomparingtwo growing systems(Paddy&
SRI) and I achieved analytical,research workexperienceand scientific
reportwriting skills.
OTHERPROFESSIONAL SKILLSACQUIREDANDTRAININGS ATTENDED
Date Place Skills
December2014-
June2015
Monrovia-Liberia Certificate of participation in Training on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
managementandtreatment& managementof othercontagiousdiseases.
JULY-AUGUST
2012
Chepkoilel University College
constituent college of Moi
university
Certificate on Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) and environmental
Auditing EA (EIA/EA)
2nd-4th August 2012 TripleTrojanhotelKisumu Trainingonresearchethicsandmethods
January-April 2010 MoiUniversity Certificateon computerpackages,applicationsandmanagement
OTHERPERTINENT RESPONSIBILITIES
June-August 2010 Imperial Driving School,
Kisumu
Licenseonmotorvehicledrivingproficiency(ClassBCE)
5th-7th August 2010 MoiUniversity MainCampus. Seminar(SAVING OURFORESTS

5. Keystrengths
• Proficiencyincomputerskills
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Strong communication,analytical andinterpersonalskills
• Cross functionalteam playerandableto learnandchallengeideas
Availability
• Immediate
Hobbies: Socializing,
makingfriends,
travelling, readingand
research,
REFEREES
MargaretMungai
ProgrammeManager
AMREF-KENYA KCO
GLOBAL FUND
Nairobi
Email:
Margaret.Mungai@amref.org
Tel:0706604009
Dr. Victor Tugumizemu
CountyCoordinator,
WHO- LIBERIA
GrandKru County
Email:
tugvictor@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +231775156551
Jody Clouten
SeniorEHO/WASH
advisor
Aspen Healthcare
SolutionsLTD- UK
Aid/DFID Kerry Town -
SierraLeone
Email:Joduclouten@
gmail.com
TEL:+23278054476
24th-27th March
2009
MargaretThatcherLibraryMoi
University
SeminaronClimate Change,Environmental impactassessmentandImpacts
of GMOsonthe Environment
8th-11th March2011 MoiUniversity Certificateincomputerpackagesapplications
seminaronGlobalwarming,Sustainabledevelopmentandrolesof GMOsin
alleviatinghunger
Date Place Activitiesand Achievements
August 2008 – April
2009
MoiUniversity Student Leader-Healthrepresentative
Achieved leadershipskills,teamwork,mobilization,organization,
volunteerexperience,communicationskills.