Belinda Ochiel

Grant Maker and Program Specialist , Ford Foundation

NEW YORK, United States

A senior program strategist with 20 years' experience steering multi-million-dollar democracy, governance, and human rights initiatives funded by the EU, the OSF, and the Ford Foundation. My extensive global network across governments, NGOs, and corporations empowers me to bridge divides and forge strategic partnerships. I lead programs on democracy, economic justice, and technology governance.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
Professional Experience:

• Managed a diverse portfolio of grants focused on civic engagement, governance, climate justice, and technology for social justice.
• Led the development and execution of innovative grant-making strategies.
• Spearheaded resource mobilization and advocacy efforts for national, regional, and global technology governance.
• Provided technical assistance and capacity-building support to grantees.
• Represented the Foundation at high-profile conferences and meetings.
• Evaluated grants and facilitated learning from grant-making activities.
• Cultivated partnerships for social justice at national, regional, and global levels.

Education:

• PhD in Management, Philanthropy Option, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
• Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Communication Studies, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication and Public Relations University of Nairobi, School of Journalism- Kenya, 2001
• Bachelor of Law, LLB, University of Nairobi

Affiliations and Achievements:

Democracy, human rights, law, migration, conflict, justice

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, Kiswahili

Nationality:

Kenya

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