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I am an experienced educator, instructional designer and agricultural development expert with over ten years of experience spanning education, agriculture, community development, climate action, and human rights advocacy. I am passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and empowering students and communities to act on sustainable development goals. I hold a BSc in Agricultural Education and Extension and currently serve as Head of Department Curriculum Implementation in a Kenyan high school. As a Global Schools advocate and mentor, I champion sustainability in education and have contributed to United Nations Volunteer initiatives to advance climate action and rural development.…I am an experienced educator, instructional designer and agricultural development expert with over ten years of experience spanning education, agriculture, community development, climate action, and human rights advocacy. I am passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and empowering students and communities to act on sustainable development goals. I hold a BSc in Agricultural Education and Extension and currently serve as Head of Department Curriculum Implementation in a Kenyan high school. As a Global Schools advocate and mentor, I champion sustainability in education and have contributed to United Nations Volunteer initiatives to advance climate action and rural development.

Nyamwamu Stephen Ateng'a

Online Trainer, Project Manager, Content Creator, +2

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I am an experienced educator, instructional designer and agricultural development expert with over ten years of experience spanning education, agriculture, community development, climate action, and human rights advocacy. I am passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and empowering students and communities to act on sustainable development goals. I hold a BSc in Agricultural Education and Extension and currently serve as Head of Department Curriculum Implementation in a Kenyan high school. As a Global Schools advocate and mentor, I champion sustainability in education and have contributed to United Nations Volunteer initiatives to advance climate action and rural development.…I am an experienced educator, instructional designer and agricultural development expert with over ten years of experience spanning education, agriculture, community development, climate action, and human rights advocacy. I am passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and empowering students and communities to act on sustainable development goals. I hold a BSc in Agricultural Education and Extension and currently serve as Head of Department Curriculum Implementation in a Kenyan high school. As a Global Schools advocate and mentor, I champion sustainability in education and have contributed to United Nations Volunteer initiatives to advance climate action and rural development.

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I am an experienced educator, instructional designer and agricultural development expert with over ten years of experience spanning education, agriculture, community development, climate action, and human rights advocacy. I am passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and empowering students and communities to act on sustainable development goals.

I hold a BSc in Agricultural Education and Extension and currently serve as Head of Department Curriculum Implementation in a Kenyan high school. As a Global Schools advocate and mentor, I champion sustainability in education and have contributed to United Nations Volunteer initiatives to advance climate action and rural development.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Swahili

Advanced

Work Experience

Intern at The World Agriculture Forum

June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Remote position focusing on research and knowledge management; background research on agricultural trends and policies; knowledge products; event support and stakeholder engagement.

Research Assistant at University of Bonn, Institute for Land and Resource Economics

March 10, 2025 - June 10, 2025

Global survey of stringency and enforcement of agri-environmental policies; online data collection and coordination with NGOs and researchers.

Research Assistant at UNCCD Germany

January 1, 2025 - Present

Online research on land and ecosystem restoration; data collection and synthesis of best practices; collaboration with stakeholders.

Social Media Manager at United Nations Online Volunteer – Africa Youth for Peace and Development Advocate

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Creating awareness and managing social media engagement to advance youth peace and development narratives; content creation and community engagement.

Fellow at African Group of Negotiators Experts

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Climate governance, diplomacy and negotiations leadership program to build African climate leaders and improve negotiation skills for international policy discourse.

Social Media Manager at UNV Regional Office for East and Southern Africa

December 2, 2024 - January 27, 2025

Develop content ideas, manage social media campaigns, engage with local stakeholders and organizations, monitor analytics.

Research Associate at The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI)

December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Localized research on climate risk, disaster management and sustainability; participate in pilot programs; data collection and reporting.

Publication Officer / Social Media Manager at UNDP Digital Awareness Campaign (IYD) – Kenya

November 18, 2024 - December 27, 2024

Develop campaign posts, visuals, and content across LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram; manage engagement and events; coordinate with partners and beneficiaries.

Agriculture Extension Worker at Kisii County Ministry of Agriculture

January 1, 2021 - Present

Provided assessments and analyses to improve crop production and project outcomes; prepared farmers training materials; data management; monthly performance reports; outreach and M&E.

Head of Department Curriculum Implementation and Lead Digital Economy at Teachers Service Commission, Karima Girls National School

September 1, 2017 - Present

Plan, prepare and deliver Biology and Agriculture lessons; contribute to curriculum development; design assessments and provide timely feedback; supervise department budget; oversee practicals and agricultural projects; mentor staff; coordinate curriculum resources; liaise with parents and stakeholders; ensure compliance with marking and curriculum standards.

Teacher at Karima Girls National School

January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017

Taught Agriculture and Biology; managed practicum; supported student Agricultural Clubs and organized exposure trips; maintained discipline and safety in laboratories.

Field Assistant at Mara Tea Factory

July 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Prepared land and established tea/fuel/timber plantations; managed tea bush operations and harvesting; ensured environmental preservation and compliance with certification standards.

Field Assistant at Nyaguta Coffee Factory

January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016

Training and guidance to farmers on best practices; quality monitoring of coffee cherries; field supervision; safety, reporting and R&D support.

Agricultural Intern at Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

May 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015

Provided assessments and analyses to improve crop production and project outcomes; trained farmers; managed county agricultural pricing data and data quality; prepared training materials; conducted outreach and M&E.