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Stephen Omollo

Stephen Omollo (born 22 August 1968), is a Kenyan humanitarian and leader.[1][2]

Stephen Omollo
Born
Stephen Omollo

(1968-08-22) 22 August 1968 (age 55)
Nairobi, Kenya
NationalityKenya
Alma materRoyal College of Surgeons (International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance)
University of Lucknow (Bachelor of Commerce)
Lancaster University (Masters in Management)
INSEAD (International Masters in Practicing Management)
University of York (PhD in Political Science)
OccupationCEO
EmployerPlan International (2022–present)
Known for
Notable work
Term1 November 2021
PredecessorAnne-Birgitte Albrectsen

Since November 2021, Stephen is the chief executive officer of Plan International, an international humanitarian organisation which works in over 80 countries worldwide to advance children's rights and equality for girls.[3][4] Prior to appointment, Stephen served as East Africa Regional Director at the World Vision International, from September 2017 to October 2021.[5][6]

Stephen previously served continuously for 24 years in different positions in the Red Cross organizations, between 1993 and 2017.[7][8] As a humanitarian working for Red Cross, Stephen served in onsite programs for various refugee camps in different African regions including East Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa.[9][10]

Early life and education edit

Stephen was born on 22 August 1968,he grew up and spent his formative years in Uganda and completed his elementary and secondary education in Kenya. Stephen began his graduate studies in 1988 at the University of Lucknow in India. He earned a bachelor's degree in commerce in 1992. Since 1999, Stephen has held a postgraduate certificate from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, known as the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (I.D.H.A.).[11]

Stephen also enrolled in Lancaster University in England in 1999 to pursue a postgraduate degree, and he earned a master's in management there in 2003. Additionally, since 2003, INSEAD in France has awarded him a postgraduate certificate in International Masters in Practicing Management. Stephen continued his enrollment at the University of York in England in 2006 in order to pursue a PhD in political science.[11][12]

Career edit

After earning a bachelor's degree in commerce from Lucknow University in India in 1992, Stephen began working for Red Cross Kenya—a.k.a. the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Kenya—as a humanitarian coordinator for the program for Somali refugees in northeastern of Kenya. He held this role until January 1994. Subsequently, Stephen began working with Irish Red Cross and he was appointed as Camps Manager in Benaco,Tanzania in Congolese refugees. Stephen received a promotion in January 1997 and was assigned to the position of country director and representative for Irish Red Cross in Uganda, based in Kampala.[13][14]

Stephen began his career with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in February 2000. He began as the region's humanitarian coordinator for Southern Africa and rose to the position of deputy regional director for the same area, a position he held until June 2003.[15][16] Later on, Stephen worked for the IFRC in Zambia (2003–2006) and Zimbabwe (2009–2010) as the country director and secretary general representative.[17][14]

In August 2006, Stephen held the new role at the IFRC as the regional director for Western Africa and Central Africa until December 2007.[18] From March 2010 to April 2014, he served as the IFRC's Permanent Representative and head of the Africa Union Office in Addis Ababa.[19][13] Stephen served as the IFRC's Chief for Humanitarian Diplomacy and Global Director of Partnerships and Resource Development in Geneva, Swiss from April 2014 to August 2017.[20] From September 2017 to October 2021, Stephen served as a vice president and regional director for Eastern Africa at World Vision International.[21] Stephen joined and took over Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen's position as CEO of Plan International in November 2021, she had held the position since 2015.[4]

Additional career edit

Board of directorships edit

Other considerations edit

From January 2008 to February 2009, Stephen served as special advisor to Kamalesh Sharma while he was the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Stephen, was also director of Good Offices responsible for mediation and conflict resolution at the Commonwealth.[25] On December 20, 2023, on the International Day of Human Solidarity, Stephen Omollo with Chido Mpemba and Chernor Bah, released an article in Devex news named Africa’s youth will change the world order. Are we ready? An article which elucidates the narrative of how Africa's young population will transform the international order in multilateral systems.[1]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Biography". pmnch.who.int. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Central Sahel Crisis Emergency Response - Plan International West and Central Africa (WACA)/YEM&C, Jan-March 2022 Issue 6 - Burkina Faso | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  3. ^ The Star (6 November 2021). "Kenyan becomes first African to be appointed Plan International CEO". The Star. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Plan International appoints Stephen Omollo as new CEO". Plan International. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  5. ^ Xinhua (19 May 2018). "Global Charity says 1.2 million have been affected by flood | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Kenyan, Stephen Omollo, appointed Plan International CEO". Nation. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  7. ^ https://au.int/sites/default/files/pressreleases/24715-pr-chairperson_receives_credentials_of_new_permanent_observer_of_red_cross_red_crescent_-_12jan2012-1.pdf
  8. ^ "Red Cross: Zimbabwe on brink of food crisis". NBC News. 11 March 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  9. ^ Mintzberg, Henry (2001). "Managing Exceptionally". Organization Science. 12 (6): 759–771. ISSN 1047-7039.
  10. ^ https://www.climatecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/RCRC_IFRC-Country-assessments-Kenya-Final-3.pdf
  11. ^ a b "Plan International's Leadership Team". Plan International. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Stephen Omollo - Executive Bio, Work History, and Contacts - Equilar ExecAtlas". people.equilar.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  13. ^ a b "African Union Signs MoU with International Red Cross/Red Crescent - World | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Zimbabwe: Red Cross Seeks $32 Million". The New York Times. Associated Press. 10 December 2009. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  15. ^ "Southern Africa: Cholera - Information Bulletin n° 1 - Angola | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 6 June 2006. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  16. ^ "Southern Africa: Food Aid and Humanitarian Assistance Appeal No. 12/02 Operations Update No. 8 - Lesotho | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 12 September 2002. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Zambia Annual Appeal No. 05AA016 - Zambia | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 1 January 2005. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  18. ^ "West Africa Floods Emergency Appeal No. MDR61002 Operations Update No. 4 - Focus on Togo - Togo | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 11 December 2007. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  19. ^ "Stephen Omollo, a Kenyan, appointed as a new CEO of Plan International – Kerosi Blog". November 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  20. ^ https://www.unocha.org/sites/unocha/files/dms/Documents/Wed_1_Building%20a%20Colalition_CN.pdf
  21. ^ "World Vision Renews Commitment to Children at Annual Prayer Day". www.wvi.org. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  22. ^ "CEO of Plan International, Stephen Omollo, joins PMNCH Board as NGO constituency representative". pmnch.who.int. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  23. ^ "Global Leadership Council | Generation Unlimited". www.generationunlimited.org. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  24. ^ "Governance and Board of Trustees". The International Civil Society Centre. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  25. ^ https://www.postnewsline.com/2009/02/legal-framework-of-elecam-is-big-achievement-commonwealth-official.html
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