BIDIAN OTIENO OKOTH
Aarhus C
Summary
Energetically led transformative projects at RESPEKT in partnership with IMCC, championing reproductive and mental health rights and securing the Global Empowerment Award. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills, impacting thousands and fostering significant partnerships across sectors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder and Project Coordinator (Volunteer)
RESPEKT in Partnership with IMCC
01.2014 - Current
- Spearheaded a project educating teenagers on reproductive and sexual health rights, impacting thousands
- Designed and implemented projects, secured funding, and ensured donor compliance through collaboration
- Coordinated mental health programs and sustainability conventions to promote long-term impact
- Led advocacy efforts through stakeholder engagement, organizing town hall meetings, and training trainers
- Awarded the Global Empowerment Award (2020) at the Global Youth Awards in the UK
Policy and Advocacy Member
Commonwealth Youth Council
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Represented Kenyan youth at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2018
- Supported National Youth Councils in Eswatini, Lesotho, Uganda, and India through legislative lobbying
- Launched impactful initiatives such as the 'Vote Like a Boss' campaign and women mentorship programs
Youth4UHC Movement - Chairperson
Amref Health Africa-Youth in Action
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Championed universal health coverage through the Pan-African Youth4UHC initiative under AMREF Health Africa
- Coordinated the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) Youth Pre-Conference in Kigali, Rwanda
Chairperson - Youth Advisory Panel
DFID, British High Commission
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Guided DFID Kenya in youth mainstreaming by advising on program design, field visits, and emerging youth issues
- Elected Chairperson in 2018, coordinating activities and fostering youth inclusion in policy dialogues
Youth Representative
Multi-Sectoral Initiative Against Corruption (MSIAC)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led citizen mobilization efforts and planned national anti-corruption conferences in partnership with relevant stakeholders
Trainer and Facilitator
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered advocacy and leadership training at Moi University, Egerton University, and Pwani University
- Organized inter-campus festivals on gender-based violence prevention
National Coordinator
Onward Kenya
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Recruited and motivated over 10,000 youth across Kenya
- Strengthened partnerships and developed a cohesive agenda aligned with the organization’s vision
Chapter 1 Kenya - Advocacy for Civic Duty and Rights
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed research and campaigns addressing medical negligence, including the #18HoursFilm project
- Mobilized civic education dialogues, emphasizing voter participation and leadership accountability
Education
Bachelor of Project Planning and Management -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi Kenya12-2025
KCSE - Mean Grade A
Maranda High School
01.2011
KCPE - Mean Grade A
Gobei Primary School
01.2007
Medicine And Surgery (Changed Courses And Transitioned To Project Management)) -
Kenyatta University
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Task delegation
- Partnership cultivation
- Networking strategies
- Stakeholder communication
- Team building
- Goal setting
- Operations management
Awards
- Global Empowerment Award, Global Youth Awards, UK, 2020
- 120Under40 Global Family Planning Ambassadors Nominee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2018
- Student of Exemplary Deeds, Kenyatta University, 2016/2017
- Best Debater, Gender Equity and Equality Forum, 2017
Interests in global development
- Commonwealth Youth Engagement, As a National Delegate, influenced global youth policies, setting the 2018-2021 agenda for the Commonwealth Youth Council. Participated in strategic discussions addressing prosperity, sustainability, and fairness within the Commonwealth.
- Youth4UHC Movement - Chairperson, 01/01/19, Present, Championed universal health coverage through the Pan-African Youth4UHC initiative under AMREF Health Africa. Coordinated the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) Youth Pre-Conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
- Chapter 1 Kenya - Advocacy for Civic Duty and Rights, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Directed research and campaigns addressing medical negligence, including the #18HoursFilm project. Mobilized civic education dialogues, emphasizing voter participation and leadership accountability.
- Global Mentorship and Advocacy Training, Conducted workshops on gender-based violence, leadership, and advocacy across Kenyan counties and other nations.
- I am an abstract reviewer and trainer for international conferences such as the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) and ICASA
Languages
English and Luo
First Language
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
Danish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Travel
- Dancing
- Listening to Podcasts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth4UHC Movement - Chairperson
Amref Health Africa-Youth in Action
01.2019 - 06.2022
Policy and Advocacy Member
Commonwealth Youth Council
01.2018 - 07.2023
Youth Representative
Multi-Sectoral Initiative Against Corruption (MSIAC)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Trainer and Facilitator
01.2018 - 01.2019
Chairperson - Youth Advisory Panel
DFID, British High Commission
01.2017 - 01.2021
National Coordinator
Onward Kenya
01.2016 - 01.2018
Chapter 1 Kenya - Advocacy for Civic Duty and Rights
01.2016 - 01.2017
Co-Founder and Project Coordinator (Volunteer)
RESPEKT in Partnership with IMCC
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Project Planning and Management -
University of Nairobi
KCSE - Mean Grade A
Maranda High School
KCPE - Mean Grade A
Gobei Primary School
Medicine And Surgery (Changed Courses And Transitioned To Project Management)) -
Kenyatta University
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