Ismail Ali
Program Manager | Women Empowerment & Youth Development
Program Manager with 5+ years driving community-centered initiatives across Kenya and South Sudan, specializing in women's economic empowerment, girls' education, and financial inclusion with proven track record of translating data into sustainable social impact.
Skills
At a Glance
5+
Years of Program Management
2,500+
Direct Beneficiaries Reached
70%
Financial Services Adoption Rate
2
Countries (Kenya & South Sudan)
Work Experience
Program Manager
Her Narrative KE · Current
Leading multiple initiatives across girls' education, STEM career coaching, and community-based GBV awareness. Currently managing the Sanitary Kits Drive serving 1,500 girls, Hakika Girls Mentorship Program for 38 girls, and mental health awareness sessions reaching 300 community members.
Project Manager
Salam Relief · March 2021 – March 2024
Managed women's economic empowerment programs in South Sudan, including women-led savings groups (120 women), enterprise development training (40 women), and digital financial inclusion initiative that achieved 70% adoption of formal financial services among 150 beneficiaries.
Project Coordinator
Fountain Youth · February 2019 – February 2021
Coordinated youth development and education support programs in Nairobi, managing drug awareness initiatives, entrepreneurship training for 150+ youth, and education support for 200+ orphans and vulnerable children across four children's homes.
Key Projects & Initiatives
Women-Led Savings Groups (VSLA Model)
Established financial inclusion structures for 120 women across Kenya and South Sudan, enabling community-based savings, peer lending, and economic resilience through the Village Savings and Loan Association framework.
Digital Financial Inclusion Initiative
Delivered digital financial literacy training to 150 beneficiaries in South Sudan, resulting in 70% adoption of formal financial services and strengthened economic participation among underserved populations.
Girls' Education & Empowerment Programs
Currently managing multiple initiatives including menstrual health kits for 1,500 girls, mentorship support for girls affected by early pregnancy, and STEM career coaching to increase girls' participation in science and technology pathways.
Key Achievements
- Designed and implemented evidence-based community programs that directly improved access to education, financial services, and health outcomes for 2,500+ beneficiaries across East Africa
- Strengthened multi-stakeholder partnerships with schools, government entities, and community organizations to align programs with local priorities and ensure sustainability
- Translated complex monitoring and evaluation data into actionable insights for program improvement and donor reporting, demonstrating measurable social impact