Simon Kafu

I am an experienced professional with two decades of expertise in the environmental and climate change sectors, disaster and emergency response, project development, management, monitoring, and evaluation. Holding a Master of Science in International Humanitarian Affairs from York University, I excel in stakeholder coordination, community engagement, and leading emergency responses. I am dedicated to humanitarian values and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Professional with robust experience ready to excel in project management. Proven ability to drive results through strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication. Strong focus on collaborative efforts, ensuring adaptability and reliability in meeting changing needs. Skilled in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, with commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Massive Evacuation in Natural Disaster Training
• Common Operational Recovery Essential Training
• Human Rights and Gender Training
• Information Management System Training
• Participatory Approach on Safe Shelter Assessment Training
• Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
• Pump Minders Training Certificate
• Community Health Volunteer Training
• Gender Sensitivity and Inclusive Programming Training
• United Nations Basic Security in the Field Training
• Cash-Based Interventions
• 08/25/24

• Authored CCCM manual ToT tool kit for PNG.
• Authored Community-Based Disaster Risk Management ToT Tool kit for PNG.
• Facilitated community planning sessions and developed 83 community-based plans for disaster risk reduction.
• Lead Disaster Response Operations from 2015-2023.
• Trainer for Disaster Management/Emergency Response/Conflict and Development since 2016-2023.
• Successfully Completed the Japan-funded COVID-19 Project on time.