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Wilson Andai Makabira

Nairobi

Summary

I am an effective communicator with experience in organization development, human resources management, stakeholder management, strategy formulation and project management. I am committed to driving operational excellence to support transformative community impact through: Capacity building, design and implement learning and development initiatives, including mentorship/coaching and also facilitate establishment of strong organization social systems that support operational and management structures for efficient organization management.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Organization Development Consultant

Kasr. El Dobara Evangelical Church
06.2025 - Current

Project Overview: Cairo, Egypt

  • Conceptualizing project proposal that includes: scope, objectives, workflow, timelines, stakeholder management, development & administration of required tools.
  • Developing clear department orientation documents for the current departments.
  • Developing standard operating procedure documents -mapping, modeling or reengineering for the current departments.
  • Reviewing and updating existing policies.
  • Identifying new policies and guidelines that need to be developed and facilitate their development.
  • Developing a learning and development guideline for the KDEC personnel team aligned to the department and corporate organization objectives.

Organization Development & Learning and development consultant

Capital Return
01.2025 - Current
  • Facilitate the development of the strategic plan for Capital Return, Kenya: The project started in July 2025 and is estimated to end in November 2025.
  • Conceptualizing the strategic planning process and developing the workflow and timelines.
  • Leading the strategic planning process from end to end-working with the founder.
  • Internal and External environment analysis.
  • Human centered design thinking process.
  • Reporting and coordination of the process.
  • Writing & presentation of final strategic plan document.

Independent writer

David C Cook Publishers
08.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: USA
  • Engage in a part-time role focused on developing curriculum for children ministry globally.
  • USA

Council Chair

Maadi Community Church
06.2025 - 12.2027


  • Serve with the team steering the development of the long-term vision of the church.

Organization Development & Learning and development consultant

Trinity Chapel Kilifi
04.2025 - 12.2025
  • Developing the five-year strategic plan for Trinity Chapel Kilifi, Kenya: The project started in April 2025 and is estimated to end in August 2025.
  • Conceptualizing the strategic planning process and developing the workflow and timelines.
  • Leading the strategic planning process from end to end-working with the church leadership.
  • Internal and External environment analysis.
  • Human centered design thinking process.
  • Reporting and coordination of the process.
  • Research and analysis of research data.
  • Writing & presentation of final strategic plan document.

Head of operations

Nairobi Chapel Ngong Road
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for overseeing the management and the daily operational aspects of the church in supporting the overall mission and vision of the church.
  • Strategic Planning –Coordinated the development of the long-term strategic plan (2023 -2030) that gives the church’s strategic direction and upon its launch, overseeing its implementation.
  • Lead the operations departments under the Senior Pastor's Office, providing oversight of the property management, people management and day to day operations.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes and efficiency across various church functions by coordinating process mapping and modeling across all departments.
  • Overseeing the administrative operations of the church, including budgeting for the operations department, scheduling, and planning.
  • Human Resources management: Lead the full cycle of the human resource process including, hiring and onboarding.
  • Lead learning and development initiatives and developing and implementing organizations organogram, policies and procedures related to personnel.
  • Lead project management by defining and implementing all church projects in alignment with the strategic vision, ensuring proper maintenance of church facilities, and managing resources, such as equipment, technology, and supplies.
  • Ensure safety and security by implementing procedures to protect property and ensure congregants’ and personnel safety.
  • Coordinate effective communication within the church and with the broader community through established communication tools.
  • Establish and manage the 5E volunteer management model, supporting volunteer engagement across all church departments.
  • Working closely with pastoral staff and church leaders to align operational activities with the church’s overall mission and vision.
  • Facilitate development of the facility master plan in partnership with the technical development team.
  • Lead the Staff Welfare association established to promote staff unity and in advocating for staff wellbeing within the organization.
  • Preach at the pulpit in the main church, in the young adult’s church and other NC campuses in the country on invitation.
  • Participate in school outreach missions with the teen’s department and in the jubilee scholar’s camp.
  • Participate in teaching the leadership development class- pastoral trainees and interns.

Head of Leadership Development Program Department

Nairobi Chapel Ngong Road
07.2018 - 12.2021
  • Oversee core functions of the leadership development and volunteer’s department.
  • Facilitate partnership discussion and lead resource mobilization for leadership development initiatives.
  • Participate in organizational HR strategy meetings to align leadership development goals with broader personnel objectives.
  • Guide the recruitment, interview and onboarding processes of new trainees in alignment with the leadership development guidelines.
  • Lead the mentorship process for trainees, fostering professional and personal growth of the new leaders.
  • Develop and implement the yearly training curriculum, monitor trainee progress based on the leadership development objectives.
  • Talent management by facilitating growth, suitable placement, and progression within the leadership pipeline.
  • Oversee the appraisal process coordinating with supervisors; and plan and implement team-building events to strengthen departmental cohesion.
  • Strategize trainee deployment across Nairobi Chapel churches to ensure suitable and equitable distribution.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including trainee supervisors, mentors, volunteers and organization leaders.
  • Update and maintain key departmental data and standard operating procedures.
  • Develop and manage the department budget and prepare departmental reports to document progress and outcome.

Lead Pastor

Nairobi Chapel Parklands
04.2016 - 05.2018
  • Launch the NC Parklands campus and lead the church’s vision.
  • Preaching and teaching: Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the pulpit, maintaining alignment with the Word of God to spiritually nourish the congregation.
  • Management: Play a key role in church administration and resource management.
  • Strategic planning and implementation: Set goals and provide direction for the church, supporting other team members in achieving the same for their departments.
  • Resource mobilization: Seek partnerships with individuals and organizations to support ministry efforts.
  • Leadership development: Empower staff to discover and nurture their gifts and skills.
  • Pastoral care: Provide Spiritual and social support for both staff and congregation.
  • Outreach ministry: Lead efforts to engage and serve the community surrounding the church.

Director, Leadership Development

Nairobi Chapel
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Developing curriculum for the leadership development program.
  • Oversee trainee recruitment into the program; Organize and facilitate orientation sessions for all trainees in collaboration with Departmental Heads.
  • Plan the annual calendar for class schedules and activities such as boot camps, retreats, and monthly meetings, and the annual mission planning for trainees in partnership with other organizations.
  • Offer training to the trainees and source other qualified facilitators as needed and conduct evaluations to assess trainee’s progress.
  • Provide mentorship and discipleship through one-on-one meetings and group sessions.
  • Support career path mapping for each trainee within the organization, based on their skills, gifts, and interests.
  • Leading the team in organizing the annual leadership development conference-EDGE.

Curriculum Development Specialist

Nairobi Chapel
04.2013 - 12.2014
  • Provide oversight on the department’s curriculum writing, designing and publishing.
  • By the end of the year the department had achieved: One-year foundation studies for new believers.
  • Christian living study (a book study based on 1 Peter).
  • Disciplines of living study.
  • Beautiful feet campaign study-focused on evangelism.
  • One-year Bible reading plan.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various departments.
  • Curriculum and materials for Bible study groups within the church.
  • Training of small groups leaders on how to use the developed studies.

Programme Officer

STYLE Outreach Trust
01.2012 - 04.2013
  • Company Overview: An interdenominational faith-based organization that focuses on reaching out to the young people with the gospel of Christ.
  • Coordinating of the organization calendar of events.
  • Developing a strategy for resource mobilization for the organization.
  • Linking and networking with various churches with the organization’s programs.
  • Developing curriculum that targets the youth, teens and children.
  • Take lead in the facilitation of the events planned by the organization like Vacation Bible study, camp events among other activities.
  • Developing training manuals & facilitating training in churches for Sunday-school teachers and youth leaders.
  • Planning the day-to-day operations of the organization.
  • Budgeting and running other key operations of the organization.
  • An interdenominational faith-based organization that focuses on reaching out to the young people with the gospel of Christ.

Youth Worker

A.C.K. St. Marks Church
01.2009 - 10.2011
  • Company Overview: Westlands
  • Plan and organize all youth and teens activities and yearly events by liaising with all departments involved such as camps, seminars, capacity building workshops and retreats.
  • Prepare reports on events and meetings for the youth and the teen’s ministry.
  • Prepare annual budgets for the youth ministry, all agreements/contracts of service providers.
  • Participate in the children’s outreach ministry among the primary and kindergarten schools around the church.
  • This involved planning training for the Sunday school teachers, fun events for the children, vacation bible study sessions and Sunday classes.
  • Develop curriculum for teens and young adults Sunday classes.
  • Respond to the needs of the young people through pastoral care and counselling and mentoring new leaders.
  • Participate in Annual Youth strategic planning and annual planning for the church.
  • Preach and lead in the church services as assigned.
  • Westlands

Volunteer in Youth ministry

01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for developing the teen curriculum, organizing and coordinating youth events, managing outreach initiatives, providing counselling and addressing youth needs.

Education

Master of Science - Management and Organization Development

United States International University (USIU)-Africa
09.2020

Bachelor of Divinity - undefined

St. Paul’s University
04.2012

Diploma - Christian Ministries

Africa International University (formerly NEGST)
07.2008

Diploma - Marketing Management

The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
09.2003

Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Mwihila High School
12.1999

Skills

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Result oriented
  • Works without supervision
  • Personal management skills
  • Team management skills
  • Organization development skills
  • Project management skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Positive attitude to change and challenges
  • Basic Biblical counselling skills
  • Curriculum development skills
  • Leading virtual teams
  • Managing remote teams
  • Strategic human resource planning
  • Learning and development

References

  • Rev. Nick Korir, Senior Pastor, The Nairobi Chapel Ngong Road, P.O. Box 53635-00200, Nairobi, Kenya, +254 721995499, nickkorir@nairobichapel.org
  • Rev. Luke Jaoko, Lead Pastor, The Nairobi Chapel Waiyaki Way, +254 727499049, lukejaoko@nairobichapel.org
  • Mr. Rohin Otieno Onyango, Regional Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, INKOMOKO, Bishop Magua Center 2nd Floor, Nairobi, Kenya, +254722856420, rohinotieno@gmail.com

Timeline

Council Chair

Maadi Community Church
06.2025 - 12.2027

Organization Development Consultant

Kasr. El Dobara Evangelical Church
06.2025 - Current

Organization Development & Learning and development consultant

Trinity Chapel Kilifi
04.2025 - 12.2025

Organization Development & Learning and development consultant

Capital Return
01.2025 - Current

Head of operations

Nairobi Chapel Ngong Road
01.2022 - 12.2024

Head of Leadership Development Program Department

Nairobi Chapel Ngong Road
07.2018 - 12.2021

Independent writer

David C Cook Publishers
08.2017 - Current

Lead Pastor

Nairobi Chapel Parklands
04.2016 - 05.2018

Director, Leadership Development

Nairobi Chapel
01.2015 - 12.2015

Curriculum Development Specialist

Nairobi Chapel
04.2013 - 12.2014

Programme Officer

STYLE Outreach Trust
01.2012 - 04.2013

Youth Worker

A.C.K. St. Marks Church
01.2009 - 10.2011

Volunteer in Youth ministry

01.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Divinity - undefined

St. Paul’s University

Diploma - Christian Ministries

Africa International University (formerly NEGST)

Diploma - Marketing Management

The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Mwihila High School

Master of Science - Management and Organization Development

United States International University (USIU)-Africa

Awards

  • Award for excellence in ministry skills from NEGST.
  • Academic excellence award from the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology.
  • Staff of the year award at Nairobi Chapel in 2015.
Wilson Andai Makabira