Lilian Dodzo is the National Director and the Secretary to the Board for World Vision Kenya
Lilian has over 15 years’ experience in international development planning. She has extensive experience in Africa, having worked as the National Director for World Vision in Sierra Leone, Mali, and Mauritania. As such, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience in programme management, humanitarian operations, communication and advocacy work, as well as faith and development engagement.
Prior to joining World Vision, Lilian worked for the World Bank Institute’s Municipal Development Partnership for Africa based in Cotonou, Benin; the South African Local Government Association (SALGA); and the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA) based in Pretoria, South Africa. In addition, she has worked at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Lilian holds a Master of Business (MBA) degree from Regent Business School in South Africa; a Post-Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University, USA; a Post-Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Cape Town in South Africa and a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of Zimbabwe.
Lilian is a Christian who professes the life of Christ, a Zimbabwean by birth, a mother, a sister and friend to many. She has a passion for Africa, to contribute towards empowering and uplifting women, children and marginalized communities; so that they enjoy life – in all its fullness