Neema is a Programme Officer in Africa. She supports seven cities in different countries in delivering C40’s UCAP Climate Action Implementation (CAI) Programme at the regional level. She has over eight years of rich experience in administration, procurement, logistics, grants administration, coordinating multiple stakeholders and programmes, and providing organisational support.

Before joining C40, Neema was part of the Family Health International -FHI 360, supporting the delivery of a governance programme with a focus on strengthening civil societies globally (SCS Global). She worked on several projects addressing climate change and disaster response, which included enhancing civil society effectiveness, strengthening civic advocacy, promoting independent media and access to information, as well as integrated participatory approaches to social inclusion, transparency and accountability in all sectors.

Neema has worked closely with the government of Kenya, donors and development partners in different international NGOs in Kenya.