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Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Lead research officer, data analyser and writer for BIMA TV Kenya which is a national insurance media company that raises awareness on all matters insurance.Writing technical research papers for the startup company in the capacity of an in-house consultant. These papers informed the policy direction of the company.Achieved a 30% increase in reader engagement in Bima TV 's social media accounts by leveraging data insights to refine technical documentation.Elevated company's market presence by improving the clarity and impact of technical reports by 50%. Such that Bima TV was featured in the national annual insurance magazine in 2023.Authored over 25 technical documents, reports, and analyses for cross-functional teams. Thus reduced reporting errors by 40% resulting in improved decision-making processes across departments.

Lusaka Province, Zambia

Reporting to the Facilities Manager and Operations Manager, I was accountable for assisting in management of facilities (i.e. spaces, people, soft and hard services) and risks within the mini-mining company which had 5 properties and over 70 personnel in Kitwe, Zambia. Accountable for general operational issues encompassing space & infrastructure, and people; ensuring compliance of copper mining operating procedures according to laws of Zambia. Assistant to the Operations Manager where I was responsible for scheduling his diary and representing Omekuti in relevant fora. Participating in design and monitoring of the company’s continuity plans. Importantly, I helped oversee inception and operationalizing of an IT and Data Protection department in record 3 months. Focal point of contact for different areas of the mining business including line managers, staff (security, IT and cleaning) as well as community engagements via implementing Omekuti’s corporate social responsibility policy.

Nairobi, Kenya

Learning and technical support including capacity strengthening for partners (grassroots civil society organizations, media, international NGOs and government actors) on how to lobby and advocate in food security, youth empowerment and good governance matters. This has been especially in project management, monitoring and evaluation initiatives and monitoring data quality. Conducting policy research for partners including participating in data collection, writing field visit reports and preparing data tools. All this has enhanced public participation and policy making processes in Kenya particularly in North Rift and Lower Eastern counties.Supporting social science research activities including knowledge development and authorship in thematic areas of governance, food security and gender equality. For example, co-authoring a 2020 KAS Kenya publication titled “Covid-19 Pandemic and Political Space in Kenya: Situation of Politically Active Citizens in Kenya under Covid-19”Engaged as a youth civic educator and rapporteur for NGOs operating in socio-political sphere e.g. rapporteuring, moderating and facilitating activities for KAS Kenya, Action Aid, and The Youth Agenda amongst others. Providing continuous monitoring and learning assessments of partner project activities by suggesting and helping institute interventions to fill gaps based on key lessons learnt and impact created when executing designated activities. Therefore, I have directly contributed to programs' effectiveness in creating self-reliance and sustainability. Writing socio-political commentary articles and reports for internal and external use by the NGOs & CBOs I have been engaging with.Participate in relevant avenues, meetings and trainings to constantly update own skills and widen experiences.

Nairobi, Kenya

Shared responsibility in planning, preparation and implementation of the Devolution Program including; development of concept notes & budgets, administration of the activities and preparation of the necessary financial and narrative reports.Assisting the project coordinator with activities implementation, monitoring and evaluation and submission of relevant reports.Participation in development and conceptualization of the overall KAS program for Devolution including designing activities, work plans, budgets and monitoring schemes.Liaising, channeling communication and technical support to partner organizations in the development of partnership goals, design and logistical needs of the Devolution program activities.Supporting research and publication undertakings of KAS through the identification of research topics, authorship and review of publication texts.Preparation and translation of texts and reports from English into German and vice versa.

Nairobi, Kenya

Discharged duties at the Partnership for Transformational Devolution (P.T.D) project as a program assistant serving under the director and project manager.Assisting in organizing, designing, planning and carrying out workshops, seminars, breakfast meetings, site events and other activities organized by P.T.D including preparation of background documents, agendas and invitations.Conducting specific research, preparing briefs on topics relevant to P.T.D and contributing to the day-to-day project implementation.Assisting in preparing P.T.D bi-monthly newsletters and project-relevant publications including assistance in drafting concept notes and evaluation sheets.Arranging and attending internal and external meetings, preparing minutes or meeting summaries in addition to handling logistical arrangements.Assisting in liaising and coordinating with P.T.D partners and targeted county governments in addition to assisting them in organizing project activities like training and outreach activities.Participate in departmental and organizational planning process as well as assist in collecting and analysing data for preparing monitoring and evaluation reports.Contributing and drafting PTD quartely reports, newsletters and assisting in the research of the final project publication titled "Devolution In Kenya: Driving Forces and Future Scenarios"

Nairobi,Kenya

Assisting to conduct internal research for the KAS Country program as well as the Devolution program and planning of their activities in Democracy and Political Parties project, Food Security project and Partnership for Transformational Devolution (P.T.D) project.Worked as an assistant in the P.T.D project aimed at enhancing public participation and accountability in the county governments. Attended devolution-themed activities and contributed to the research for the main publication of the Devolution project.Assisting KAS Kenya program staff in analysing, monitoring and evaluating data and collection of input in workshops, seminars and field activities for the various projects.Organizing, facilitating and acted as the rapporteur on workshops, conferences and other program activities involving KAS Kenya partners and clients like 'Future Scenarios for Devolution Conference ', ‘Integrating Political Planning in Early Warning Systems’ among others.Preparation of news items and blogs on issues concerning democracy, governance, devolution and minority rights in addition to updating KAS Kenya website on various activities.Maintaining the KAS Kenya contacts and clients databases, updating the KAS website event calendar and standing in for the director’s P.A in meetings and in-house activities.

Harambee Avenue, Nairobi

Exposed to various diplomatic and international relations concepts and realities ranging from negotiations to dipomatic etiquette.Had the chance to participate in UNCTAD 14 and TICAD VI conferences during my internship period.

Bachelor’S Degree

Master Of Arts - Ma

K.C.S.E