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Mildred Anyoso Kinyaga

Nairobi

Summary

Experienced diplomat with expertise in international relations, communication, and policy analysis. Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and achieve significant outcomes. Proficient in, strategic planning, and cultural sensitivity. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to accomplishing organizational objectives in fast-paced settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Conferences and Communications Officer

International Conference on the Great Lakes Region
01.2021 - Current
  • Drafting and editing of ICGLR Statutory meeting (Summit, Ministerial and National Coordinators’) documents such as Draft Agendas, reports, minutes, communiqués, Declarations
  • Preparation of briefs, and speeches, for use by the Executive Secretary
  • Provide Interpretation and translation of documents (French-English) during internal meetings
  • Update of the ICGLR Website and social media platforms
  • Drafting and editing of ICGLR Newsletters
  • Liaison with media in Member States to ensure visibility of ICGLR activities and programmes
  • Organizing in liaison with the relevant ICGLR Programmes, ICGLR meetings
  • Preparation of Notes Verbale, condolence and congratulatory messages and other documents to the ICGLR Member States on various issues
  • Supervise interpretation and translation during ICGLR meetings
  • Secretary to the Management Team Meetings

Executive Assistant to Executive Secretary

International Conference on the Great Lakes Region
11.2016 - 12.2020
  • Assisting Executive Secretary in day-to-day activities;
  • Managing, coordinating, organizing and supervising cabinet of Executive Secretary
  • Organizing and coordinating meetings between Executive Secretary and Staff, Government Officials, Partners and other Stakeholders;
  • Liaison with Government Ministries, Partners and other Stakeholders;
  • Drafting of documents, speeches, presentations, Communiques, Declarations reports and minutes for use during ICGLR meetings
  • Translating documents (French/English) for use by the Executive Secretary
  • Any other duties as maybe assigned by Executive Secretary

First Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.2014 - 10.2016
  • Desk officer for UK, Italy and Ireland
  • Responsible for preparation of briefs on bilateral relations between Kenya and the three countries for use by Kenya Government Officials
  • Preparation of briefs, talking points, statements for use during inbound and outbound visits as well as National Day receptions
  • Preparation of departmental contracts and performance reports
  • Translation of documents (French/English) as assigned

Second Secretary

Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in France
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • Desk officer for Consular and Diaspora Desk
  • Responsible for issuance of visas to visitors wishing to travel to Kenya
  • Assisting Kenyans in Distress
  • Preparation of speeches, talking points for use during meetings and report and minute taking
  • Preparation of briefs, country positions for use by Kenyan Government Authorities

Third Secretary

Kenya Mission to UNON
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • Desk officer for Habitat issues
  • Preparation of documents, briefs, minutes, reports for use during UN-Habitat meetings

Third Secretary Cadet

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
04.2007 - 09.2009
  • Desk officer for African Union and Continental Matters
  • Main responsibilities included preparation of briefs, talking points, for use during meetings on African Union issues and other continental meetings

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
04.2022 - 01.2024

Certificate - Art of Speechwriting

United Nations Institute For Training And Research
10.2022 - 11.2022

Certificate - Mediation And Mediation Support Skills

Clingendael Institute Of International Studies

Post Graduate Certificate - Diplomatic Studies

University Of Leicester
01.2013 - 11.2015

Certificate - UN Protocol

United Nations Institute For Training And Research
10.2012 - 11.2012

Certificate - International Relations And Diplomacy

Clingendael Institute For International Relations
04.2009 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Ed. (Arts) - French

Kenyatta University
01.2001 - 01.2005

Skills

  • Diplomacy
  • Professionalism
  • Proficient in French and English
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Report writing
  • Event Coordination
  • Analytical skills
  • Research

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/23/81
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Kenyan

Timeline

Certificate - Art of Speechwriting

United Nations Institute For Training And Research
10.2022 - 11.2022

Master of Arts - International Relations

University of Portsmouth
04.2022 - 01.2024

Conferences and Communications Officer

International Conference on the Great Lakes Region
01.2021 - Current

Executive Assistant to Executive Secretary

International Conference on the Great Lakes Region
11.2016 - 12.2020

First Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.2014 - 10.2016

Post Graduate Certificate - Diplomatic Studies

University Of Leicester
01.2013 - 11.2015

Certificate - UN Protocol

United Nations Institute For Training And Research
10.2012 - 11.2012

Second Secretary

Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in France
08.2010 - 08.2014

Third Secretary

Kenya Mission to UNON
09.2009 - 06.2010

Certificate - International Relations And Diplomacy

Clingendael Institute For International Relations
04.2009 - 05.2009

Third Secretary Cadet

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
04.2007 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Ed. (Arts) - French

Kenyatta University
01.2001 - 01.2005

Certificate - Mediation And Mediation Support Skills

Clingendael Institute Of International Studies
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