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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