Robert Wasike
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the Kenya Embassy, excelling in strategic foreign policy and high-level negotiations. Proven ability to enhance mission management and foster diplomatic relations, leveraging strong political analysis and crisis management skills to effectively represent Kenya's interests on the global stage.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister
Kenya Embassy
Washington, DC, Washington, DC
07.2025 - 07.2029
- Serves as the principal administrative officer, responsible for the effective management and coordination of the internal operations of the Mission. This includes overseeing personnel, financial and consular matters, ensuring compliance with government policies, and supporting the Ambassador in the implementation of Kenya’s foreign policy priorities. The Head of Chancery also acts as a key liaison with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs in Nairobi, facilitating communication and reporting, while supervising the day-to-day functioning of diplomatic staff to ensure efficient service delivery and representation of Kenya’s interests in the United States. Facilitated diplomatic communications between Kenya and host country officials.
Director, Foreign Service
Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
Nairobi, Nairobi County
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Director, Office of Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs overseeing coordination of functions and responsibilities of an authorized and an accounting officer
Deputy Director, Foreign Service
State Department for Foreign Affairs
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Coordinated and supervised directorate operations to enhance strategic alignment and efficiency.
Participated in the formulation, analysis, and interpretation of Kenya's foreign policy.
Articulated and defended Kenya's foreign policy at international forums.
Formulated Kenya's positions for negotiations on bilateral and international instruments.
Analyzed and implemented recommendations from bilateral and international reports.
Networked with ministries, intergovernmental organizations, and diplomatic missions for collaboration.
Developed policy priorities and strategies addressing emerging global events and trends.
Supervised staff development through guidance, mentoring, and training initiatives.
Assistant Director, Foreign Service
State Department for Foreign Affairs
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
12.2014 - 12.2019
- I was the Deputy Head of Mission with responsibilities that included Head of Chancery supervising work of the Mission; projecting, promoting, defending, interpreting and providing guidance on Kenya’s foreign policy; designing strategies for achieving Kenya’s policy priorities; designing and implementing marketing strategies for Kenya’s products and services; participating in the formulation of Kenya’s position in relation to negotiations on bilateral and international instruments, meetings and conferences; analysing political and economic developments in the host country of Sweden as well as accredited countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway and preparing reports; monitoring media reports on Kenya and preparing appropriate responses; coordinating trade, cultural and other events to promote Kenya; organising official functions and programmes for Kenyan dignitaries; and facilitating acquisition of assets and properties. In addition, I was responsible for setting and realisation of performance targets and annual work plans for the Mission in line with the overall Ministerial targets, development of annual budget, overall performance management and development of staff in the Mission.
Assistant Director, Foreign Service
State Department for Foreign Affairs
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
08.2013 - 12.2014
- I was Deputy Head of Human Resource Management Department responsible for implementation of human resource management policies, rules and regulations as well as ensuring adherence to the laid down procedures, rules and regulations; analyzing the impact of the human resource management policies, rules and regulations on the staff in the Ministry; advising the authorized officer on the delegated powers and ensuring proper implementation of the professional human management standards; ensuring that the standards are maintained in the Ministry; advising the Ministry on succession management, human resource planning/utilization of human resources; career development and initiating development and review of schemes of service; and interpretation of Labour Laws and other statutes that impact on Human Resource Management in the Ministry
Principal Human Resource Management Officer
State Department for Foreign Affairs
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
12.2010 - 08.2013
- I was Deputy Head of Human Resource Management and my duties included for planning, organizing, administration and control of the ctivities in Human Resource units. Specific duties included analyzing the utilization of the human resource in the Ministry and advising on proper deployment; making proposals on human resource planning and succession management; analyzing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations; and ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of human resource management policies, rules and regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on the human resource.
Principal Human resource Management Officer
Office of the PrimeMinister
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
04.2010 - 12.2010
- I was head of Human Resource Management in the Inspectorate for State Cooporations under the Office of the Prime Minister. I was responsible for for planning, co-ordination, organization and direction of Human Resource Management Services . Specific duties will include analyzing the staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning; analyzing utilizationof human resources and advising on proper deployment; analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career development; and ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of human resource regulations including pensions, salary administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource.
Principal Human Resource Management Officer
Office of the President, Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
09.2009 - 04.2010
- I was in charge of Pension section of Police Department and my responsibilities included planning, controlling and co-ordinating all human resource management activities in areas of pension remuneration, compensation and injury benefits as well as staff welfare within the framework of existing human resource management objectives, policies and regulations; and supervision, training and development of all officers under my supervision.
Chief Human Resources Management Officer
Office of the President, Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
08.2009 - 09.2009
- Oversaw Pension section of Police Department, managing planning, control, and coordination of all human resource management activities in pension remuneration, compensation, and injury benefits as well as staff welfare within framework of existing human resource management objectives, policies, and regulations.
Senior Human Resources Management Officer
Office of the President, Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
07.2006 - 08.2009
- I was in charge of Pension section of Police Department and my responsibilities included planning, controlling and co-ordinating all human resource management activities in areas of pension remuneration, compensation and injury benefits as well as staff welfare within the framework of existing human resource management objectives, policies and regulations; and supervision, training and development of all officers under my supervision.
Human Resources Management Officer I
Office of the President, Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
04.2005 - 07.2006
- I was in charge of Pension section of Police Department and my responsibilities included planning, controlling and co-ordinating all human resource management activities in areas of pension remuneration, compensation and injury benefits as well as staff welfare within the framework of existing human resource management objectives, policies and regulations; and supervision, training and development of all officers under my supervision.
Personnel Officer II
Office of the President, Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi City County
04.1996 - 03.2005
- My responsibilitiesres entailed verification of information relating to pension compensation, injury benefits, Human Resource Management records and complement control; processing cases for the Ministerial Human Resource Management Advisory Committee and assisting in the implementation of the decisions thereof and supervising and guiding clerical staff in the Section.
Education
Master of Arts - International Studies
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12-2021
Master of Arts - International Relations
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya12-2018
Master of Arts - Masters of Business Management (MBA)
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya03-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts
Egerton University
Njoro, Kenya12-1993
Skills
1 Strategic Foreign Policy Acumen
2 Political and Economic Analysis
3 High-Level Negotiation and Representation
4 Leadership and Mission Management
5 Protocol and Diplomatic Etiquette
6 Strategic Communication
7 Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution
8 Diaspora and consular engagement
9 Team leadership
10Policy writing
Education and Training
other,other,other,other
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Timeline
Minister
Kenya Embassy
07.2025 - 07.2029
Director, Foreign Service
Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
12.2022 - 07.2025
Deputy Director, Foreign Service
State Department for Foreign Affairs
02.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Director, Foreign Service
State Department for Foreign Affairs
12.2014 - 12.2019
Assistant Director, Foreign Service
State Department for Foreign Affairs
08.2013 - 12.2014
Principal Human Resource Management Officer
State Department for Foreign Affairs
12.2010 - 08.2013
Principal Human resource Management Officer
Office of the PrimeMinister
04.2010 - 12.2010
Principal Human Resource Management Officer
Office of the President, Kenya
09.2009 - 04.2010
Chief Human Resources Management Officer
Office of the President, Kenya
08.2009 - 09.2009
Senior Human Resources Management Officer
Office of the President, Kenya
07.2006 - 08.2009
Human Resources Management Officer I
Office of the President, Kenya
04.2005 - 07.2006
Personnel Officer II
Office of the President, Kenya
04.1996 - 03.2005
Master of Arts - International Studies
University of Nairobi
Master of Arts - International Relations
Kenyatta University
Master of Arts - Masters of Business Management (MBA)
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts
Egerton University