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PERSONAL DATA : James Mwaura : P O Box 270, Ngong Hills : 0724 871561/ 0722 815373 :
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PERSONAL PROFILE Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in languages and literary studies. Diploma in Project Management. Certificate in Computer Applications. Several years experience in language teaching (English and literature). Proven ability to team work. Hands on project management experience with an international NGO. SKILLS SUMMARY Interpersonal skills. Highly developed oral and written communication skills. Able to work under pressure for extended hours. Good time management skills-always delivers ahead of deadlines. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Both a team player and highly motivated. Technical skills Average computer literacy. Practical experience in programs/project management. Proven abilities in project report writing and sponsor/donor mobilization Leadership skills Good mobilization skills –developed through group leadership. Good problem solving ability.
CAREER HISTORY 2003-2007: Teacher-Shiner’s Girls high school-Nakuru • Teaching of English language and literature. • Patron of the Debating Club. • Staff secretary. 2007-2008: Compassion International: Nakuru- volunteer • Capacity building and training. • Monitoring and evaluation.
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2008 January –to date: Christian Children’s Fund: Kilimanjaro cluster-Internship Resource mobilization Sponsor communication-ensuring smooth and effective flow of information between the project and our sponsors Inventory management-ensuring all documents are well filed. Capacity building and training of children, community and other stakeholders. Monitoring and evaluation. Coordination of the various projects by offering technical support. CAREER OBJECTIVE To be an effective project manager able to hand over the project deliverables within the project constraints.
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Was Chairman of the Nakuru Students Association of Moi University. Was the Public Relations Secretary for Moi University Tae-kwon-do team. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree-languages and literary studies :( 2nd class lower division) Moi University. Diploma in Project Management-: Kenya Institute of Management. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education-Grade B plain-Elburgon Baptist High School. Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: 79 points-Koinange primary school. Fluent English and Kiswahili. Basic French. Academic projects undertaken Degree level-Linguistic stereotypes among the Agikuyu community Diploma level-Factors affecting utilization of VCT facilities in projects
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OTHER INTERESTS Martial arts. Reading.
REFERENCES Mr. Alois Muthini Sponsor Relations & Communication Coordinator Christian Childrens fund Kilimanjaro north cluster Tel. no 0721 390044
[email protected] Nairobi Samuel Muraya Cluster Manager, Kilimanjaro Tel no 0734625813
[email protected] Nairobi Ms Imelda Odongo Manager Kenya Institute of Management-Nakuru branch Tel no 0721 842481 Nakuru.