Belinda Adhiambo Oduor
Communication
Siaya,38
Summary
To work in a challenging organization that will provide environment for me to employ the skills learnt, develop those skills in providing timely and appropriate solutions to problems in real world and contribute to organization’s projects by ensuring that they achieve their goal.
Be able to equip myself with as much knowledge as I can to enable me understand, change lives and bring some positive changes to people’s livelihoods in the community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication and advocacy officer
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Sensitization of disability rights to the community, companies, organizations, private institutions and coming up with key advocacy messages.
- Running the organizational social media platforms, answering online media inquiries plan events and press release
- Worked closely with the programs officer in the Ability beyond disability project where we were able to reach our targets.
- Was part of the team that come up with the organization advocacy strategy and the learning paper under the 100% project.
- Developed Information, Education and communication (IEC) Materials
- Writing activities report to the project coordinator Ability Beyond Disability, Inclusive Election project and Child protection Network
- Participated in all project meeting both internally and virtually with the donor
- Took photos of different activities in the organization
- Writing of human interesting stories
- Sensitize the community on importance of collaboration when it comes to disability matters
- Was actively in the i2i project during policy makers and stake holders meeting
- Organized meetings between the 100% ambassadors and stake holders, local government and partners
- Created partnership between APDK and other disability /non-disability organization that advocate for disability rights and inclusion.
- Organize and lead organization activities
- Was involved in proposal writing on child protection network project which touches on matters concerning children with disability which was successful and sexual reproductive health of women and girls with disability which was also successful
- Receiving visitors and managing the office phone calls at the reception
- Managing sales made by the organization through the social media platforms.
- Created more awareness about the organization through different online platforms which led to more followers and online visibility.
- Managing both external and internal communication
Community level trainer -Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Project
The African Center for Women, Information and Communication Technology
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Mobilization and cascading digital training to youths, women and persons with disabilities
- Collect verify and submit relevant data of from the trainees on regular basis and this could be either soft or hard copy
- Prepare and submit complete, accurate and verifiable project report on weekly basis
- Participate in project meetings both physical and virtual
- Worked closely with the project manager, reporting manager and project assistant
Disability Champion
Action Network for the Disabled
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Advocating for rights of persons with disability within the community.
- Mobilization of the duty bearers and services providers to come for community dialogues
- Reporting to the project coordinator voices for change
- Moderating conversations during the town hall meetings
- Hold inclusive sports and talent shows for persons with disabilities
- Painting walls in the community with advocacy messages on disability
- Rapporteur during stake holders and duty providers meetings
- Hold Interactive meetings with children with special needs and non-disabled kids
- Exchange meetings between disability groups, care givers, health practitioners and the community
Mentor/ Facilitator
LVCT Health
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Mentoring girls from the age of 10 to 24years
- Enrolment of AGYW in dreams program
- Did education interview
- Organizing meetings between chancellors and dream girls
Operations Manager
Prothea Kenya Limited Company
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Reporter and presenter
Pamoja FM
09.2016 - 12.2017
- News gathering, writing and reporting
- Media monitoring
- Programs research, and on-air planning of programs
- Co-host
- Hosting a show known as Mwanamke Angaza
Correspondent
Kenya News Agency
01.2015 - 01.2016
- News gathering, writing and reporting
- Media monitoring
- Feature writing
- Taking photos for stories
Education
Diploma - Journalism and Communication
Nairobi Aviation College
01.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
St. Michaels Girls’ High School
01.2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education- KCPE - undefined
Olympic Primary School
01.2008
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kiswahili
Advanced (C1)
Dholuo
Advanced (C1)
Attributes
- Social, understanding and open-minded with ambitions to develop my career to a greater height through hard work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High self-motivated individual committed to excellence achieving results.
- A flexible and all rounded person with a strong background in communication, journalism and media.
- Team player with exceptional rapport building capability.
Leadership And Participations
- Active member of Peace Ambassadors Club, 2014-01-01
- Served as an enumerator during the 2019 census in Kibra subcounty Kenyatta sub location., 2019-01-01
- Served as a Deputy Presiding Officer on 8th August 2017 general elections in Kisumu Central constituency., 2017-08-08
- Served as a presiding officer on 9th August 2022 general election in Nairobi Kibera Sub County, 2022-08-09
- Active member of Heart work project, 2014-01-01
Disability
Physical, Above knee amputee
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- Religion: Christian
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Networking
- Reading motivational materials
- Media and communication journals
- Community Services
Skills
Problem-solving
Team leadership
Operations management
Customer service
Operations monitoring
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Planning and implementation
Staff training
Staff management
Project management
Operations oversight
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Increased company savings by 18% through corporate consensus-building and cross-functional geographical team coordination and development.
- Promoted to Manager after 6 months with the company.
- Reduced operational expenses by 24% by streamlining branch operations.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of communication strategy.
- Achieved Disability friendly IEC materials by completing Ability beyond disability project with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- Prothea kenya
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveQuote
Questions confine answers. When there are no longer questions, answers are no longer bound by them.
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Software
Video graphy and editing skills
Interests
Technology
Timeline
Operations Manager
Prothea Kenya Limited Company
02.2024 - Current
Community level trainer -Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Project
The African Center for Women, Information and Communication Technology
04.2022 - 06.2022
Communication and advocacy officer
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya
09.2020 - 01.2024
Disability Champion
Action Network for the Disabled
09.2019 - 06.2020
Mentor/ Facilitator
LVCT Health
05.2018 - 07.2019
Reporter and presenter
Pamoja FM
09.2016 - 12.2017
Correspondent
Kenya News Agency
01.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma - Journalism and Communication
Nairobi Aviation College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
St. Michaels Girls’ High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education- KCPE - undefined
Olympic Primary School
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