Public Relations Management Administration Mass Communication Research and Data analysis Marketing Planning
Charles Kariuki
Macharia
NAIROBI
Summary
Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.
Hardworking Advocate working diligently on behalf of Refugees and Displaced persons to obtain necessary assistance. Skilled in coordinating files and resources to meet routine and complex needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Policy Research and Advocacy Officer
JESUITS JUSTICE & ECOLOGY NETWORK AFRICA (JENA)
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and delivered presentations to a Religious leaders, Civil Societies and Small and Medium Enterprises, promoting understanding and support for critical advocacy initiatives on Tax Justice in Kenya.
- Streamlined internal reporting systems for improved access to performance metrics across various advocacy projects.
- Leveraged data-driven techniques to evaluate campaign effectiveness and guide future strategy adjustments.
- Streamlined organizational processes, improving efficiency in tracking campaign progress and outcomes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to align cross-departmental efforts toward common advocacy goals.
- Built strong partnerships with local organizations to collaborate on shared goals and objectives.
- Coordinated successful events, such as workshops and town hall meetings, to foster dialogue between stakeholders.
- organized and Participated in external conferences and networking events to represent the organization professionally within the broader sector community.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for effective advocacy work within the context of the organization's mission.
- Increased public awareness of policy issues through effective social media campaigns and mainstream media.
- Developed informative training materials for staff members, volunteers, and community partners to improve understanding of advocacy topics on Tax Justice.
- Enhanced community engagement by developing and implementing targeted advocacy campaigns.
- Negotiated with key stakeholders to reach consensus on difficult policy issues, fostering collaborative problem-solving strategies.
Local Manager
Our Lady Of Assumption Basic And Junior High Schoo
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Management of the nursery, Kindergarten, basic school to Junior High school (JHS).
- Negotiating on behalf of the school to the government and the ministry of Education.
- Making decisions in conjunction with the PTA (Parents Teachers Association) for the school.
- Oversee the spiritual and moral growth of the school
- Allocating resources to different domains of the school.
- Generating ideas and implementing them for the school
- Oversee the development of the school
- Oversee the maintenance of the infrastructures
- Make arrangements for the acquisition of learning materials
Assistant Administrator
OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
09.2013 - 05.2022
- Administration
- General counseling
- Marriage counseling
- overseeing religious education programs
- teaching
- providing pastoral care to the people
- administration of the programs
- Publication of newsletter and other administrative letters.
Editor and Marketing Officer
NEW PEOPLE MAGAZINE GHANA
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
- Articles reception and editing before publication.
- Printing of the magazine
- Marketing of the magazine
- Distribution of the magazine
- Interviewing, and taking pictures to correspond with articles.
- Proof-reading and editing new stories for clarity, balance and fairness.
- Attend to clients in relation to advert placements.
Social Worker
St. Elizabeth Primary School, Mukuru Kwa Njenga
09.2000 - 07.2001
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Managing the donations
- Case management
- Facilitating community change
- Analyze the cases and deliberating on which are genuine
- Seeking Solution focused interventions
- Coordinate funding resources
- Provide assistance in locating alternative living situations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Institute St. Eugene De Mazenod
Kinshasa (D. R. Congo) 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Consolata Institute of Philosophy
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Diploma - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Consolata Institute of Philosophy
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Cross-cultural communication
- Media Relations
- Legal Research
- Resource Management
- Workforce Planning
- Human Resources
- Operations Management
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Assessment
- MS Office
- Social Services
- Client Confidentiality
- Life skills counseling
- Attention to Detail
- Intervention Planning
Interests
Astronomy
Space exploration through Telescope and visit to Observatories
Timeline
Policy Research and Advocacy Officer
JESUITS JUSTICE & ECOLOGY NETWORK AFRICA (JENA)
11.2022 - 04.2023
Local Manager
Our Lady Of Assumption Basic And Junior High Schoo
06.2018 - 05.2022
Editor and Marketing Officer
NEW PEOPLE MAGAZINE GHANA
01.2014 - 12.2019
Assistant Administrator
OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
09.2013 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Institute St. Eugene De Mazenod
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Consolata Institute of Philosophy
04.2001 -
Diploma - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Consolata Institute of Philosophy
04.2001 -
Social Worker
St. Elizabeth Primary School, Mukuru Kwa Njenga
09.2000 - 07.2001
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