I am calm under pressure and capable of thinking on my feet, I am also a self motivated, vibrant person who has a passion for bettering wherever I have an opportunity to serve through resilience, diligence and consultation. Offering strategic mindset and eagerness to learn and thrive in dynamic environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp market trends and develop business plans, along with skills in project management and financial analysis. Ready to use and develop leadership and analytical skills in any administrative duty
Hi, I’m
David Wakogi Ndung'u
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Nairobi
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
FRIENDS OF ONDIRI WETLAND KENYA
FOUNDER MEMBER AND COORDINATOR
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Primarily acted as a facilitator, ensuring projects run smoothly by managing tasks, communication, and collaboration between team members
- Assigning tasks, tracking progress, maintaining documentation, and resolving issues to meet project goals and deadlines
- Serving as a central point of contact for project updates and coordination within the organization
NEXGEN ASTERISM
MANAGING PARTNER
01.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day operations of the business
- Overseeing strategic planning, financial management, personnel decisions, client relationships, and ensuring the smooth running of the company
- Sharing ownership and responsibility with other partners
WARD MANAGER
01.2013 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Coordinating and managing general administrative functions within the ward
- Overseeing service delivery, development planning, and community engagement
- Acting as a link between the county government and the residents at the grassroots level
Dr. Isaac Mwaura - Government Spokesman
Principal Assistant
01.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Reading, monitoring and responding to the principal's email
- Answering calls and handling queries
- Preparing correspondence on the principal's behalf
- Commissioning work on the Principal's behalf
- Liaising with staff, official visitors to his office, etc
- Managing the Principal's electronic diary and Booking meetings
- Organizing travel and preparing complex travel itineraries
- Writing minutes
- Taking dictation
- Planning, organizing and managing events
- Managing a budget
- Attending events, Meetings as the principal's representative
- Conducting research on the internet
- Writing reports, executive summaries and newsletters
- Preparing presentations
- Preparing papers for meetings
- Managing and reviewing filing and office systems
- Updating social site pages
- Typing documents
- Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment
- Managing projects
- Managing Assistants
COMPASS FOUNDATION
ADMINISTRATOR
01.2004 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Running the day operations of Compass Foundation
- Writing letters and reports to donors and sponsors
- Mobilizing community based meetings to create awareness on community empowerment projects especially on areas that relates to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and Poverty alleviation and environmental programs Guidance, counselling, and facilitating peer education sessions
- Initiating sustainable projects
- Fundraising and finding contacts to partner with Compass Foundation
Education
Alison
Certificate from Environmental Education – Climate Change
01.2024
University Overview
Alison
Certificate from Forest Ecology
01.2023
University Overview
Presbyterian University of East Africa
Diploma from Theological Education by Extension
01.2022
University Overview
Nazarene University
Certificate from Professional Mediation
01.2019
University Overview
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Diploma from Business Administration
01.2005
University Overview
Wantech Computer College
Information Technology
01.2001
University Overview
Kikuyu Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
01.2000
University Overview
Skills
- Adaptability
- Creativity and Innovation
- Communication
- Respectfulness
- Community based Skills
- Discipline
- Leadership Skills
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Founded Explore Kenya Inc
- Planted over 3,000 trees
- Founded Environment and Climate Change Volunteers Africa (ECCVA)
- Run for the position of the Member of the County Assembly Kikuyu Ward in 2022 on an independent ticket and emerged third
- Started Explore Kenya Inclusive, a youth organization that helped young Kenyans to travel around Kenya cheaply.
- Started Compass Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers communities in Kenya.
- Managed the best football team in Kikuyu for under 15 called Compass Warriors.
- Authored a book; Homestay Tourism in Africa & its socio-economic benefits.
Travel History
Travel History
I have travelled to many countries including Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland, USA, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, etc. These travels have also presented me with an opportunity to learn and gain experience on cultural interactions and better understanding of the people outside my country.
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/02/83
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Awards
Awards
Awarded by the Government of the Republic of Kenya for the best leadership in the conservation and wise use of Wetlands in Kenya.
References
References
- Joshua Isaac Simon, Chief Administrator, Compass Foundation, +254726704520, compassfoundation@gmail.com
- Grace Turanta, Director of Administration, Office of the Governor, Kiambu County, P.O. BOX 100122, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00101, +254270340706, serianfoundation@gmail.com
- Hon. Isaac Mwaura, Government Spokesman, Republic of Kenya, +25472864949, Nairobi, mwauraisa@gmail.com
Membership And Committees
Membership And Committees
- Kiambu County Climate Change Committee
- Board Chairman Compass Foundation
- Board Chairman – Environment Committee – TRA
Other Experience
Other Experience
- Worked with the Youth for Change, an organization that educates people of the Civic rights and helps in registering people as voters
- Worked in a project funded by Compassion International as a Tutor for 6th graders where I also taught Creative Arts, Social Studies, English, Religious Studies and Kiswahili
- Served as a Youth Chairman and Secretary in my Church
- Volunteered as a Church School teacher
- Served as a Scout patron in Compass School
- Worked at the Office of the Prime Minister in the Strategic and Delivery Unit
- Worked with Marafiki Community International as its project Manager and the Homestays Expertriate
- Worked for Agape Volunteers Kenya in the same capacity as Marafiki
- Founded Thogoto Residents Association
- IT instructor and Computer bureau
Timeline
MANAGING PARTNER
NEXGEN ASTERISM
01.2017 - 01.2020
FOUNDER MEMBER AND COORDINATOR
FRIENDS OF ONDIRI WETLAND KENYA
01.2016 - Current
WARD MANAGER
01.2013 - 01.2017
Principal Assistant
Dr. Isaac Mwaura - Government Spokesman
01.2011 - 01.2013
ADMINISTRATOR
COMPASS FOUNDATION
01.2004 - 01.2010
Alison
Certificate from Environmental Education – Climate Change
Alison
Certificate from Forest Ecology
Presbyterian University of East Africa
Diploma from Theological Education by Extension
Nazarene University
Certificate from Professional Mediation
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Diploma from Business Administration
Wantech Computer College
Information Technology
Kikuyu Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
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