Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Francis ndolo

Matuu

Summary

Dynamic communications leader with a proven track record at Machakos County Government, excelling in crisis management and social media strategy. Skilled in data analytics and community engagement, I effectively enhanced project visibility and stakeholder participation. A collaborative team player, I leverage strong communication skills to drive impactful outcomes in diverse environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

 Head of Digital Communications;

Machakos County Government
09.2022 - Current
  • Managing crisis communication by developing and implementing response strategies.
  • Coordinated advocacy relations meetings and prepared necessary materials in advance.
  • Public Relations as well as Liaison with mainstream media houses to amplify the county projects and programs.
  • Content strategy and development including higher quality graphics, videos and statements for sharing over social media platforms
  • Data analytics and appropriate reporting through constant monitoring of the online engagements to ascertain effectiveness for appropriate action.
  • Social Media management
  • Assisted with media interviews, prepping guests and offering assistance with equipment setup.

Agripreneur/Data Collector Enumerator

Machakos County Government (National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP).
09.2023 - 10.2023

-Collected data from smallholder farmers, Common Interest Groups (CIGs), and Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups (VMGs) involved in target agricultural value chains.

- Profiled details such as demographics, enterprise types, land size, production levels, and access to inputs and market

- Utilized tablets or smartphones with data collection software (e.g., Kobo Toolbox or ODK) to capture and upload real-time information

- Submitted daily reports indicating the number of farmers/groups profiled, challenges encountered, and progress updates

-Provided critical baseline data to support planning, resource allocation, and beneficiary targeting under NAVCD

 Programs Coordinator

YATTA-NG CDF
04.2018 - 09.2022
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
  • Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
  • · Carrying out the impact assessment of the NG-CDF Funded projects, Evaluating their outcome and sustainability.
  • · Management of project budgets and ensuring that proper resource allocation is done
  • · Project Monitoring and progress evaluation
  • · Conducting capacity building for the stakeholders to ensure they participate in the process of project execution.
  • · Coordination with the stakeholders and community members to ensure that all projects implemented aligns with the needs of the people.
  • Leading the constituency committee members in executing development projects

Enumeration Officer

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
08.2019 - 08.2019

-Visited assigned households to collect demographic, social, and economic data using tablets (CAPI – Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing).

-Conducted face-to-face interviews with household members, ensuring accuracy and completeness of responses.

-Used digital maps to locate enumeration areas and mark visited households

- Submitted completed interviews and progress reports to the supervisor daily

-Verification and validation of data before submission.

Voter Registration Clerk and Peer Educator

IEBC
01.2017 - 08.2017

- Registered eligible voters and ensured accuracy in data entry.

- Verified identification documents and updated records in the electoral database

-Maintained accurate records of daily registration activities.

- Submitted detailed reports to supervisors for audit and planning purposes.

-Conducted voter education on the registration process, electoral rights, and responsibilities

- Data entry and verification

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Juja, Kiambu District, Kenya
06-2025

Associate of Science - Data Analysis

Sonek Data School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
07-2023

Bacherlor of Education Arts - Secondary Education

Moi University
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya
12-2017

Associate of Science - Data Analysis

Moi University (Moi University Science Students Association)
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya
06-2016

Skills

  • Marketing automation
  • Google analytics
  • Community engagement
  • Data collection and Statistical Analysis (Excel, SPSS &Stata)
  • Monitoring and evaluation (logical framework, indicators, M&E tools)
  • Report writing and documentation
  • Review of literature and desktop research
  • Proficiency in data tools (experience in digital survey tools- ODK, Google forms, kobo collect
  • Team Player
  • Excellent Communication skills

Certification


  • Certificate in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)-Moi University Science Students Association ; June 2016
  • Certificate in Quantitative Data Analysis (SPSS, STATA and ADVANCED EXCEL) -Sonek Data School: July 2023.

Interests

  • Leadership and Strategic Planning
  • Policy advocacy
  • Project Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Innovation in Research and development
  • Digital Communication and Organizational Success

Timeline

Agripreneur/Data Collector Enumerator

Machakos County Government (National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP).
09.2023 - 10.2023

 Head of Digital Communications;

Machakos County Government
09.2022 - Current

Enumeration Officer

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
08.2019 - 08.2019

 Programs Coordinator

YATTA-NG CDF
04.2018 - 09.2022

Voter Registration Clerk and Peer Educator

IEBC
01.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Project Management

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology

Associate of Science - Data Analysis

Sonek Data School

Bacherlor of Education Arts - Secondary Education

Moi University

Associate of Science - Data Analysis

Moi University (Moi University Science Students Association)
Francis ndolo