FRIDAH MOTANYA
Nairobi
Summary
A multi-skilled, bilingual and forward-thinking Executive Assistant accomplished in aiding Organization leaders with key functions. Gifted at managing busy schedules, organizing projects and providing stellar administrative support to executive team. Analyzes, prioritizes and completes tasks with professionalism and sound judgment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual (French/English) Administrative Assistant
Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Secretariat and Planning Element
Nairobi
08.2014 - Current
- Provided administrative/executive support, managed executive diaries, prepared briefing notes and presentations, proofread and edited documents/reports, organized meetings, coordinated travel arrangements, drafted diplomatic correspondence, handled sensitive information, assisted in project management, facilitated training programs, and performed translation duties.
French Content Developer/Trainer
Centum Learning Co. LTD
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted training needs assessment, developed training content, translated training content to French, trained trainers in Francophone countries, and monitored and evaluated training projects.
Bilingual (French/English) Customer Service Agent
Kenya Airways (KQ)
07.2009 - 12.2012
- Assisted French-speaking passengers in the check-in process, made flight announcements in English and French, verified travel documents, ensured adherence to airline safety procedures, and handled administrative/finance duties.
Teacher of French (I.G.C.S.E Curriculum)
Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Taught French language, evaluated learners through French language examinations, and served as the teacher in charge of the French Club.
Education
Masters of Art (M.A) in International Conflict Management - Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies
University of Nairobi (UON)
Nairobi, Kenya12.2014
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - French Language And Literature
Kenyatta University (K.U)
Nairobi, Kenya12-2007
High School Diploma -
Nyabururu Girls High School
Kisii, Kenya11-2001
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Elementary School Studies
Amasago Primary School
Kisii, Kenya11-1997
Skills
- Administrative & Executive Support
- Calendar Management
- Drafting diplomatic correspondence & Notes Verbale
- Proof-reading and editing documents
- Translation of documents to French & English
- Organizing meetings, workshops & conferences
- Report Writing and note taking
- Advising on important issues and priority areas
- Travel coordination
- Communication roles (acting as the point of contact between the Organization and external stakeholders)
- Records management
- Training coordination/Project management roles
- Customer Service skills
- Diplomacy
- Conflict Management Skills
- Language skills (French, English, Swahili, Spanish and Lingala)
- Decision-making skills,
- Behavioral competencies (team player, results-oriented, quick adaptation to dynamic work environments, respect for diversity, high level of integrity and professionalism, efficient in multi-tasking, ability to work well under pressure, committed to continuous learning)
Behavioralcompetencies
- Proven ability to work in multi-cultural Environments
- Team Player
- Results-oriented
- Diplomacy & Problem Solving skills
- Quickly adapts to dynamic work environments
- Respects Diversity
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Works with minimal supervision
- Efficient in Multi-tasking
- Works well under pressure
- Committed to continuous learning
Supplementarycourses
- 04/01/2022 - 05/01/2022, Revised UNDDRS ToT Course, UNITAR in conjunction with Bonn International Center for Conflict Studies, Online Course
- 07/19/2021 - 07/30/2021, Child Protection in Peace Support Operations Course, International Peace Support Training Center, Peace and Conflict Studies School (PCSS) in Karen, Nairobi
- 09/01/2019, African Integrated Crisis Management (AICM) Course, FINCENT (Finnish Defence Forces International Center), Seychelles Defence Academy, Victoria Seychelles
- 05/01/2019, Gender in Peace Support Operations Train the Trainer Course, International Peace Support Training Center, Peace and Conflict Studies School (PCSS) in Karen, Nairobi
- 01/01/2019 - 02/01/2019, Gender in Peace Support Operations Course, International Peace Support Training Center, Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, Nairobi
- 05/01/2017, Basic First Aid Training, Humanitarian Peace Support School, Embakasi, Nairobi
- 04/01/2017, Peace Support Operations Civilian Foundation Course, International Peace Support Training Center, Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, Nairobi
- 07/01/2009, Aviation Security Awareness, Passenger Handling, Dangerous Goods Awareness, Airside Safety Training, Kenya Airways, Kenya Airways Pride Center in Embakasi, Nairobi
- 06/01/2008 - 08/01/2008, NGO and CBO Management Course, Eastern Africa Institute of Professional Studies, Nairobi
- 06/01/2006 - 07/01/2006, Basic First Aid Skills Training, Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenyatta University
- 02/01/2002 - 06/01/2002, Computer Applications, Jamelfuturetech College, Embakasi, Nairobi
References
- Dr. Michael Nzunga, Lecturer, University of Nairobi & Conference Interpreter, +254 722 697 255, mwanyika.nzunga@gmail.com
- Ms. Olivia Otieno, Head of Finance, DPO Group, +254 726 239 046, otieno.olivia@gmail.com
- Ms. Irene Ogaja, Conflict Analyst, Eastern Africa Standby Force, +254 722 611 364, iogaja@gmail.com
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Bilingual (French/English) Administrative Assistant
Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Secretariat and Planning Element
08.2014 - Current
French Content Developer/Trainer
Centum Learning Co. LTD
08.2013 - 07.2014
Bilingual (French/English) Customer Service Agent
Kenya Airways (KQ)
07.2009 - 12.2012
Teacher of French (I.G.C.S.E Curriculum)
Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School
09.2008 - 06.2009
Masters of Art (M.A) in International Conflict Management - Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies
University of Nairobi (UON)
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - French Language And Literature
Kenyatta University (K.U)
High School Diploma -
Nyabururu Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Elementary School Studies
Amasago Primary School
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