Summary
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership And Student Engagement
Volunteer And Community Engagement
Professional Interests
Languages
Research
Coursework
Languages
Timeline
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Owen Lamuka

Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

Dedicated and motivated third-year Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) student at the University of Nairobi with a strong interest in community development, child protection, social research, gender equality, cultural studies, and evidence-based development programs. Skilled in qualitative research, community engagement, data collection, report writing, and teamwork. Passionate about supporting vulnerable communities, promoting social justice, and contributing to programs that improve the wellbeing of children, youth, women, and families. Seeking an attachment opportunity to apply academic knowledge while gaining practical experience in research, community development, and social protection initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Nairobi

KCSE -

St. Peters Mumias High School

KCPE -

Amiable Academy
Chavakali

Skills

  • Research design and implementation
  • Data collection and documentation
  • Qualitative interviewing techniques
  • Observation and fieldwork methods
  • Report writing and presentation
  • Community engagement
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Google Workspace
  • Data Entry and Record Management

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed KCPE and KCSE examinations.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at the University of Nairobi.
  • Participated in academic research projects and fieldwork activities.
  • Developed practical experience in research, data collection, and community engagement through university coursework.

Leadership And Student Engagement

  • Active participant in academic group discussions and research activities.
  • Collaborated with fellow students in planning and executing research assignments.
  • Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through group projects and presentations.
  • Participated in university activities that promote cultural understanding and social awareness.

Volunteer And Community Engagement

  • Participated in community outreach and social awareness initiatives.
  • Engaged with diverse communities during academic fieldwork and research activities.
  • Supported community-based discussions on social and cultural issues.
  • Promoted teamwork and community participation during group activities.

Professional Interests

  • Child Protection
  • Community Development
  • Gender Equality
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Social Research
  • Public Policy
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Education and Life Skills Development

Languages

Fluent, Fluent

Research

  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative field research as part of university coursework.
  • Participated in interviews, observation, data collection, and data recording exercises.
  • Analyzed social and cultural issues affecting communities.
  • Prepared research reports and academic presentations based on field findings.
  • Applied ethical research principles when interacting with respondents and communities.

Coursework

  • Social Anthropology
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Research Methods in Anthropology
  • Development Studies
  • Gender and Development
  • African Indigenous Knowledge Systems
  • Community Development
  • Social Change and Development
  • Project Planning and Evaluation

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Kiswahili
Upper Intermediate
B2

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Nairobi

KCSE -

St. Peters Mumias High School

KCPE -

Amiable Academy
Owen Lamuka