ROGERS MUTHAMI WAMBUA
Communications
Nairobi
Summary
Diligent Communications Manager with 15-year progressive career across both internal and external communications and leading marketing initiatives. Offering excellent management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects. Articulate writer with talent for creating engaging content.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2032
2032
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager
Christ Is The Answer Ministries
7 2018 - Current
- Effectively and successfully led the entire Corporate Affairs and Communications Department
- Enhanced the internal communications by reviving the staff newsletter, intra-net, and internal branding
- Enhanced external stakeholder communication by starting a quarterly newsletter, quarterly video updates and boosting social media communications
- Successfully led the organization's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning function
- Prepared and presented ministry reports
- Carried market research for innovation for the organization
- Successfully managed risk and crisis communications
- Effectively built and protected CITAM's image and reputation
- Developed content and ensured the website is well updated
- Developed Corporate Affairs and Communications Policy and reviewed department's strategy
Communications Manager
Christian Mission Aid
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Effectively and successfully led the entire Communications Department
- Successfully led nutrition advocacy communication campaigns and reporting for expectant, lactating mothers and children under 5 years
- Drew and presented matching funding proposals to donor agencies and partnering organizations for CMA programs
- Developed a Fundraising Policy and 5 Year plan Fundraising and Communication Strategies
- Successfully monitored and evaluated CMA projects
- Supported in raising funds from Common Humanitarian Fund/UNDP, World Health Organization (WHO), Light for the World, The World Bank, Inter-Church Medical Assistance, Agape Foundation, Canadian Hunger Foundation, UNICEF, ZOA South Sudan, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Network Beyond, Samaritan's Purse Flight Service, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Mission agencies, Churches, Corporate Bodies and Individuals
- Re-engineered an effective donor reporting mechanism
- Pioneered local artwork design development of CMA partners' quarterly newsletter, fund raising appeals and other publicity publications and displays
- Pioneered local video editing for human interest stories
- Pioneered the staff internal newsletter
- Successfully managed all CMA digital media platforms including the website, Facebook and Twitter with timely and periodic updates and postings
Public Relations, Communications and Partnership Director
FOCUS Kenya
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Coordinated and managed local and international fund raising related campaigns and other publicity events which grew the resource base by 80%
- Initiated strong strategic partnerships with partnering organizations through formulation of programs which has strengthened their understanding of FOCUS work
- Drew and presented matching funding proposals to donor agencies, partnering organizations and Churches to support FOCUS programs among students
- Successfully fundraised for Commission Conference, a mission's convention
- Revamped FOCUS website for more interaction and visibility
- Well managed social media platforms
- Successfully prepared press releases, press briefings and press conferences
- Enhanced FOCUS' media relations through establishment of key networks with major media houses
- Identified external and internal communication needs
- Developed and managed the business of Freds Limited whose revenue grew from Kshs 1,035,632 to Kshs 25,354,086 in the first 6 years of trading
Acting Resource Mobilization and Communications Director
FOCUS Kenya
01.2009 - 07.2011
- Successfully spearheaded the resource mobilization activities of the organization which included proposal writing and presentation, enhancing partners' relationships, and preparing reports
- This led to growth of the funding base by 75%
- Successfully fundraised for Commission Conference, a mission's convention
- Successfully ensured all relevant communication were produced and availed to our partners
- Enhanced significantly the quality of our communication and publicity materials to suit our target audience from Kenya and beyond
- Oversaw the reconstruction of our website and made it more interactive and user friendly
- Trained and mentored local and international student leaders, workers, and interns
- Well managed organisation's social media platforms
- Developed the business of Freds Limited
Fund Development and Church Relations Officer
FOCUS Kenya
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Provided leadership in the establishment of a new Partner Relations department
- Initiated strong strategic partnerships with new partnering organizations through formulation of programs which strengthened their understanding of FOCUS work
- Drew and presented matching funding proposals to donor agencies, partnering organizations and churches to support FOCUS programs among students
- Compiled and analyzed data on donation trends monitor & evaluated reports, proposals, and concept papers
- Provided crucial opinion, by offering support and gathering information by representing FOCUS in meetings and forums
- Identified external and internal communication needs
- Coordinated and managed fund raising related campaigns and other publicity events including Commission Conference, a missions conference
- Initiated and well managed social media platforms
- Trained and mentored local and international student leaders, workers, and interns
- Established and developed Freds Limited
Principal
Kangundo Pearl Gate Academy
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Effectively performed the duties of management & administration of a community secondary school with about 600 students
- Successfully carried out staff recruitment and supervision of 23 teaching staff and 10 support staff
- Led in the fruitful strategy formulation and implementation which saw the school's population grow from 450 to close 600 students
- The academic performance grew from a mean score of 3.5 to 5.8
- Prudently drew and monitored the school's yearly budget of Kshs 7 Million
- Every year, I successfully raised over 80% of the budget through collection of fees and fund raising money for needy students from local NGOs, local Churches and well-wishers
- Effectively linked the school with government organs, relevant organizations, donors and the local community
- Chaired all staff meetings and ensured proper documentation of all school records and data
Teaching-English/C.R.E
Kangundo Pearl Gate Academy
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Taught English and C.R.E
- Offered counseling to students which included organization of professional talks
- Handled matters pertaining to students' benevolence and advised the school administration on the needy students
- Organized Christian Unions meetings and the general Christian impact in the school community
Teaching-English/C.R.E
Mulli High School
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Taught English and C.R.E
- Offered counseling to students which included organization of professional talks
- Handled matters pertaining to students' benevolence and advised the school administration on the needy students
- Organized Christian Unions meetings and the general Christian impact in the school community
Education
MA - Development Communication
Daystar University
Post Graduate Diploma - Christian Studies
Africa International University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Religious Studies
Egerton University
01.1992 - 01.1996
K.C.S.E. - undefined
Tala High School
01.1987 - 01.1990
K.C.P.E. - undefined
Kangundo D.E.B Primary School
01.1979 - 01.1986
Skills
Video content production
Photography and editing
Social Media Marketing strategy
Analytics reporting
Branding management
Web Writing and editing
Creating collateral
Creative Writing
Desktop Publishing Skills using Adobe Suite
Campaign coordination
Influencer outreach
Media outreach
Academicbackground
Daystar University, 2018, MA, Development Communication, Africa International University, 2009, Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies, Egerton University, 1992-1996, Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Religious Studies), Tala High School, 1987-1990, K.C.S.E., Kangundo D.E.B Primary School, 1979-1986, K.C.P.E.
Otherresponsibilities
- Safari Group Leader, CITAM Thika Road Church, 06/01/09, Present
- Coordinator, FOCUS staff prayer devotions, 02/01/08, 12/31/11
- Overall administration, Freds Limited, 01/01/07, Present
- Writer, Participated in writing and publication of 5 Bible study materials., 01/01/07, Present
- Presiding Officer, Electoral Commission of Kenya, 11/01/05
- Registration clerk, Electoral Commission of Kenya, 12/01/02
- Secretary, Kangundo Redeemed Gospel Church, 01/01/00, 12/31/05
- Youth leader, Kangundo Redeemed Gospel Church, 01/01/98, 12/31/02
- Home Bible Church leader, Kangundo Redeemed Gospel Church, 01/01/97, 12/31/02
- Sunday School Teacher, Kangundo Redeemed Gospel Church, 01/01/96, 12/31/02
- Class Representative, Egerton University Christian Union, 01/01/95, 12/31/96
- House Captain, Tala High School, 01/01/89, 12/31/90
References
- Rev. Dr. Karita Mbagara, The Senior Pastor, CITAM Valley Road, P.O Box 42254, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, +254722813232, jkarita@citam.org
- Rev. Dr. Daniel Muvengi, Regional Director, World Vision Africa Region, P.O. Box 50816, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00200, +254733-701214, daniel_muvengi@wvi.org
- Dr. George Ogalo, Chief Operating Officer, International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES), Oxford, Oxford, UK, +254724997055, george.ogalo2040@gmail.com
Training
- Desktop Publishing, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Photography, Part of training in Daystar University, Training with Tearfund Relief Organization
- Video editing, Adobe Premiere, Capcut, Movie maker
- Wordpress for website
- Sage Applications: Sage X3, Sage CRM, Sage People 360
- Computer Literacy, Proficient in both Microsoft and Linux Software Applications
Personal Information
- ID Number: 11270136
- Date of Birth: 05/16/72
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya
Timeline
Communications Manager
Christian Mission Aid
06.2015 - 07.2018
Public Relations, Communications and Partnership Director
FOCUS Kenya
08.2011 - 05.2015
Acting Resource Mobilization and Communications Director
FOCUS Kenya
01.2009 - 07.2011
Fund Development and Church Relations Officer
FOCUS Kenya
01.2006 - 01.2009
Principal
Kangundo Pearl Gate Academy
01.2004 - 01.2006
Teaching-English/C.R.E
Kangundo Pearl Gate Academy
01.2001 - 01.2003
Teaching-English/C.R.E
Mulli High School
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Religious Studies
Egerton University
01.1992 - 01.1996
K.C.S.E. - undefined
Tala High School
01.1987 - 01.1990
K.C.P.E. - undefined
Kangundo D.E.B Primary School
01.1979 - 01.1986
Post Graduate Diploma - Christian Studies
Africa International University
Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager
Christ Is The Answer Ministries
7 2018 - Current
MA - Development Communication
Daystar University