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
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
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