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EDWARD CEDRIC OKUMU OPANY CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DATA Nationality: Kenyan Date of Birth: March 17th 1990 Gender: Male Religious Affiliation: Christian (Seventh Day Adventist) Postal Address: P.O. BOX 067 - 00600, Nairobi, Kenya. Marital Status: Single Cell-phone:- Email:-,-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I am the above-named person, I am currently an Advocacy and Communications Officer at the Commission on Administrative Justice. I am a communications and advocacy practitioner with experience spanning eight years, and combine a strong development communication background and experience in Communication, Community Empowerment and Public Education. I have assisted in designing and overseeing implementation of communication programmes, as well as development of strategies/policies to govern communication I am a member of the East African Communication Association (EACA) and the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK). My goal is to contribute to positive change in management of communications programmes that focus on social justice, human rights, governance, public participation, access to information and consequently impact communities positively. EDUCATIONAL/ PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2015 Sept- Dec 2017: Masters of Arts in Communication Studies (Development Communication), University of Nairobi. 2010 May – Dec 2014: Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Media Studies, Development Communication Option (First Class Honours), University of Nairobi. Responsibilities: 2011 October Chairman, Nairobi University Journalism Students Association October 2013: (NUJOSA), School of Journalism, University of Nairobi. 2010 September 2011 October: 2012 June - 2013 December: 2004 - 2008: Responsibility: Assistant Treasurer, Nairobi University Journalism Students Association Founder, Sub-Editor and Writer, The Campus Clarion, NUJOSA student’s Magazine. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Got Rateng' Secondary School, Homa-bay, Kenya Games Captain Membership: Member of Music and Drama Clubs. 1995 – 2003: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Kojwach Primary School, Homa-bay County, Kenya WORKSHOPS/COURSES/ SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED Febrary 2018March 2018 : Cohort 22. Yali Regional Leadership Center, East and Central Africa August 2017: Strategies for personal Growth and Development, Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) August 2017 : Focus on: Understanding Elections and Civic Responsibility Course, Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) August 2017: Focus on Understanding Human Rights, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) August 2017: Fundaraising Concept, Young African Leadership Initiative- Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute Online Courses August 2017: Community Organisation for Action , Young African Leadership Initiative(YALE) August 2017: Servant Leadership- the Deciding Difference ,Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute Online Courses August 2017 : Strengthening Public Sector Service, Young African Leadership Initiative July 2017: Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance, Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Nov- Dec 2016 : Strategic Communication and Crisis Management Course offered by Kenya Institute of Management- Mombasa Campus November 2012: Participated in the Second Annual Students Symposium on Volunteerism organised by United Nations October 2013: Participated in National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law organised by International Committee of Red Cross January 2012: Participation, National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Conference, National Campaign against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADA AUTHORITY). 2006 - 2007: Diploma in Discover Bible School, East and Central Africa Division, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Kenya Lake Conference, Gendia, Homabay County WORK EXPERIENCE June 2015- To date: Advocacy and Communications Officer- The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) Responsibilities             Monitoring media and keep tabs with coverage of issues on administrative justice to inform programming, monitoring also enables the Commission to identify issues that fall within its mandate. through this, the commission initiates a number of cases suo moto (own motion). Tracking coverage of the Commission and issues of administrative justice in electronic, print and social media platforms. Supporting in designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of advocacy and communication programmes. Assisting in the documentation of programme evidence and use it to support the implementation of advocacy and communication plans. Documenting the Commission’s achievements, lessons learned and good practice from programmes and ensure the appropriate packaging for different audiences. Assisting in the preparation of information, education and communication materials such as e-newsletters, promotional materials (posters, banners, visual material, documentaries and sms broadcasts. Implementation of public awareness civic education and outreach programmes Developing content for the Commission’s website and social media. Assisting in preparation of press releases and organising press conferences. Editing of reports and articles as well as photographs and videos. Social media management for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, flicker and sound cloud accounts. Media relations- building, maintaining and updating of the database of reporters, editors and marketers April 2014- May 2015: Advocacy and Communication Intern- The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) Duties  Assisting in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the advocacy, and communications programmes  Assist in the documentation of program evidence and use it to support implementation of communications and advocacy plans  Assisting in the documentation of CAJ achievements, lessons learned and good practices from programs of CAJ and ensure the appropriate packaging for different audiences including the Government of Kenya, development partners, civil society, private sector and other general users.  E-newsletter), promotional materials (leaflets, posters, banners and audio visual materials (documentaries, sms broadcasts, pod casts and audio casts)  Assist in the design and oversee the implementation of civic education and outreach programs        Working with technical managers to oversee website content management and social network sites of the Commission. Assisting in the management of the Commissions’ resource centres Assist in Media liaison and management Monitor the Commission’s awareness/outreach activities to ensure compliance with regulations, policy, effectiveness and quality control Assisting the Commission in taking photographs and film video segments. Editing all publications of the Commission. Work with the senior management team to manage partnerships and resource mobilization 2013 MayAugust Communication Intern – Across African Development Consultants - August Operations Coordinator, Bolhem Technical Services 2013 March: Election Coverage for Nation Media at the Main Tallying Centre for Kabondo Kasipul Constituency, Homabay County. 2009 March 2010 October: Untrained teacher, Kojwach Boys High School, Rachuonyo South District, Homa-bay, Kenya. 2009 August September: Enumerator, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Kenya Population and Housing Census. KEY SKILLS     Communication Teamwork and interpersonal Leadership Analytical and problem solving PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP  Member, Public Relations Society of Kenya(PRSK)  Member, East African Communication Association (EACA) PUBLICATIONS  Opany, E.C.O (2017), Impact of Radio Lake Victoria Broadcast on environmental conservation and management in Kisumu County. A Masters thesis presented for the award of the Master of Arts Degree in Communication Studies (Development Communication), School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2017.  Opany, E.C.O (2014), The role of communication in the reduction of infant mortality in Kenya: The case of Nation newspaper between January- December 2012. A project paper submitted to the School of Journalism, University of Nairobi for the award of Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies (Development Communication), 2014. REFEREES 1. Phoebe Nadupoi Communication and Fundraising Officer, Maasai Mara Conservancies Association Tel- Email:-2. Sammy Cheboi Assistant Director, Public Education, Advocacy and Corporate Communications The Commission on Administrative Justice P. O. Box-, Nairobi, Kenya. Mobile :- Email:-3. Christine Omollo Assistant Director, Human Resource, P. O. Box-, Nairobi, Kenya. The Commission on Administrative Justice Mobile:- Email:-