PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth                          : 28 November 1971

Nationality                             : Kenyan

Religion                                 : Islam

Sex                                         : Male

Marital status                       : Married

Language                              : English, Kiswahili and Dholuo

ID No.                                      : 10809075

Passport No.                         : A 1020667 Validity: 23 March 2011          

Contact Address                 : C/o Koditex Consultants, P.O. Box 6314 – 00100 GPO Nairobi.

Telephone                            : +254 721 962 660

Email                                      : [email protected]

Website                                 : www.geocities.com/pongeweb

·          Strong writing and communication skills. Able to communicate effectively and articulately in English and Kiswahili;

·          Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills;

·          Independent thinker who can work with minimal or no supervision at all;

·          Research and result oriented individual who can assist any firm in its future projections and expansion programmes;

·          Able to think out of the box in problem solving situations.

·          Ambitious and self-driven;

·          Honest and with unquestionable record of integrity and high moral character;

·          A humorous and sociable team player, who easily adjusts to any given environment, within a short time;

·          To be very competent in recording and analyzing services offered to different clients.

·          To expand my experience both as an upcoming Scholar and as a budding Administrator.

·          To continue learning, developing and sharpening my skills to keep up with the changing environment.

·          To be an accomplished intellectual capable of working either independently or in a team.

2007 – 2009:                                                                           University of Nairobi

Master of Arts (M.A)

Development Studies

2003 – 2006:                                                                           University of Nairobi

Bachelors of Arts (B.A) [Literature and Philosophy]

First Class Honours

1988 – 1989:                                                                           St.Mary’s School, Yala

                                                                                                Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education [ KACE ]

                                                                                                4 Principal Passes and 1 Subsidiary Pass

1983 – 1987:                                                                           Maliera Secondary School

                                                                                                Kenya Certificate of Education [ KCE ]

                                                                                                Division One 

1977 – 1983:                                                                           Wagai Primary School

                                                                                                Certificate of Primary Education [ CPE ]

                                                                                                28 Points 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2002:          Info Tech Computer College                                                                              

                   Certificate in Web Design Specialist Course   

• Web Design Using FrontPage

• Web Animations Using Fireworks MX

• Web Management Using Dreamweaver MX  

• Active Server Pages Administration Using ASP

• Interactive Website Administration Using Visual InterDev                   

OTHER COMPUTER SKILLS

• Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Windows
• Word Processing Using Microsoft Word
• Database Management Using Microsoft Access
• Spreadsheet Management Using Microsoft Excel
•  Graphic Presentations Using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Desktop Publishing Using Adobe Page Maker
• Graphic Illustrations Using Corel Draw

2003 – 2004:  

1.        ORGANIZING SECRETARY

                NAIROBI UNIVERSITY   PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY (NUPHIS).      

2.        SECRETARY GENERAL

                SIAYA DISTRICT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIASTION (SIDUSA)                                                                                                                                           

3.        ORGANIZING SECRETARY

                GEM CONSTITUENCY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASOCIATION (GUSA)                                                                                                                          

2004 – 2005:

4.        SECRETARY GENERAL

                 NAIROBI UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY (NUPHIS)                                                                                                                                                                           

5.        EDITOR – IN – CHIEF

                MUSLIM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION  OF THE UNIVESITY OF NAIROBI

                (MSAUN) – THE MINARET MAGAZINE         

6.        ASSOCIATE EDITOR

                THE CAMPUSERIAN MAGAZINE

7.        ASSOCIATE EDITOR

                THE COMRADE MAGAZINE

                OFFICIAL SONU MAGAZINE

8.        EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SECRETARY  

                MUSLIM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVESITY OF NAIROBI

                (MSAUN).

   2005 – 2006:

9.        ACTIVE MEMBER

WAGAI YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GROUP (WYD)

                GEM CONSTITUENCY

10.     ACTIVE MEMBER

                CITIZENS AGAINST VIOLENCE (CAVi).

11.     EDITORIAL ADVISOR

                MUSLIM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION  OF THE UNIVESITY OF NAIROBI              

                (MSAUN) – THE MINARET MAGAZINE. 

12.     COMMITTEE MEMBER

                NAIROBI UNIVESITY ASSOCIATION for A DRUG FREE SOCIETY

                (NUADS)

13.     ACTIVE MEMBER

                LITERATURE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVESITY OF

                NAIROBI  (LSA).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

14.     EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER

                LITERATURE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVESITY OF

                NAIROBI (LSA) – MWANGAZA MAGAZINE.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

15.     CHIEF EDITORIAL ADVISOR      

                THE COMRADE MAGAZINE

                OFFICIAL SONU MAGAZINE

16.     SECRETARY GENERAL

                MUSLIM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVESITY OF NAIROBI

                (MSAUN).                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

17.     CHAIRMAN                             

                NAIROBI UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY (NUPHIS).                                                                                                                                                                                

18.     SECRETARY: HEALTH,CATERING AND ACCOMMMODATION 

        STUDENTS’ ORGANIZATION OF NAIROBI UNIVERSITY (SONU):

Ø        Took part in the drafting of the Students’ Welfare Authority Strategic Plan 2005-2010.

Ø        Represented students during the strategic meetings of the Students’ Welfare Authority (SWA);

Ø        Was directly answerable to the Director of SWA on issues affecting the students directly;

Ø        Helped to ease accommodation crisis at the University by proposing the introduction of double-deckers.

Ø        Improved the catering services at the University kitchens and improved the quality of meals served in the kitchens;

Ø        Ensured effective service delivery in the University clinics;

Ø        Drafted and presented to the University Council the proposed Comprehensive Medical Scheme for the students for implementation;

Ø        Took part in initiating HIV/AIDS awareness  campaigns among University  students;

Ø        Worked hand in hand with “I Choose Life-Africa” to sensitize the students on the dangers of HIV/AIDS. These activities were sponsored by Family Health International (FHI) and USAID.

Ø        Ensured that for the first time in the history of the University, a full academic calendar passed without closures due to riot stemming from discontent among the students.

October 2006 – November 2006:                                       KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL.                           

Position:                                                                                                Business Examinations Supervisor

Responsibilities:                                

·          Supervising Business Examinations at Inter-Compuera Commercial College;

·          Instructing the Invigilators on how to conduct the Examinations; 

·          Collecting Examination Papers from the Central Police Station, Nairobi;

·          Returning Examination scripts to the Provincial Education Office at Nyayo House.           

January 2000 – December 2006:                                        ROLIMA TRAINING INSTITUTE.                              

Position:                                                                                                Part time Lecturer

Responsibilities:                                

·          Teaching Business English and Drama;

·          Teaching TOEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language);

·          Career Counsellor for the students.       

January 2001 – December 2002:                                        MOMBASA MAIZE MILLERS Ltd.

Position:                                                                                                Supervisor Quantity Control Unit

Responsibilities:

·          Supervision of the production output;

·          Safety of Staff at Work place;

·          Reporting any Unit requirements to the Overall Supervisor.

January 1997 to December 2000:                                      DAR-UL-ISHAAD MUSLIM REVERTS’ CENTRE:

Position:                                                                                               Assistant Administrator

Responsibilities:

·          Coordination of program and administrative activities to ensure achievement of objectives in time and within an agreed budget;

·          Supervise support service functions of the reverts centre including transport, supplies, logistics and general administration;

·          Ensured dissemination and implementation of policies and procedures for academic staff, including recruitment policy, health policy and induction procedures;

·          Monitor approved projects with periodic field visits; and

·          Ensure timely production and delivery of high quality programmatic outputs such as proposals and reports.

January 1998 – September 2002:                                     

·          Contributed articles for the “Friday Bulletin”, A Muslim weekly publication.

·          Actively involved in Islamic Community volunteer activities.

January 1993 - November 1996:                                        GINGA VALLEY SCHOOL

Position:                                                                                                Teacher

Responsibilities:

·          Teaching English Language;

·          Drama and Debating Clubs Master;

·          Guidance and Career Counselling.

January 1990 - to date:                                                       

·          Has contributed extensively to the development of                theatre in Education, as a director, actor and producer.

·          Has also written quite a number of poems and short stories, which      have been published in reputable monthly magazines, including “Nairobi Law Monthly”, “The Comrade Magazine”, “The Campuserian Magazine”, “Mwangaza Magazine” and “The Minaret Magazine”.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

·          Participated in a seminar on AIDS awareness campaign targeting the youth to educate them on ‘The Modes of Transmission, Ways of Prevention and Stigmatization’ held at Kenyatta International Conference Center Nairobi. Organized by UNAIDS. 

·          Participated in a seminar on Management of Human Resources, held at the University of Nairobi. Organized by School of Business, Department of Management Science on ‘The Need for Proper Management of Resources e.g. Time’.

·          Participated in a series of Workshops organized by Citizens Against Violence (CAVi) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) on ‘Conflict Resolution and Management’ at the Garden Hotel Machakos.

·          Participated in a series of Workshops organized by The Youth Agenda (YA), Citizens Coalition on Constitutional Change (4Cs) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) on ‘Changing the Political Leadership Culture in Kenya’.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

·          Involved in AIDS awareness programs sponsored by the Students’ Organisation of Nairobi University (SONU) jointly with other corporate bodies.

·          Involved in Clean Up activities organized by the different Environmental Organisations at the University of Nairobi.

HOBBIES

·          Conducting research work;

·          Reading novels in general;

·          Writing articles for magazines and Newspapers;

·          Writing poetry and Short stories; and

·          Taking part in theatrical activities.

AVAILABILITY:                                      IMMEDIATELY

1.        Prof. NJUGUNA NG'ETHE

RESEARCH PROFESSOR

INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

P.O. BOX 30197 – 00100 GPO

NAIROBI – KENYA.

2.        Prof. DOROTHY McCORMICK

RESEARCH PROFESSOR

INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

P.O. BOX 30197 – 00100 GPO

NAIROBI – KENYA.

3.        Dr. FRANCIS E. A. OWAKAH

SENIOR LECTURER

                                DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION

                                UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

P.O. BOX 30197 – 00100 GPO

                                NAIROBI – KENYA.