CURRICULUM VITAEJames Omondi

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth 25th February 1974Marital Status Single Nationality KenyanLanguages English, Kiswahili and French Identity No. 13603094Telephone No. +254725577888Email: omondi.james@gmail.com

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND2001-2003 Eldoret Polytechnic. Diploma in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS1997: Certificate in Microsoft Windows, Book Keeping, Spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Ms Access.2005: ToT Participatory Rural Approach (PRA)2005: ToT in Participatory Hygiene & Sanitation Transformation) PHAST2006: ToT Human Rights Approach to Community Capacity Development. (HRAP-CCD)2007: ToT WASH In Schools: Achieving MDG’s. (Netwas)2008: ToT Community Led Total Sanitation-Plan Kenya. (CLTS)2008: ToT Household Water Treatment and Management. (UNICEF/NETWAS)

CAREER & RESEARCH EXPERIENCEGLOBAL MISSIONS SERVICES-KENYA (LOCAL NGO) – West Pokot/TurkanaPosition: 2005 - 2009: Program Coordinator, Water & Sanitation (WASH) Summary of Key Functions:

Provided effective confidential administrative and secretarial support services in the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental management plans and coordinating structures.Maintained communication channels between Global Missions Services headquarters and Regional/Branch offices as well as external organizations and individuals to facilitate overall coordination between Wash programs as well as with key stakeholders.

Coordinated preparation of funding proposals and appeals for material assistance in line with the strategic plan by ensuring adherence to donor requirements.

Built staff capacity through training, mentoring and regular assessments and feedback to enable effective program management and implementation.

Conducted regular monitoring visits to water and sanitation projects to ensure timely implementation and also follow-up to ensure effective utilization of project funds.

Provided assistance in the preparation of project proposals, work-plans, reports, budgets and assist project managers with the overall coordination and implementation of Watsan programs

Supported Country Office in promoting Water Sanitation and Hygiene interventions at scale; moving from project to program approach, in PHAST, WASH, SSHE and HHWT interventions.

Worked with GOK and WESCOORD partners to ensure adequate priority for girl’s education, sanitation and hygiene.

Emphasized integration of hygiene and sanitation in ACSD programming and implementation.

Supported the emergence of partnerships with the civil society (particularly NGOs and private sector) for enhanced delivery of the GMS-K Anti-FGM programs.

Monitored and track the progress of various assignments and regularly update the appropriate officers on organizational deadlines and problems.

Applied approaches in PHAST, WASH, SSHE and HHWT interventions.

WORK & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:GLOBAL MISSIONS SERVICES-KENYA (LOCAL NGO)- West Pokot/TurkanaPosition: 2003-2005: Administrative Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Welcomed and received visitors relating to work, received and filed incoming

letters, telephone calls and transfer them to the appropriate staff. Supplied and managed office equipments, machines or properties to office and

kitchen utilities. Scheduled meetings/calendar events and reminded the relevant persons on the

meetings. Organized and maintained director’s diary and itinerary. Assisted administrative department, maintained a safe and secure work

environment, and maintained good working relationships with all relevant partners and departments

Assisted in maintenance of office efficiency, planned and implemented office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement. .

Assisted in ensuring rules and procedures in place regarding working hours, lunch, office closure and communications about security were adhered to.

Assisted in the management of Petty Cash and assist in record keeping, monitor expenses, and raise invoices.

Filed and retrieved organizational documents, records and reports. Performed general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, copying, faxing, mailing and filing.

Set up and coordinated meetings and conferences and took notes or dictation at meetings, providing general assistance during presentations.

Assisted in travel arrangements for staff, board and volunteers. Assisted in collecting and maintaining inventory of office equipment and supplies. Assisted in researching, price and purchasing of office furniture, equipment and

supplies. Assisted in arranging for the repair and maintenance of office equipment. Supported staff in assigned project based work. Supervised volunteers and other support personnel. Assisted in special events, such as fundraising activities, staff and annual meetings

to mention but a few. Assisted with overall maintenance of the organization and its offices. Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.

EASY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, KITALE.Position: 1998-2000:   Office Assistant – Duties and Responsibilities

Supplies and purchase. In charge of correspondence and circulation Design and Development of TOR’s work

 EASY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, KITALEPosition:  1993-1998:  Operations and Communications Manager

Duties and Responsibilities: Maintenance and servicing of office machines Communication (phone, fax, email), Mail handling and postage Stock taking/inventories, Document processing and filing Staff supervision, Payroll preparation. General coordination of activities.

 Core Competencies:

Proficiency in using word processing and other computer software packages, including use of the e-mail, the internet as well as local and wide area network systems

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with an attention to detail, along with an ability to analyze and evaluate different types of information

Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of data gathering techniques, such as library research or files analysis

to obtain required information. Knowledge of water, sanitation, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals all

levels aimed at providing access to safe and affordable water and sanitation. Administrative support and program development. Strategic planning and management skills, proposal writing and development,

coordination. Capacity building, advocacy and training skills. Knowledge of computer software, Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and E-mail. Committed team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work

effectively in a multicultural/disciplinary environment. Able to produce high quality work under pressure with minimum or no supervision. Effective time management and organizational skills. Results oriented, commitment to excellence, and resilient. Team player, sociable. Knowledge sharing and continuous learner. Fluency in English and Swahili.

INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT Position 1995-1996 : Kenya Seed Company, Kitale Training Duties and Responsibilities:

Stock Control Stores Management

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Increased Organizational funding base from 20% to 70% funding capacity in WES /Education Programming Section.

Increased latrine coverage and usage in 3 pastoralist districts after training and triggering community led total sanitation from 14% to 40% from 2005-2008.

Responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of systems which ensured the establishment of WASH movement and WASH clubs in 20 Pokot/Turkana schools within the GMS/UNICEF-KCO WASH in Schools program

Successfully coordinated design and implementation of 3 community Micro financing Solar Water projects in conjunction with Grundfos LifeLink and Safaricom Kenya in Makueni district-2008.

Successfully mobilized and coordinated 6 communities around integrated WASH and School Vegetable Gardens Project for the production of a UNICEF WASH documentary in Turkana and West Pokot.2007.

Successful establishment of integrated WASH and School Nutrition project in 20 schools with school vegetable gardens utilizing runoff water from water source.

Trained 300 community water users associations in West Pokot on Operation and Maintenance of their rehabilitated boreholes and water systems.

Since 2004, 8 communities in West Pokot have abandoned the practice of child marriage and FGM/C through four Public Declarations, representing over 5% of the 3,000 communities that practiced these customs in 2002.

Successfully implemented the graduation of over 400 girls in the Alternative Rite of Passage Ceremony in West Pokot who made a public declaration to say NO to FGM/C.

Played key role in development of the IYS 2008 country workplan.2008 as a member of the National IYS working group.

Successfully designed and delivered School WASH Package under the auspices of the National ESHWG.

HOBBIES:

Stock Control Observing the NSE Playing piano Traveling Chess Singing Business Journals

REFEREES

1. Nicholas OtienoProgram ManagerPurpose Enterprise DevelpmentP.O.BOX 41842-00100CellPhone: +254-723 828 779

Email: otienonick@yahoo.com

2. Martin WorthProject Officer WESUNICEF Kenya Country OfficeP.O. Box 44145, Nairobi - KenyaTel: (254-20) 762 2186Fax: (254-20) 762 2746 / 762 2045Cell Phone: (254-0) 727 534 692Email: mworth@unicef.org

3. Innocent SifunaDPHO LodwarP.O.Box 36 LodwarCellphone:+254 717 257 979Email: innocentmunyefu@yahoo.com

TESTIMONIALFebruary 2015

I have known James for the last fifteen years, as an active humanitarian worker and also as an active pianist in church. He has been working as a Project Coordinator in Global Missions Services among the Pokot and Turkana Communities for over ten years.

James is a hardworking and resilient gentleman who has demonstrated an ability as a team player to work in a multi-cultural environment. He has established harmonious and effective working relationships among diverse communities.

He has played a critical role in mobilizing resources for sustainable development in West Pokot. He has over 10 years

experience developing and implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes, training women and youth groups. This has led to increased latrine coverage and usage in 3 pastoralist districts after training and triggering community led total sanitation from 14% to 40% from 2005-2008.

Last but not least, since 2004, 8 communities in West Pokot have abandoned the practice of child marriage and FGM/C through four Public Declarations, representing over 5% of the 3,000 communities that practiced these customs in 2002.

He successfully implemented the graduation of over 600 girls in the Alternative Rite of Passage Ceremony in West Pokot who made a public declaration to “SAY NO to FGM/C” within a period of 5years.

I would recommend him highly for any engagement in management and leadership positions.

Sincerely,

Hon. Philip Rotino,(MP Sigor)Executive Chairman,Global Mission Services,P.O. Box 41482,Nairobi, Kenya. Cell + 254 717 891 222Email: pmoiben@yahoo.com