High Level Research Assistant

Curriculum Vitae

Bernard Otieno Onyango

P.O Box 541**-***** Nairobi, Kenya

Telephone no: +254-***-***-*** Email: ************@*****.***

Bio Data

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Date of Birth: 20th Dec 1976

Nationality: Kenyan

Personal Profile

An articulate and efficient professional, with a progressive career. Having demonstrated the ability to prioritize assignments and make effective decisions. I have a high level of accuracy and consistency in all areas of work. Possessing excellent configuration skills and highly successful in helping define company direction and achieving goals. I desire to obtain a meaningful and challenging position that will enable me to learn and gain practical knowledge and skills for the benefit of the organization and me.

Education

Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

Bachelor of Education

Marist International University College (Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

1992 - 1995

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Sigomre Secondary School

Professional Qualifications

May - June 2012: Certificate in Church Management and Leadership; Catholic University of Eastern Africa

May - June 2011: Certificate in Catholic Spirituality; Philothea Institute of Spirituality and Formation

Skills

Communication Skills: I am an excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing. I am also a keen listener and gives prompt feedback.

Organization and Planning: A highly organized individual who approaches all their work in a methodical and professional manner.

Analytical Skills: Recognizes areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations to the management for consideration, approval and implementation.

Teamwork: Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow any directives at appropriate times.

Time Management: Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.

Priorities and Decision making: A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.

Flexibility: Capacity to fit into most environments, maintain calm under pressure and can adapt well to changes in the work place.

Work Experience

March - May 2017

Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford

Position: Research Assistant

Responsibilities:

In charge of data collection about Refugee Economic Life Style in Kenya.

Conducted literature reviews, collected and analyzed data, and prepared materials for submission to granting actions.

Maintained accurate records of interviews, ensuring that all acquired and stored information was properly safeguarded.

Ascertained that all website materials were properly updated, maintained, and prepared according to instructions.

Responded to project-related mail, ensuring that sensitive information was properly handled.

Interpreted, synthesized, and analyzed data, and wrote and edited materials for publications and presentations.

May 2015 - Nov 2016

Mary Immaculate Education Complex School

Position: Teacher

Responsibilities:

Teaching Kiswahili and Christian Religious Education.

Boarding master.

Work with school administration to create and modify curriculum based on set protocols.

Create and implement lesson plans according to the specific requirements of each student,

Impart education to provide students with information on core concepts of the subjects.

Assist students through group coaching, or on a one on one basis to ensure that they comprehend difficult concepts.

Create and use instructional resources for use in the classroom, and plan and deliver instructional activities.

Ascertain that a positive educational environment is created for students to learn in.

Assess students through personal evaluation, tests, and examinations, and grade their papers.

Create and maintain effective relationships with parents and guardians to provide them with feedback regarding progress.

Aug 2014 - April 2015

Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School

Position: Teacher

Responsibilities:

Planning and delivering well-structured lessons which engage and motivate students.

Supporting the school in delivering the curriculum effectively.

Organizing and supporting a range of extra-curricular activities.

Planning, preparing and reviewing the school curriculum with other staff.

Other Positions Held

Aug 2017: Presiding Officer during the General Elections in Kamukunji Constituency in Nairobi Kenya

Jan 2008 - July 2010: Supervisor at Parapet Cleaning Services

2005: Deputy Presiding Officer for Electoral Commission of Kenya Referendum

Feb 2004 - Feb 2005: Sales Officer at Pan Africa Life Insurance

Jan 2000 - Dec 2003: Front Office Assistant at Unilever Kenya Ltd

Additional Information

Hobbies and Interests

Sports (Volleyball), Socializing

Referees

Michael Odhiambo Were

Clinical Laboratory Technician, Bliss Medical Services

Telephone no: +254-***-***-***

Email: *********@*****.***

Patrick Mutinda

Research Cordinator, Oxford University

Telephone no: +254-***-***-***

Email: ************@*****.***

Agasa Justus

Kenya Police Service

Telephone no: +254-***-***-*** / +254-***-***-***

Email: ***********@*****.***

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