Lewis Mworia Magondu
Degree in International Relations
A forward thinker and an International Relations practitioner with experience in foreign policy and diplomacy. I'm an African affairs enthusiast with an interests in research, youth and governance as well as human rights.
*************@*****.*** 070******* Nairobi, Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-mworia-25243b109
TECHNICAL SKILLS
International Relations
Foreign Policy, Research, Governance
Systems Thinking
Communication
Complex Analysis Toolkit, Systems Intervention Toolkit, Policy and Advocacy
Developing Communication Strategies, Creation of content for the organization for their various platforms, planning and evaluating events
EDUCATION
Bachelor of arts in International Studies
University of Nairobi
09/2015 - 12/2021 Second class upper division
Courses
International Relations and Diplomacy
CERTIFICATE IN SYSTEMS THINKING
SAYDS
03/2021 – PRESENT
COURSE
Complex systems thinking
SOFT SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Amnesty Nairobi
Communications Lead
11/2021 - Present, Nairobi, Kenya
Achievements/Tasks
Creation of all social media platforms.
Organizing an online campaign against Gender Based Violence.
Planning and executing a physical forum on Gender Based Violence at the Kibera Town Centre.
Creation of content of social media platforms.
Liaising with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication of various issues.
WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERN
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
12/2018 – 06/2019,
UN/ Multilateral Affairs Desk
Achievements/Tasks
Secretariat at the UNEA-IV Assembly where I was part of the government liaison to UNEP
Drafted diplomatic correspondences, Notes Verbales, letters, internal memos and drafted reports
Organizing as well as attending high level meetings including the inaugural UN Habitat Assembly, UNEA- IV.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
SAYDS
02/2020 - Present, Kenya
SAYDS is a youth led think tank with a mission of using systems thinking to solve complex social problem
Tasks/Achievements
Instrumental in the creation and registration of SAYDS Community Association allowing for fellows to source for funding as well as create community based organizations.
Organized trainings of various communities such as Makadara and Murang’a farmers in systems thinking.
Drafting reports and documents to assess the trainings.
PERSONAL PROJECTS
NYAIM for nature
Tree planting at Tumaini primary school and its environs
Advocating for better environmental practices
Partnering with youth organizations to push for job creation
LANGUAGES
English
Full Professional Proficiency
Kiswahili
Full Professional Proficiency
INTERESTS