Remote Data Entry Clerk & Admin Assistant

Elisha Olando Afwata

Sondu, Kisumu County, Kenya +254-***-***-*** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn: Elisha Olando Afwata

Remote Data Entry Clerk and Administrative Assistant Professional Summary

Organized, detail-oriented administrative and data professional with over two decades of experience managing program data, records, reports and schedules in education programs. Trained in data entry and data management (Ajira Digital) and proficient in Microsoft Office, email and online tools. Experienced in running regular data reviews, preparing reports, planning and coordinating activity calendars, and coordinating learner placement with schools and partners. Trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. Self-driven and reliable when working remotely and independently across multiple locations.

Professional Experience

EIDU Kisumu, Kenya

Senior Education Manager Sep 2024 – Present

Lead digital learning and structured pedagogy initiatives across the Lake Region Economic Block, supporting 300+ schools.

Delivered cascaded training to 1,000+ teachers.

Mentor 16 EIDU Officers, 20 ECD Officers and 5 CSOs. Work with the Regional Manager to ensure effective implementation of digital learning programs.

Education Officer Mar 2022 – Aug 2024

Oversaw implementation of EIDU programs in 35 public schools. Mentored ECD Officers and ran regular data reviews to keep programs on target. Supported monthly and weekly planning of program activities. VSO Kenya Kenya

Project Officer Nov 2019 – Mar 2021

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Coordinated all project activities, including monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Led advocacy and lobbying with Civil Society Organizations to influence government inclusive education policy.

Built the capacity of local implementing partners and established strategic partnerships.

Managed project budgets and ensured compliance with donor requirements. M&E Assistant and Volunteer Nov 2017 – Feb 2019 and Jun 2019 – Nov 2019 Led project evaluation activities, including baseline, mid-line and end-line assessments.

Travelled to project counties to lead implementation and build the capacity of volunteers and partners.

Worked with stakeholders to identify 300 vulnerable girls for inclusion in the project. Coached teachers on pedagogical skills and helped school communities identify and place learners with special needs.

Mentored youths with disabilities in lifelong training and employability skills. Women Education Researchers of Kenya / RTI International Instructional Coach Apr 2015 – Oct 2017

Led and mentored teacher coaches to improve learning outcomes for early grade learners.

Organized and facilitated termly professional development for Standard 1–3 teachers and Head Teachers.

Provided on-the-spot subject support during at least two school visits per month per school.

Lutheran World Federation

Teacher (SNE Educator) Mar 2012 – Oct 2014

Assessed the degree of vision loss and intellectual differences in new learners. Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and adapted materials into braille.

Mentored refugee teachers on teaching learners with special needs. Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Kenya

Special Education Teacher Sep 2006 – Mar 2012

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Headed the Special Class, Games and Examination departments at the newly established Kibos Special Secondary School.

Developed IEPs and adapted materials into braille. Deputy Head Teacher Feb 2004 – Sep 2004

Assisted the Head Teacher in daily school management. Managed teachers' schemes of work, lesson plans and learner progress. Teacher Sep 1997 – Feb 2004

Taught and headed various departments at Agai and St Aloys Primary Schools. Education and Professional Development

Bachelor of Business Administration, University of the People 2025 – 2029 (in progress)

Bachelor of Development Studies, Mt Kenya University 2012 – Deferred Diploma in Special Needs Education (Visual Impairment), Kenya Institute of Special Education 2004 – 2006

Primary Teacher Education (P1, Distinction), Kaimosi Teachers Training College 1995

– 1997

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (B-), Homa Bay High School 1991 – 1994 PMD Pro Level One, APMG (online training)

Data Entry and Management, Ajira Digital Training

Skills

Data Entry and Records: Data Entry, Data Management, Data Reviews, Record Keeping, Spreadsheet and Database Maintenance, Digital File Organization Administrative Support: Scheduling, Calendar Coordination, Planning, Report Preparation, Administrative Documents, Email and Correspondence, Day-to-Day Office Support

Professional Strengths: Attention to Detail, Organization, Professionalism, Confidentiality and Discretion, Time Management, Remote Collaboration Program and Project Support: Monitoring and Evaluation, Budgeting, Stakeholder Engagement, Training and Mentoring, Volunteer Management Elisha Olando Afwata

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Education Expertise: Digital Learning, EdTech Implementation, Inclusive Education, Special Needs Education, Curriculum Development (CBC) Technical: Microsoft Office, Email, Internet

Languages

English: Excellent oral and written

Dholuo: Excellent oral and written

Swahili: Good oral and written

Sign Language: Good receptive and expressive

Referees

Rev. Martin Odhiambo, Senior Pastor, VOSH Churches International 072*-***-*** ********************@*****.***

Lilian Omondi, EIDU Officer, EIDU Kenya 072*-***-*** ******.******@****.** Esther Olwith, HR and Safeguarding Officer, VSO Kenya 079*-***-*** ******.******@******.***

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