Curriculum Vitae Eliud K Situma B.Ed (KU), MA(Communication), MBA (Strategic Management) PhD (Film Technology) on going A: Address and Personal Data P.O. Box 3164 00100 GPO, Nairobi (KENYA). Tel: Office: 254-20-8710901 Ext. 57009 GSM: 254-722432670/0733-828052. Email: eliudsitu@gmail.com Full Names: Place: Nationality: Eliud K Situma Nairobi (Kenya) Kenyan Date of Birth 14/06/1981 KEY CONSULTANCY SKILLS Formulation, development and implementation of the communication strategy Designing and testing of communication messages Advocacy & Policy for external audiences Report Writing and Editing Strategic management and film making 1
B. Education & Training a) Academic Master of Arts (Communication) 2008 School of Journalism, University of Nairobi) MBA (Strategic Management) Nairobi. School of Business, University of Global Health Leadership and Management (2013) Washington University Bachelor of Education ( Arts) 2005 English and Literature: Kenyatta University b) Other training Certificate 2010) Health Communication; University of Nairobi (UNITID Fellowship) Institute for Tropical and Infectious Diseases. Certificate (2007) Computer Skills Certificate in Computer-Global Institute of Tourism and Management Studies Statistical Programme for the Social Sciences (SPSS); Microsoft Charts; Microsoft Word for Windows, Word perfect; Excel, Power Point; Microsoft Access; Video capture & editing (Sony Vegas/Adobe;) updating of Website using Joomla & Desktop Publishing. 2
C: Work Experience & Employment Record 2. Tutorial Fellow Sept 2013 to date Kenyatta University Teaching Advertising, Art and Techniques of Film Making, Radio Broadcasting Coordinator Strategic Planning and Departmental Registrar 1. Director, Communications &Strategy Trinlap International 2010-2012 November Responsibilities -Video shooting and directing -Development and implementation of strategic plans for the organization and clients -coordination of internal and external communications -Liaison services -management of different projects -Budgeting -carrying out communication audits -media liaison -PR campaign for different clients -writing and coordinating in house publications Relevant Assignments undertaken 2. Lead Consultant, Farm Concern International Responsibilities Develop an institutional Communication content development logical framework and work plan ensuring activities set out are delivered and the communications function runs smoothly. Maintain editorial oversight of all FCI s communications content disseminated through various channels, including online, media work, publications and branding materials. Develop various materials/write ups for Websites uploads. Manage FCI s website content and online profile, ensuring content is kept up-to-date, technical issues are addressed with communication team and programme staff and FCI has greater online visibility. Develop institutional briefs: Develop and guide on the content required for the production of materials, including core publications, as required. 3
Develop Projects/programme briefs; Support development of programme briefs for all programmes. Develop Feature stories; develop and guide on themes and content required for human stories to be disseminated through various media Develop key messages and communication materials with individual programme teams. a) East Africa Hub coordinator Branding Market research Played a pivotal in communications strategy development to execution. Monitoring & Evaluation framework design for the project b) Lead Consultant for National Environmental Management Authority Development of communication strategy and policy Need assessment Carrying out a communication audit of the 2009-2011 strategy Capacity building of the staff on branding and evaluation of communication strategy c) Lead Consultant Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs Development of Communication and PR strategy Carrying out a baseline survey and compiling of the 2010-2011 corruption index report 3. Programme Officer (Information and Communications): Peace and Development Network Kenya (PeaceNet Kenya (NGO) 2009-2010 Responsibilities Writing, editing and publishing of monthly newsletters, Documentary Production, Designing & implementing of programmes,report Writing, Community Mobilization,Public relations & advocacy, Research and updating of Website, Writing Speeches, Press Statements and Features, Training & Managing Contracts, Preparation of Tender Evaluation Reports 4. Public Relations Officer (2007) Admarg Advertising Ltd Responsibilities 4
Branding,Image building, Account Management, Training, Communication, Auditing, Managing public relations events Designing & implementing of communication strategies 5. Editor, Kingscript Publishers Ltd Responsibilities: Writing feature and news stories,editing of manuscript and sub editing of magazines, Proposal and report writing, advising authors on themes and general content of their manuscripts, Coordination of circulation and the marketing team 6. Teacher (2005): Masai Group of Schools, Ngong.Teaching English and Literature D: Part Time Engagement 1. Part Time Lecturer: Kenyatta University (2008-to date): Teaching Media and Society, Radio Broadcasting Techniques, Film Directing, Theatre Criticism and Advertising 11 2. Part Time Lecturer: School of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Nairobi: Teaching MA Communication Studies Programme (Structure and Process of Mass Communication, ) 2011 class b. Trainer: University of Nairobi Institute for Tropical and infectious Diseases (UNITID): Teaching Health Communications and Grant Writing - UNITID Fellowship Program 3 Part Time Lecturer, JKUAT.Teaching Mass Communication Theories and Criticism, Media Planning and Strategy, Communication Gender and Culture, Intercultural Communication 4. Part Time Lecturer: Daystar University (2009 up to date): Teaching Copy Writing, Management of Advertising, Public Relations Management Other responsibilities: Exam Moderation, supervison of students final projects. 6 5
5. Part Time Lecturer: Egerton University (2009): Teaching Legal Aspects of Business Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Advertising. D: Research, Training & other Consultancy: 2013 Editing of HIV and AIDS Competency Guidelines.National Aids Control Council 2012: Development of National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) s Communication strategy and policy 2012: Technical and substantive editing of HIV and AIDS Competency Guidelines for Communities-National AIDS Control Council 2011 a) Development of a Research Manual for Legal Resources Foundation 2010 a) Facilitator Strategic Health Communications Course, UNITID Fellowship country-wide Short Course Series for Healthcare personnel, Kunste Hotel, Nakuru Kenya. 2010 b) Facilitator Resource Mobilization and Grant Proposal Writing course, UNITID Fellowship country-wide Short Course Series for Healthcare Personnel, Golf Hotel, Kakamega Kenya. 2010 c) Trainer in Health Communication Course held at Embu, Isaac Walton. The Training was sponsored by University of Washington in collaboration with the University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and infectious Diseases 2010 d) Lead Researcher and Data Analyst: Kenya Corruption index Survey (2009-2010 financial years) for the Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs 2009 a) Collaborator Facilitator Curriculum Development for University 6
of Nairobi Institute for Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) UNITID Fellowship for Kenya Senior Public Healthcare (HIV/AIDS Program) Managers; CDC/UON/KNH Project. 2009 Lead Researcher. A survey on Public Awareness of the functions of the Office of the Vice President and the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2009 Lead Researcher. Baseline Survey on HIV/ AIDS in Kibera,Kitui and Mavoko areas. Research done on behalf of VCT centre Kenyatta National Hospital. 2009 Lead Trainer. Capacity building in Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV AIDs Programmes for Youth Initiatives Kenya (YIKE) Roasters Hotel Thika Road 2009 Training the YIKE staff on Media Relations and Resource Mobilization at Panorama Hotel Naivasha E: Research Papers, Reports & Publications 2006 2010 Corruption Index Report for 2009-2010 Office of the Vice President and Ministry of the Vice President 2010 Communication Training Manual for the UNITID fellowship program in Public Health Management-University of Nairobi 2008 NGOs Communication Strategy (Peace and Development Network Kenya strategy) 2009 Nurturing Peace through Media. A media Monitoring Report 2009 Baseline Survey report on HIV& AIDS contracted by Kenyatta National Hospital VCT centre E: Interests And Hobbies 7
F: Monthly gross salary Travelling, theatre, photography/video shooting, picnics and Research G: Referees: Dr John Mugubi Chairman, Theatre Arts and Film Technology, P.O Box 43844, Nairobi. 0724788668/0733908441 /810901. Steven Kirimi CEO PeaceNet Kenya P.O Box 49806-00100 Nairobi Kamau Mubuu Research Lecturer, School of Journalism P.O Box 30197 Nairobi. No 0722522239 Kamau_mubuu@uonbi.ac.ke Prof Levi Obonyo Head of Communication Department Daystar University 0735908005 SIGNATURE:... DATE:...... 8