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ALUSIOLA, ROWAN ALUMASA
Phone:
+254 0721930686
Email: [email protected]
Nationality: Kenyan
Date of Birth: 13th September 1982
Marital status: Married
P O BOX, 66827-00800 Nairobi
EDUCATION
2013
2011- 2015:
: Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Auditing, African
Nazarene University
MA Environmental Studies and Community Development, Kenyatta
University
Courses included: Applied statistics, Environment and philosophy of community Development,
Participatory and Qualitative Research, Ethics political system and Environmental Governance,
Research Methods and Scientific Reporting, Environmental Organizational Development,
Population Dynamics and Environmental Health, Community Capacity building And Project
Management, Gender, Environment and Sustainable Development, Environmental Insecurity and
Peace Building.
2003-2007 : B. Ed. Science (Biology and Chemistry)
I did a general curriculum in year one and two the courses included Education, Biology,
Chemistry, Communications Skills and Basic Mathematics. During the third and fourth year I
did Plant and Animal Ecology, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Vertebrate Zoology and
General Microbiology.
Final year: A three month teaching practice at Kakamega High School.
1998-2001: St Marys High School (O-level) Kenyan Certificate Of Secondary Education (BMinus Mean grade)
Subjects done included: English (C+), Mathematics(C-), Kiswahili (A-minus), Chemistry (Cminus) Biology (B-Minus) Geography (B-plus) Agriculture (B+ Plus) and C.R.E (B+ Plus)
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To endeavour, uphold a strict sense of professionalism, code of ethics and spirit of service in
order to make a difference in the society.
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2015-Date; Tetra Tech Inc. PREPARED Project
Position; Technical Assistant
 Provide technical ,logistical and administrative support in planning and delivery of project
events, workshops and trainings
 Implementation of Projects on Climate Change, WASH and Biodiversity conservation.
 Document success stories on climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation and
WASH
 Draft technical reports related to the projects and information and communication materials
 Undertake Monitoring and Evaluation of the project.
 Assist in preparation of detailed project activity budget
 Manage online library for the project
 Perform reconciliation of activity expenditure including collating participant lists and
service provider invoices.
 Assist the Finance Specialist in ensuring that expenditures are properly documented and in
compliance with budgeted costs.
 Implement, maintain and develop efficient and effective filing system.
2013 November –July 2015: Kenya Organisation for Environmental Education
Position: Project Officer (Environmental Governance)
 Organize consultative meetings with stakeholders.
 Work with advocacy coordinator to formulate strategic advocacy plans and messaging
 Plan, organize and conduct training seminars for teachers, educators, religious and other
community group leaders in various parts of the country.
 Work with advocacy coordinator to draft policy briefings, letters, submissions and other
advocacy products
 Work with CSOs and County Officials and other partners to build advocacy capacity and
skills to ensure the development and delivery of strategic and impactful advocacy
 Lobby, promote and sensitize stakeholders on policies on Environmental Natural
Resources Management
 Working closely with the Executive Director and Programs Manager in planning,
implementing, monitoring and evaluating Eco-Schools initiatives at KOEE in Schools
and Communities.
 Conduct monitoring and evaluation of projects with participating schools and community
groups.
 Assist the Programs Manager in providing management and oversight for staff members.
 Maintain project records & databases.
 Produce reports for various projects and activities in time.
 Writing fundable proposals.
2013 August -November: United Nations Environment Programme
Position: Programme Intern
My main duties included:
 Provide analysis and identify gaps and constrains and potential opportunities for
enhancing cooperation between the partners;
 Assist in the developing and finalization joint research project proposals, data
collection, analysis of data and information related to the projects;
 Communicating with the main partners and project contactors for general work to
harmonize the related activities;
 Provide assistance in monitoring implementation of the projects through telephone
communicating or developing project progress report;
 Draft technical reports related to the projects and information and communication
materials
 Provide administration support related to the activities of project.
 Carry out other tasks as assigned by the ROA Ecosystem Management Team Leader.
2013 June: Parklands Municipal Market (Part time)
Position: Environmental Expert
My main duties included:
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Review the overall operations of the businesses
Select and manage an audit team
Gather data using questionnaires, on-site inspections, document reviews or interviews
Examine clients' records for appropriate government permits and requirements, safety
standards, maintenance and inventory control measures
Review management systems, emergency preparedness and response procedures,
employee training (for compliance with corporate and government standards),
environmental monitoring programs and waste management efforts
Write final audit reports and discuss findings and recommendations with clients
Make presentations to directors and management
Assist businesses in developing environmental management plans (policies and
procedures)
Follow up to ensure corrective and preventive actions in audit findings have been
addressed.
2012 December-2013 August: St Pauls University (Part time)
Position: Examination Invigilator
My main duties included:
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To ensure correct exam procedure is being followed
Mark the attendance registers
Display starting and finishing times for the exams on the boards
Deal with any disturbances to the exam
At the end of an exam ensure that answer booklets have been completed correctly
Collect exam scripts in candidate number order
Give a report in the event of any discrepancy or irregularity in the progress of an
examination
 Be familiar with the document ‘Guidelines to Students sitting Examinations’
2007 January – 2011 October: Kakamega High School
Position: Teacher
My main duties included:
 Teaching Biology and Chemistry to sixty five form one to students and seventy form two
students sixty form three students and fifty five form four students
 Set, Administered and Marked Examinations
 Participated in follow up programme for weak students by giving extra classes and more
assignments.
 Maintained the cleanliness of school, order and discipline in the capacity of the teacher
on duty.
 Analysed students progress through tests and measurements
WORK-RELATED SKILLS
Communication-I am a confident and excellent English speaker and this is from the fact that I
taught through verbal exposition and this build up my confidence too. I was a member of
travelling theatre during my undergraduate programme at Maseno University.
IT-I am adept at several Microsoft computer packages including word, excel, emailing, internet
ting and PowerPoint.
Languages-I am a native Swahili speaker and also a fluent English speaker.
PERTINENT INFORMATION
Personal attributes: Extrovert, enthusiastic, committed, quality conscious, team Player, handle
multiple issues and excellent communication skills.
Hobbies:
Socializing, travelling.
REFEREES
1] Richard Munang, PhD
Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator
Regional Office for Africa (ROA)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Tel: (+254-20)762-5727
[email protected]
2] Linda Musiza
Head of Science Department
Kakamega High School
[email protected]
3] Dr Dorcas Otieno
Director General
Kenya Organization for Environmental Education (KOEE)
0700000850
[email protected]