Anthony Odhiambo

• To effectively explore my knowledge of social work and generate more skills that will have a positive impact on society, while working adequately towards the achievement of my goals.
• To positively and industriously participate in teamwork to realize the greater achievement of any organization am working with and continually acquire skills and use the acquired skills to work efficiently to add value to my place of work and career.

European Center for Electoral Support (ECES) – European Union (EU)

PRO - PEACE Kenya Project

Media Monitor, May – November 2022

• Prepare a daily press review related to elections and politics.
• Translate social media content, newspaper articles, and broadcast news items and programs as requested.
• Monitor and analyze social media content, programs, and articles in electronic and mainstream media on the national and regional levels based on the training provided by the Media monitoring expert.
• Draft related summaries and reports, as decided by ECES and NCIC.
• Assess and produce findings on social media and public spaces to identify and counter hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement to violence regarding the relevant political entities and relevant election-related topics
• Enter, with an established deadline, data related to electronic and print, and social media monitoring into a computer program/software designed by the Media monitoring expert and the IT.

Programs and Technical Services.

Intern, Public Outreach and Engagement Department

November 2020 – November 2021

• Handling internal communication within the department.
• Facilitating NCIC external engagement in the exchange of information and continuous learning.
• Supporting vision through research and preparing briefs.
• Participated and was assigned to do reports and draft briefs on various engagements by the department.
• Conducting desktop research on various peace and cohesion issues in various counties to formulate knowledge approaches to counter the issues.
• Developing an excel sheet database for already conducted activities by the department.
• Assisting in planning and providing training, capacity building, and sensitization programs to promote public awareness of the National Cohesion and Integration Act, 2008.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of the department
• Assisting in the development of concept notes and budgets for various departmental activities and implementing the delivery of the same.
• Drafting memos, letters, and other correspondences.
• Monitoring and recording of media reports on issues related to National Cohesion and Integration through critical and in-depth newspaper analysis.

Department of Administration.

Intern, Director of Administration Office, 2018

• Handling of internal communications within the Ministry.
• Receiving and making official calls.
• Record keeping of daily incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Answering routine queries from visitors and clients.
• Developed skills in writing memos/letters, reports, and briefs.
• Participated in the retreat held for International Youth Week which was themed about giving more opportunities to the youth.
• Worked as a liaison officer for the 1st Sustainable Blue Economy Conference hosted at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre.

• Bachelor of Arts – International Studies (International Relations)