Charles Ochieng

BSc Forestry graduate with 4 plus years' experience in project coordination, field data collection, teaching, and administrative support. Currently interning with Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Taita Taveta, managing field operations and reporting. Skilled in MS Office, data entry, stakeholder liaison, and remote collaboration. Seeking a role in project coordination, admin support, or research where I can deliver results independently.

Intern at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Taita Taveta (Present)

Managing field operations and reporting.

• Coordinated establishment and utilization of Melia volkensii in Samburu and Kwale projects.
• Collected, cleaned, and entered field data into Excel, improving weekly reporting accuracy and speed.
• Prepared monthly progress reports and presentations for supervisors using MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Liaised between field teams and office staff to resolve logistics, ensuring over 95 percent on-time task completion.
• Managed small procurement requests and tracked expenses for audit compliance.

Teacher – Sciences and Computer Studies at Chumo Educational Centre (2020-01 – 2023-01)

• Taught sciences and ICT to over 100 students, creating lesson plans and digital materials.
• Used computer packages to manage student records and reports.

ICT Tutor at Mercy Vocational Training Centre (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Trained students in computer packages and basic IT skills.

Field Attachment at Kodera Forest Station (2017-01 – 2017-12)

• Gained hands-on skills in tree nursery management, forest patrols, pest and disease control, and working with Community Forest Association groups.

Bachelor of Science in Forestry – University of Kabianga (2014-01 – 2018-12)