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CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. Ondieki, Charles Manasseh Mokua P.O. Box 58274 - 00200, Nairobi, Tel:+254-20-2525200 House; Mobile +254-722 705 609, +254-735492547 E-mail: charlesondieki@yahoo.co.uk; charlesondieki@gmail.com;

DATE OF BIRTH: 18th March, 1952; NATIONALITY: Kenyan MARITAL STATUS: Married with two children QUALIFICATIONS: PhD degree on Engineering Management from Open University of Tanzania (OUT), PhD degree with a major in Business Administration from USA, MSc in Mechanical Engineering from UK, Advanced Studies Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from UK, Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Kenya, and Certificate in Technical Teacher Training from Kenya. PRESENT EMPLOYMENT- January 2011 to Date: Senior Lecturer Multimedia University College of Kenya department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering where I lecture in Mechanical Engineering Courses. I also lecture in applied mechanics at the Kenya Polytechnic University College and at Egerton University as a part-time lecturer. Besides lecturing I am presently developing mechanical engineering curricula both for Multimedia University and Kenya Polytechnic University Colleges. CONSULTANCY WORK I am a senior consultant with Capacity Development Africa (CDA) and EUREKA Educational Training and Consultants. I do consultancy with various organizations on project management, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, monitoring & evaluation and technical and management training alone or in collaboration with Capacity Development Africa (CDA) or EUREKA. I am presently (from May 2012) implementing the UNICEF Youth Lead Project in South Sudan on behalf of Plan International South Sudan with EUREKA Educational Training and Consultants; the project is intended to end in 2014. I wrote a project proposal for this project in May 2011; the project is intended to help at-risk youth aged 1024 become productive members of their communities and reduce conflict-related vulnerabilities in 3 states and 6 selected counties in Southern Sudan. In early 2012 Mr. Eliud Moiyo of KIPPRA and I wrote a Strategic Plan and Business Plan for the Micro and Small Enterprises Federation (MSEF); we were contracted by CIPE of USA through Kenya Gatsby Trust. Presently I am the National Consultant for the Biomass Gasification project at the Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI); the project is sponsored by Finland through the Energy and Environment Partnership Programme (EEP). The project will come to the end in September 2013. I am also a member of the Ministry of Energy Steering Committee on the standardization of biomass clean stoves for institutional and domestic use, sponsored by UNDP. In May 2010 I finished writing a project proposal on TVET on behalf of Plan International South Sudan. The project to be funded by CIDA is intended to rehabilitate technical and vocational training institutions in South Sudan and assist in offering technical and vocational skills to the many young people in South Sudan. I finished a Monitoring & Evaluation of a JICAJKUAT in-country Training Programme at JKUAT for JFY 2010. The training programme was on Strengthening the Capacity of Grassroots Women Leaders for Wealth Creation and Socio-Economic Development. The programme took place at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) between 19th July, 2010 and 6th August, 2010. i.e. 3 weeks; at Kisii between 22nd 28th
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August 2010, at Kakamega between 29 th August 2010 4th September 2010, at Machakos between 24th 30th October 2010, and at Nyeri between 31st October 2010 5th November 2010. In July 2010 I was contracted by Kenya Gatsby Trust (KGT) to train the Board Members of Micro and Small Enterprises Federation (MSEF) on Strategic Planning; the training workshop took place at the Parkplace Hotel, Nairobi from 28th to 30th July, 2010. From November 2007 to January 2009 I carried out a study on the Industrial Training Levy Scheme, this included restructuring of the Directorate of Industrial Training, revision of the Industrial Training Act Cap 237, and revision of the Industrial Training Scheme In September 2008 I finished developing a Strategic Plan for the department of Industrial and Energy Engineering Egerton University; In Novemeber 2008 I participated in developing a Strategic Plan for the faculty of Engineering and Technology Egerton University. In April 2008 I was recruited by Nyaribari Chache Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Committee as one of the three consultants to develop a Five year Strategic Plan for Nyaribari Chache Constituency; the Plan was presented to the stakeholders on 19th January, 2009. In February 2006 we (CDA) finished undertaking an Ex-Ante Evaluation and Project Formulation Study on Trade Training Programme for SME Exporters in Kenya. This programme, which was sponsored by JICA of Japanese Government, is being implemented by the Export Promotion Council and the Ministry of Trade and Industry. In July October, 2006 I together with two other consultants (under CETFPRO, an NGO where I am secretary) carryout carried out a preliminary study, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, on Trade Facilitation Needs Assessment for the trade facilitation implementing agencies in Kenya. In May 2006 the International Lawyers and economists against poverty (ILEAP) which is based in Canada contracted me together with two other consultants to carryout an Audit of the Implementation of Trade Facilitation Measures in Kenya. In order to enhance its negotiating position, the Ministry of Trade and Industry decided to carryout an Audit of trade facilitation measures in Kenya and requested International Lawyers and economists against poverty (ILEAP) to finance the study. The request was agreed to and we were assigned to carryout this study. The main objective of the assignment was to establish the readiness of Kenya to implement some of the key provisions as suggested by current proposals that are likely to shape a trade facilitation agreement in the WTO. The specific objectives of the assignment were to find out: The readiness of the implementing agencies to implement TF measures, The difficulties they are experiencing while implementing these TF measures, Their strength and weaknesses, and The assistance these implementing agencies need so as to meet the challenges of globalization. We submitted the audit report which described the implementation status of Trade Facilitation (TF) Measures, and we then carried out needs assessment for all the implementing agencies in Kenya. In August 2005 I participated in the Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) of NEPAD in Gucha and Siaya Districts in Nyanza Province, and drafted the report. In Oct Nov 2003 I finished an Ex-post Evaluation of JKUAT undergraduate program a JICA project - that ended in April 2000. Capacity Development Africa (CDA) (the firm that was contracted by JICA) recruited me as one of the consultants to carry out the exercise. In March 2002 I finished a Monitoring & Evaluation of a JICA sponsored Third Country Training Program at JKUAT.
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In Sept Oct 2001 I worked with Almaco Management Consultants Ltd. on a Monitoring and Evaluation of the Micro and Small Enterprise Training and Technology Project (MSETTP) - a World Bank project with the Government of Kenya. PREVIOUS WORKING EXPERIENCE From April 2001 to January 2011, I was employed as a lecturer at Egerton University department of Industrial and Energy Engineering. I lectured in Applied mechanics, Industrial manufacturing, Terotechnology, Industrial Engineering and Management, and Engineering design to undergraduates, and Applied/Industrial Ergonomics, Technology and Product Development, and Maintenance Engineering and Management to post graduate (MSc) students. I also gave lectures in Applied/Industrial Ergonomics, Total Quality Management and Occupational Health and Safety to post graduate (MSc.) students at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology as a part-time lecturer. Besides lecturing I also supervised student research projects, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In September 2001 I drafted the syllabus for the degree of Bachelor of Industrial Technology for the Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering. In 2004 I reviewed the MSc Syllabus in Engineering systems and management; I also drafted a Master of Industrial Technology course for the department. In 2001 I did a Master Plan for the faculty of Engineering and Technology Egerton University. In March 2006 I drafted a paper for the establishment of a Centre for Innovations and Appropriate Technology Studies (CIATS) for the Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering Egerton University. JULY 1996 - JULY 1999: Employed as Production/Project Manager of Engineering Development and Service Center (EDSC) at KIRDI. Duties: Managing the Engineering Development and Service Center (EDSC); EDSC undertakes engineering design, engineering consultancy, spare parts and prototype production, and technical training and market research. EDSC in addition offers services like heat treatment, sheet metal work and testing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) including Jua Kali enterprises. June 1995 to July 1996 - worked as Lecturer in the Production Department Moi University to lecture in mechanical engineering (Applied Mechanics) courses. Feb. 1992 to Jan. 1993 - worked as Technical Training Manager with B.A.T. (Kenya) Ltd. before resigning to start private business in consultancy on technology transfer and entrepreneurship in the SME sector. At B.A.T I was in-charge of the technical training of artisans, technicians and engineers working on the tobacco processing machinery. I prepared and conducted the training of all personnel undertaking maintenance and operation of cigarette making and packing machines. June 1990 to Feb. 1992 - worked as Lecturer at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). While at JKUAT I was appointed Director of Institute for Production and Innovation (I.P.I), an Institute I started with the objective of encouraging innovative ideas in the design and development of products especially for use by small scale farmers, Jua Kali artisans and other small entrepreneurs and rural industries. May 1988 to June 1990 - worked with the Directorate of Industrial Training (D.I.T.) as Chief Technical Officer in charge of Apprentices Training, coordinating and supervising skills upgrading courses and advising employers, especially the small scale enterprises (Jua Kali included) how to register with D.I.T. to benefit from its training programs. Jan.1981 to May 1988 - worked at the Kenya Polytechnic starting as an Assistant Lecturer, promoted to Lecturer in April 1982 and in Jan. 1988 I was again promoted to Senior Lecturer. During the time I was at the Kenya Polytechnic, I was appointed Deputy Head of Mechanical Department in January 1985 and as Head of the same Department in January 1986. Sept. 1976 to Aug. 1977 I taught at Kisumu Technical High School as Technical Teacher 1.
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Primary: Attended at Bobaracho and Nyanguru Primary Schools from January 1961 to December 1967 obtained CPE Certificate. Secondary: I attended at Itierio Mixed Secondary School from January 1968 to December 1971 - obtained O Level (C.S.C.) Division 1. College/University: From May 1972 to December 1974 studied for Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the Kenya Polytechnic- passed with Credit. a) From September 1975 to July 1976 studied for Technical Teachers Certificate (TTC) at the Kenya Polytechnic. c) From September, 1978 to December 1980 studied for Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at the Kenya Polytechnic - passed with Credit. d) From September 1982 to July 1983 studied for Advanced Studies Certificate (equivalent to Honors Degree) in Mechanical Engineering at U.M.I.S.T. (University of Manchester in England). e) From October, 1983 to October 1984 studies for Masters degree, MSc. in Mechanical Engineering at U.M.I.S.T. (University of Manchester), England. f) In 2002 embarked on studying for PhD degree course on Business Administration with American World University, USA, which I finished in August 2006; I successfully defended my thesis and I was awarded PhD degree in September 2006. g) In 2009 embarked on studying for PhD degree on Engineering Management with the Open University of Tanzania (OUT), which I finished in February 2012; I successfully defended my thesis and I was awarded PhD degree in October 2012. OTHERS I have attended many technical and managerial short courses. I have also supervised many undergraduate and post graduate student research projects. I written and presented many papers at international conferences.

By Dr. Charles M.M. Ondieki

November 2012

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