ESTHER C.

CHELULE
DATE OF BIRTH: RELIGION NATIONALITY MARITAL STATUS: ADDRESS: TEL: EMAIL: TITLE : Trainer, Lecturer ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION Ph.D( Sociology) ;MA(Sociology), MBA (2012-ongoing); Researcher ;BA, Diploma Education, , Conflict Resolution, Peace Research Training, Human Rights Peace and Justice (HRPJ), Prevention ,Resolution and Management (CPRM), Gender and Water Alliance (GWA), Training of Trainers (ToT), Negotiation Skills, Dynamic Women in Management. 1961 CHRISTIAN KENYAN MARRIED BOX 46836-00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya 254722480244/ 0722385011 efchelule@yahoo.com

COMPETENCIES 2010, Awarded the Lecturer of the Year, 2009/2010 Academic Year Large Class Category Sociologist ,Research, ability to work and interact with diverse cultures, gender, religion, race, nationality and age; trainer and workshop facilitator on peacebuilding, good command of computer, mainstreaming, good report writing, organize and train women groups. . 2000. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Sociology; Maharshi Valmiki National University (MVU), India. Dissertation entitled: Poverty-Related Water and Sanitation Problems Facing Childrens Health: A Case study of Kibera Slums, Nairobi, Kenya.

2011-ongoing: MBA (Strategic Management) : Courses covered : Human Resource Management; Managerial Economics; Financial Management; Managerial Accounting; Computing for Management; Marketing, Strategic Management; Quantitative Methodology; Research Methods; Management Theories 1996 Master of Arts in Sociology (First Division) Varanasi Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya (V.S.V.), India. 1

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Sociology and Religious Studies- (Upper Second Class Honors).Kenyatta University, Kenya Diploma in Education (Humanities)( First Class) ,Kagumo Teacher Training College, Nyeri, Kenya. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS and PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

2004

Postgraduate Diploma Peace and Conflict Research. The Advanced Programme (PACS) Department of Peace and conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden, Courses Covered: Theme: Peace Research: Conceptual and Theoretical Approaches Theme: Peace Building and Conflict Prevention THEME: Regional Security and International Conflict Resolution THEME Project Work Reports Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management (First Division) Central Institute of Management, India

1997-1998

1997-1998 Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Development (First Division), Central Institute of Management, India) 1996-1997 Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Planning and Management (First Division), Central Institute of Management, India

CERTIFICATE and ADVANCED COURSES: 2012: Whose Community? Memory, Conflict and Tradition :Kampala and Gulu, Uganda Kigali, Rwanda 2009: Peace Research Training- UPEACE Addis Ababa , Ethiopia , 2008 Dec Researchers' Training workshop at Addis Ababa ,Ethiopia 2008: Peace Research Training, by UPEACE Africa Programme, Held at UNECA office , Addis Ababa , Ethiopia. 2006 Human Rights Peace and Justice (HRPJ) by United nations- Affiliated University for Peace(UPEACE), Africa Programme, held at Addis Ababa ,UNECA offices ,Ethiopia. Courses covered: Section 1: Human Rights in Africa: Section 2:-Conflicts in Africa Section 3:- Transitional Justice Role of Africa Union Machinery in Promoting Gender Justice in Post Conflict Societies. Conflict Prevention ,Resolution and Management (CPRM),by United Nations-Affiliated University for Peace, (UPEACE),Africa Programme, held at the University of Pretoria, South Africa: Areas Covered: -Theories of Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution -Enabling factors and consequence of conflict -Approaches to Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution -Humanitarian Action -Africa Peace and Security Architecture 2

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2005) Enhancing Professional Practice in Partnership: Programme for Water and Sanitation Partnership Practitioners in East Africa, facilitated by Water Supply Program ,Kenya (World Bank, Nairobi),BPD and Partnering Initiative 2003 2003 2003 Corporate Social Responsibility for Kenya, organized by the World Bank Institute,(WBI) USA Gender and Water Alliance (GWA) Ambassadors Training organized by GWA and WEDC Loughborough University London, held in Pretoria, South Africa

Approaches to Controlling Corruption through Improved Governance (September), International Development Law Organization (IDLO),Italy. World Bank offices, Nairobi, Kenya: Modules Covered: -Public Administration Reform; -Strengthening State Anti-Corruption Institutions; -The use of Anti-Corruption Indicators in Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Plan; -Drafting and Enforcing Anti-Corruption Rules and Regulations. 2002 Customer Care (2002), by American Consult , Nairobi Serena Hotel. Training of Trainers (ToT), and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) on HIV/AIDS Ng`ong Hotel, Nairobi .

2002

2002: Negotiation Skills, organized by Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), Nairobi, Kenya 2002 2003 Training of Trainers Workshop, for Ministerial Aids Control Units (ACUs) Utalii Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Dynamic Women in Management done at KIBT, Nairobi, Kenya. COMPUTER SKILLS -Introduction to computers and Windows 95/2000. -Spread sheets -Databases -Word-Processing -Microsoft PowerPoint Driving License Class E FACILITATION/ TRAINING CONSULTANCY: 2011 2010 2010 Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Service ( Office of the President) Community development at Corat Africa Participatory Approaches to Community Development, Corat Africa

2008 HIV/AIDS Overview; Behaviour Change Communication; Culture and HIV/AIDS,for Sheria House Staff, 2008 Peace Building ;Report Writing; Proposal Writing at Corat-Africa, 2008: 2008 2007 Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) for Public Service Commission Staff. Held at KCCT, Mbagathi , Kenya . Time Management- CORAT Africa Public Speaking -Daystar University held in Mombasa, Kenya 3

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Religion and Peace Building- CORAT-Africa, Nairobi Mission, Vision and Objectives- CORAT-Africa ,Nairobi Gender And Development (GAD,CORAT-Africa, Nairobi Gender Mainstreaming- CORAT Africa., Nairobi Personal Evangelism Nyali Baptist Church, Mombasa, May, Cultural issues in HIV/AIDS and Behaviour Change Communication. - Ministry of Immigration, Kisumu, Embu, March

2006-2007 Training of Trainers (ToT/ToF) Course, Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD),Nairobi: 2006-present: AMREF International Training Centre, Nairobi, Kenya: Diploma in Community Health Course, taught: - Health Economics - Supervision of resources in Health Service - Monitoring and Evaluation in Health Sector - Disaster Management Module. - Basic Concepts ; Natural Disasters and Development; -Technological Disasters - Process and Principles for Sustainable Relief , Recovery and Reconstruction; - Community Based Risk Management Approaches -Disaster Mitigation, Planning and Theories -Post-Disaster Management of Trauma in Special Population. -General Measures to counteract Disasters -Kenya: A Study on Disasters. 2005 AMREF International Training Centre, Nairobi Health Service Management - Poverty and Health - Health Sector Reform - Time Management 2004 HIV/AIDS sensitization: Cultural Factors on HIV/AIDS: State House Officers seminar on, held at Sports view Hotel Kasarani, Nairobi Kenya. 2004 2004 2004 Culture and the Mission field. Pastoral Training ICW University, Hermeneutics, Pastoral Training on ICW University:, held in Mombasa

Human Resources Training for Anglican Church Leaders at Bishop Kariuki, Wangige, Kiambu, Kenya 2004) Cultural Factors on HIV/AIDS Seminar, for the Office of the President, held at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 2005-Present EGERTON UNIVERSITY, 2010 , Lecturer, Department of Peace Security and Social Studies (PSSS). I teach - Introduction to Sociology - Sociological Theories (MA) 4

Refugee Studies in Africa Introduction to Anthropology Collective Behaviour (Masters level) Peace Seminar (Military Studies at Moi Air Base, Nairobi)

2005-2010 Lecturer, Department of Psychology Counseling and Educational Foundations (PSYCOEDFONDS) I taught: -Peace Studies in Education (M.Ed) -Social Change and Development (M.A.Sociology) - Contemporary Issues in Sociology of Education (M.Ed); - Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Education For All (EFA) - Social Research in Sociology of Education (M.Ed) -History of Education (B.Ed) -Sociology of Education (B.Ed) -Sociological Theories (M.A.Sociology) -Gender Studies in Education (Diploma in Education) Nov 2010-present. Department of Peace Security, and Social Studies- (PSSS Sociology Department (MA and BA Sociology Class) - Refugee Studies in Africa - Sociological Theories; Research Methods for Community Development ; - Social Change and Development; Sociology of the Marriage and the Family - Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Anthropology (B.A.Class); - Methods of Social Research I and II - Conflict Resolution - Demography - Sociology of Developing Countries - Work and Industry Other duties: -Supervision of Masters Students in their Theses and Projects. -Developing teaching materials -Design courses to be offered by the department -Member of Board of Examiners for Masters Students, and often Chairs the same -Act as Chairperson of the Department, -Attend University Senate meetings on behalf of the Head of Department -Attend Faculty Disciplinary Committee on behalf of the Head of Department -Member of the University Graduation Committee - Departments Representative at Faculty of Education on: Research and Postgraduate; and Quality Assurance Committees. -Member of Departments Admission Committee for Masters Students. I supervise Masters students in their research Theses and projects as well as internal examiner 2006-2008 2002-2005 JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY Adjunct Faculty in: -Introduction to Sociology, Undergraduate students. UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY -AFRICA (USIU ) Part-time lecturer .I taught the following courses: -Collective Behaviour in Diverse Contexts -Introduction to Sociology -Family and Kinship in a Multicultural Contexts 5

-Social Conflict and Resolution - Integrated Seminar Senior Experience (for graduating senior) 1993-1994 KERICHO TEACHERS COLLEGE):Manpower public training institution for Kenya Primary school teachers. Here I taught the following courses:-Christian Religious Education-Population and Family Life Education (POFLE) -Teaching Methods in C.R.E. -Teaching practice supervision - preparing teaching materials - supervising students in preparation for teaching - Involved in entertainment committee ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 1997-2004 2002- 2004 INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTRE (IPC) -Manager; Investment Promotion, Marketing and Training Department. - Manager; Research, Policy and Planning Department In-charge of Womens Desk. In charge of HIV/AIDS Control Unit (ACU). DUTIES Promoting private investment in Kenya, Identifying sources of funds for investment, resource mobilization. Working with Micro-Finance Institutions and making links to potential investors. Encouraging domestic savings and joint ventures. Facilitating the registration of investment projects in the country-One-Stop-Shop facility. Doing research and disseminating investment information to investors both locally and abroad Monitoring and evaluating investments in the country. Preparing the budget for Investment Promotion Department. Involved in working on organizational chart, and human resources issues. Preparing budget for the Centre to be forwarded to the line Ministry Participating in purchasing and supply of promotional materials. Managing staff, organizing their training and capacity building Attending to investors on a timely basis and maintaining good public relation with them. Analyzing policies that affect investment and advising the Government to act accordingly

Representing IPC in Negotiation Forum: World Trade Organization (WTO), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community (EAC), among other regional blocs. Organizing training Workshops, Conferences and Seminars, study tours, for our staff, investors and entrepreneurs, Organizing National and International Trade Fairs, Workshops, Conferences, Seminars. Writing and compiling conferences and seminar reports. Writing proposals to donors, requesting for funds for investment projects. Assisting investors write proposals and business plans for their projects. Liaising with our Missions abroad to woo investors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Kenya. Participating in Policy Advocacy, Poverty Alleviation, (PRSP), gender and Economic empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming Organizing and Chairing Ministerial HIV/AIDS control seminars and workshops. Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Seminars in our HIV/AIDS Control Unit (ACU) for our staff and investors whose project we have facilitated. Representing the Managing Director on official meetings and any other given assignment. Professional work experience in Kenya and international levels in planning and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, of investment projects Ability to work in multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious relations inside and outside the organization. Conference Papers Presented 2012 ` Refugee Crisis in Africa at Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference, at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), June 26-30, 2012 (published) Impediments to Implementation of Peace Education in Public Universities in Kenya 1st Papers presented: Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference, at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), June 26-30, 2012 Pentecostalism, Born Again and religious Mobility: A case study of NPC Buruburu Nairobi, Kenya Religious Mobility in Eastern Africa Nairobi, 24th -26 April, 2012. Organized by Institut Franais de Recherches en Afrique(IFRA), Nairobi, Institut de Hautes Etudes Internationales et du Dveloppement, Genve Catholic University in Eastern Africa, Nairobi. Cross-Border Investment In The East Africa Economies. Regional Workshop on launching the Globalization Project at Economic & Research Foundation (ESRF) Conference Hall, Dar es Salaam Tanzania, April 15th -16th 2002 Accepted Conference Papers 7

Children as victims, Witnesses and Participants in Armed Conflict: Our lost future humanity in Africa: Narratives of former LRA child soldier and child wife. To be presented at Second international multidisciplinary conference to be held at the University of Salzburg, Austria, on 10-12 July 2013) Africa Unions Peace and Security Architecture: Challenges and Prospects of Africa Standby Force (AS) in the Great Lakes Region. To be presented at CUEA 2nd International conference June 2013 Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons: Challenge to Development, Peace and Security in Africa To be presented at CUEA 2nd International conference June 2013 Supervised Judith Chemutai Bett (EM16/1606/06), entitled Perception of Head Teachers, Teacher Counsellors and Students on the Effectiveness of the Implementation of Peer Counselling among Public Secondary Schools on Molo, District, Kenya, (graduated)

Rose Nekoye Chebukaka, Reg No EM17/1203/04, entitled : Effects of Drug Abuse on Students Academic Performance in Public Secondary in Vihiga District, Kenya. (to graduate this year, 2013)
Internal Examiner Benard Mwangi Muiruri AM 17/1450/05, entitled : the Association Between Church Affiliation and Economic Wellbeing of Individual Church Members: A Comparative Study of Christian Denominations in Bureti Division , Kericho County, Kenya. Atieno Paul Okello, entitled Conflicts over Common Pool Resources among Resources Among Residents of Lower River Nyando Floodplains, Kisumu County, Kenya, Luciana Chepkoech Koske, entitled: A Sociological Analysis of Factors the lead Girls to undergo Female Circumcision after Alternative Rites of Passage among the Abakuria of Kenya.,

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WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED: COMESA Regional Competition Policy Project, Consultation Programme,( Nairobi Preparatory meeting for WTO Ministerial Conference to beheld in Cancun, Mexico, organized by Heinrich Boll Foundation , Nairobi, WTO and Industrial Development, organized by Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Africa Regional Conference on the Post -DOHA WTO Competition Issues, Nairobi, Kenya. Nairobi International Agricultural Show and Trade Fair, Nairobi ,held at Nairobi showground, IPC stand. Regional East Africa Investment Code Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya Regional Workshop on launching the Globalization Project, organized by Economic and Research Foundation (ESRF), Tanzania.-presented a Paper on Cross-border Investment. 8

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Role of Media on Governance and Investment Promotion, organized by Private Sector Corporate Governance Trust (PSCGT), held at The Hilton Hotel, Nairobi. Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) Workshop Nairobi, Kenya. Economic and Trade Mission to Kenya: Workshop organized by Walloon Region of Belgium and Foreign Trade Department Brussels, Nairobi, Kenya Social Dialogue and Social-Economic Development in Kenya :IN-Focus Programme on Strengthening Social Dialogue, organized by International Labour Office (ILO) Geneva at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Industrial Ecology Institute (IEI) Workshop; Regional workshop on the Role of Research in Policy Change for increased adoption of Cleaner Production Technologies in East Africa Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi ,Kenya. Commonwealth Trade Congress 2001, advancing The World Trade Debate Challenges for Africa, (26th-27th March).Grand Regency, Nairobi Kenya Investment Symposium, Nairobi; organized by Commonwealth Business Council (CBC). Doing Business in Uganda Workshop, organized by Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) Hilton Hotel Nairobi,

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Kenya Women Entrepreneurs Study Tour to Israel, organized by Investment Promotion Centre (IPC) 2000 HIV/AIDS Awareness Youth Forum, by Kenya AIDS Society in Nairobi, Kenya Expert Consultation Workshop on Private Development in Kenya organized by the Ministry of Planning in collaboration with UNDP and UNIDO Kenya College of Communications Technology, Mbagathi, Nairobi. COMESATEX Exhibition organized by COMESA countries, Nairobi, Kenya. Investor Targeting for Kenya workshop, organized by IPC and UNCTAD, Kenya. Nairobi Korea Trade and Korea Trade Exhibition,99,held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Investor Road-Map of Kenya Seminar, organized jointly by US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Investment Promotion Centre(IPC),held at Hilton Hotel Nairobi, Poverty Alleviation Workshop, UNDP/Ministry of Planning and National Development, Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret, Kenya. 2nd Global Women Entrepreneurs Trade Fairs and Investment Forum Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, organized by Federation of African Women Entrepreneurs (FAWE). Chinese Trade Fair December,), Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi Malaysia Palm Oil Promotion Seminar, Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi, India Tech 98 Workshop, Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi 9

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India-Kenya Relations to the year 2000, and Beyond Workshop, Kenyatta International Conference Centre Kenya (KICC East Africa Enhanced Investment Workshop, Zanzibar Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) Workshop, Athi River The Tea Board of Kenya Promotion Study Workshop facilitated by Coopers & Lybrand Consultants, Naivasha, Kenya). Organized East Africa Cooperation Joint Investment Conference (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya Third International Social Studies Conference at Hotel International, Nairobi. Family Life Education Training Workshop for Couples and Family Life Trainers at Strathmore College, Nairobi. Schools Attended: Alliance Girls High School, Kikuyu (1981-1982) A Levels Kapsabet Girls High School, Nandi (1977-1980), O Levels Mengit Primary School, Bomet-(1970-1976) CPE.

Development of Training Manuals Peace and Conflict Resolution, MA Peace studies course (2007). Refugees Studies (for MA curriculum) Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics trust (CICC) Mombasa, Conflict transformation and peace building interreligious training manual for the clerics(2009)

EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WORLD HABITAT DAY celebrations organizer, Kipreres shopping Centre every 3rd Monday of October, annually (2006-date) 2007 Gender and Water Alliance (GWA) Planning and Review Committee, 2007- : Member of the Task Force involved in preparation of GWA Training workshop for East African water organizations. The training took place in Nairobi, November 2007. 2006-2009 Chairperson, Board of Governors, Kongotik Girls High School,Bomet

1997- to date Involvement in community based women organizations in Kericho, Bomet, Machakos, Nairobi among others 2003) Board of Governors, member; Kongotik Secondary School -Bomet 2003 Board of Governors, member; Mulot Secondary School- Bomet.

1997 Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) committee member at Mahiga Primary School, Kahawa West, Nairobi SIGNIFICANT COMMENDATIONS 1 0

2009 Awarded the Lecturer of the Year 2009, Large Classes. 1999 Awarded an Appreciation Certificate, for excellent performance, in organizing COMESATEX, Nairobi, Kenya 1999. Awarded a prize for best Form Four CRE National performance, by the Board of Governors, Longisa High School Awarded a prize for being the best Geography Religious Student at Kagumo Teachers College AFFILIATION TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES: 1. Building Partnership for Development in Water and Sanitation; Public Sector Director 2. Gender and Water and Sanitation Alliance: GWA Ambassador, Africa. 3. Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC); member. 4. Central Institute of Management- India- life member 5. International sociological Association 6. OSSREA PUBLICATIONS -Conflict Resolution Through Regional Organisations: Comparative Study Of IGAD; ECOWAS, OAS, and SAAC, Project for Conflict Resolution Programme; Uppsala University. Sweden.(2004)(unpublished project) PhD. Dissertation: Poverty-Related Water and Sanitation Affecting Childrens Health: A Case Study of Kibera Slums ,Nairobi, Kenya (2000). -A MINISTERS HANDBOOK: What Every Minister of the Word Of God should know about the Mission Field. Co-authored with Dr Frederick K.Chelule, Melisam Publishers, Nairobi (2001) -A Research on Women Entrepreneurs in Kericho, Bomet and Buret Districts unpublished report (1999) -Wrote a proposal and initiated a Womens Desk (2002) in our Organization (IPC) to assist women in entrepreneurship get information. - Impediments to Women Entrepreneurship in Kenya: A case study of Longisa, Bomet Districts, Kenya (2003) REFEREES: Dr K .E. Bor Chairman of Department (COD), Peace, Security &Social Studies Egerton University; Box 536 Egerton Tel: 254-051-61620; Mobile 254 -723578701. Email : ebor@egerton.ac.ke Dr K Ngetich Senior Lecturer, Department of Peace, Security &Social Studies Egerton University; Box 536 Egerton Tel: 254-051-61620; Mobile 254 - 722272413 Email : k_ngetich@yahoo.com Peter Wallensteen, Senior Prof Dag Hammarskjolds Department of Peace and Conflict Research Box 514 ; 1 1

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