AKOKO ALVIN OTIENO CURRICULUM VITAE

CONTACTS: Turkish Embassy - 30 Gigiri Road, Off Limuru Road 00620 Nairobi, Kenya Cell phone: 0725-344037, 0721-767289, 0722232441 Email: akokoalvin@yahoo.com LANGUAGES: English, Swahili, Abasuba. EDUCATION BACKGROUND Kenya Institute of Management ( K.I.M ) Jan 2013 Dec 2013 Project Management University of Nairobi: April 2013 - 2015 Masters, International Relations University of Nairobi: January 2010- To April 2012 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Political Science Moi University: April 2007-July 2009 Social Work Mbita School: 2002-2005 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Usare Primary School: 2000-2001 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE PROFFESIONAL BACKROUND Trade Expert, Office of the Commercial Counsellor- Turkish Embassy: Jan 18, 2012 To date RESPONSIBILITIES Trade Delegation investment meetings and Report Promotion of Turkish Investment to Kenya Planning and market research Trade program management and Business counseling Media Review on International Tenders and News on Turkish Government Commercial program delivery, provide counseling to Turkish exporters on market development issues, trade policy and analysis, market potential, trade logistics, and problem resolution. Arranging Programs and appointments for Commercial Counsellor and visiting Investors Monitor transnational issues affecting East Africa Region

Ass. Programmes officer-AVID Kenya- Corporate Service Department : May 2010 Jan 2012 RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation of programme schedules and estimated costs. Management of resources, materials and personnel with strict controls on cost, quality and time. Attending of meetings, regular liaison with field assistants for programme execution. Preparation of contract documents. Preparation of progress reports, evaluation and final accounts. Student Attach USAID APHIA II Rift Valley Monitoring & Evaluation Department. April 2009 July 2009: RESPONSIBILITIES Monitoring and evaluation. Data control and report preparation. Assist Projects in data capturing, reporting and QA/QC using monitoring tools to track programme indicators. OVC programming Assist in coordinating data collection and report of activities to ensure that activities are completed timely Attending of meetings with beneficiaries Support in provision of quality assurance for short term M&E technical assistance. Assessing impact of the programmes on the community. Participate in strengthening existing M&E systems in the projects, programmes and USAID Country Office Support in Coordinating execution of events in the department including consultancy work, meetings and workshops. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Proficient in the use of Trade Map. Plus one year in management of Trade Delegations & Organization of Trade Fairs. MS Word 2000 Essentials, MS Access Essentials Advanced & Windows Valid Driving License holder SKILLS AND STREGNTHS Highly motivated dynamic self-starter. Fast learner, keen on details and result oriented team player. Good negotiator with demonstrated interpersonal skills. Ability to work under minimum supervision. Accounting skills with experience in data handling and processing. Good report writing skills

CAREER OBJECTIVES Add value to the organisations goals and strategy as I improve my career development approach, not only through self-motivation and high standard of integrity, but also working in challenging dynamic environment with minimum supervision and a proof of quality results. This is based on my fervent appreciation of the core requirement for an organisation with the objective of corporate advancements in productivity and sustainable growth and expansion, i.e. team work, participation and involvement in the core productive activities of the organisation.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES: Participated in Young Investors Seminar on Investment Opportunities held at Strathmore University, Nairobi - Kenya. Swimming, Languages and meeting new people.

REFEREES Koray DEMIRCAN S. The Commercial Counsellor Turkish Embassy, Nairobi Mission Gigiri Rd, off Limuru Rd PO Box 64748 00620 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 712779/8 Fax: +254 20 7122793 nairobi@economy.go.tr Dr. Ken OUKO Lecturer, The University of Nairobi Sociology Department Tel: +254 722725727 P.O.Box 30197-00100 Nairobi dept-sociology@uonbi.ac.ke Mr. Simon OCHIENG Program officer-Co-ordinator USAID-APHIA II Rift- Valley Nakuru. Tel: +254 721725357 s.ochieng@fhi.org