1. Janet Adongo
janetadongo@gmail.com I Phone: 254 722 750 153
P.O. BOX 1323 - 00100 NAIROBI
Sharing Africa with the world - one image, one story, one day at a time
- My Passion
We live in a news culture that presents the most tragic sound bites of world events,
from one catastrophe to the next. Poverty is visible for all to see, but what is often
more difficult is seeing individuals — the dignity, beauty splendor and hope that can
be found in the human spirit — regardless of circumstance.
I try to convey that dignity and spirit of individuals and communities who are often
misunderstood, negatively represented, or simply not represented in the traditional
visual vocabulary.
- My Philosophy
EXPERIENCE
A multi-lingual all-round creative with over 10 years experience in the International
NGO, Development, PR, Film Production, and Digital Communication sectors; having
held various portfolios across East, West and South Africa, including:
§ Associate Public Information Officer and spokesperson of the UNHCR Branch
Office Freetown, Sierra Leone.
§ Consultant attached to the Communications Department of REGAL-IR, African
Development Solutions in Nairobi, Kenya.
§ Public Information Assistant at the UNHCR Branch Office in Nairobi
§ Researcher & Rapporteur – ‘Sara’ Pre-testing for UNICEF in Malawi
§ 2nd Assistant Video Production Director at the MEDIAE Company
§ Correspondent & Editor at the All Africa News Agency, Kenya
§ Owner, lead photographer, digital media consultant Pixell8 Photography
§ Video Production Consultant for TV shows produced by Purple Clover and
Cheese Pictures
§ Blogger at janetadongophotography.wordpress.com
Skills honed and acquired include; content generation for traditional and digital
platforms, feature writing and NGO photography, high-level video production and
script writing for TV shows, small business management, marketing and multi-level
negotiation. I am extremely digital savvy, love multi-cultural experiences, travel and
can work in any environment.
2. The table that follows highlights detailed experience statements
Assignment Name,
Client, Location and
Date
Description Of Assignment Role Played
REGAL-IR, African
Development Solutions
Nairobi, Kenya
June 2015-June 2016
• Photography consultancy assignment for
documentation of the resilience projects under the
following thematic areas; alternative livelihoods,
nutrition, peace, natural resources management, milk
and livestock value chain and disaster risk reduction.
Consultant
Photographer
Pixell-Eight Company Ltd
Nairobi Kenya
January 2011 – Present
• Managed all of the company’s equipment needs and
inventory including cameras, other photography
equipment, studio Macs, supplies, and budget
documentation to ensured company’s needs are
met.
• Maintained strict operating costs identified cost
savings and contributed to operating profit.
• Worked to achieve high productivity and quality in
photography by continuing to streamline workflow to
support marketing initiatives and projects.
• Ensured the working order, storage, loss prevention
and maintenance for cameras, equipment and
facilities.
• Was responsible for managing technical staff and
ensuring final deliverables are on time and within
budget.
• Created workflows and procedures for technical
operations.
• Collaborated with technical staff to maintain a high
level of awareness of the organization and objectives
of client departments, including business strategy and
future planning in order to meet advertising,
marketing, and communications needs.
Head of
Photography
and
Videography
Tiger Tinga Productions
Nairobi, Kenya
October 2008 –
December 2010
• Partnered with and key-support for the Animation
Director in the running of the Animation team and
department and general film production
• Key point of contact for all issues relating to character
performance and animation
• Contributed to the creation and maintenance of the
Master Schedule for the animation project Tinga Tinga
Tales.
• Forecast delays and shortfalls and communicated to
the Heads of Production
• Worked with the Animation Director to distribute
animation team schedules and milestones for the
Production Coordinators to work with and managed
them through the duration of the project
• Supervision of daily department operations; creative
review attendance and management in high level
reviews
• Oversaw all the animation department meetings and
production processes
Production
Manager
3. Assignment Name,
Client, Location and
Date
Description Of Assignment Role Played
UNHCR Branch Office
Nairobi, Kenya
April 2004 – July 2008
• Collected press-cuttings of articles in national,
regional, international and periodicals that pertained
to refugee related issues and to the work of the office;
• Compiled and maintained the mailing list for press
releases, information bulletins etc., and ensured timely
dispatch of information to media and other interested
parties;
• Classified and maintained adequate stock of P.I.
materials and promoted sale of merchandise where
appropriate;
• Wrote and submitted web stories on topical refugee
issues such as repatriation; took photographs for the
UNHCR public website.
• Provided clerical assistance with regard to P.I. events
such as poster campaigns, exhibitions, public
awareness raising events;
• Responded to routine telephone and written enquiries
from a variety of sources such as the media, the
public, NGOs and government officials etc;
• Maintained up-to-date P.I. files.
Public
Information
Assistant
UNICEF East & Southern
Africa Office
Malawi
October 2006
• Worked with communities to find out how they
perceived the issues raised in the storylines, what
experiences they had to share and what solutions
they believed were credible, achievable and had an
entertainment value. Conducted focus group
research in several parts of the country.
• Compiled a research report for presentation to
UNICEF.
Researcher
MEDIAE Company
Limuru, Kenya
Jan 2005 to Mar 2005
• Assisted the Director to prepare a filming schedule;
broke down the script into a production schedule;
• Ensured the production stuck to the schedule;
• Managed the team of Assistant Directors, Runners
and crew on set;
• Managed technical recces; organized the daily call
sheet; directed extras on set; maintained order;
• Looked after crew’s health and safety on set and on
location; conflict management and resolution;
2nd Assistant
Director
Medeva TV
Nairobi, Kenya
November 2003-April
2004
• Played an active role in designing the new Tazama!
TV Series.
• Researched and sourced for stories for Tazama! 2.
Filmed and prepared for edit in accordance with
instructions from Series Editor
• Worked on income generating projects for Medeva
TV and further productions that Medeva TV
generated
Camerawoma
n and Director
4. Assignment Name,
Client, Location and
Date
Description Of Assignment Role Played
All Africa News Agency
Nairobi, Kenya
2003 April-Oct
• Researched and wrote weekly feature stories on
topical issues for the AANA/APTA bulletin.
• Assisted in editing both English and some French final
editions.
Correspondent
UNHCR Branch Office
Freetown, Sierra Leone
2002 July-Dec.
• Established close working relationships with television,
radio and news agencies to promote and ensure the
dissemination of UNHCR aims, activities and
principles.
• Planned advertisements, exhibitions, training seminars
and other activities to promote a better
understanding of UNHCR’s aims, activities and
accomplishments through mass media and
organized groups;
• Developed working relationships with the
Government, NGOs and UN agencies in order to
arouse interest and develop cooperation in inter-
related activities;
• Acted as UNHCR focal point for the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission updates;
• Organized conferences and meetings to create
conscious awareness and to inform on social events
that affected UNHCR activities and principles;
• Drafted press reports, booklets, etc. to ensure
consistency with UNHCR policy and the proper use of
terminology to be readily understood by the target
audience;
• Organized the management and distribution of
UNHCR written publications, the provision of UNHCR
materials to various institutions to respond to the
interest of the public on refugee issues.
• Organized press trips to refugee sites and briefings for
journalists, commanding information for public
release.
• Supervised and coordinated the work of one
secretary.
Associate
Public
Information
Officer
Kenya Broadcasting
Corporation
Nairobi, Kenya
2001 May-Aug
• Collected news items from various sources including
the Kenya News Agency, Reuters, Associated Press
and other news sources on the Internet.
• Attended press conferences, official government
meetings and launches, and covered breaking news
in and around Nairobi.
• Conducted interviews of key personalities, and made
reports on the same for both radio and Television.
• Edited and scripted raw video clips, and did final
voiceovers.
• Directed and supervised the final news broadcast,
and updated the news logbook for the editor-in-
News Desk
Editor
5. Assignment Name,
Client, Location and
Date
Description Of Assignment Role Played
chief.
• Assisted in the launch and production of the KBC
Help line programme.
EDUCATION:
Qualification School Date
Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Communication
Daystar University
Nairobi, Kenya
1998 - 2002
Certificate in French Alliance Française-Nairobi, Kenya 1998 Jan-Jun
O-Level Certificate Limuru Girls High School - Limuru, Kenya 1994-1997
LANGUAGES
Language Speaking Reading Writing
English Excellent Excellent Excellent
Swahili Excellent Excellent Excellent
French Good Good Good
Creole Fair Fair Nil
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Camera
RAW and Internet Based Research Techniques.
I can additionally run successful social media accounts and campaigns on the top
social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr and LinkedIn.
AVAILABILITY DATE
Currently available immediately
CERTIFICATION:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data
correctly describe my qualifications, my experience and me
Janet M A Adongo 15/07/2016
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AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES / REFERENCES
Ms. Lucy Nderitu
Brand Manager, King Beverage Ltd
Centum Group,
Email: l.nderitu@kingbeverage.co.ke
Tel: +254 728 600 590
