Edward Okatcha is seeking a position where he can help organizations grow strategically. He has experience in communications, research, and analysis related to civil advocacy, policy, and market trends. His work history includes independent research consulting focused on human rights and governance, as well as roles at the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as a guest columnist. He is skilled in managing websites, social media, press materials, and research. Okatcha has a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and certificates in IT support, Microsoft programs, and managing Windows servers.

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Edward Okatcha
P.O. Box 66043 00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254723273554
Email: tedokatcha@gmail.com
Skype: Ted Okatcha
Curriculum Vitae
Profile and objective - I would like to be an integral part of a visionary organization and be able to implement and
formulate strategic plans that will ensure the organizations growth. My high adaptability and motivation shall put me in
good stead to ensure that I bring forth divergent approaches towards executing the tasks, fulfilling all duties and
responsibilities assigned to me on the job. In this regard, I pride myself in not only meeting organisational goals but
surpassing them.
Work Experience
Independent Research Consultant: Nov. 2012 - Present
Primarily engaged with legal advocacy with regard to issue areas such as transitional justice, human rights and governance.
Thus endeavouring to make relevant contributions in the interests of furthering civil awareness under certain umbrellas and
initiatives, for instance; the “Kenyans For Peace, Truth and Justice” (KPTJ).
Duties and responsibilities
 Carrying out independent background research on various reports under the KPTJ umbrella.
 Writing press statements anonymously to be edited and disseminated by the organisation to news outlets.
 Assisted in carrying out due diligence regarding practices carried out during the 2013 General Elections'
implementation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya: Nov. 2011 – Feb. 2012
This is a governmental entity under the ambit of the Office of the President and headed by a Foreign Affairs Cabinet
Secretary as per the new Constitution adopted in the year 2012. It is charged with many liaison functions that include, but
not limited to; facilitating interstate relations between Kenya and her global partners, advising the President on rapidly
changing foreign policy, organising various state events and providing linkages between the different ministries within the
country.
Duties and responsibilities
 Charged with clearance of Value Added Tax Forms for various organizations and government entities as part of
the Protocol Division.
 Assisted in the organisation of state events.
 Writing of press statements where applicable.
 Acting as a Protocol Liaison to numerous Foreign Missions based in Kenya.
 Information Technology User Support and customer relations.
Technical skills and training
 Proven experience working in communications within a humanitarian, legal and developmental context.
 Experience in carrying out research and analysis on civil advocacy, policy and market trends.
 Experience in managing websites and social media platforms in a professional context.
 Ability to create messages and shape information through press materials and social media communication.
 Information Technology User Support and customer relations
Specialised areas and key strengths
I am able to formulate and implement long term communication, research and analysis on various civil advocacy issues,
market trends while being fully conversant with managing online social platforms with a view of promoting products and
project initiatives.
Activities and Memberships
2011 Served as a Guest Columnist for the Warwick Global Development Society Journal (WGDSJ)
Newsletter. Contributed two (2) opinion pieces entitled; “No More Nukes... Really?” (Vol. 8,
No. 1 January 2011) Web address:

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http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/currentstudents/masters/pgmodules/archive/po90
1-copy/wgds/newsletters/newsletter2011v8n1.pdf
2010-2011 Special Advisor to the “International Relations Forum Executive Panel” within the
International Relations Forum Club of the United States International University – Africa (USIU
-A).
2009-2010 Served as an “Inter-club Representative” to the Student Affairs Council (SAC) of the United
States International University – Africa (USIU-A)
Extracurricular activities: Squash, Lawn Tennis, GP Karting
Education
2007-2011 United States International University – Africa (USIU-A)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations
G.P.A. Average 2.6 (B-)
2006 The Institute of Advanced Technology
 Certificate of Achievement in the Microsoft Approved Course 2273: Managing and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
 Certificate of Competence in the User Support Professional course with Distinction
 Certificate of Competence in using Microsoft Excel
 Certificate of Competence in using Microsoft Access
2002-2005 Makini Secondary School. Attained a C average in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education national
examination.
Referees
James Gondi
Director of Programmes
Inform Action
Tel: +254 739 866 399
Email: james.gondi@informaction.tv
Amb. David K.A. Kikaya, Ph.D. H.S.C.
Associate Professor, International Relations
United States International University – Africa
P.O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi, KENYA
Email: dkikaya@usiu.ac.ke
kikayadavid@hotmail.com
Prof. Korwa Gombe Adar, Ph.D
Professor, International Relations
United States International University
Email: kgadar@usiu.ac.ke
korwagombe@gmail.com
Aidan Davin
Analyst
Accenture
Tel: +353-87-3384718
Email: aidandavin@gmail.com

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Sig Wawdo
Program Manager
Microsoft Online Inc.
6100 Neil Road
M/S Reno – B/1084
Reno, NV 89511
Tel: +1-775-824-6986
Cell: +1-775-200-5991
Fax: +1-425-936-7329 attn: sigwaw
Email: sigwaw@microsoft.com