JOSEPH OLUOCH AWINO University of , School of Continuing and Distance Education, Dept. of Extra-Mural Studies, P.O. Box 92, Kikuyu, contact address: P.O Box 9736-00200 Nairobi, Tel: 0729-354343: Email: [email protected] and/or [email protected] CAREER OBJECTIVES

To pursue a career in Teaching, Management and Administration where I can contribute my over seventeen years of experience and education for better productivity and goal oriented results. CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

 Excellent training and management skills coupled with professional training and over fifteen years experience as a teacher, administrator and lecturer.

 Possess excellent teaching and guidance skills.

 Ability to lecture and supervise diploma, undergraduate and masters’ students.

 Ability to train and manage employee using participatory approach.

 Ability to design training modules and facilitate training sessions using participatory methods.

 Ability to market educational programs and recruit students into various courses.

 Experience in planning educational programs, policy monitoring and evaluation.

 Well conversant with emerging trends in educational management, training, and curriculum development.

 Possess excellent management and organization skills with ability to offer practical leadership in management, training and coordination.

 Proven ability to mange, mentor and develop multi disciplinary teams and individuals.

PERSONAL DETAILS YEAR OF BIRTH: 7TH December 1972 MARITAL STATUS: Married SEX: Male NATIONALITY: Kenyan LANGUAGES: English, Kiswahili

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

 Doctor of Philosophy ( P.HD ) in Project Planning and Management: A registered student of Doctor of Philosophy in Project Planning and Management at the University of Nairobi, Department of Extra-Mural studies from 2011 to date.

 Master of Education ( M.ED ) in Education Administration & Planning: Institution: University of Nairobi in 2004 Thesis title: A study of the Relationship between Head teachers’ Management Practices and Certificate of Secondary Education Performance of Girls Public Schools in Migori District

 Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Education Arts (Economics/Business Studies), 2ND Class Upper Division, University of Nairobi, 1996. RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Nov. 2012 - to date: Tutorial Fellow, Dept. of Extra-Mural Studies. Sept . 2009 - to date: Acting Resident Lecturer, Kisii Extra- Mural Centre Institution: University of Nairobi. Responsibilities: Managing day-to-day activities of the centre Teaching Certificate, Diploma and Masters’ students Recruiting students into the various courses of the University. July 2006-to Aug. 2009: Centre Organizer, Kakamega Extra-Mural Centre Institution: University of Nairobi Responsibilities: Managing day-to-day activities of the Centre Supervising non-teaching staff at the centre Jan 2003-to date: Part-time Lecturer Institution: University of Nairobi Responsibilities: Lecturing ( a ) Master of Arts in project planning and Management: Fundamentals of Management, Social Change and Community Development, Monitoring and Evaluation. Research Projects Supervised: Fourteen ( 14 ) ( b ) Postgraduate Diploma in Education ( PGDE ) : Research Methods, Educational Planning, Curriculum Development, Psychology of Teaching and Learning Research Projects Supervised: Five ( 5 ) (c ) Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management: Labour Economics, Labour Laws and Tortious Liability, Organizational Behavior Research projects Supervised: Six ( 6 ) (d) Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management: Research Methods, Project Design and Implementation ( e ) Bachelor of Education ( Arts ) : Environmental Education, Organizational Behavior ( f ) Diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Purchasing and Suppliers Management and Sales and Marketing Research Projects Supervised: Forty –two ( 42 ) Jan 2001 –July 2005: Lecturer Institution: Kitale Technical Training Institute Diploma in Business administration and Supplies Management Jan 2001-2003: Lecturer Institution: Kenya Institute of Management Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Graduate Teacher Sept. 1996-Oct. 1998: Economics, Commerce and accounting teacher at Kanyawanga High School and coordinated the activities of Business club May 1995- Sept. 1995: Economics, Commerce and Accounting student teacher at Agoro Sare High School

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Literate in Information and Communication Technology and the following computer packages Introduction Ms. Word Ms. Excel Internet & E-mail

CONSULTANCIES AND SHORT TERM ENGAGEMENT: August – Sept. 1996: research Assistant with CCF (Conducted a baseline survey on the status of orphans in Rachuonyo District ) Sept. 2000-Jan. 2001: Research Assistant with Paul Odundo (Conducted a research on the Impact of Instructional Methods on students’ achievements in Business Education ) March- July 2001: Research Assistant with IPAR (Conducted a research on Coming to grip with HIV AIDS pandemic: Towards sustainable prevention and awareness in ) August- Dec. 2002: Civic Education Research Coordinator and Trainer ( DARAJA- North Rift Region ). Conducted a Needs Assessment on Civic Education for Schools and colleges. PUBLICATIONS: Oluoch, J.A. ( 2003 ). A study of the relationship between Head teachers’ management practices and Kenya certificate of secondary education performance of girls’ public schools in migori district. Unpublished Master of Education Thesis, University of Nairobi. PAPERS PRESENTED DURING WORKSHPS AND SEMINARS Oluoch, J.A. ( 2006 ). Enhancing Educational Performance through Effective Supervision. Paper presented during the stakeholders’ workshop organized at Kisumu Day Secondary School. Oluoch, J.A ( 2006 ) Enhancing Access to Higher Education through Open and Distance Learning. Paper presented during a workshop organized by Daraja (Civic Initiatives Forum ) at Lillian Towers. Oluoch, J.A (2005). Leadership Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. Paper presented during careers talk week at Kitale technical training institute.

MAPPM PROJECTS SUPERVISED: 1. Onuonga, G. O. (2011) Influence of Community Mobilization on Sustainability of Community Based Development Projects in Kasipul-Kabondo constituency, Homa-bay county, Kenya. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

2. Moruye, G. B.(2011) Factors Influencing Implementation of School Feeding Program in Public Day Secondary Schools in Bobasi Constituency, Kenya. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

3. Alila, C.O.(2011) Factors Influencing Participation of Youths in Community Based Projects in Kasipul-Kabando Constituency, Homa-bay County, Kenya. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

4. Ojwaya, C. A.(2011) Factors Influencing Community Participation in Constituency Development Fund Projects in , Narok County, Kenya, Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

5. Parsaloi, J. K.(2011) Factors Influencing Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kilgoris Division, Transmara West District, Kenya, Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

6. Nyameta .P.(2011) Factors Influencing Community Involvement in Management of Local Authority Transfer Fund Projects in Nyamarambe Town Council, , Kenya. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

7. Mesa S. M.(2011) Influence of Dairy Farming on Live-hood of Self-help Group Members in Ekerenyo Division, Nyamira County. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

8. Odhiambo .O. C(2011) Factors Influencing Operation of Self –help Women Groups in Kapusil Division, Homa-Bay County, Kenya Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

9. Onyango A. M.(2011) Influence of Free Primary Education on Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools in Kisii South District, Kenya, Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

10. Ogutu M. O.(2011) Determination of Growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises owned by Women Enterprenuers in Migori District, Kenya. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

11. Omweri. F.N(2011) Factors Influencing Rural Women’s Participation in Community Development Projects in Mosocho Division, Kisii County, Kenya. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

12. Owour .E. O(2011) Factors Influencing Financial Cost Overruns’ of Infrastructural Projects in Awendo Town Council, Migori County, Kenya. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

13. Omondi .L. O(2010) Influence of Community Based Organizations Capacity on Management of Total War against AIDs Project in Kapsul-Kabondo Constituency, Kenya. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

14. Zacharia. K. N. 2012 Influence of Intrapartum Care on Women’s Satisfaction with Child Birth in Public Hospitals in Kenya. A case of Kisii Level Five Hospital, Kisii County. Unpublished M.A.PPM Research Project, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

CURRENT RESEARCH WORK IN PROGRESS Towards effective planning and administration of module II B. Ed Science program of the University of Nairobi. HOBBIES Swimming, Reading Business Books, Magazines, Journals, Watching Soccer.

REFEREES 1. Dr. Charles M. Rambo, Senior Lecturer and Chairman, Department of Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nairobi, P.O BOX 92, Kikuyu.

2. Prof. Christopher Gakuu, Associate Professor, Department of Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nairobi, P.O BOX 92, Kikuyu.

3. Prof. Samson Gunga, Chairman, Department of Educational Foundations, School of Education, University of Nairobi, P.O BOX 92, Kikuyu.

4. Dr. Omondi Bowa, Chairman, Department of Educational Studies, University of Nairobi, P.O BOX 92, Kikuyu.