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

University of Nairobi: April 2013 - 2015
Masters, International Relations

Kenya Institute of Management ( K.I.M ) Jan 2013 Dec 2013
Project Management

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
Advise the Commercial Counsellor on economic, commercial and political affairs.

Advise the Commercial Office and Turkish firms on regulatory frameworks, and general
issues related to Kenyas political economy

Developing of relationships with key relevant industry stakeholders including Kenyan
Government Ministries, State Corporations, and Industry Associations.

Developing and maintaining a large number of close contacts with senior business
executives and high-level government officials, as well as with mid-level personnel


Provided industry-client specific business counselling on commercial and economic
conditions, market and investment opportunities, trade barriers and commercial
opportunities
Identified for Turkish exporters potential reputable local business partners through the
delivery of standardized and customized client matchmaking and due diligence services.

Participated and assisted Commercial Attach in high level representations in support of
Turkish firms bidding on major projects

Trade Delegation programme management, investment meetings and Report
Promotion of Turkish Investment to Kenya
Planning and market research
Media Review on International Tenders and News on Turkish Government
Arranging Programs and appointments for Commercial Counsellor
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