Alfred Makotsi

Experience

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  International Relations Officer

  • Supported the section head and initiative manager in conducting research and strategic analysis to aid in the implementation of the Sustainable Foreign Affairs and International Trade initiative;• Supported outreach initiatives and the ministry's campaign for sustainable communication;• Aided in the creation of presentations and written materials for advocacy and promotion of sustainability in trade relations at conferences, seminars, or events on a global scale;• Supported the maintenance of the knowledge management database for the associated projects and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade communication website;• Aided in the creation of engaging case studies on international relations and reviewed related materials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Show less

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  National Gender and Equality Commission

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Election Observer

  • Reviewed the legislative framework, watched media coverage of the 2017 Kenyan general election, kept track of voter and candidate registration, evaluated the operation of election management organizations, and rated the political campaign;• Reviewed and kept track of the National Gender and Equality Commission's Election Observation Mission (EOM) programs' efficiency, viability, and performance.• Delivered precise preparation and delivery of routine reports on project status and activities;• Developed and nurtured productive working connections with the National Gender and Equality Commission's members;• Watched the vote count and kept track of developments at the polls throughout the 2017 Kenyan General Election Show less

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  Office of the Senator Kakamega County

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2022

  County Office Manager and Personal Assistant

  • Analyzed County Office procedures and introduced new project management software that decreased average turnaround time by 30%;• Reduced inventory costs by 12% by implementing a just-in-time inventory system;• Organized a bi-weekly meeting with team managers to discuss Senator office goals and address challenges, which increased employee satisfaction by 18%• Implemented a county-wide work from home policy which decreased PTO usage by 25% during the Covid-19 outbreak;• Coordinated Senator’s travel, lodging, and visas; on occasion, traveled with the senator, recorded meetings with notes or dictation, and offered general support during presentations;• Handled all executive assistant responsibilities for the senator. Enhanced communication and logistics while managing complex calendars; Show less

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  Office of the Deputy Minority Leader

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

  Parliamentary Liaison Officer

  • Attended regular Party Caucus Meeting for purposes of rapporteur and reporting for the Office of the Deputy Minority Leader• Regularly prepared bill digests, statements, motions and Bills for presentation by the Office of the Deputy Minority Leader in the Senate• Liaised with Field Officers to provide a monthly political brief to Office of the Deputy Minority Leader in the Senate• Organized county quarterly Oversight forum with MCAs and county Stakeholders including Civil Societies and Pressure Groups• Consistently followed-up recommendations of senate with County Government departments• Built relationships with parliamentarians, unions, policymakers, and partner organizations, these promoted mechanisms aimed at tackling the challenges Kenyans;• Met with MPs and members of the Senate to outline the Office of the Deputy Minority Leader strategy and maintaining these relationships;• Organized events such as fringe events, parliamentary events, press conferences, exhibitions and lectures for the Office of the Deputy Minority Leader Show less

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  Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

  Oct 2022 - now

  Tutorial Fellow; Center for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance

  • Teaching undergraduate courses in disaster management and humanitarian aid as designated by the department head and periodically approved by the department head;• Creating lesson plans, creating lesson plans, and keeping records to track attendance, achievement, and growth of students.• Taking part in the creation, administration, and marking of tests and other evaluations;• Supporting and actively adhering to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology policies, particularly those pertaining to equal opportunities; Show less