What nationality are you?
I am a Kenyan
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
I am fluent in english, Swahili and Dholuo
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Uganda, Tanzania and Sudan.I believe that communication is essential for the success of any project and therefore I will be able to interact with people of various backgrounds to bring success to my work
What countries have you worked in?
Kenya
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
I am in the process of obtaining a passport
What field do you currently work in?
Currently I am a freelance researcher.
What fields have you worked in before?
I have been a research assistant for two years with IntraHealth International, I have volunteered for Family AIDS Iniative Responce, I have worked for Rift Valley Water Service Board under COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
What qualifications do you hold?
I have a BSC (Environmental Science) from Maseno University
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Both are essential for success. Format education alone is not enough. You need the skill as well to suceed
Describe the benefits of working with others
Working with others enable one to learn different cultures,be a teamplayer,build good relations,able to handle crutism positively and reduce boredom
Describe the benefits of working alone
Working alone create confidence and self belief
What was your worst working experience?
Working in a team where a supervisor is not able to make up her own mind according to the situation on the ground and kept on calling the head office for every advice
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
To have confident in myself and also to treat my workmets with the respect that they deserve regardless of the position they hold
What unique skills do you have?
Ability to adapt quickly to different situations and conditions. I have excellent knowledge of environmental conservation, project planning and management, participatory rural appraisal, rural and urban planning and sustainable development
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Director of an Ngo dealing in the conservation of our Environment locally and internationally for the benefit of current and future generations
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
It is always beautifull to observe nature and seeing how God created the universe.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Majority of people still do not understand the role of environment in the well being of mankind and other living organisms
In your own words, describe environment.
To me environment is life.It include the biological aspect and the physical aspect.It also take into consideration the social and political aspects. All these should be in harmony
How can potential employers contact you?
Via email. owinojo@yahoo.com or through mobile phone No. 0725354536
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