Moses Omwago
Rockville
Summary
With a proven track record at the Embassy of Kenya, I excel in strategic leadership and research skills, adeptly enhancing operational excellence and policy implementation. My experience spans diplomatic protocol to intelligence analysis, driving significant improvements in service delivery and fostering global cultural exchanges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consular Officer
Embassy of Kenya
Washington DC
10.2021 - Current
- Issued identity and travel documents to Kenyan citizens living in the United States, and resolved inquiries on application processes.
- Assisted Kenyan citizens in difficult circumstances with emergency consular services.
- Maintained the database, conducted a comprehensive analysis of quantitative data generated in the course of service delivery to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Issued travel authorization to, and guiding US and other foreign nationals seeking to travel to Kenya.
- Coordinated with the host country US regarding the enforcement of immigration laws.
- Promoted and facilitated cultural exchange by organizing and participating in activities and events that would bring together citizens of US and Kenya
Immigration Officer
Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya
Nairobi
06.2005 - Current
- Pioneered the creation and operationalization of Analysis section within the Directorate headquarters, where all data regarding work permits, citizenship, passports, border control, and permanent residence were collated, analyzed and disseminated to inform decisions on service delivery improvement.
- Led teams in Immigration Control, first at Moi International Airport, then at Ngomeni border, where I collaborated with other security agencies in facilitating entry and exit of travelers, while enforcing the border policies and Immigration laws of Kenya
- Led an investigation and prosecution team at a Malindi Immigration Control office; oversaw arrests, prosecution and deportation of Immigration act offenders in my jurisdiction
Part-time Lecturer
Kenya Institute of Migration Studies UoN
Nairobi
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Joined the faculty at KIMS, currently domiciled at the Population Studies and Reseach Institute, University of Nairobi
- Taught post-graduate diploma students "Applied demographic techniques" and "Research methods" at KIMS, University of Nairobi
- Involved in the setting, administration and invigilation of examinations
Counter Terrorism Analyst
Joint Counter Terrorism Analysis Centre
Nairobi
07.2015 - 12.2019
- Led a team of analysts in investigating, cracking and dismantling human trafficking/smuggling and illegal document facilitation cartels used by terrorist elements
- Created and maintained a data base of persons and entities of interest, and monitored their activities
- Made presentations from time to time to leadership of security agencies on the on-going investigations, action taken and way forward on the targets
Part -time Lecturer
Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus
Mombasa
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Taught the following units: Introduction to Sociology, Social Change; Demography and Population Studies; Sociological Theory; Marriage and Family; Research methodology; and Sociology of Development.
- Set, invigilated and marked examinations
Researcher/Research Assistant
Various Non-Governmental Organizations
Nairobi
03.2002 - 04.2005
- Research Intern - Family Health International: coordinated a survey and wrote a report to the program coordinator in the project, “Testing the ABC Approach for Infection Prevention among Youth in Institutions of Higher Learning.”
- Research Assistant/Focus Group Discussion Moderator - Family Health International and National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development: Conducted FGDs in Kisumu and Kisii; transcribed and wrote a report to the project monitor in the project, “What’s New and Cool for the Youth” in Kenya.
- Lead Researcher - Mundri Relief and Development Association: Designed questionnaire, analyzed data, and wrote a report in the project, “Baseline Assessment of Primary Healthcare in Southern Sudan.”
- Team lead/Research Assistant- World Bank/Participatory Training Promotions Institute: Supervised research assistants in the project “Impact Assessment of Upgrading Interventions in Informal and Formal Settlements in Nairobi”
- Research Assistant/In-depth Interviewer- Strategic Public Relations and Research Ltd.: Conducted in-depth interviews at Kisumu Water Service Company in the project “Water Sector Reforms in Kenya”
- Research Assistant/Field Editor- Central Bureau of Statistics: Responsible for editing questionnaires from the field and retraining of field interviewers as need arose, in the project “2003 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey”
- Research Assistant- African Population and Health Research Center: Conducted household interviews in the informal settlement in Nairobi in the project “Demographic Surveillance System (DSS) in Nairobi’s informal settlements”
Education
Master of Arts - Population Studies
University of Nairobi
Nairobi08-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Geography
University of Nairobi
Nairobi08-1998
Skills
- Public policy knowledge
- Strategic/ transformational/Inspirational leadership
- Global perspective
- Research skills
- Effective decision making
- Interviewing techniques
- Intelligence analysis
- Document Recognition and verification
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Diplomatic protocol
- Investigative tactics
- Operational excellence
Affiliations
- I am a board member of Lisana Secondary School, a village high school, donated a computer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
dholuo
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- member of Population Association of kenya
Accomplishments
United Nations Population Fund Fellowship Award for Masters in Population Studies, University of Nairobi
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consular Officer
Embassy of Kenya
10.2021 - Current
Part-time Lecturer
Kenya Institute of Migration Studies UoN
01.2020 - 10.2021
Counter Terrorism Analyst
Joint Counter Terrorism Analysis Centre
07.2015 - 12.2019
Part -time Lecturer
Kenyatta University, Mombasa Campus
01.2011 - 08.2013
Immigration Officer
Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya
06.2005 - Current
Researcher/Research Assistant
Various Non-Governmental Organizations
03.2002 - 04.2005
Master of Arts - Population Studies
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Geography
University of Nairobi
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