Mutuku, Faith

Faith Mbeneka Mutuku is a dedicated professional with expertise in grant administration, project management, office administration, event management and human resource planning. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Media Studies with a focus on Development Communication. She leverages her strong analytical and communication skills to contribute to impactful social and economic development initiatives. To further her knowledge, she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Communication at the University of Nairobi. She is currently an administrative assistant at the University of Nairobi, a part-time project administrator/grant manager at the Environment for Development (EfD), Kenya, and a part-time senior administrator in human resources at the African Women Studies Centre.
Key strengths include:

• Development Communication Expertise: Deep understanding of utilizing communication strategies to drive positive social change through media and community engagement.
• Grant/Project Management Skills: Proven ability to effectively manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables within a complex research environment.
• Research Aptitude: Strong analytical skills to gather, interpret, and present research findings on development issues.
•  Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders to facilitate successful project implementation. 
• Human Resource Management Skills: Experience in human resource planning and recruitment for successful implementation of projects.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully organized regional and international workshops/conferences, such as the 18th Environment for Development (EfD) Annual Meeting held in Nairobi, with over 180 participants from around the globe.
• Successfully prepared and submitted departmental performance contract reports at the University of Nairobi for the last 8 years.