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Owino Moses Omondi

Petersburg,VA

Summary

Strategic leader with 12+ years in Indigenous rights advocacy, communications, and community-led development. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a deep commitment to amplifying Indigenous voices through storytelling, media, and policy engagement. Proven success leading remote, multicultural teams, securing donor funding, and delivering impactful advocacy campaigns aligned with decolonial and community-led frameworks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Partnerships Development Officer

Quality Change for Women Initiative
07.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded partnerships and communications frameworks that resulted in a 30% increase in donor engagement.
  • Developed narratives amplifying gender justice and Indigenous-led community resilience.
  • Remote

Project Officer - Media Development

BBC Media Action
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Led strategic communications campaigns reaching 500K+ people across Kenya.
  • Designed and delivered broadcast mentor trainings to strengthen local media capabilities.

Advocacy & Program Manager

Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET)
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Directed public information strategies and media campaigns supporting Human rights reporting, securing $500K+ in funding.
  • Managed cross-functional teams and 42 Community Radio stations, enabling improved alignment and collaboration between Communications & Advocacy units.

Regional Radio Craft Officer

Farm Radio International
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw production of radio content on reducing post harvest loses (funded by The Rockefeller Foundation) in Kenya Uganda and Tanzania, for 1M+ listeners; built partnerships with 30 Community Radio stations to launch community-led campaigns.

Program & Radio Manager Roles

Radio Jangwani; Waumini Communications Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Managed and produced culturally sensitive programming; collaborated with community leaders to ensure local voice and representation.

Education

M.A. - Project Planning & Management

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
07.2025

B.A. - Marketing

SMC University
01.2022

B.A. - Civic & Development Education

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
01.2022

Diplomas - Youth Ministry/Counseling Psychology; Journalism & Mass Communication

Tangaza College; Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
01.2010

Skills

  • Strategic Advocacy & Policy Engagement – Spearheaded multi-country campaigns, influencing national and international platforms
  • Narrative & Storytelling Expertise – Crafted radio, digital, and print content to elevate Indigenous perspectives, increased audience engagement and donor response
  • Fundraising & Resource Management – Secured multimillion-dollar grants; oversaw budgets and aligned communications with fundraising strategies
  • Digital & Media Production – Proficient in digital platforms, community radio production, and safeguarding Indigenous data and story sovereignty

Websites

Timeline

Strategic Partnerships Development Officer

Quality Change for Women Initiative
07.2024 - Current

Project Officer - Media Development

BBC Media Action
01.2024 - 07.2024

Advocacy & Program Manager

Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET)
01.2020 - 12.2023

Regional Radio Craft Officer

Farm Radio International
01.2018 - 11.2022

Program & Radio Manager Roles

Radio Jangwani; Waumini Communications Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2017

B.A. - Marketing

SMC University

B.A. - Civic & Development Education

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Diplomas - Youth Ministry/Counseling Psychology; Journalism & Mass Communication

Tangaza College; Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

M.A. - Project Planning & Management

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

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