CURRICULUM VITAE BIWOTT J. EDITH Mobile: 0720466667 P.O BOX 7536 30100 E mail: edith.biwott@kabianga.ac.ke ELDORET Language: Fluent in English, Kiswahili & Kalenjin PERSONAL DETAILS Nationality : Kenyan Gender : Female ID Number : 23694062 Date of Birth : 20/11/1984 Marital Status : Single Religion : Christian CAREER OBJECTIVE To become a renowned source of creativity and potential in a challenging language, media and communication environment where I could utilize my abilities to the utmost. To work with people to achieve great results. I am a believer in constructive team work. To be able to integrate theoretical as well as practical knowledge in the field of language, media and communication. To serve in a capacity that will not only utilize my potential to the maximum but also give me enough exposure besides enhancing my career for the benefit of the institution, community and myself. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Sept 2013 Present Doctor of Philosophy (Communication Studies), Moi University Courses done include; Theories and Practice of Communication and communication systems, Communication and Conflict Resolution, Communication and Public Relations Management, Advanced Research
Methods, Gender and Communication, Human Rights and Communication, Communication Management and Media practice and Organization Communication Behaviour. Sept. 2008 2013 University 2004 April 2008 Master of Science (Communication Studies), Moi Courses done include; Media and Communication, Organizational Communication, Contemporary Issues in Communication Studies, Communication Ethics, Conflict Management and Negotiation, Gender and Communication, Organizational Behaviour, Public Relations, International Relations and Research Methods in Communication. Bachelor of Arts (Language and Literary studies) Second Class Honors upper division: Moi University Some courses done include; Language in the media, Writing for the media, Creative writing, Language and communication, Editing skills in English, Theories of Editing, Business English, Practical English stylistics, The Art of Writing, English phonetics and phonology, Intermediate Syntax, Contrastive linguistics and Error analysis. 2003 March 2004 Data to Information Computer College. Certificate in computer Applications: Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Access, Ms Windows, Power point, Internet E mail and Quick books. 1999 2002: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. B (Plain) Kapropita Girls School 1990 1998: Kenya Certificate of primary Education. 520/700 Kaigat S.D.A Boarding Primary school PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Hard working, trainable and flexible to do any job
Emotionally mature and confident with a calming influence High personal integrity and able to relate well with people of all calibers and create trust Reliable and dependable high personal standards and attention to details Can work under minimal supervision WORK EXPERIENCE October 2015 Present: Tutorial Fellow, University of Kabianga April 2014 Present: Part time Lecturer, Moi University Courses that I have taught include: IRD 100: Communication Skills 1 IRD 102: Communication Skills 2 CMM 200: Interpersonal and group communication CMM 427: Advanced Editing Skills January 2014 Present: Part time Lecturer, Kisii University Eldoret Campus Courses that I have taught include: COMS 101: Communication Skills COMM 242: Gender Issues in Communication COMM 472: Communication and Law COMM 262: Electronic Media COMM 371: Interpretation/ Translation in Communication COMM 362: Editing COMM 100: Introduction to Communication COMM 105: Introduction to Mass Communication COMM 100: Historical Development of Communication COMM 260: Written Communication for the Newspaper June 2013 Present: Editor, Utafiti Foundation Research and Publication Centre Editing and proof reading Research paper writing Some of the works edited include: Kebenei Kiprop (2015). The History and Culture of the Nandi Community: Chepnandindetab Keny. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Ruth Nabwala Otunga (2015). Little Seeds of Resilience: An Autobiography. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Otunga, Ruth N. (Ed.) (2015). Dynamism in Curriculum and Instruction. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation
Mbogo, Rosemary W. (2015). Against All Odds. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Jones Kaleli (2014). African Christian Ethnomusicology in Biblical perspective. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation. Jones Kaleli (2014). Theological Reflection in An African Christian World view (Vol 1&2). Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation. Cellyne N. A. Anundo (2014). Sexual Dysphemisms and Euphemisms in South Nyanza Dholuo: A cognitive Linguistic Approach. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Molly N. Wanyama (2014). Money is not the Solution and Other Poems. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Irrigation and Cooperatives (2014). Bungoma County Strategic Plan 2014 2018. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Sala A. Mary (2014). The quality of education provided to orphaned Children under foster care. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Tobias Otieno Odongo, Tom Michael Mboya, Kelvin Karani (2014). Journey into Madness and Other Poems. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation. Department of Philosophy, Religion &Theology, Moi University (2013). Contemporary Issues in Philosophy, religion and Theology. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation. Cheloti Mulema Isabella (2013). Tourist expenditures and its implication on Tourism enterprises: A focus on the Kenyan Coast. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation Bwocha Nyangemi Bwocha (2013). The Inevitable Burdens and Other Stories. Eldoret: Utafiti Foundation 2012 2013: Administrator, Veritas Christian College Eldoret (A branch of Word of Truth Ministries) Preparing reports and financial data Preparation of Job Descriptions for the staff Managing calendar events of the organization Recruiting, training and supervising support staff and delegating work as required Managing and maintaining budgets, as well as invoicing Liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts 2010 2012: Administrative Secretary, Fish Media Liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts
Organizing and storing paperwork, documents and computerbased information Arranging both in house and external events Booking rooms and conference facilities Managing calendars events of the organization Sorting and distributing incoming post and organizing and sending outgoing post 2009 2010: Personal Assistant to the Director Word of Truth Ministries Screening telephone calls to the Director Attending meetings and taking minutes Ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment Organizing the Director s diary/travel arrangements Photocopying and printing various documents for the Director Editorial Assistant in the production of Reason Magazine a publication of Word of Truth Ministries ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS Sialo, W. Felix, Edith J. Biwott and Millicent Makokha (2015). Review of Curriculum for Journalism Students in Middle Level Colleges in Kenya. Global Media Journal African Edition, 9(1), 47 62. Available online on http://globalmedia.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/191/156 Chepngeno, B. J. & Biwott, E. J. (2015). Communication Media and Their Effectiveness in Reaching the Youth in Rural Areas: The Case of Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Kenya. Journal of New Media and Mass Communication, 36, (1 9). Available online on http://iiste.org/journals/index.php/nmmc/article/view/21761/21789 Chepngeno, B. J. & Biwott, E. J. (2015). Factors that Influence Effective Communication of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund to the Youth in Kabianga Division, Kericho County, Kenya. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS), 5(4) (April. 2015), 172 178. Available online on ijhssnet.com/journals/vol_5_no_4_april_2015/18.pdf Sialo W. F., Masibo, L., & Biwott, E. J. (2015). An Analysis of the Exposure of Media Students in Middle Level Colleges in Relation to careers in the Media Industry. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR JHSS), 20(2), 69 73.Ver. II (Feb. 2015) Available online on http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr jhss/papers/vol20 issue2/version 2/M020226973.pdf Biwott, E. J. (2014). Obstacles to Effective Utilization of Communication Channels by the Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs in Kipkarren Division,
Nandi County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR JHSS), 19(4), 86 92. Ver. III (Apr. 2014). Available online on http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr jhss/papers/vol19 issue4/version 3/L019438692.pdf CONFERENCE PRESENTATION Biwott, E.J., & Chebii, S. (2014). Media Coverage of climate change for development. A paper presented in the 10 th Annual international Conference in Moi University held on 23 rd September to 27 th September, 2014 at the Margaret Thatcher Library Main Campus PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP IAMCR International Association for Media and Communication Research RESPONSIBILITIES 2007 2008: Editor of Arise Magazine a publication of Seventh Day Adventist Group in Moi University. 2006 2007: Librarian of the Seventh Day Adventist Group in Moi University. 2004 2008: Class representative for the Language and Literary studies students in Moi University. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Participated in MULSA workshop under the theme, Career diversity for Language and Literature students in the contemporary world Participated in the Refugee Welfare training under the theme, the sinews of hope and peace Participated in the leaders relationship seminar under the theme, creating synergy between dynamics in relationship development Member of the Moi University Refugee Welfare club. HOBBIES Reading
Listening to gospel music Participating in team building Sharing ideas
REFEREES Dr. Abraham Mulwo Senior Lecturer Department of Communication Studies Moi University, P.O Box 3900 30100, Eldoret. abraham.mulwo@gmail.com Prof. Mellitus Wanyama Executive Director and Founder Utafiti Foundation Research and Documentation Centre, Box 884 30100, Eldoret. wanyamam@yahoo.com Dr. Masibo Lumala Senior Lecturer Department of Communication Studies Moi University, P.O Box 3900 30100, Eldoret. masibo@gmail.com