MICHAEL SITAWA MUGAH P.O BOX 673-00621 Village Market, NAIROBI, KENYA PHONE (+254) 0720 776277 or 0738-925675 Email: michael.sitawa@gmail.com, msitawa@cuea.edu Profile I am a Social Scientist with experience in lecturing, research, and data collection in base line studies, surveys and use of participatory approach techniques, data analysis and presentation. I have skills in public speaking in three international languages (English, Kiswahili and French). I am a self-disciplined team worker with capacity to lead and motivate. I have participated in a broad spectrum of community-based activities at leadership level. I always try to seize opportunities that allow me to work with both rural and urban communities alike and seeing the livelihoods of primary beneficiaries improve. Academic Qualifications Doctorate of Philosophy: Sociology, Kenyatta University- Kenya (August 2011 to date) Masters of Arts: Sociology (Community Development and Rural Sociology), University of Nairobi-Kenya (2008 to 2009) Bachelor of Arts: Social Sciences (Sociology and Political Science), Catholic University of Eastern Africa Kenya (2003-2007) Short Courses in: French Language: French Alliance Française de Nairobi Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS)- Intraglobal Training Institute Computer Packages (MS Office)- Wab Computer College Leadership skills and decision making- Kiambu High School Conferences and Seminars attended: 2013 2 nd Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference, held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), June 25-29, 2013, Nairobi, Kenya General conference theme: Challenges of Development in Africa Paper Presented: The Social Capital Factor in Agro-based based Development Conference Panels co-chaired: Social Capital and Discourses on Indigenous Knowledge in Africa 2012 1 st Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference: Africa s Golden Jubilee: General Conference theme: Assessing 50 years of Scholarship and Development in Africa Paper presented: The Role of Biotechnology in the improvement of Food Security and Poverty Reduction 2010 Sensitization on the Importance of Pedagogical Preparation of University Lecturers- Catholic University of Eastern Africa (in collaboration with Liverpool Hope University-UK) Education for sustainable development Workshop for the Catholic University of Easter Africa Academic staff at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Lang ata Campus Key Competencies Dynamic and innovative. Able to work under minimum supervision Computer literate, with strong interpersonal and analytical skills Strong spoken and written English
Motivated, well organized and results oriented Excellent skills in public speaking Work/ Research Experience: January 2010-Present: Lecturing at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Langáta and Kisumu, Kenya. Responsibilities include: Coordinating of the examinations timetables for the department of Social Sciences. Researching on and preparing lists of books and journals for Masters programmes in Sociology, Political Science and Social Work Discussing, supervising and providing input in research concepts and projects by students and colleagues. Preparing lecture materials and delivering lectures for the following courses: The Department of Development Studies: Community Mobilization and Collective Action, Science and Technology, Human Rights and Common Good, Industrialization and Employment Creation, Deviation, Crime and Resource Misappropriation and Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Social Change and Development. The Department of Social Sciences (Sociology):Community Development, Relief and Development Assistance, Sociology of Development, Economics for Social Development, Social Change and Development in Africa, Social Capital and Development in Africa, Introduction to Social Psychology, Classical Social Theory, Contemporary Social Theory, Introduction to Sociology, Basic Research Methods and Advanced Research Methods. Examining, invigilating and marking examinations in the courses mentioned above Participating in departmental meetings on administrative and academic matters. Writing Diploma and Undergraduate programmes for the department Performing any other duties that the Dean of Faculty and Heads of Departments assigns me from time to time. January 2014 to date: Part-time lecturer at Chuka University, Tharaka Nithi, Kenya. Responsibilities include: Preparing lecture materials and delivering lectures in the following courses: Social Policy and Administration, Introduction to Theories of Crime, Methods of Social Research II and Rural Sociology, Correctional Services in Kenya, Social Change and Development, Introduction to Sociology, Gender Issues in Development, Race, Ethnicity and Social Stratification. Examining, invigilating and marking examinations in the courses mentioned above. Performing any other duties that the Head of Department assigns me from time to time. May-August 2012: Part-time lecturer at Maseno University, Kisumu, Kenya. Responsibilities included: Preparing lecture materials and delivering lectures in the following courses: Ethnicity and Nationalism, and Anthropology of Poverty Examining, invigilating and marking examinations in the courses mentioned above. Performing any other duties that the Head of Department assigns me from time to time.
Consultancies Done July- August 2014: Associate Consultant: Strategic Planning for Sector of Finance and Economic Planning, Kisii County Government, Kenya As Associate Consultant working with Niche Consultants. Myself and two other consultants were charged with the responsibility of coming up with the 2014-2017 strategic plan for Kisii County Government s Sector of Finance. The task involved: A stakeholder analysis: this involved interacting with key stakeholders who are locals living in the County and those in the diaspora, employees the county government, corporate partners, officials in the central government. A SWOT Analysis: This involved gathering the strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats that relate to the performance of the Sector of Finance. PESTLE Analysis: This involved taking a Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental assessment of the County and how it would affect the Sector of Finance. Drafting the Strategic plan: This involved writing a four year plan for the Sector of Finance that included the above analyses, proposed tasks to be undertaken and an implementation plan for the same. September- October 2014: Associate Consultant: Strategic Planning for Sector of Administration, Corporate Services and Stakeholder Management, Kisii County Government, Kenya As an Associate Consultant working with Consulting People Consultants. Myself and two other consultants were charged with the responsibility of coming up with the 2014-2017 strategic plan for Kisii County Government s Sector of Finance. The task involved: A stakeholder analysis: this involved interacting with key stakeholders who are locals living in the County and those in the diaspora, employees the county government, corporate partners, officials in the central government. A SWOT Analysis: This involved gathering the strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats that relate to the performance of the Sector of Finance. PESTLE Analysis: This involved taking a Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental assessment of the County and how it would affect the Sector of Finance. Drafting the Strategic plan: This involved writing a four year plan for the Sector of Finance that included the above analyses, proposed tasks to be undertaken and an implementation plan for the same. November to December 2014: Lead Consultant: Customer Satisfaction Survey for Kisii County Government, Kenya As Lead Consultant working with Niche Consultants. I and two other consultants were charged with the responsibility of carrying out a Customer Satisfaction Survey The objectives of the survey was to come up with recommendations backed by findings in the field and within the county which would enable the realization of the following: Strengthen the capacity of the county to plan and implement a customer satisfaction strategy Enable the setting up of a coordination mechanism that prioritizes customer satisfaction Enable the county come up with a Service Charter Provide the necessary experience that ensures the attainment of high standards in the area of customer satisfaction The specific objectives of the customer satisfaction survey were: To determine the responsiveness of the County to its customers and the stakeholders To determine the effectiveness of its functions of devolving services as perceived by its customers and stakeholders To determine the quality of service delivery as perceived by the customers To identify gaps in service delivery To determine the level of professionalism, integrity, and fairness being espoused by Kisii County s
staff in the course of their work Student Supervision Masters Completed Community Microfinance Projects and Youth Economic Empowerment in Kenya: A case study of Murang a County Ongoing: Women s Involvement in Political Post Conflict Reconstruction In Uasin Gishu County, Kenya CUEA, Langáta Campus Analysis of Recurring and Increasing Rate of Street Families in Nairobi CBD CUEA, Langáta Campus Development strategies to improve outcomes for At-Risk Youths: Focus on the Deaf Youth Empowerment Programme in Nairobi. CUEA, Langáta Campus Completed Projects (Undergraduate): 2014: Coping with teenage experiences and societal expectations among the youth in Rongai Township, Kajiado County. 2014: Single parenthood and academic performance among primary school pupils in Mukurweini Constituency, Nyeri County; Central Kenya. CUEA, Langáta Campus 2013: The knowledge and practices of parents and their attitudes towards utilization of skilled delivery services within their reach in Usigu Division, Siaya County. CUEA, Kisumu Campus 2013: The Role of NGOs in Poverty Alleviation in Kibera slums: A Case Study of Poverty Eradication Network. CUEA, Lang ata Campus 2013: Social factors influencing diabetes control: A case study of Vihiga district hospital. CUEA, Kisumu Campus 2012-Status of skilled delivery in Lower Nyakach Division; A knowledge, Attitude and Practice study- CUEA, Kisumu Campus 2012-Socio Cultural Factors Contributing to High Prevalence of HIV and AIDS Among Children Aged Under Five in Tuungane Health Centre, Kisumu.-CUEA, Kisumu Campus 2014: Effects of socialisation on national identity among South Sudanese living in Nairobi CUEA, Langáta Campus 2014: Effects of Drug abuse on youth social life and security in Dandora, Nairobi County,.-CUEA, Langáta Campus 2013: Socio-economic factors influencing the performance of the re-integration of street children: A case study of Undugu Society, Nairobi Kenya. CUEA, Lang ata Campus 2013: Psycho-social factors influencing the acceptance of voluntary medical male circumcision among this particular age bracket in Ugunja Division of Siaya County. CUEA, Kisumu Campus 2013: The Effects of Stigma on The Spread of HIV: A case study of Kisii South District. CUEA, Kisumu Campus 2013: The role of joint socialization of primary school children in Kisumu West. CUEA, Kisumu Campus 2013: Single parenthood and academic performance among primary school pupils in Mukurweini
Constituency, Nyeri County; Central Kenya. CUEA, Lang ata Campus Factors Affecting Social Capital Development Among The Elite In Busia County, Kenya, CUEA, Lang ata Campus 2013: Effects of social media on youth parent relationships in middle income families in Nairobi CUEA, Lang ata Campus On-going (Undergraduate): Role of the male spouse in promoting maternal health in Kitengela Sub-county Hospital. CUEA, Lang ata Campus January 2008 to Present: Research officer, Rural Development through Social Appropriation of Technologies (RUDESAT) International (www.rudsat.org). Responsibilities include: Assisting to develop concepts both for donor funding and in-house implementation of various activities of the NGO. Participating in repackaging of technologies in various fields, and liaising with extension staff and farmers to publicize the products and promote their use. Compiling and editing field reports for the Executive Director, and for putting on the website. Monitoring the uptake of technologies promoted through the NGO and collecting feedback from users. Providing logistic and other support during workshops in which the NGO is involved. November 2009: Volunteer, the Kenya Red Cross, Nairobi, Kenya The Kenya Red Cross, in collaboration with the International Community of the Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization in Kenya that is self sustaining, delivering service, and preventing and alleviating human suffering to the most vulnerable in the community. They respond with vigor, compassion and empathy to those affected by disaster and at risk, in the most effective and efficient manner. Assisted in the logistical operations at the Kenya red Cross/ Red Crescent Meetings in Nairobi held from the 18 th to 25 th November 2009. My duties included facilitation of the delegates stay at the hotel; Receiving the delegates as they check into the hotel and furnishing them with information packs for their stay and during the conference. Organizing the transport service to and from the hotel to the meeting venue, (at the UNON complex in Gigiri). Being on the alert to address any emergency situation concerning the delegates safety. Facilitating communication between the French speaking delegates and the hotel staff. Providing information on concerning personal and leisure activities. Verifying various flight departures back to their various destinations. MAY 2006 TO JANUARY 2007 : Intern in the Social Forestry Division at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute, KEFRI I took part in review of literature, data collection, data cleaning, data entry and analysis, report writing and training of community members on various aspects of development. JULY TO AUGUST 2006: Researcher in the Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Resources Management I led the data collection team in a survey out to investigate the household dependency levels on the Kakamega Forest. The main tool used was the questionnaire. The entailed pre-testing of the questionnaires mapping out the areas to be covered within the time and budget allowances, and giving the team progress reports at the end of every working day.
SANREM, an organization funded by the Ford Foundation, is an international organization that collects data worldwide on the nature of interaction between mankind and forests, focusing also on the possible agricultural practices that are sustainable for forest conservation. MAY 2006- APRIL 2007: Researcher in the International Forestry Resources Institute IFRI is an organization that deals with forest data globally, also maintaining the data base of forest cover in Kenya. It works in close collaboration with KEFRI. Conducted research and compiled a report on the factors hampering the uptake of tree planting efforts by farmers, a case study of Kakamega Forest. August 2011 to Date: Research at Kenyatta University The Social Capital Nexus in Aquaculture Development: A case study of Farmers Groups in Vihiga County. 2009: Research at The University of Nairobi Researched on Farmers adoption of Tissue Culture Banana technologies in Kiambu District, Kenya; An assessment of their levels of adoption, performance, marketing and contribution to food security. This involved the review of secondary data from organizations such as the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Africa Harvest, and collected primary data by the use of questionnaires and interviews with key informants. Focused group discussions were also deployed among the farmers groups. 2006-2007: Research at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Conducted research which included review of secondary data and collection of primary data, and compiled a report on the factors leading to the consumption of alcohol among the youth, a case study of secondary schools in Kikuyu division Publications Sitawa Michael and Muchele Polycarp (2013) The trends of skilled delivery among young parents in Lower Nyakach Division. International Journal of Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Link: http://www.admcrk.com/journal/paper_511.pdf Sitawa Michael, (2012). The Role of Biotechnology in Improvement of Food Security and Poverty Reduction. International Journal of Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Link: http://www.admcrk.org/journal/ Papers Submitted: Sitawa Michael and Manoti Sylvia (2013) The effects of the fish industry on child education: A case study of Gwassi Beach, Homabay County. Eastern Africa Journal of Humanities & Sciences Sitawa Michael and Carolyn Muhati (2013) Social Dynamics influencing diabetes control: A case study of Vihiga district hospital. Eastern Africa Journal of Humanities & Sciences Sitawa Michael (2011). The Role of Community mobilization and Action in the Fight Against Poverty In Kiambu District. Eastern Africa Journal of Humanities & Sciences Leadership skills 2008 to 2009: class representative 2008-09 Masters of Arts (Community Development and Rural Sociology) group. 2007 to date: Member of the Proclaimers at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Parklands. 2006-2007: Deputy Secretary General of The Kenya Model United Nations- CUEA chapter 2006/2007.
2007: Deputy Projects Director of the Righteous Invasion of Towns project under the umbrella of the Kenya Model United Nations 2006-2007. 2007: Head delegate of the Cameroonian delegation at the 6 th Kenya Model United Nations Conference at United Nations Organization at Gigiri focusing on debate over The role of the youth in development in developing countries. 2002-2007: Class representative of the 2003-04 group of Bachelor of Arts: Social Sciences class. 2006: Mediator in a seminar held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, the theme being Realist vs. Modernist Perspective on state security 2006: Head delegate of the Moroccan delegation at the 5 th Kenya Model United Nations Conference at United Nations Organization at Gigiri focusing on debate over The attainment of the millennium development goals by 2015. 2001-2002- Dining hall captain in Kiambu high school. 2001-2002- Drama Club chairman in Kiambu High School 2000-2001- Librarian of the Kiambu High School Young Christian Students (Y.C.S.) Memberships held 2009 to date- Kenya Red Cross- Life Member 2006-2007-Kenya Model United Nations Official C.U.E.A 2005-2007-Political Science Association member C.U.E.A 2005-2007-HIV and AIDS awareness club member C.U.E.A 1999-2002-Young Christians Association official Kiambu High School 2001-2002-Drama Club official Kiambu High School Hobbies/ Interests Playing rugby, photography, traveling, listening to music and socializing at all levels. Referees Professor Maurice Amutabi, PhD DVC Academics, Kisii University College P.O. Box 62127 00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Mobile: +254 (0)700744545 Mr. Samuel Wakanyua Ag. Head of Department, Social Sciences The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P.O. Box 62157-00200 Nairobi, Kenya. Mobile: +254 (0)722 750 701 Email: wakanyua@cuea.edu Dr. Ann Karanja The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P.O. Box 62157-00200 Nairobi, Kenya. Mobile: +254 (0)722 670 494 Email: annemum2002@yahoo.com