JMjulie mumbua
@juliemumbua
Educator and communicator skilled in research, editing, and refugee-focused humanitarian work.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an educator and communications professional with a Bachelor of Education (Arts) in History and Swahili and extensive volunteer experience supporting refugee protection, livelihoods, and community peacebuilding.
I have worked as a secondary school teacher and department head, a sales executive leading marketing teams, and a freelance copy editor who refines content, selects graphics, and collaborates with writers to produce clear, audience-focused stories.
My volunteer work includes long-term engagement with Professor Ogenga Otunnu's team on refugee programmes across East Africa, mentoring and supporting women and children through Rotary International and Children Peace Initiative, and hands-on community outreach including distribution of humanitarian items and peace education.
I bring strong research, communication, analytical, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), a proven ability to plan and meet deadlines, and a collaborative, service-oriented approach to roles that combine education, advocacy, and content development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Copy Editor
Freelance
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Edited and rewrote content for clarity and correctness, selected suitable graphics, and collaborated with writers to develop publishable stories.
Volunteer Coordinator
Prof Otunnu Project
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Supported a team led by Prof Otunnu on refugee protection and livelihood programs across East Africa, conducting needs research, coordinating data collection/analysis, and drafting programme reports for advocacy and communications.
Community Volunteer
Children Peace Initiative
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)
Organized peacebuilding activities and taught beneficiaries on peace topics while distributing donated items and supporting programs for women and children.
RICommunity Volunteer
Rotary International
Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 8 months)
Supported women in abusive relationships, mentored sponsored students, supervised humanitarian projects in schools and hospitals, and coordinated distribution of sanitary supplies to schoolgirls.
Secondary School Teacher
Kiangini Secondary School
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Taught History and Swahili, led the Sports Department, and served as Assistant Head of History and Drama & Music, contributing to curriculum delivery and extracurricular program leadership.
Sales Executive
Family Bank Ltd
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Led a marketing team to recruit agents, develop marketing strategies, enroll and train customers on online banking, and collect market and customer feedback.
Editor
Moran Publishers
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Edited manuscripts for grammar and clarity, rewrote content for target audiences, selected graphics, and collaborated with writers to produce publishable material.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Bachelor of Education (Arts), History and Swahili
2008 - 2011
Grade: Second Class Honours, Upper Division
Activities and societies: Participated in university academic and extracurricular activities (details not specified).
Completed a Bachelor of Education (Arts) with concentration in History and Swahili, graduating with Second Class Honours, Upper Division in October 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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