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Scovia Nessa

@scovianessa

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I coordinate diplomatic protocols and visa compliance, translating qualitative research into clear policy briefs.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an analytical or diplomatic environment where I can apply geopolitical risk insight, immigration compliance, and qualitative research to produce clear policy briefs and support accurate, secure decision-making.

I’m a trilingual International Relations graduate with hands-on experience coordinating high-level diplomatic protocols, visa processing, and legislative documentation within the Parliament of Kenya. In my Visa Officer Intern role, I processed and tracked high-priority visa and residency portfolios for Senators, ensuring a 100% compliance rate with complex immigration laws and parliamentary protocols.

I drafted and delivered daily legal and policy briefs on international visa regulations, audited diplomatic application packets to reduce feedback delays, and coordinated cross-border logistics for official parliamentary delegations. Earlier, as a Research Assistant (Qualitative) at KEMRI, I transcribed extensive qualitative data from FGDs, IDIs, and key informant interviews while enforcing strict data security and encryption protocols—so participant anonymity was protected. I’m now seeking to leverage regional political risk insight and operational skills in an analytical or diplomatic environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Visa Officer Intern

Parliament of Kenya

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Processed and tracked high-priority visa and residency portfolios, achieving a 100% compliance rate with complex immigration laws and parliamentary protocols. Drafted daily legal/policy briefs, audited diplomatic application packets to reduce feedback delays, and secured sensitive biographic data with strict access logs.

Visa Processing Immigration Policy Mapping Diplomatic Protocol Stakeholder Management Security Logging

Clerk Assistant Intern

Senate Liaison Office

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)

Managed and scheduled the Senate calendar, coordinating timelines for legislative sittings, committee meetings, and public hearings. Produced background briefs and synthesized attendance/activity reports to support Senators’ floor debates and improve official record-keeping.

Calendar Management Diplomatic Correspondence Attendance Reporting Record keeping

Research Assistant (Qualitative)

KEMRI (CAA)

Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Built and managed production schedules to support multi-stakeholder audio transcription pipelines for qualitative research. Transcribed large volumes from FGDs, IDIs, and KIIs while enforcing encryption and secure transfer processes to protect participant anonymity in KEMRI internal databases.

Qualitative Research Audio Transcription Encryption Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenya Methodist University

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

2022 - 2025

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at Kenya Methodist University from 2022 to 2025, building skills in diplomatic and geopolitical analysis.