MICHAEL O. OPONDO P.O. Box 43159 GPO 00100 Nairobi (Kenya) ∙ (C) +254 707 988 103 ∙ opondomichael1@gmail.com ;

mopondo@iyaat.org ∙ www.michaelopondo.wordpress.com

SUMMARY Astute and creative leader with an extensive history and proven ability in Conceptualization and Design of Projects; resolve bottom line complex issues for leadership; project implementation and evaluation; communication and capacity building for working teams towards achieving effective processes and metrics.

In terms of avenues for developing and informing policy- I have worked and still work in associated Human Rights advocacy processes at the international level that utilize the input of the youths. In terms of substance I work on developing content informed from the premise of Human Rights Jurisprudence that seeks to look beyond the business as usual growth paradigm.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS Conceptualization and Design of Projects; Implementation and Project Evaluation; Human Rights Profiling and Advocacy; Establishing and Maintaining Collaborations

and Networks;

Effective E-Networking Skills; Cross-Functional Team Management; Continuous Capacity Development of a Team; Understands Confidentiality; Professional and Personable.

EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ACTION AGAINST TERRORISM (THE IYAAT) www.iyaat.org Nairobi, Kenya President 04/2015 to Current IYAAT is working on bringing the issue of youth action in counterterrorism efforts amongst the masses.

♦ Oversee the internal governance of the IYAAT- Including rules and procedure, mandate, internal processes, financing options, selection of representatives, and elections for new programs and projects;

♦ Oversee teams and task forces for advocacy targeted at IYAAT member states through the official negotiations processes, bilateral meetings and events pertaining to the IYAAT programs;

♦ Developing the organization's incentive performance plan and the organization's formal network communications system to assist it in drawing membership from as much countries possible;

♦ Work on cross constituency Human Dignity and Human Rights advocacy and response strategies by establishing partnerships and creating joint content with other Major Groups in the process;

AFRICA LAW TIMES Nairobi, Kenya www.africalawtimes.com Managing Director/Founder 04/2014 to Current Summary of role

♦ Coordinate all department functions for team. ♦ Implement action plan which defines strategy and operation plan for Africa Law Times'

network building across Africa. ♦ Team Building and development.

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KENYAN LEGAL GROUP www.kenyanlegal.com Nairobi, Kenya Managing Director/Founder 09/2012 to Current Kenyan Legal Group is a not for profit youth-run organization that is working on creating legal awareness and mobilizing people to take action on their rights at National and county government policy levels

♦ In charge of the overall management and administration of the organization; ♦ Responsible for conceptualization and design of projects launched in the Kenyan Legal

Magazine's Strategic Plan (2014-2017); ♦ Team-building, motivating the team, creating and sustaining a continuous capacity

development of the team; ♦ Established magazine presence in nine Law Schools by means of Branch Representatives; ♦ Project commissioning for the Kenyan Legal Group’s subsidiaries; ♦ Carry out partnerships for more workshops with other local organizations to widen the

scope and reach of the project.

COMMISSIONED PROJECTS

REVIEWER FEEDBACK PROGRAMME Successfully saw the establishment of a Review Feedback Programme in co-operation with

Law School lecturers and practicing advocates under the patronage of Prof. Morris K. Mbondenyi, Dean Africa Nazarene University Law School.-(http://kenyanlegal.com/commisioned-projects/kenyanlegalbriefs/)

KENYAN JOURNAL OF LAW AND JUSTICE (KJLJ) Successfully commissioned the Kenya Journal of Law and Justice (KJLJ), from capacity

committee building to working policy making, in fulfillment of the Kenyan Legal’s Strategic Plan (2014-2017 (http://kenyanlegal.com/kenya-journal/).

KENYAN STUDENTS’ LEGAL AID AND AWARENESS PROGRAMME (KESLAAP) In association with the Kenyatta University Legal Aid Clinic (KULAC-

http://www.ku.ac.ke/lac/), successfully commenced the Kenyan Students’ Legal Aid and Awareness Programme that incorporates Law Students from all Kenyan Law Schools as participants in the Legal Aid and awareness activities across the country.- (http://kenyanlegal.com/legal-aid-programme/).

UPCOMING PROJECTS THE COUNTER-TERRORISM JOURNAL (THE CTS JOURNAL)

• This is a Journal borne under the International Youth Action Against Terrorism (IYAAT) http://www.iyaat.org/the-cts-journal/

KENYAN LEGAL INSPIRE PROGRAMME (KLIP) • Under the auspices of the Kenyan Legal Group, this programme is aimed at mentoring

prospective law students on the Legal profession itself and in general, the life in Academia. http://kenyanlegal.com/kenyan-legal-family/kenyan-legal-inspire-programme-klip/

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EDUCATION BACHELOR OF LAWS; LL.B: LAW 2016 [Expected) Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya Current GPA Standing: 65 points KCSE 2010 St. Paul's Secondary School, Ukwala, Siaya, Kenya K.C.S.E: B (Plain) 60 points. KCPE 2006 St. Mary's Burumba Primary School, Busia, Kenya K.C.P.E Results: 333 out of 500 marks.

INTERESTS Public International Law and Diplomacy; Human Rights Jurisprudence and Advocacy; Environmental Law; Arbitration and International Dispute Resolution; Property and Intellectual Property Law.

PAPERS (Copies available on Request)

i. Sexual Violence against Feminine Gender in Busia County(August 2014); ii. Transgenders and the Law: The issue of discrimination and recognition(December 2014);

iii. Terrorism has a religion: the USA versus new age Terrorism (January 2015).

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS International Youth Action Against Terrorism, President. United Nations Major Group on Children and Youth, Member. Amnesty International, Rights Journey Participant. Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators, Mentee/Student Division.

REFERENCES Dr. Yvonne Idun, Ag. Dean; Kenyatta University School of Law, Email: epa291220007@gmail.com Phone: +254-(0)-713799218 Prof. Morris K. Mbondenyi, Dean, School of Law; Africa Nazarene University, Email: mmbondenyi@anu.ac.ke Phone: +254-(0)-718799162 Ms. Nelly Kamunde, Senior Lecturer; Kenyatta University School of Law, Email: nellykamunde@gmail.com Phone: +254-(0) -712 265 146