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Michael Wuor Gatwech is a business and administration professional with a strong focus on project management, office administration, ICT support, and community-oriented social change. He brings leadership, integrity, and accountability in planning, coordinating, supervising teams, and delivering results in both structured and hardship environments.
He is also trained in business, entrepreneurship, finance, and research, with experience across sales/finance, engineering/maintenance, construction and ICT personnel support. Michael is committed to empowering youth and contributing to civil education and sustainable community development through effective service delivery.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Swahili
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Researcher (Urban Refugee Challenges) at Daraja Kenya / Aga Khan University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Conducted intensive statistical research focused on urban refugee challenges in the relevant setting with partner organizations.
Community Wellbeing Trainee (Psychosocial First Aid & Mental Health) at Hias Kenya
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Completed training in Community Wellbeing Committees, Psychosocial First Aid, and Mental Health/Illness topics to support community services and wellbeing response.
Youth Representative at UNHCR (in Nairobi) / Government of Kenya (RAS)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Elected youth representative supporting youth engagement initiatives and representing youth interests under UNHCR and Kenyan government structures.
Researcher (Urban Refugee challenges study) at Daraja Kenya / Aga Khan University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Conducted an intensive research study in statistics with Daraja Kenya alongside Aga Khan University focusing on urban refugee challenges in 2018.
Business & Entrepreneurship Trainee (Finance and Budgeting) at IRC Kenya
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Trained by IRC Kenya in Business and Entrepreneurship and in Finance and Budgeting in 2018 to support livelihood and enterprise activities.
Community Wellbeing Committee Trainee (Psychosocial First Aid & Mental Health) at HIAS Kenya
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Trained by HIAS Kenya in Community Wellbeing Committee, Psychosocial First Aid, and Mental Health and Illness in 2018 to support community wellbeing initiatives.
Youth Representative (elected) at UNHCR (Nairobi) / Kenyan Government (RAS)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Served as an elected youth representative in Nairobi by UNHCR and under the Kenyan government (RAS) in 2018, supporting youth engagement and representation.
Youth Representative at UNHCR / Government of Kenya (RAS)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Elected youth representative in Nairobi to represent youth interests and support community-related engagement under UNHCR and Kenyan government structures.
Researcher (Statistics / Urban Refugee Challenges Study) at Daraja Kenya & Aga Khan University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Conducted intensive research in statistics on urban refugee challenges in collaboration with Daraja Kenya alongside Aga Khan University.
Business & Entrepreneurship / Finance & Budgeting Trainee at IRC Kenya
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Training focused on business and entrepreneurship, including finance and budgeting skills for community and enterprise support.
Community Wellbeing Committee Trainee (Psychosocial First Aid / Mental Health) at Hias Kenya
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Trained in community wellbeing committee work, Psychosocial First Aid, and Mental Health and Illness to support safer community services and referral practices.
Youth Representative at UNHCR / Kenyan Government (RAS)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Represented youth in Nairobi under UNHCR and the Kenyan Government (RAS). Provided youth-focused advocacy and support within assigned programs.
Director of Sales/Finance at Manufacturing Enterprise (Liquid care products and perfumes)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Led sales and finance functions for a manufacturing business producing liquid care products and perfumes, managing commercial and financial planning.
Director of Sales/Finance at Manufacturing Enterprise
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Served as Director of Sales/Finance (2015-2018), handling sales and finance for production of liquid care products and perfumes.
Director of Sales / Finance at Manufacturing Enterprise
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Led sales and finance functions for production of liquid care products and perfumes; managed sales/finance responsibilities aligned to manufacturing operations.
Director of Sales / Finance (Manufacturing Enterprise) at Manufacturing Enterprise (Liquid Care Products & Perfumes)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Directed sales and finance operations for production of liquid care products and perfumes, overseeing commercial performance, budgeting, and financial management.
Sales Distributor at Tianshi International Kenya
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Worked as a sales distributor supporting distribution, sales execution, and customer engagement for product uptake.
Trained Teachers and PTAs (Workplace Competence) at Nile Hope Bor
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Trained teachers and PTAs in Jonglei State on becoming competent and responsible in workplace-related projections.
Teacher/PTA Training Facilitator (Workplace Readiness) at Nile Hope Bor
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Trained teachers and PTAs in Jonglei State on becoming competent and responsible in the workplace, supporting community capacity building.
SSEPS Personnel & ICT Personnel at Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Bor/Jonglei)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Served as SSEPS Personnel and ICT Personnel; selected to the committee for screening general ICT lists across government offices in Jonglei state. Also supported teacher/PTA workplace-projection training.
SSEPS Personnel & ICT Personnel at Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development - Bor
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Worked as SSEPS Personnel and ICT Personnel (2012-2013). Selected in the committee of screening general ICT lists across government offices of Jonglei State; also trained teachers and PTAs on workplace competence and responsibility (2013) in Nile Hope Bor projects.
SSEPS Personnel and ICT Personnel at Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development - Bor (Jonglei)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Served as SSEPS and ICT personnel. Selected to participate in the committee for screening general lists of ICTs across government offices in Jonglei State. Supported ICT-related administrative and coordination tasks.
SSEPS Personnel & ICT Personnel at Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development – Bor (Jonglei)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Served as SSEPS and ICT personnel. Selected for the committee responsible for screening general ICT lists across government offices of Jonglei State.
Construction & Engineering / Finished Products / Coding & Barcodes at Universal Corporation Kenya
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Worked across construction and engineering, finished products, and coding & barcode related activities.
Engineering & Construction / Finished Products / Coding & Barcodes at Universal Corporation Kenya
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Worked in construction and engineering and later in finished products, coding, and barcodes departments (2011-2014).
Construction and Engineering / Finished Products / Coding & Barcodes at Universal Corporation Kenya
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Worked across construction and engineering, finished products, and coding & barcodes departments, contributing to production and inventory/product labeling workflows.
Engineering / Construction & Coding & Barcodes Support at Universal Corporation Kenya
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Worked in construction and engineering, finished products, and coding & barcodes departments supporting operational and inventory/labeling workflows.
Maintenance & Engineering Department (ICT/Operations support implied) at Soloplant LTD Kenya
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Worked in the Maintenance and Engineering Department supporting equipment/engineering maintenance tasks over an initial period.
Maintenance and Engineering (Department) at Soloplant LTD Kenya
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Worked in the Maintenance and Engineering Department at Soloplant LTD for 8 months (2010-2011), supporting maintenance and engineering operations.
Maintenance and Engineering (ICT/Engineering support) at Soloplant LTD Kenya
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Supported maintenance and engineering department operations for a period of about 8 months; contributed to operational support activities related to engineering and maintenance.
Maintenance & Engineering Staff at Soloplant LTD Kenya
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Worked in the Maintenance and Engineering Department supporting upkeep, maintenance activities, and engineering support.
Education
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Musa Gitau Primary School
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2005Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kikuyu Day High School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009ICT, Designing Certification at Arkknet Computer College
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Professional Certificate at University of Georgia-USA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023ICT, Designing Certification (Professional Certificate) at Arknnet Computer College
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2009Professional Certificate (Business Essentials and Latest Technology) at Nexford University-USA (remotely)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Professional Certificate at University of Georgia-USA (Remotely)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023ICT, Designing certification at Arknet Computer College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2009Professional Certificate at University of Georgia-USA (Remotely)
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2026Professional Certificate - Business Essentials and Latest Technology at Nexford University-USA (remotely)
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2026Professional Certificate - Business Essentials and Latest Technology at Nexford University-USA (remotely)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Professional Certificate at University of Georgia-USA (Remotely)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023ICT, Design at Archnet Computer College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2009Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kikuyu Day High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Musa Gitau Primary School
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005 at Springhill Kindergarten
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998ICT, Designing (Professional Certificate) at Arknet Computer College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Professional Certificate (Business Essentials and Latest Technology) at Nexford University (USA, remotely)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Professional Certificate at University of Georgia (USA, remotely)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Qualifications
Professional Certificate - Business Essentials and Latest Technology
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023ICT, Designing Certification
January 1, 2010 - August 4, 2026Professional Certificate - Business Essentials and Latest Technology
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2026Professional Certificate
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Retail, Professional Services
I have enhance the design and consulting of Maternity Hospital at South Sudan. This vast experience makes me capable to handle any task assigned to me. At my work place, my duties have been; data entry, financial reporting, budget participation, market assessment, purchase and delivery of office items, transcription tasks, Project Administration.
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