I am a results-oriented ICT and Digital Media Specialist with over 15 years of experience working in both corporate and non-profit environments. I have a deep passion for leveraging technology and communication to support development initiatives and bridge the digital divide. My expertise spans technical support, video production, digital marketing, ICT project management, systems administration, and training. Throughout my career, I have led multiple impactful projects such as digital content production platforms, GIS addressing systems adopted by Google Maps, and ICT advocacy trainings for renowned organizations like Oxfam UK and UNEP. I enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and continuously adapting to new technologies to deliver effective solutions that contribute to organizational success.

Roy Gitobu Kithinji

I am a results-oriented ICT and Digital Media Specialist with over 15 years of experience working in both corporate and non-profit environments. I have a deep passion for leveraging technology and communication to support development initiatives and bridge the digital divide. My expertise spans technical support, video production, digital marketing, ICT project management, systems administration, and training. Throughout my career, I have led multiple impactful projects such as digital content production platforms, GIS addressing systems adopted by Google Maps, and ICT advocacy trainings for renowned organizations like Oxfam UK and UNEP. I enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and continuously adapting to new technologies to deliver effective solutions that contribute to organizational success.

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I am a results-oriented ICT and Digital Media Specialist with over 15 years of experience working in both corporate and non-profit environments. I have a deep passion for leveraging technology and communication to support development initiatives and bridge the digital divide. My expertise spans technical support, video production, digital marketing, ICT project management, systems administration, and training.

Throughout my career, I have led multiple impactful projects such as digital content production platforms, GIS addressing systems adopted by Google Maps, and ICT advocacy trainings for renowned organizations like Oxfam UK and UNEP. I enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and continuously adapting to new technologies to deliver effective solutions that contribute to organizational success.

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Work Experience

Digital Media Strategist at GITFAM Ventures
January 1, 2022 - Present
Leading digital marketing strategies and ICT for development projects, managing digital media content, setting up data management systems and information portals such as www.zua.ke, conducting ICT training, supporting staff IT issues, developing ICT/content strategies and policies, and performing systems analysis and business process reviews.
Lead ICT Officer / Consultant at FAHAMU Africa
December 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Provided comprehensive ICT support including network monitoring, troubleshooting and training staff on digital tools. Managed content platforms and data collection tools, led development of web portals like Pambazuka News, managed teams and projects, advised senior management on ICT policies, administered infrastructure including Office365 and Microsoft Servers, and drove ICT strategy implementation for non-profit partner projects.
GIS/ICT Consultant at UREPI, Street Addressing Project
March 31, 2011 - August 29, 2025
Led IT strategy, setup and administration of MS Server 2008, MS SQL Server, ArcGIS Server, and Exchange Server for Kigali Street Addressing GIS project. Conducted data modeling, database design, spatial data digitization and analysis, ICT resource management, training, and system changeover, and developed client-server applications with accounting functions.
Technical Systems Developer at United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)
November 30, 2010 - August 29, 2025
Managed databases and mailing lists for Children and Youth Department. Administered UNEP Climate Neutral Network and TUNZA websites, handled content acquisition, editing, research, social media, user query responses and project monitoring.
Systems Analyst Consultant at Nyaliville Agencies
October 31, 2008 - August 29, 2025
Installed and administered GIS systems and databases including ArcIMS and ArcGIS. Developed web, database and ERP applications, administered Microsoft CRM Server and SQL Server, Exchange Server, Symantec Backup, implemented ICT strategies and service level agreements, and managed network installations and server configurations.
IT Manager at GEOMAPS International
December 31, 2006 - August 29, 2025
Managed commissioning, planning, design and implementation of data management systems, designed and administered SQL Server and ArcSDE databases, led project development teams, installed and administered Salesforce, Microsoft Server and Exchange, configured network storage technologies and firewalls, created ICT strategy and service level agreements.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Computing at University of Greenwich
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Graduate Diploma, Management of Information Systems at Greenwich University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (M.C.S.E.)
November 1, 2003 - August 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Computers & Electronics