Dr. Boniface Munene Rufo

FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Sociology and Community Development

WORK EXPERIENCE
Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences, Chuka University
Acting Chairman, Department of Social Sciences, Chuka University
  Provided academic and administrative leadership for the department and coordinated departmental activities.
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences, Chuka University
Examination Officer, Department of Social Sciences, Chuka University
  Coordinated examination processes, records management, and academic assessment activities.
Graduate Assistant, Department of Social Sciences, Chuka University
Editor, Zhengzhou Menghe Education Technology Corporation, China
  Edited and reviewed academic and educational content.
Part-Time Lecturer, Highlands College (in collaboration with Maasai Mara University)
Researcher and Data Analyst, CARITAS Tharaka Nithi and Spotlight Research Consultancy
  Conducted research, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Coordinator, Psycho-Social Youth Wellbeing Project, Chiakariga Ward
  Coordinated project activities focused on youth psychosocial wellbeing and community engagement under the Shepherds of Life Organization-funded initiative.

EDUCATION
2021-2025: PhD in Sociology: Kenyatta University
2017-2019: MA Sociology (Rural Sociology and Community Development): University of Nairobi
2012-2016: Bsc. Community Development: Chuka University-First class honours

COMMUNITY SERVICE
2023-to date: Facilitator at UNBOUND-Kenya focusing on youth mentorship, capacity building, and market linkages.
March 2011-August 2012: Team leader for psycho-social wellbeing sessions offered to primary school pupils in Chiakariga ward, Tharaka- Organized by Shepherds of Life Organization

PROFESSIONAL BODY
International Association for Community development member number