Rukia Mkari
Voi,Kenya
Summary
Skilled professional specializing in report writing, documentation, and compliance reporting. Proven ability to identify compliance vulnerabilities and assess risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Strong communicator with expertise in public speaking and advocacy, driving organizational success through effective compliance management. Committed to continuous growth and improvement in compliance practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Compliance Officer Intern
NACADA (Public Service Internship Program (PSIP) Deployment)
Mwatete Town, Taita Taveta County
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Executed county-level public education and awareness initiatives on alcohol and drug abuse prevention through positive parenting programs, sports festivals, drug awareness walks and community forums, enhancing community understanding and prevention strategies.
- Facilitated awareness campaigns on alcohol and drug abuse during national and international observance days including International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA), World Mental Health Day, and World AIDS Day.
- Contributed to quarterly routine compliance inspections of licensed rehabilitation facilities in county, confirming compliance with NACADA standards and guidelines and pinpointing operational improvement opportunities.
- Coordinated distribution of National Guidelines for Alcohol and Substance Use Prevention and Management in Basic Institutions (2021) policy to learners and teachers, enhancing implementation effectiveness.
- Engaged in Rapid Results Initiatives (RRI), supporting compliance assessments of 5 rehabilitation facilities across Taita Taveta and Kwale counties.
- Compiled accurate and prompt sensitization and other office activity reports consistent with Authority’s reporting standards.
- Served as authority representative in multi-stakeholder liquor board meetings, promoting stakeholder collaboration regarding county-level adherence to ADCA laws.
- Maintained clear records of all compliance activities for audit purposes.
Administrative Assistant
Xenon Auto Assessors and Valuers Limited
Nairobi CBD, Nairobi
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared and maintained an accurate and updated clients database ensuring data accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Scheduled clients appointments and coordinated communication through calls, text messages and emails.
- Compiled and documented clients complaints streamlining internal operations.
- Prepared valuation reports in a timely manner contributing to reduced turn around time.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in the workplace.
- Interacted professionally with clients providing excellent service at all times.
- Coordinated office operations by handling phone inquiries, managing correspondence and supervising office cleanliness.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Administration
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2015 - 12.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Moi Girls High School-Eldoret
Uasin-Gishu County 01.2011 - 11.2014
Skills
- Report writing and Documentation
- Effective Communication and Presentation
- Public speaking and Advocacy
- Analytical and Critical thinking
- Compliance reporting
- Ability to assess compliance vulnerabilities and risk
Certification
- Core course 10 -Introduction to the Universal Prevention Curriculum Series for Practitioners (UPC-10) October 2025 – November 2025 National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)
- Certificate in Computer applications. February 2015- April 2015 Data Networks Institute
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Contributed to the formulation of Taita Taveta County Mental Health Policy through multi-stakeholder engagement forum, highlighting alcohol and substance use impacts on mental
health.
Timeline
Compliance Officer Intern
NACADA (Public Service Internship Program (PSIP) Deployment)
03.2025 - 01.2026
Administrative Assistant
Xenon Auto Assessors and Valuers Limited
01.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Administration
University of Nairobi
09.2015 - 12.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Moi Girls High School-Eldoret
01.2011 - 11.2014