Jared Ontobo

Background

About Jared Ontobo

Jared Ontobo is an experienced Communications Specialist working with World Vision Kenya. He is a Media Trainer & Multi-Media Content Creator based in Kenya. He has an industrious 14-year career and journalism background working in mainstream media in Kenya. He is adept at working in a fast-paced converged digital-first newsroom with sound editorial judgment as a News Producer and Director. At World Vision Kenya, Jared has contributed to various humanitarian, transformational and development projects in Kenya, particularly focusing on community empowerment, saving lives, and transforming livelihoods in Disaster Management and Emergency Response activities. His work includes creating multimedia content and documenting impactful and transformational stories and livelihoods in climate change-affected regions in Kenya. Jared possesses videography, photography, video editing, and article-writing skills. Jared helps in creating and sharing social media content to showcase WVK's impact to improve public engagement. Jared is also a communications Consultant on Branding & Marketing. Jared is a devoted Christian & an enthusiastic individual who values people and is committed to impacting lives using videography/photography and humanitarian work. He is a responsive, positive, keen, and attentive team player who works well with partnerships to deliver results. Jared is a devoted & charismatic team leader with people skills. He displays good organisation, planning and coordination skills that achieve set goals.