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Annie Wangui Njoroge

Nairobi

Summary

A resourceful, dynamic, and strategic programme management professional with multi-disciplinary experience in coordinating complex programs, in international development. Expert-level understanding of programme coordination, grant management, fundraising, program design, management and implementation, performance evaluation, and future projections based on improvement. I am a highly ethical and visionary leader projecting high standards in grant management, fundraising and partnerships; effectively leading change and development to deliver efficiency and productivity. I have successfully supported coordination of programmes being implemented by different partners including UNHCR Kenya, UNHCR Somalia, UN Women Kenya Country Office, UNICEF Kenya Country Office, UNICEF Comoros, UNOPS Kenya Multi Country Office, GIZ Kenya and county governments. My goal is to become a valuable mutual asset by providing efficient program management expertise contributing effectively to organizational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Associate

UNICEF ESARO
07.2023 - Current
  • Consult with both Deputy Regional Directors and Regional Advisers and provide answers to inquiries directed to the Regional Director from HQs, Country Offices in the region and other UN Agencies
  • Provide quality assurance or contracts, Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), letters, etc., before the Regional Director's approval
  • Independently research files, consult with the Deputy Regional Directors and Regional Advisers and provide answers to inquiries directed to the Regional Director from HQ, the 21 Country Offices in the region, other UN Agencies
  • In charge of protocol matters which include arranging meetings with high-ranking officials and arrange official receptions given by the Regional Director
  • Keep lists of names, addresses and telephone numbers of ministers, government officials and members of the diplomatic corps
  • Provide operational and administrative support to Operations and Supply Advisors in all logistical and administrative arrangements for meetings by sourcing and securing meeting venues, accommodation, background documents, and audio-visual equipment as required
  • Support the Local Focal Point (LFP) Finance Lead for the Regional Office with processing of invoices for payments and Change of Funding Source requests through Service Gateway for GSSC payment
  • Support the Programme Specialist Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) in providing oversight to Country Offices in HACT, peer reviews and audit.

Senior Programmes Coordinator

Korea International Cooperation Agency, Nairobi
Nairobi
12.2014 - 07.2023
  • I was Incharge of coordination of programmes being implemented in Kenya, Somalia, Madagascar, and Comoros
  • In charge of managing grants from KOICA through the implementing partners program managers, technical managers, and team leaders to ensure high-quality day-to-day technical management of programs and projects
  • Under the leadership of the Deputy Country Director, contributed to the strategic, technical design, development, planning, budgeting, and implementation of all KOICA Kenya Office programs
  • Collaborated with programme managers to ensure all narrative progress reports (monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual) are completed and submitted on time and according to KOICA guidelines
  • Ensured that programmes are strengthened by knowledge management through data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting
  • In charge of project support services including preparation of TORs for consultants, contracts, project procurement, and financial management to ensure smooth implementation of projects
  • Management of partnership projects and regular monitoring to ensure achievement of project goals and support the implementation of project activities
  • Participated in annual sectors review meetings with government, UN and international organizations counterparts
  • Prepared launch of new project: feasibility studies, recruitments, inductions, operational plans, and internal KOICA procedures
  • Lead in the call for proposals and reviewing project proposals submitted by government, bi-lateral and multi-lateral organizations for funding by KOICA
  • Providing inputs to project proposals and initiatives submitted by KOICA partners
  • Reviewed financial and narrative reports submitted by implementing partners to ensure they comply with KOICA grant agreements and MoUs
  • Liaison officer in KOICA’s Kenyan Office develops plans and coordinates program activities between UNICEF Kenya Country Office, UN Women Kenya Country Office, UNOPS Kenya Multi-Country Office, IOM Somalia, UNHCR Somalia, GIZ, UN-Habitat, National Government and County Governments
  • Provided government authorities with technical supports and guidance to plan and organize training programmes both in Kenya and Korea for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.

Research Assistant

Ufadhili Trust
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Facilitated data collection, conducted the analysis, and managed the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) study conducted in partnership with Save the Children, ‘‘rethinking parenting for economic migrants in East Africa.” Interviewing over 50 migrant parents from private sector organizations within Nairobi County and its environs
  • Involved in communicating research findings to various stakeholders, including Ufadhili Trust staff, donors, partner organizations
  • I was involved preparing presentations and reports.

Project Coordinator

Tumaini Empowerment Centre
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Fast-tracked effective preparation and delivery of all project events and meetings whilst overseeing the production of all necessary documentation
  • Drafted timely, detailed, and quality project reports and subsequently submitted the same to the director and programs manager for grant-funded programs
  • Facilitated community mobilization activities in the group that was tasked with advocacy on gender equality and reproductive health.

Programme Assistant

Family Health Options Kenya
09.2010 - 12.2011

Education

Master’s Degree in Development Studies -

St. Paul's University, Nairobi
10.2014

Bachelor's in Social Sciences -

Makerere University, Kampala
01.2011

Skills

  • Programme Coordination
  • Donor Reporting
  • Internal & External Stakeholder Management
  • Grant Management
  • Partnership Building
  • Capacity Building
  • Inclusive Collaboration
  • Operations Management

Certification

  • eZHACT 2 Training-2023 (UNICEF)
  • Disability Orientation-2023 (UNICEF)
  • PRINCE2® Foundation Certification-2019 (AXELOS)
  • Monitoring and Evaluation-2017 (Kenya Institute of Management)
  • International Public Procurement-2015 (UNOPS)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Associate

UNICEF ESARO
07.2023 - Current

Senior Programmes Coordinator

Korea International Cooperation Agency, Nairobi
12.2014 - 07.2023

Research Assistant

Ufadhili Trust
03.2014 - 10.2014

Project Coordinator

Tumaini Empowerment Centre
01.2012 - 12.2013

Programme Assistant

Family Health Options Kenya
09.2010 - 12.2011

Master’s Degree in Development Studies -

St. Paul's University, Nairobi

Bachelor's in Social Sciences -

Makerere University, Kampala

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