Hi, I’m
ELIZABETH GETENGAH
Summary
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Frontline Defenders
Logistics and Administrative Coordinator
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored training and workshop supplies inventory, resulting in a 15% reduction in material waste and timely procurement of new materials while adhering to strict budgetary constraints.
- Optimized travel arrangements for executives, resulting in cost savings and itinerary efficiencies.
- Coordinated large-scale events, ensuring smooth execution and positive attendee feedback.
- Made payments and reimbursements to participants and service providers and maintained a dossier of all documents about the event in an organized manner to ease financial reporting.
- Rapporteur to capture the events of the convenings in a comprehensive report ensuring proper documentation to inform future trainings and processes.
- Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supported project management efforts by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and communicating progress updates to stakeholders.
- Oversaw budget tracking and expense reporting, ensuring projects stayed within financial constraints.
CREA
Logistics and Administrative Consultant
05.2020 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Provided crucial administrative and logistics support to training and workshop teams across East Africa and India, ensuring that 95% of activities were completed on time and within budget, optimizing resource utilization.
- Developed and implemented multiple documentation and reporting strategies in different dimensions, leading to a 20% increase in the accuracy and accessibility of meeting proceedings, which informed the organization's strategic planning process.
- Assisted in the recruitment of top talent, contributing to a highly skilled workforce.
- Streamlined travel logistics by successfully assessing and organizing travel logistics for diverse teams and marginalized groups from India, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
- Coordinated events and meetings, fostering strong professional relationships among colleagues and clients.
- Assisted in the development of presentations for both internal use as well as potential clients or partners.
- Managed vendor relations effectively, negotiating favorable contracts that benefited the organization financially.
- Conducted thorough research and analysis for project development, leading to successful outcomes.
Henan Highway Engineering Group Co., Ltd
Project Sociologist/ Program Manager
09.2020 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated closely with local administration, community representatives, and government bodies to craft robust Grievance Redress Mechanisms. These mechanisms effectively resolved conflicts, safeguarding the interests of the community and the project.
- Expertly managed and mitigated social issues arising from communities during and after construction, demonstrating a commitment to addressing stakeholder concerns.
- Orchestrated the successful implementation of two HIV/AIDS and Gender-Based Violence training sessions each month. These sessions, attended by an average of 30 participants, effectively educated and empowered community members and project workers.
- Fostered strategic alliances with key stakeholders, including government agencies and workers' unions, to drive the implementation of gender equality initiatives, contributing significantly to this important agenda.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
ShayByn Works Limited
Project Manager/Program Manager
06.2020 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Participated in the strategic definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Managed changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Training and delegating project tasks based on junior staff members’ strengths, skill sets, and experience levels for efficiency.
- Ensured availability of resources and their strategic allocation to ensure that delivery was on time within scope and budget. Strategic coordinated internal resources and third-party/ vendors for flawless execution of the project.
- Develop program plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies, resulting in 25% increase in project delivery speed.
- Managing reports and necessary documentation, which were key tools to perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
ShayByn Works Limited
Service Delivery Manager
02.2020 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Led the service delivery team, managed conflicts, and ensured that the team efficiently carried out processes and tasks.
- Optimized resource utilization, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Served as primary interface for onboarding new personnel, providing educational resources on service delivery policies and establishing scheduling calendars.
- Coordinated new hire recruitment, training and development.
- Improved service quality, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
Ensoniq Trading Company
Office Administrator
12.2018 - 10.2019
Alabastron Network Trust
Digital Marketing & Client Service Executive
10.2014 - 06.2015
Education
The University of Nairobi
Master of Business Administration from Strategic Management
09.2018 - 12.2022
The University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology and Tourism
09.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
- Logistics management
- Strategic management skills
- Efficient task execution
- Skilled in managing multiple responsibilities
- Skilled in adjusting to evolving environments
- Detail-oriented documentation
References
Sally, Leiyan, Africa Capacity Builder, sleiyan@frontlinedefenders.org, , Frontline Defenders
Timeline
Logistics and Administrative Coordinator
Frontline Defenders
05.2024 - Current
Project Sociologist/ Program Manager
Henan Highway Engineering Group Co., Ltd
09.2020 - 02.2023
Project Manager/Program Manager
ShayByn Works Limited
06.2020 - 11.2020
Logistics and Administrative Consultant
CREA
05.2020 - 03.2024
Service Delivery Manager
ShayByn Works Limited
02.2020 - 05.2020
Office Administrator
Ensoniq Trading Company
12.2018 - 10.2019
The University of Nairobi
Master of Business Administration from Strategic Management
09.2018 - 12.2022
Digital Marketing & Client Service Executive
Alabastron Network Trust
10.2014 - 06.2015
The University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology and Tourism
09.2009 - 12.2013
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