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HARRIET AFANDI

Project And Programme Management
MBALE

Summary

Experienced Project and Programme Manager with experience in Monitoring and Evaluation,Finance and Economic Planning. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Volunteer Trainer

County Government Of Vihiga , Department Of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries And Cooperatives
Western Region
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported productivity increase and business growth through new hire training and mentoring.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Trained Farmers in Safeguarding Poultry feed quality and ensuring business sustainability.
  • Report writing
  • Planned and executed sales to achieve groups'set targets
  • Provided technical support through implementation of market-led approaches that focus on post-harvest management, value chain creation and addition.
  • Managed team of employees and overseeing hiring.

Project Management Intern

Geothermal Development Company
Nakuru
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
  • Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.
  • Prepared and filed documents and collected data to track performance and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Office to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  • Assisted in coordinating the implementation of company projects.
  • Assisted in preparation of the project monthly and quarterly progress and status reports.
  • Update of the M&E instruments and project timelines using Ms Project
  • Preparation of donor reports and updates and Foreign Investor Engagement.
  • Adhered to budget requirements

Attaché

County Government Of Vihiga
05.2018 - 08.2018

Learnt on the federal finances, payroll product, collection of taxes, duties, currency and coinage, managed government accounts and public debts and supervised national banks and thrift institution.Under Economic Planning Department I assisted in monitoring and evaluating programmes, report writing, gathered and compiled data on progress and performance indicators, population projections, prepared the county fact sheet and development of the monitoring and evaluation policy

  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Monitored County inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.

Youth Member

Kenya Red Cross Society
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Planned and coordinated special events and fundraising activities by working with staff and volunteers.
  • Maintained contact with individuals from external organizations for events.
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
  • Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
  • Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
  • Encouraged donations with community fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.

Vice President

Kenya Red Cross Society Karatina University Town Campus Chapter
Nyeri
04.2018 - 04.2019

Duties and responsibilities entailed helping the Chairperson in overseeing the following; dissemination, team building, first aid, blood donation drives, hikes and adventures, tree planting, cleaning, charity work, awareness drives and youth mentorship.

Census Enumerator

Kenya National Bureau Of Statistics
Western
08.2019 - 08.2019

Capturing relevant data of different households in the assigned enumeration area into the system, sending gathered data to my supervisor every day, Improved data speed, increased sense of values and ethics, improved interpersonal relations and team works as well as acquired knowledge on the Kenya National Housing and Population Census.

Registration Assistant -HUDUMA NAMBA

Vihiga County Government Civil Registration Office
Western
03.2019 - 05.2019

Assisted other clerks with front desk duties, answering questions and accurately using reservation system, gathered and compiled data and capturing data into the system, transferred captured data into the main server, improved data speed, collection, compilation and record keeping, adherence to work schedules as well as acquiring knowledge on the National Integrated Information Management Systems.

Volunteer Children's Officer

Sabatia Sub-County Department Of Children
Western
12.2014 - 08.2015

Gathered and compiled data, data entry and verification, engagement with child victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence, child mentorship and also acquired knowledge of Children's Act of 2001 and Sexual Relations Acts.

  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Program Assistant Volunteer

Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship
Abuja
01.2023 - Current

The Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship is a platform for training and mentoring young professionals in innovation management. It is an annual 4-month intensive training programme that targets exceptionally talented young professionals.

Education

Certificate Of Completion - Designing A Community-Based Dialogue

United States Institute of Peace
Online
02.2022 - 04.2022

Certificate Of Completion - Cultural Synergy

United States Institute of Peace
Online
01.2022 - 04.2022

Computer Packages - Computer And Information Sciences

Kaimosi University College
Kaimosi, Kenya
01.2015 - 02.2015

BSc. In Project Planning And Management - Business

Karatina University
Nyeri, Kenya
08.2015 - 11.2019

Advanced Course - Design, Monitoring And Evaluation

United States Institute of Peace
Washington DC
10.2021 - 01.2022

Skills

    Programme Planning and Management skills

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 56 students during my Leadership journey at the university back in 2017/18.
  • Impacted the lives of 120 people through creating awareness about Human Rights in January 2023.

Timeline

Program Assistant Volunteer

Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship
01.2023 - Current

Volunteer Trainer

County Government Of Vihiga , Department Of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries And Cooperatives
02.2022 - 12.2022

Certificate Of Completion - Designing A Community-Based Dialogue

United States Institute of Peace
02.2022 - 04.2022

Certificate Of Completion - Cultural Synergy

United States Institute of Peace
01.2022 - 04.2022

Advanced Course - Design, Monitoring And Evaluation

United States Institute of Peace
10.2021 - 01.2022

Project Management Intern

Geothermal Development Company
02.2021 - 01.2022

Census Enumerator

Kenya National Bureau Of Statistics
08.2019 - 08.2019

Youth Member

Kenya Red Cross Society
04.2019 - 04.2020

Registration Assistant -HUDUMA NAMBA

Vihiga County Government Civil Registration Office
03.2019 - 05.2019

Attaché

County Government Of Vihiga
05.2018 - 08.2018

Vice President

Kenya Red Cross Society Karatina University Town Campus Chapter
04.2018 - 04.2019

BSc. In Project Planning And Management - Business

Karatina University
08.2015 - 11.2019

Computer Packages - Computer And Information Sciences

Kaimosi University College
01.2015 - 02.2015

Volunteer Children's Officer

Sabatia Sub-County Department Of Children
12.2014 - 08.2015
HARRIET AFANDIProject And Programme Management