James Ikimat
Leadership & Management Consultant/ Success Coach
Lodwar,516
Summary
Visionary Leader bringing over Fifteen (15) years of experience in establishing operational optimization across diverse industries in both Government and Non-Government Organizations operations. Recog- nized for talents in strategy develop- ment and providing corporate vision. Converts Strategic plans into tactical reality through guiding companies inestablishing themselves as viable business. Devises and implements new programs and initiates succesful processes to produce new product with maximum revenue. Diversified Background in Leader- ship and Operations management; distinguished for a corporate mind- set, creative problems solving, cross-functional teams and bottom-line orientations. Offers innovative solutions to operational challenges and leverages decisivesness to implement solutions while minimizing risk and maximiz- ing perfomance. Expert in transforming strategic plans into tactical initiatives .
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
County Assembly of Turkana
Turkana County
07.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and direction in the administration department to ensure alignment with the County Assembly's goals and objectives
- Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines related to administrative functions within the County Assembly, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Oversee human resource management activities including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions for administrative staff
- Develop, manage, and monitor the budget for administrative services, ensuring effective utilization of resources and adherence to financial regula- tions
- Supervise the maintenance and management of County Assembly facilities, including office spaces, equipment, and utilities, to ensure a conducive working environment
- Oversee procurement processes, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while adhering to procurement regulations
- Facilitate communication and coordination among different departments within the County Assembly to promote collaboration and synergy in admin- istrative activities
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, including developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including government agencies, vendors, and community organizations, to foster positive relationships and ensure smooth operations
- Monitor the performance of administrative services against set targets and objectives, and prepare periodic reports for management and relevant stake- holders
- Represent the County Assembly in public forums as required, and maintain a positive public image through effective communication and engagement.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
County Assembly of Turkana
Turkana County
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisting in development of administration plans, policies and procedures;
- Assists in preparation of budget for administration services;
- Supervise principal administration officer, chief administration officer, senior adminis- tration officer, administration officers i and ii and offer professional guidance
- Oversee implementation of departmental initiatives, projects and programs;
- Oversee implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and procedures;
- Administer departmental linkages for enhanced synergy and overall deliv- ery of assembly mandate
PROJECT OFFICER
ADESO-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
TURKANA , ISIOLO, WAJIR, GARISA, SAMBURU
01.2014 - 01.2015
- LIVELIHOODS DIVERSIFICATION, DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- To lead in planning and implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate
- Adaptation groups and DRR management committees trainings in Turkana
- Central and Loima sub-counties
- Ensure effective communication systems and reporting is done promptly to meet deadlines set
- Ensure regular planning and high quality project implementation in line with the overall REGAL-IR strategies, approach and methodology
- Coordination and Networking: Participate in the District coordination meetings, work closely & effectively with government staff at District
- Divisional and Sub-locations level and ensure good working relationship between DRR staff and other Child Fund projects.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Support the setup of a monitoring and accounta- bility system to support day to day project management
- Ensure sustainability strategy as project implementation adequately incor- porates impact sustainability.
FIELD OFFICER
CHILDFUND KENYA
TURKANA
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Working in this INGO as a FFA field officer had me over seeing the creation of Assets among communities in Turkana Central and Loima Sub-counties
- Specifically designing and implementing participatory strategies that enable the communities effectively and profitably manage
- Responsible for organizing, planning & management of implementation of all Food for Asset targeting exercise in respective Districts, division, loca- tions & sub-locations while providing support to asset management commit- tees
- Coordinated and liaised with key stakeholders and partners to register communities where project will be implemented
- Supervise the Implementation of project Activities and Adopted Technolo- gies according to FFA and RWHMT guidelines
- Plan and Organize the distribution of WFP/ GOK supplied food and non-food commodities in consultation with communities
- Prepare and submit consolidated donor reports to the National Office (ChildFund Kenya) for onward transmission to the donor (WFP) /GOK on; project activities identification and implementation, food and Non-Food
- Items distribution
- Provide WFP and NDMA with food distribution plans and advice WFP field officers of any changes on distribution days / timing.
CLASS TEACHER
ST. KEVIN'S SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2011 - 12.2012
- FORM 2W (ENGLISH, CRE AND HISTORY)
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Interviewing potential students and carrying out diagnostic tests
- Planning and preparing lessons and submitting plans to management
- Working with exam boards in setting and marking essays and exams
- Checking students' progress and acting as a personal tutor
- Working with subjects/course teams to develop new subjects/courses and teaching materials
- Carrying out admin tasks like keeping records and ordering resources
- Taking part in meetings and events like open days
- Attending training courses and keeping up with professional development
- Supervising practical work within health and safety guidelines
PROJECT OFFICER
BAPTIST RELIEF AGENCY AFRICA
02.2009 - 09.2011
- Working with this organization I was assigned the responsibility of imple- menting livelihoods and DRR/CCA projects activities at the field level
- I was required to ensure timely implementation and monitoring of the activities as well as the budget
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that project implementation is community-led and driven and follows evidence-based better practices and approaches Make certain that the project implementation approach reduces dependency syndromes.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administra, Community Development and NGO management option
Mount Kenya University
THIKA 01.2013 - 1 2016
Bachelor of Arts - Religion & Management, English
Wayland Baptist University
Texas, USA 01.2006 - 1 2010
Diploma - Relief
CEFORED Institute of
Relief and Development
01.2008 - 1 2010
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education -
Nyeri Baptist High School
NYERI COUNTY 01.1995 - 1 1998
Kenya Certificate of Primary Educa- tion (KCPE -Certificate) - undefined
01.1986 - 1 1994
Skills
Strategic transformations lead
Strategic planning
Excellent communication skills
Strategic partnership relations skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Conflict Resolution skills
Team building & training skills
Program Development & analytical Skills
Transition/ change management
Corporate Governance skills
Strong leadership and management
Additional Information
- HOBBIES Community service Travelling Reading and writing Swimming
Certification
Senior Management Course & Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course
Timeline
Senior Management Course & Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course
01-2025
DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
County Assembly of Turkana
07.2023 - Current
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
County Assembly of Turkana
08.2021 - 07.2023
PROJECT OFFICER
ADESO-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Public Administra, Community Development and NGO management option
Mount Kenya University
01.2013 - 1 2016
FIELD OFFICER
CHILDFUND KENYA
12.2012 - 07.2013
CLASS TEACHER
ST. KEVIN'S SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2011 - 12.2012
PROJECT OFFICER
BAPTIST RELIEF AGENCY AFRICA
02.2009 - 09.2011
Diploma - Relief
CEFORED Institute of
Relief and Development
01.2008 - 1 2010
Bachelor of Arts - Religion & Management, English
Wayland Baptist University
01.2006 - 1 2010
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education -
Nyeri Baptist High School
01.1995 - 1 1998
Kenya Certificate of Primary Educa- tion (KCPE -Certificate) - undefined
01.1986 - 1 1994