JUNIOR HARDY OTUNDO
Program Manager & Data Analyst
Nairobi
Summary
Focused Project Manager and Data Analyst adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments with an experience of over 5 Years with 2 Years at Senior level.
As an experienced Program/Project Manager, I possess a robust skill set in strategic planning, project execution, and team leadership, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. My expertise includes risk management, resource allocation, stakeholder communication, and process optimization, ensuring seamless project lifecycles and successful outcomes. With strong analytical abilities and a focus on continuous improvement, I excel in driving cross-functional collaboration and aligning project objectives with organizational goals. My commitment to excellence and adaptive problem-solving skills make me an asset in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Officer-Data Management
Equity Group Foundation
9 2018 - Current
- Selection and onboarding of scholars into the Scholarship program through a rigorous process supported by selection board committees.
- Supporting Scholarship Management team, through the Data Management Information System
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations on the program operations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Writing program proposal for new programs of amounts up to $8 Million and $9.9 Billion.
- Data Collection, Analysis, Entry and Management of scholastic data
- Running and conducting programmatic events, writing concepts, projects among others
- Coordination of programmatic activities for over 60,009 Secondary School Students
- Coordination of programmatic activities for over 3,577 TVET Students
- Support TVET program through the Data Management Information System i.e Scholar facilitation
- Conducting strategy meetings with partners in the various programs such as ELIMU and Wings to Fly Scholarships and TVET Scholarship.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to maintain customer loyalty and drive repeat business opportunities.
- Manage program funding for both Secondary School Scholarships and TVET scholarships to ensure proper management of program funds.
Relationship Officer
Ukunda Branch
03.2014 - 09.2016
- In 2014 I worked as a retail teller serving an average of 200 customers and thereby improving customer service
- In 2016 I worked as a corporate teller serving an average of 150 customers and marketing products such as the Eazzy App
- High Customer Relation with customers.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Liaised with clients by phone, email and text messaging to meet client needs and define expectations.
Attaché
Missions of Hope Internationals
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Volunteering in the Child Health Education department
- We conducted trainings on the best child survival practices aiming to reduce child mortality in Mabatini, Mathare Valley Nairobi
- They were aimed at providing solar lighting bulbs and reduce poverty respectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Initiated two programs.
1. Bring the Light program. Aimed at providing clean energy products to community members.
2. Feeding Basket program. Aimed at reducing the poverty levels of community members. - Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Mentor
Equity Group Foundation
01.2014 - Current
- Volunteer mentor to the Secondary School students’ scholars under the Wings to Fly & ELIMU scholarship programs.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support. All mentees were able to proceed to tertiary education
Education
Project Management Foundations - Project Management
LinkedIn Learning
07.2024
Program Management
Coursera
04.2001 - 05.2022
Value Centered Leadership Certificate - Leadership Development
Depauls University
11.2022
Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Certificate - Data Analytics
Coursera
05.2023
Community Resource Management
Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE) - Secondary Education
Machakos School
Machakos12.2013
Skills
Relationship Management
Leadershipandvolunteerexperience
- Equity Leaders Chapter K.U Chapter, Club President, 09/2015, 10/2017, I organized local mentorship programs and trainings on various fields such as Entrepreneurship.
- Kenyatta University Community Resource Management Club, Member, 09/2014, 07/2018, Conducting clean-up activities and visits to children’s homes and homes for the elderly
- Lead Mentor in Coastal Region and Head of Chaperones during Annual Leadership Congresses
Hobbies
A good football player at both defender position and midfield position.
A love for hiking and outdoor activities.
References
- Emily Gumba, Senior Program officer, Forum for African Women Educationist (FAWE) Regional Secretariat, +254 (0) 722891107, EGumba@fawe.org
- Hannah Kimani, Senior Program Manager – Education and Leadership, Equity Group Foundation, +254 (0) 721949201, hannah.kimani@equitygroupfoundation.com
Timeline
Attaché
Missions of Hope Internationals
06.2017 - 08.2017
Relationship Officer
Ukunda Branch
03.2014 - 09.2016
Mentor
Equity Group Foundation
01.2014 - Current
Program Management
Coursera
04.2001 - 05.2022
Community Resource Management
Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Senior Officer-Data Management
Equity Group Foundation
9 2018 - Current
Project Management Foundations - Project Management
LinkedIn Learning
Value Centered Leadership Certificate - Leadership Development
Depauls University
Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Certificate - Data Analytics
Coursera
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE) - Secondary Education
Machakos School
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