Kiriinya Violet Nkirote

Dynamic research-driven associate with a proven track record at Verst Carbon Limited, showcasing exceptional project management and research skills. Excelled in developing carbon projects, leveraging adaptability and technical expertise. Achieved significant advancements in clean energy initiatives, demonstrating a strong ability to engage stakeholders and manage complex portfolios with integrity and innovation.

• Member of the YOUNGO Adaptation Team under the UNFCCC
• Head of Operations at Net-Zero Africa

• 04/01/24, 09/30/24, InfoLaunch Africa, Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Designing M&E Logic Models, Collecting M&E Data, Analyzing M&E Data, Sustaining M&E Systems in Consultancies and Organizations
• 11/01/23, 12/31/23, Certificate in Future Female Leaders in Energy, Africa Management Institute & University of Cape Town
• 11/22/23, 11/24/23, Certificate in Africa Carbon Markets, Strathmore University, Verst Carbon
• 01/01/23, 03/31/23, Energy and Flexibility Modelling, Climate Compatible Growth, Certificate of completion after working on OSEMOSYS and FlexTool Softwares
• 07/01/22, 09/30/22, Climate Change Negotiations for Young African Negotiators, The African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP), Certificate of achievement having passed with a mark of 86.69%

• CLASP Consultancy, 08/01/24 - 10/31/24,

I successfully completed a three-month consultancy on Carbon Credit Financing for the Solar Productive Use Appliances Market. As the Project Lead, I managed Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), research activities, conducted site visits, and documented the research findings on solar and clean energy solutions. The project concluded with a full-day workshop, which I organized and oversaw.

• Student Representative at PAUWES, 2022/2023 academic year, Ascent Leadership Program - Kenya.

In 2019, I completed a 10-week leadership program at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).