Margaret Kikuvi
Nairobi
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings more than 10 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Pastoralist Girls Initiative (PGI)
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
Project Officer
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
09.2008 - 10.2012
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Monitored progress against established metrics continually adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results successfully.
- Coordinated work efforts across multiple departments fostering a cohesive environment conducive to achieving project success efficiently.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
Regional Coordinator for Sub-Sahara Africa
International Partners In Mission
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback that fostered continuous improvement within the region.
- Streamlined communication channels for increased efficiency within the region.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Monitoring Officer
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
06.2003 - 07.2007
- Communicated key findings to decision-makers, influencing strategic direction based on evidence-based analysis.
- Led capacity building initiatives, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Developed comprehensive monitoring tools to track project progress and outcomes.
- Conducted regular site visits, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting.
- Supported the design of program interventions, informed by data-driven insights.
Case Manager
Adventist Development And Relief Agency (ADRA)
08.1998 - 11.2002
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Education
Master of Arts - Project Planning And Management
University of Nairobi
10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya11.1998
Skills
- Presentation Creation and Delivery
- Program Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Personnel Management
- MS Office
- Financial Management
- Interpersonal Relations
- Performance reviewing
- Performance monitoring
- Project Planning
Languages
Kikamba
Native language
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Program Manager
Pastoralist Girls Initiative (PGI)
02.2019 - 02.2023
Project Officer
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
09.2008 - 10.2012
Regional Coordinator for Sub-Sahara Africa
International Partners In Mission
07.2007 - 08.2008
Monitoring Officer
Catholic Relief Services, CRS
06.2003 - 07.2007
Case Manager
Adventist Development And Relief Agency (ADRA)
08.1998 - 11.2002
Master of Arts - Project Planning And Management
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Nairobi
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