Maria Lekoloto
Board Member
Marsabit
Summary
A very passionate and highly committed professional with over 25 years of working experience in both private and public sectors. A champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and an unapologetic advocate of disability rights. Deriving great interest to serve as the Executive Director at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities to provide strategic leadership in the promotion, protection and monitoring of rights of Persons with Disabilities to support the vision of creating a barrier free society for Persons with Disabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Assembly Member and Co-opted Board Member
ActionAid International/Kenya (Voluntary)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2023 - Current
- · Participated in the election of Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer
- And offered support to the Board.
- · Guided in the determination of long-term policy and strategic direction.
- · Appointment of an external auditor to serve until the next Annual General Meeting.
- · Conducted site visits/immersion programs to the beneficiary communities
- · Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and audit results to monitor the organization's fiscal health.
- · Participated in consultative meeting with the County Government
- Strengthened governance structures, reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
Board Member (Representing PWDs)
NG-CDF Board
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2019 - Current
- · Served as a strong advocate of inclusivity, equity and diversity by ensuring implementation of inclusive Human Resource Management processes, inclusive Board’s development Programs inclusive positive community impact.
- · Promoted a culture of diversity and equity and inclusion by ensuring
- · Ensured a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion by ensuring that all Board's programs are inclusive in nature.
- · Reviewed and approved project proposals from the 290 constituencies in accordance to the NG-CDF Act.
- · Participated in resolving complaints emanating from implementation of the Act.
- · Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and audit results to monitor the organization's fiscal health.
- · Spearheaded the adoption of Risk-Based Audit model and championed risk management initiatives enhancing the resilience of the fund
- · Reviewed the Office of Auditor General's reports as well as the internal audit reports and made follow ups on the implantation of the provided recommendations.
- · Participated in consultative meetings with stakeholders which enhanced stakeholder collaborations
- · Approved strategic plans, work plans, budget plans and procurement plans.
- · Ensured compliance with the relevant laws, policies administrative procedures and presidential directives
Human Resource Officer
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2017 - 12.2019
- · Ensured the application of the principle of equality and non- discrimination in all Human Resource Management processes
- · Participated in employee dispute resolution, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues in accordance with the HR instruments.
- · Planned and facilitated performance reviews and feedback
- · Planned and coordinated and implemented induction and orientation programs for new employees.
- · Managed recruitment processes for both teaching and non-teaching staff.
- · Confirmation of appointments after completion of probation period for employees.
- · Prepared training needs assessment and schedule for the university.
Admin Officer (Research & Postgrad Studies)
Kenya Methodist University
01.2012 - 12.2017
Community Mobiliser-Food for the Hungry Kenya Int.
Food for the Hungry Kenya International (FHI/K)
Nairobi
01.2000 - 12.2009
- Acted as a Link between the organization and the community
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi 01.2013 - 12.2016
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi 01.2007 - 12.2010
Diploma - Diploma in Community Based Development
Africa Development Institute
Nairobi 01.2000 - 12.2002
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
DATE: December, 2023- to date
COMMITEE: Finance, Human Resource Management & Administration
POSITION: Chair
ORGARNIZATION: NG-CDF Board
DATE: 2023-to date
COMMITEE: Finance, Risk ,Audit, Compliance
POSITION: Co-opted Member
ORGARNIZATION: ActionAid
DATE: 2022-2023
COMMITEE: Audit
POSITION: Chair
ORGARNIZATION: NG-CDF Board
DATE: 2021-2022
COMMITEE: Programs, Performance and Risk Management
POSITION: Chair
ORGARNIZATION: NG-CDF Board
DATE: 2019-2020
COMMITEE: Governance, Complaints & Publicity
POSITION: Member
ORGARNIZATION: NG-CDF Board
DATE: 2021-2022
COMMITEE: Board
POSITION: Member
ORGARNIZATION: Rotary Club of Meru
DATE: 2021-2024
COMMITEE: Changing Lives Project(funded by Rotary International)
POSITION: Workshop Supervisor
ORGARNIZATION: Rotary Club of Meru
COURSES ATTENDED
1. Introduction to Mediation Training Course - 30 March, 2021 ( Nairobi Center for International Arbitration)
2. Governance and Leadership in a Disruptive Environment: Leveraging Internal Audit for Success: 24th-26thMarch, 2021 (Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya)
3. Mwongozo Induction Training Programme for Boards of State Corporations:21-23 November, 2019, Institute of Certified Secretaries and State Corporations Advisory Committee
4. Improving the Board Performance: Workshop for Board, CEOs and Audit Committee, 23rd -25th March, October 2019, Mombasa
5. Corporate Governance Training Course: May 9-10, 2019(Center for Corporate Governance)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
1. Institute of Human Resource Management(IHRM) – Member no. 011245
2. Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIAK) - Member no. 3021362
3. Rotarian – Rotary Club of Meru
Timeline
General Assembly Member and Co-opted Board Member
ActionAid International/Kenya (Voluntary)
01.2023 - Current
Board Member (Representing PWDs)
NG-CDF Board
01.2019 - Current
Human Resource Officer
Kenya Methodist University
01.2017 - 12.2019
MBA - Human Resource Management
Kenya Methodist University
01.2013 - 12.2016
Admin Officer (Research & Postgrad Studies)
Kenya Methodist University
01.2012 - 12.2017
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Kenya Methodist University
01.2007 - 12.2010
Community Mobiliser-Food for the Hungry Kenya Int.
Food for the Hungry Kenya International (FHI/K)
01.2000 - 12.2009
Diploma - Diploma in Community Based Development
Africa Development Institute
01.2000 - 12.2002
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