Mary Wanjiku
Nairobi
Summary
Mary is a reliable, dedicated and motivated Socio-Economist with experience in Social Development, Monitoring and Evaluation and data analysis. Has the ability to multitask, a resourceful team player, flexible to gaining new skills and devoted towards solution-oriented problem solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Management Volunteer.
President's Award Kenya
01.2024 - Current
- Supporting administrative tasks such preparation and schedule of trainings.
- Data entry and database management for Award Programme.
- Mentoring young people engaged in the Award programme as an Award Leader and Adventurous Journey Supervisor.
- Coordinating activities within Award Centres to ensure successful delivery of the Award Programme
Hostel Manager
Hyde Park Hostel
02.2023 - Current
- Creating detailed budgets and financial reports for management review, supporting informed decision-making processes.
- Collaborating with maintenance teams to address any repair needs promptly, minimizing inconveniences to tenants.
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and safety throughout the hostel.
- Communicating with tenants to address complaints, find solutions to problems.
Student Attachee
National Irrigation Authority
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Preparation of Monthly Monitoring and Evaluation activities and reports for ongoing projects
- Development of Project Logical Frameworks
- Conducting Baseline Surveys
- Formulation of organization's baseline survey questionnaires
- Preparation of minutes for meetings attended
- Sensitization of project beneficiaries in ongoing projects.
Event Assistant
The Realtors Expo
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes
- Evaluate event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization.
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Laikipia Chapter
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepare documents, minutes, reports and presentations as well as manage calls and emails and responded accordingly to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Worked with senior Chamber management and chamber members to effectively plan and coordinate logistics for special projects and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Sociology
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
SOUTH TETU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
2016
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
ST ANNE IHITHE RANGES ACADEMY
2012
Skills
Computer proficiency
Documentation and reporting
Data analysis
Team collaboration
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Project management and evaluation
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Excellent
Very Good
Data Entry
Accomplishments
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award in Kenya; Presidents Award Kenya Bronze and Silver Award.
References
- Wangari Kaburi, President's Award Kenya, Programme Manager, kaburiwangari@gmail.com, +254 720971556
- Stanely Kamande, Hyde Park Hostel, Director, stankamande@yahoo.com, +254 703557750
- Emma Mukami Nzioka, National Irrigation Authority, Social Development Officer, emms.nzioka@gmail.com, +254 707319089
Timeline
Program Management Volunteer.
President's Award Kenya
01.2024 - Current
Hostel Manager
Hyde Park Hostel
02.2023 - Current
Student Attachee
National Irrigation Authority
11.2021 - 06.2022
Event Assistant
The Realtors Expo
05.2021 - 10.2021
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Laikipia Chapter
10.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Sociology
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
SOUTH TETU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
ST ANNE IHITHE RANGES ACADEMY