Matildah Mwata
Nairobi
Summary
Proven Project Management Officer with a track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget for Hawila Limited. Expert in scope and risk management, I excel in team leadership and quality assurance, ensuring project success. Skilled in vendor sourcing and team collaboration, I have significantly improved project efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management Officer
Hawila Limited
Nairobi
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Handled water works projects such as the construction of boreholes and equipping them, construction of box culverts and construction of bridges
- Handled construction of both tarmac and murram roads, built bus stages and laid slabs on some impassible rural roads
- Oversaw the construction of ECDE centers for county governments, hostels for a private investor next to Bondo University among others
- Managed project timeliness effectively by developing a work breakdown structure which made it easy to track projects at every stage
- Worked closely with contractors; quantity surveyors, geologists, engineers, architects and other specialists in developing bill of quantities and monitoring the programs of works closely
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery of projects within deadlines
- Ensured high-quality deliverables by collaborating with relevant specialists to implementing effective quality control measures throughout the project life cycle
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers, and external partners as needed to secure necessary resources
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication by conducting daily stand up with the project team ensuring timely completion of tasks and accountability
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels and managing expectations throughout the project duration
- Minimized budget deviations by the use of a cost breakdown structure to track project costs and hiring skilled personnel who produced higher output per hour hence decreasing costs as a result of decrease in time
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities by addressing complex challenges encountered during the course of projects swiftly and effectively
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential issues early on and developing mitigation strategies accordingly
- Conducted thorough post-project analysis to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives, driving continuous process improvements within the organization
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval
Administrative Assistant
Safi International
Nairobi
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records
Education
Masters Of Science - Project Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Techno
Nairobi12.2023
Bachelors - Business Administration
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi07.2016
Diploma - Business Management
University of Nairobi
Mombasa11.2009
Skills
- Scope Management
- Project Planning
- Schedule Management
- Risk Management
- Project tracking
- Vendor Sourcing
- Budget Control
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Detail Oriented
- Quality Assurance
References
- Joy Maghanga, Managing Director, Hawila Limited, 0726500100, hawilaltd@gmail.com, Nairobi, Kenya
- Anne-Marie Wairimu Mungai, Lecturer(PhD), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 0716902373, geemaf34@gmail.com, Nairobi, Kenya
- Pheenah Oyagi, Marketing Manager, KOKO Networks, 0726948664, p.oyagi@kokonetworks.com
Publications
International Journal of Management and Business Research, https://grandmarkpublishers.com/index.php/ijmbr/article/view/53
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Management Officer
Hawila Limited
01.2018 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant
Safi International
02.2015 - 12.2017
Masters Of Science - Project Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Techno
Bachelors - Business Administration
Kenya Methodist University
Diploma - Business Management
University of Nairobi
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