MONICAH RAPANDO
MUMIAS
Summary
Experienced Project Officer adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SNR. PROJECT OFFICER
PRACTICAL ACTION
06.2023 - Current
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Project Officer
Practical Action
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessment and onboarding of young agripreneurs in RAY project
- Implementation of Mentorship model among the agripreneurs to attract them into agriculture
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Identification and onboarding of relevant market actors and linking them to youth for engagement and sustainability
- Formation of youth led cooperatives along the prioritized value chains
- Working closely with county government to ensure delivery of the project
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS COORDINATOR
CEREAL GROWERS' ASSOCIATION - FtMA
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
AGRIBUSINESS COORDINATOR
CEREAL GROWERS' ASSOCIATION
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
AGRIBUSINESS COORDINATOR
KENYA NATIONAL FARMERS FEDERATION
01.2010 - 05.2017
- Farmer recruitment
- Farmer training
- Field days organization
- Partners engagement
- Field stories documentation and sharing
- Promotion of best technologies that increase productivity
- Data management and reporting
- Project implementation and reporting
- Formation of Producer Business Groups
- Amalgamation of Producer Business Groups into Cooperatives
Administrative Secretary
Kenya National Federation Of Agricultural Producer
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi11.2016
Diploma - Community Development
Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi11.2013
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Presentation Skills
- Project Scoping
- Deadline Adherence
- Budget Management
- Presentation abilities
- Status Reporting
Timeline
SNR. PROJECT OFFICER
PRACTICAL ACTION
06.2023 - Current
Project Officer
Practical Action
03.2023 - 05.2023
REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS COORDINATOR
CEREAL GROWERS' ASSOCIATION - FtMA
02.2020 - 02.2023
AGRIBUSINESS COORDINATOR
CEREAL GROWERS' ASSOCIATION
08.2018 - 05.2020
AGRIBUSINESS COORDINATOR
KENYA NATIONAL FARMERS FEDERATION
01.2010 - 05.2017
Administrative Secretary
Kenya National Federation Of Agricultural Producer
08.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
Jomo Kenyatta University
Diploma - Community Development
Jomo Kenyatta University
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