Netty Jemutai
Eldoret
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at the Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, excelling in program management and stakeholder coordination. Spearheaded initiatives that increased fund absorption by 70%, while fostering collaborative governance in conservation efforts. Adept at risk management and strategic development, driving impactful outcomes in complex environments. Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/ Coordinator
Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Provided strategic leadership for successful implementation of the IWT Project Kenya, aligning project objectives with stakeholder expectations.
- Initiated and oversaw partnership and stakeholder engagement that led to effective project delivery.
- Conducted annual planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, learning and evaluation, risk management framework, tracking, and reporting to the donor and government.
- I facilitated trans-frontier consultations, which led to draft regional agreements on managing key Trans-Frontier Conservation Areas.
- Managed financial resources, prepared and supervised procurement of goods and services, prepared and kept track of project plans, and submitted reports to the Project Steering Committee.
- Led facilitation of transboundary consultations between Kenya and Tanzania for Maasai Mara-Serengeti and Tsavo-Mkomazi Trans-Frontier Conservation Areas, fostering collaborative governance and shared conservation objectives.
- We engaged diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, conservation partners, and local communities, to align on shared conservation objectives and governance structures.
- These efforts culminated in the successful development, gazettement, and implementation of the Maasai Mara Ecosystem Management Plan (2023-2028) by the Narok County Government, ensuring long-term ecosystem preservation and sustainable resource use.
- Maintained accurate documentation and timely reporting to uphold transparency and accountability in fund management.
- These efforts led to a 70% increase in absorption of funds, from 23%, a significant improvement from the previous year, thereby enhancing the project’s financial efficiency and impact.
- Project Planning and Reporting: Developed and continually refined comprehensive project work and financial plans to align with evolving project needs, ensuring timely submission of progress reports to the Project Steering Committee and the State Department's Accounts and Audit committees.
- This strategic planning resulted in the successful creation of management plans for conservancies within the Maasai Mara and Tsavo ecosystems, strengthening conservation efforts, enhancing governance structures, and promoting sustainable resource management.
- Identified, assessed, and monitored project risks, maintaining an updated risk log and developing mitigation strategies to effectively address emerging challenges.
- Spearheaded the construction of the Kasigau and Voi security hubs, significantly enhancing the coordination of security operations in the Tsavo Ecosystem.
- These efforts effectively mitigated risks associated with wildlife poaching and other ecosystem threats, ensuring greater protection for critical conservation areas.
- Served as the central liaison between UNDP, government agencies, donors, and CSOs, fostering collaborative partnerships to drive project success.
- I facilitated the coordination and training of judicial officers, law enforcement personnel, and wildlife rangers on safeguards and DNA forensic analysis.
- These capacity-building efforts increased poacher prosecution rates, strengthened legal enforcement, and enhanced wildlife protection across key conservation areas.
- Capacity Building and Training Facilitation: Organized workshops and on-the-job training sessions for community groups, CSOs, and municipalities to build institutional capacity for sustainable conservation.
- These initiatives enabled participants to expand their economic activities, fostering community-driven conservation and sustainable livelihood development.
- Documentation and Report Writing: Oversaw the drafting and submission of Inception Reports, Project Implementation Reports, and Quarterly Financial Reports for UNDP and GEF, ensuring all documentation adhered to required standards for transparency and compliance.
- This meticulous reporting contributed to accurately tracking project progress, facilitating the absorption of donor funds, and ensuring alignment with international financial and project management standards.
- Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy: Ensured gender inclusion by designing project activities and allocating resources to promote equitable representation, actively encouraging participation from women and marginalized groups.
- Integrated gender equity considerations into training sessions and economic initiatives, creating a more inclusive and diverse project environment supporting underrepresented communities' empowerment.
- GEF Funded through United Nations Development Program – UNDP
Programme Manager/ Coordinator
Kerio Community Development Association (KCDA)
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Leading the environmental conservation initiatives in the Cherangany Forest ecosystem, overseeing integrated forest management, resource mobilization, conflict resolution, endangered species protection, and the application of environmental and social safeguards grounded in human rights principles.
- Led project execution and supervised staff and consultants, mobilizing resources to achieve timely, high-quality deliverables and effective fund utilization of Ksh 50Million.
- Supervised project staff, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure timely, high-quality results while developing work plans and managing project finances.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Liaison: Facilitated collaboration with government agencies, UNDP, CSOs, donors, and cross-border partners to align on conservation goals.
- Technical Guidance and Strategy Development: Provided expert technical advice to guide activities, ensuring outcomes aligned with strategic goals, including the development of the Anti-Poaching Strategy and the reforestation of the Embobut Forest using indigenous knowledge and community participation.
- Work Planning and Monitoring: Developed, monitored, and revised project work and financial plans, ensuring adherence to milestones and timely progress adjustments.
- Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Identified, assessed, and managed project risks, updating the risk log and recommending mitigation strategies to ensure project resilience.
- Capacity Building and Training Facilitation: Organized training workshops and on-the-job sessions for community groups, staff, and stakeholders to enhance institutional capacity.
- Gender Inclusion and Diversity Advocacy: Ensured women and marginalized groups were actively included in project activities, fostering equitable participation in governance and training.
- Championed gender inclusion and built strategic partnerships to advance conservation and sustainable development goals.
- Facilitated community sensitization on human rights, conflict resolution, and indigenous knowledge in ecosystem conservation, collaborating with national and county governments, civil society organizations, Community Forest Associations, and local self-help groups.
Chief Officer, Departments of Tourism & Wildlife; Lands, Water, Environment and Natural Resources; Education and Technical Training
Elgeyo Marakwet County
04.2014 - 05.2019
- Acted as Accounting Officer for three County Departments in Elgeyo Marakwet, providing strategic leadership and policy oversight across tourism, wildlife, environment, water, and education.
- Strategic Planning and Policy Leadership: Aligned annual development plans with national and county frameworks, formulated key policies, and delivered integrated conservation, infrastructure, and social initiatives that strengthened governance and enhanced community wellbeing.
- I directed multi-sectoral programmes aligned with the County Integrated Development Plan and Kenya Vision 2030, ensuring policy coherence, institutional strengthening, and sustainable service delivery.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, coordinated national and county agencies, development partners, NGOs, and community stakeholders, and oversaw public budgets exceeding Kshs. 500 million to deliver environmental conservation, infrastructure development, municipal governance, and education sector reforms.
- Oversaw departmental budgets exceeding Kshs 700 million per financial year, strengthening internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, addressing audit findings, and cultivating donor partnerships for sustainable funding.
- Directed water and infrastructure initiatives, establishing CHEMAWASCO for sustainable water and sanitation services, constructing over 200-kilometre water pipeline, and formalizing Iten Municipality with a spatial plan for sustainable urban growth and land use optimization.
- Landscape Restoration, Water Infrastructure, and Urban Planning: Spearheaded reforestation and farm forestry programmes to increase forest cover, reduce soil erosion, and enhance environmental resilience.
- Strengthened biodiversity conservation by enhancing ranger patrols, protecting habitats, reducing illegal resource use, and improving ecosystem connectivity.
- Built the capacity of rangers and community scouts in ecosystem monitoring, enforcement, and adaptive management, supporting long-term landscape stewardship.
- Undertook public sensitization programmes to encourage sustainable land-use practices, including controlled grazing and fire management, improved rangeland productivity and reduced degradation, while nature-based livelihoods such as beekeeping and eco-tourism enhanced community resilience and reduced pressure on natural resources.
Head of Department
Teachers Service Commission
07.1994 - 04.2014
- Provided leadership and professional guidance to teachers to enhance instructional quality and maximize staff potential.
- Managed departmental resources prudently to support curriculum delivery and improve learning outcomes.
- Led the department by assigning and supervising responsibilities among staff, ensuring effective coordination of teaching and administrative functions.
- Improved overall subject performance within the department through strengthened instructional strategies and close monitoring of academic progress.
- Offered academic guidance and personal counseling to students to support both performance and personal development.
- Created engaging and supportive learning environment, fostering positive attitudes toward subjects.
- Mentored students to achieve high academic grades and develop discipline, leadership, and strong values.
- Guided students in co-curricular activities like drama and music, enhancing creativity, teamwork, and confidence.
Associate Faculty, Department of Education
Mt. Kenya University
04.2021 - 12.2013
- Taught and mentored student teachers, set and supervised examinations in line with university procedures, invigilated exams, graded and submitted results, and provided academic counseling to students requiring additional support.
- Met academic deadlines and performance targets, supporting timely service delivery and contributing to enrolment and retention initiatives within the faculty.
- Promoted faculty programmes, enhancing student enrolment and retention.
Education
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
Infolaunch Africa04-2026
Ethics, Values and Integrity Course -
Kenya School of Government
09-2018
Diploma in Project Management -
Excel Management Institute
08-2017
Transformative Leadership Course -
Kenya School of Government
11-2014
Budget analysis Training -
Ministry of Finance (Audit)
11-2014
Training for County Government Officers -
Kenya School of Government
06-2014
Master of Education - Administration and Policy
Kenyatta University
12-2012
Effective Performance Management -
Ministry of Education
04-2007
Bachelor of Education - Arts
Kenyatta University
06-1994
Skills
- Program management
- Project scheduling
- Stakeholder coordination
- Risk management
- Change management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Contingency planning
- Resource allocation
- Budget estimation
- Financial compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic development
- Business operations
- Construction project oversight
- Technical documentation
- Adaptive management strategies
- Cloud project management
References
- Dr. Shadrack Ngene, Ag. Wildlife Secretary, State Department of Wildlife, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, +254 714913203, shadrack.ngene@gmail.com
- Washington Ayiemba, Project Officer, Energy, Environment and Climate Change Unit, UNDP-Kenya, Block N Level 3, UNON Complex, Gigiri, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, +254 733 803060, washington.ayiemba@undp.org
- Gideon Kipyakwai, Chief Executive Officer, METROPOL Limited, +254 723 338486, kipyakwa@metropol.co.ke
- Anita Cherop Toroitich, Formerly County Executive Community Member, Elgeyo Marakwet, +254 722 827954, anitacher97@gmail.com
Short Term Training
- Ethics, Values and Integrity Course, Kenya School of Government, 09/01/18
- Transformative Leadership Course, Kenya School of Government, 11/01/14
- Training for County Government Officers, Kenya School of Government, 06/01/14
- Budget analysis Training, Ministry of Finance (Audit), 11/01/14
- Effective Performance Management, Ministry of Education, 04/01/07
Timeline
Project Manager/ Coordinator
Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife
04.2023 - 12.2025
Associate Faculty, Department of Education
Mt. Kenya University
04.2021 - 12.2013
Programme Manager/ Coordinator
Kerio Community Development Association (KCDA)
07.2019 - 06.2022
Chief Officer, Departments of Tourism & Wildlife; Lands, Water, Environment and Natural Resources; Education and Technical Training
Elgeyo Marakwet County
04.2014 - 05.2019
Head of Department
Teachers Service Commission
07.1994 - 04.2014
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
Ethics, Values and Integrity Course -
Kenya School of Government
Diploma in Project Management -
Excel Management Institute
Transformative Leadership Course -
Kenya School of Government
Budget analysis Training -
Ministry of Finance (Audit)
Training for County Government Officers -
Kenya School of Government
Master of Education - Administration and Policy
Kenyatta University
Effective Performance Management -
Ministry of Education
Bachelor of Education - Arts
Kenyatta University