NINA AUMA
Kisii
Summary
Dynamic operations and project management professional with a proven track record at the Africa Center for Advanced Technology, successfully delivering a USD 5 Million project. Skilled in fundraising and effective communication, I excel in multi-tasking and team collaboration, driving impactful community development initiatives across diverse sectors. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations, Administration and Projects Management
Africa Center for Advanced Technology (ACAT) & Cyber Security Institute (CSI)
01.2018 - 04.2025
- Overall company management and coordination whose tasks, including managing client communications for both internal and external clients, managing finances, training plans, proposal and reports writing as well as daily operations while liaising with partners in technology industry majorly Google Kenya, Intel Corporation and Government of Kenya.
- Successfully managed and delivered a USD 5 Million project funded by Google to Government of Kenya
- Proficient Executive and Personal Assistant.
Board Member
RIATIRIMBA Technical Vocational Center
Keroka
10.2020 - 12.2023
Programmes Analyst
Children's Investment Fund Foundation
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: (Private Philanthropy)
- Support Investments in 5 African Countries in liaison with CIFF country office and headquarters in London across areas of Nutrition, Agriculture, Government collaborations, donor group engagements, community participation support for programmes, financial management and liaison between CIFF and selected NGO's.
- Participated in End of project evaluation and performance review for Nutrition programmes funded by CIFF.
- Review submissions to donor as well as co-create on ideas for funding of projects.
- Manage technical specialists for 6 Counties (Garissa, Nairobi, Kiambu, Meru, Wajir, Kajiado) as well as collaborate with members of the consortium for the proof of concept for the (Digischool)l - Digital Laptop Learning Program for public schools in Kenya.
- Liaise with teachers as well as any related stakeholders in counties to ensure seamless transitions into the digital devices as well as manage the arising faults and concerns of the devices in all the 8 counties.
- Produce timely reports and share with the consortium and relevant ministries -Education and ICT.
- (Private Philanthropy)
Director - Operations and Logistics
Teachers Media International
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Overall liaison and communication with all education stakeholders in Kenya from both private and public sectors and majorly Teachers Service Commission and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development as well as ministry of education on behalf of Teachers Media.
- Manage and coordinate daily company operations and logistics and ensure seamless communication and activity plans and between Kenya office, Canada Office and London Office.
- Manage and co-ordinate all statutory requirements, budgetary allocations for Kenya office.
Program Manager
Technology Partners Limited
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: (JKUAT, POSITIVO Consortium)
- (JKUAT, POSITIVO Consortium)
Taskforce and Secretariat Manager
Nairobi City County Taskforce on Education
Nairobi
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Made overall plans and liaison of the task force and secretariat members, liaised all communication and coordination of task force activities with task force members as well as education related departments of Nairobi City County and stakeholders in Education who included donors and education related associations.
Office Manager
Eagle Eye & Laser Center
04.2013 - 12.2013
- General office management and coordination whose tasks included managing client communications for both internal and external clients, managing client flow while in the clinic and liaise with diagnostic and theatre departments to ensure effective coordination of services to clients as well as compile daily reports of day's activities to company directors.
Quality Improvement Advisor - Nutrition
University Research Company
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: (USAID Health Care Improvement - Health Systems Strengthening Project)
- Supported Ministry of Health- Division of Nutrition at National Level through NASCOP and in Nyanza Province at 12 health facilities in Siaya County, 2 in Kisumu County, 1 Health facility in Migori and 1 in Kisii County to adapt to the Quality Improvement model for systems strengthening.
- This included review of national nutrition standards and protocols and enabling health workers identify gaps in the nutrition service delivery process.
- (USAID Health Care Improvement - Health Systems Strengthening Project)
Office General Manager
Aviation Medical Clinic
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Liaise with Doctors on their availability to medically certify Aviation Professionals and in turn effectively slot appointments and communicate to the clients.
- Daily office management and operations which include liaison, communication, logistical support, finance aspects as well as forecasting of any anticipated challenge.
- Ensure continued updates to clients and Partners on clinic services.
Program Officer - OVC/PLHIV - Care & Support
USAID APHIA II NYANZA
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Company Overview: (AED- Academy for Educational Development - Project)
- Produced overall best performed and progressed community based organization (CBO) for documentation by AED.
- (AED- Academy for Educational Development - Project)
Head of Nutrition Services
Nairobi Women's Hospital
Nairobi
01.2004 - 09.2007
- Developed nutrition policies and protocols for NWH for clients at clinical, corporate and community levels.
- Conducted nutritional assessments using both anthropometric tools like MUAC tapes, BMI, biochemistry assessment as well as social economic assessment.
Education
Master of Science - Operations and Technology Management
University of Nairobi
12-2025
Operations, Administration and Projects Management
Africa Center for Advanced Technology (ACAT) & Cyber Security Institute (CSI)
05.2025
Certificate - Planning Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning
Strathmore University
03.2018
Higher Diploma - Community Based Development
Premise Africa Development Institute
01.2005
Bachelor of Science Degree - Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Business Administration, Management
University of Eastern Baraton
01.2003
Skills
- Fundraising
- Facilitation
- Community Development
- Environmental Dynamics
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to Detail
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Operations
- Remote operations
- Company operations
References
- Mr. Albert Kombo, Regional Director - Africa East and South Region at CBM International, aiokombo@gmail.com, +254722785418
- Dr. Bernard Olayo, bolayo@worldbank.org, +254702909060
Awards
- Trophy by CIFF Nairobi Office - Children's Investment Fund Foundation at the completion of Analyst Role
- Certificate of Recognition by AED, for USAID APHIA II NYANZA for best managed community-based development group and site
Short Courses
- Finance for non-finance managers
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation
- Organizational Leadership
Timeline
Board Member
RIATIRIMBA Technical Vocational Center
10.2020 - 12.2023
Operations, Administration and Projects Management
Africa Center for Advanced Technology (ACAT) & Cyber Security Institute (CSI)
01.2018 - 04.2025
Programmes Analyst
Children's Investment Fund Foundation
09.2017 - 04.2018
Program Manager
Technology Partners Limited
04.2016 - 06.2016
Director - Operations and Logistics
Teachers Media International
12.2014 - 12.2016
Taskforce and Secretariat Manager
Nairobi City County Taskforce on Education
02.2014 - 08.2014
Office Manager
Eagle Eye & Laser Center
04.2013 - 12.2013
Quality Improvement Advisor - Nutrition
University Research Company
09.2011 - 03.2013
Office General Manager
Aviation Medical Clinic
06.2011 - 08.2011
Program Officer - OVC/PLHIV - Care & Support
USAID APHIA II NYANZA
09.2007 - 10.2010
Head of Nutrition Services
Nairobi Women's Hospital
01.2004 - 09.2007
Master of Science - Operations and Technology Management
University of Nairobi
Operations, Administration and Projects Management
Africa Center for Advanced Technology (ACAT) & Cyber Security Institute (CSI)
Certificate - Planning Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning
Strathmore University
Higher Diploma - Community Based Development
Premise Africa Development Institute
Bachelor of Science Degree - Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Business Administration, Management
University of Eastern Baraton
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