Summary
Work History
Education
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ProjectManager

RUTH NYARUAI WANJOHI

Project Manager
Nairobi

Summary

Highly skilled and passionate community development Worker with an excellent Project Management record and a strong work ethic. Possess in-depth understanding of the legal framework and policy issues that surround community development projects, gender parity, inequality, responsible citizenry, democratic processes, and human rights advocacy. Keen to detail professional with experience handling project management, administration, customer service and front desk operations. Able to explain and promote a wide variety of community programs and activities to audiences of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Knowledgeable in; corporate policies and procedures, organizing company records, supervising expenditures and generally ensuring smooth functioning of the company.

Work History

Project Manager

PrimeHood Supplies Limited
08.2020
  • Led and motivated project team members to achieve project goals and deliverables
  • Developed project plans including scope, budget, schedule, resources and risks
  • Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline project processes
  • Identified potential risks, assessed their impact, and developed mitigation strategies to minimize project disruption
  • Regularly communicated project status, milestones, and issues to stakeholders, team members, and senior management
  • Managed project budgets
  • Identified and engaged with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations were met
  • Ensured project deliverables met quality standards and customers' requirements
  • Addressed project issues and conflicts promptly seeking solutions to keep the projects on track
  • Monitored project expenses, track budget variances, and ensured projects were delivered within budget
  • Closed out projects effectively, conducted post-project evaluations, and captured lessons learned for future projects.

Attaché

Kenya Forest Service
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Developing and upgrading the environmental database
  • Identifying areas of Environmental concerns and ensuring they are sufficiently addressed and incorporated in Environmental Management Plans
  • Preparation of Work Plans for all environmental activities and supervision of their implementation
  • Collaborating with community and other stakeholders in environmental conservation activities
  • Documenting and promoting best environmental practices
  • Periodic preparation and submission of Environmental Progress Report
  • Facilitation and promotion of Citizen Participation in management of environmental affairs
  • Ensuring compliance and enforcement of Environmental Regulations
  • Filing
  • Environmental inspections
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports.

Education

Bachelor Community Development and Environment - undefined

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
09.2017 - 6 2021

Computer packages - undefined

Bitronics College
01.2017 -

KCSE - undefined

Gatero Girls High School
01.2013 - 1 2016

Skills

Project implementation: I have general project implementation skills and experience with its related competences such as organizing for meetings/forums, good coordination with implementing partners, mobilization of participants, report writing, follow-up and monitoring and evaluation basic skills, community engagement both in project design and implementation

Administration skills: Experienced in managing administrative functions for example handling emails and telephone calls, organising meetings for the boss, ensuring the smooth running of office operations and ensuring that office equipment is well maintained and handled

Community development: Implemented projects around poverty eradication, peace building, Human security, and stabilization (reintegration assistance)

Strategic Management: Took part in the formulation and implementation of strategies and policies on performance management, recruitment, training and development, reward management among others

Community Members: Monitored adults, at-risk youth and other community members; Recommend community members who needed health services

Accounting: skilled in general accounting principles such as reconciliations, petty cash management, general ledgers and balancing of accounts, and ensuring proper bookkeeping

Financial skills: I have gained substantial knowledge on matters of finance such as financial accounting, financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, budget preparation and planning and justifying variances

Communication skills: Excellent communication skills with experience relating with staff and taking time to listen to staff identifying their needs

Client service: developed/coordinated/explained client service and payment plan and authorized services to meet client's individual needs

Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations

Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data

Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc

Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities

Maintaining accurate financial records

Performing audits and resolving discrepancies

Computing taxes

Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting

Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts

Filing

References

  • Mr. Francis Kibe, Manager, Prime Wood Supplies Limited, +254 739186004, kibefrancis@gmail.com
  • Dr. Mathew Kiura Kgomo, Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, +254 721986078, kigomok@gmail.com
  • Ms. Ann Gicheha, Project Manager, Kenya Forest Service, +254 716462614, anngicheha92@gmail.com

Timeline

Project Manager

PrimeHood Supplies Limited
08.2020

Attaché

Kenya Forest Service
01.2020 - 03.2020

Bachelor Community Development and Environment - undefined

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
09.2017 - 6 2021

Computer packages - undefined

Bitronics College
01.2017 -

KCSE - undefined

Gatero Girls High School
01.2013 - 1 2016
RUTH NYARUAI WANJOHIProject Manager