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SARAH VYENDA

SARAH VYENDA

Summary

Developed skills in project management and professional in construction industry with proven track record of overseeing complex projects from inception to completion. Skilled in site management, safety compliance, and resource allocation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving project milestones efficiently. Adaptable to changing needs, ensuring seamless progress and reliable outcomes, now seeking to transition into new field. Ready to leverage these transferrable skills to make significant impact in new industry.



Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Supervisor

Medecins Sans Frontieres -OCG Coordination
01.2024 - Current


  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities such as activities of infrastructures, management of non-medical stocks and equipment according to MSF standards
  • Ensuring the check and follow-up of facilities under the line manager's supervision through daily visits to the facilities and reporting any anomalies or problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs and following up minor building rehabilitation work according to supervisor's instructions; checking that premises observe security norms and monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices
  • Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction by assisting with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Planning together with the line manager the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up according to MSF standards
  • Coordinating and leading the logistics team under my responsibility which includes daily supervision, monitoring of the quality of work and the definition of each person's task, drawing up their working schedules; organizing and leading team meetings; participating in the recruitment of team personnel and attending logistics meetings and accounting for their activities
  • Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative maintenance of all project vehicles according to MSF standards and Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks
  • Managing and following up orders which includes collecting logistics orders coming from different departments or health facilities; drawing up and following up orders according to the procedures in force; providing technical support to the storekeeper, makes local purchases according to MSF supply procedures and ensures reception conditions of freight or arriving material as well as the organization and setting up of materials before its shipment.
  • Collaborated with IT department to upgrade logistics software, enhancing functionality and user experience for logistics team i.e TMS (Track my stuff)/TMF(Track My Fleet).
  • Assisting with POA (plan of action) for the mission.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.



Construction Supervisor

Medecins Sans Frontieres- OCG Dagahaley Project
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Contracted by Medecins Sans Frontieres- Swiss as a construction supervisor in Dadaab, project KE110 to update the existing Dagaheley hospital layout showing all structures, patient and staff movements for ease in future planning and POA2024

Construction Supervisor

Médecins Sans Frontieres- OCG Mombasa Project
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Working with Médecins Sans Frontieres- Swiss, as a Construction supervisor
  • MSFCH-Kenya-Mombasa project
  • Facilitated the existing Ganjoni Youth Friendly Services from drawings, tendering processes, construction processes to completion and even the launching process
  • Within this period was detached for support mission to Dadaab- Dagaheley, project KE-110 for buildings and constructional and log needs assessment
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Preparing design layouts by using of CAD; drawing software and interpreting blueprint drawings and preparing estimates before tender invites
  • Supporting Log Manager in tendering processes, BoQs, technical support, drawings and designs
  • Supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the building and rehabilitation activities in any work sites managed by MSF, ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures
  • Analyzing, according to customer requirements and MSF programs, the needs for construction /rehabilitation works and report to the logistics manager accordingly, in order to provide the necessary information to find an appropriate and efficient solution, including planning of (financial, technical, material and human) resources that meet the MSF needs
  • Supervising and follow up through regular site visits of construction in progress, in order to ensure deadlines, budget and technical specifications are met before they materialize
  • Supervising the construction works in every dispensary/facility managed by MSF according to the works schedule agreed by the contractor and be the direct link between the Log Manager and the contractor
  • Ensuring that the construction is done according to the BoQ and respects proper MSF construction standards
  • Sharing weekly construction report with Log Manager
  • Following up queries with the administration of any dispensary concerning the construction and disruption of services

On-call Casual Supervisor

Salama Bling Hotel
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Have been working as on-call casual supervisor and outside catering service for a500pack wedding at Salama Bling Hotel, physical attendant at Pizza Inn and Galitos Citimall Nyali, food and drinks servicing supervisor at Kimerimeta Safari Lodge Kwale
  • Within this period was freelancing on drawings, design layouts and site supervisions

Construction Consultant

Médecins Sans Frontieres - OCG badword_key_1 Project
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Modified and submitted the existing waste area construction plan for the badword_key_2 subcounty hospital, a contract under Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

General Site Supervisor

Maasai Company Limited
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Joined Maasai Company Limited as a general site supervisor
  • Doing all construction and rehabilitation related works for the premise and all other four branches
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Preparing room floor plans and design layouts by use of Computer Aided Drawing software
  • Proposing need for rehabilitations and renovation of the premises when need arises
  • Calculating building cost estimates for budgeting
  • Providing structural solutions and interpreting drawings
  • Doing general office works including filing, photocopying, calling, emailing, reception desk duties, supporting line-manager and taking minutes during meetings

New Construction Consultant

Medecins Sans Frontieres -OCG badword_key_3 Project
02.2021 - 02.2021
  • Produced and submitted the badword_key_4 subcounty external layout of the existing hospital to MSFCH - badword_key_5 for the construction of the new hospital waste zone under service contract

Clerk of Works

Peace of Mind/ Intoku Africa Limited
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Worked with Peace of Mind/ Intoku Africa Limited
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Preparing house plans, blueprint drawings and editing using CAD
  • Preparing building and Cellular Lightweight Concrete block proposals
  • Calculating building estimates and bill of quantities (BoQs)
  • Providing structural solutions and interpreting drawings
  • Doing general office works including filing, photocopying, calling, emailing, reception desk duties, supporting line-manager and taking minutes during meetings

Médecins Sans Frontieres; MSFCH-Kenya- badword_key_6 Project
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Work experience with Médecins Sans Frontieres; MSFCH-Kenya- Likoni Project to the extension and alteration of Mrima Health center
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Completed site diary and records of work and progress
  • Acted as an assistant clerk of works
  • Calculated value of variations by taking measurement of works on site and off drawings
  • Assisted with management of tenders for nominated subcontractors
  • Filling revised Architectural and Structural drawings
  • Managed communications with direct subcontractors
  • Attended site meetings and assisted with MSF representation
  • During period of staff change-over and sickness, provided continuity for new and replacement staff

Education

No Degree - Emergency Management

MSF
07-2024

Diploma - Building and Civil Engineering

Technical University of Mombasa
01.2018

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Likoni3 Baptist High School
01.2014

Skills

  • Site inspection
  • Construction estimating
  • Materials procurement
  • Electrical systems
  • Design review
  • Concrete technology
  • Structural analysis
  • CAD software
  • Plumbing systems
  • Hardworking and reliable
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Management
  • Microsoft office
  • Measurements and calculations
  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

  • December2018: Graduated with a Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering at Technical University of Mombasa.
  • June2015: Attained a certificate for excellence in computer study in Microsoft Office suite at Ammacom Institute.
  • April-August2015: Worked with Likoni7 Likoni Organization in mentoring classes in different schools. Participated in mentoring activities e.g., drama.
  • March2015: Awarded certificate of scholarship for university studies.

References

  • Jude Drouillard , Deputy Logistics Coordinator, msfch-kenya-dlogco@geneva.msf.org
  • James Ndung`u , Logistics Coordinator , +254722672231, Medecins Sans Frontieres - OCG
  • Amal Ali, HR coordinator , amalalokaily@gmail.com , +967738694436 , Medecins Sans Frontieres -OCG
  • Luis, Medina, Logistics Manager, luismedina-alejandro@outlook.com, +529331273034, Medecins Sans Frontieres- Swiss
  • Chris, Cubby, Director, chasc.con.ox@gmail.com, +447547110700, +254798673787, Intoku Africa Ltd; Chase Construction Oxford
  • Michael, Okoko, Construction Manager, michaelokoko@gmail.com, +254724982460, Medecins Sans Frontieres- Swiss
  • Engr. Charles, Mukare, Lecturer, charlesmukare@gmail.com, +254722814827, Technical University of Mombasa
  • Mamatisak, Omorov, Logistics Manager, mamatisak.omorov@gmail.com, +996771755780, Medecins Sans Frontieres- Swiss

Timeline

Logistics Supervisor

Medecins Sans Frontieres -OCG Coordination
01.2024 - Current

Construction Supervisor

Medecins Sans Frontieres- OCG Dagahaley Project
06.2023 - 07.2023

Construction Supervisor

Médecins Sans Frontieres- OCG Mombasa Project
03.2022 - 05.2023

On-call Casual Supervisor

Salama Bling Hotel
12.2021 - 02.2022

Construction Consultant

Médecins Sans Frontieres - OCG badword_key_1 Project
09.2021 - 09.2021

New Construction Consultant

Medecins Sans Frontieres -OCG badword_key_3 Project
02.2021 - 02.2021

General Site Supervisor

Maasai Company Limited
09.2020 - 08.2021

Clerk of Works

Peace of Mind/ Intoku Africa Limited
08.2018 - 05.2020

Médecins Sans Frontieres; MSFCH-Kenya- badword_key_6 Project
02.2017 - 08.2017

Diploma - Building and Civil Engineering

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Likoni3 Baptist High School

No Degree - Emergency Management

MSF

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