Scholastica Mutua
Makueni
Summary
Organized and dependable person, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude as well as wllingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Supervisor/Administration positions. I am ready to help team achieve company goals by using the skills I have acquired through my work life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
M&E Officer
Nalala Community Initiatives International
01.2021
- Contributed to the design of M&E tools
- Monitored progress towards key objectives, enabling real-time adjustments and proactive problem-solving strategies
- Spearheaded the adoption of innovative technology solutions for more efficient data collection and management processes
- Fostered strong relationships with implementing partners, facilitating collaboration and data sharing for enhanced M&E activities
- Facilitated capacity-building workshops for staff members to strengthen M&E skillsets across the organization
- Working with external monitoring and evaluation consultants during monitoring of the Organization's projects using digital data collection tools such as Hoji, Kobo and ODK collect
- Collaborated with project teams to integrate best practices in M&E throughout all stages of project planning and implementation
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely submission of high-quality reports to donors and partners
- Improved stakeholder communication by conducting regular meetings and providing comprehensive reports
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of projects aimed at supporting Self Help Groups in Kajiado and Makueni Counties as well as mentoring the SHGs for collaborative and collective problem solving
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Established partnerships with local stakeholders, NGOs, line government agencies to enhance projects success
- Contributing to the development of projects Work and Strategic Plans.
Contact Person\Project Lead Kenya
Rafiki Project (ERIKS Development Partner)
01.2021
- Established partnerships between 16 schools in Sweden and Kenya, through supporting 8 Kenya schools in communicating with friends schools in Sweden via Skype and letter writing
- Facilitated workshops between teachers and children in Kenya and Sweden on matters Children Rights and Global Goals
- Took part in a successful exchange grant application for a school in Sweden with her friend school in Kenya in September 2022 and coordinated the trips involving teachers in Sweden visiting Kenya, as well as taking part in leading a team of teachers from Kenya to Sweden through the same grant in April 2024.
Projects Officer (Volunteer)
Africa Women Agenda for Resilience in Development (AWARD)
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Took part in the acquisition of the Organization's first grant by CREAW international that ran between April 2022 and April 2023
- Preparation and timely submission of donor reports
- Be a part in the team involved in the projects planning, implementation and monitoring.
Projects Officer
Nalala Community Initiatives International
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to the management team and Board during Board meetings
- Reduced project delivery timelines through meticulous planning, scheduling, and resource management
- Increased team productivity with regular monitoring, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations
- Overcame unforeseen challenges by proactively identifying potential issues promptly developing contingency plans accordingly
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their skills development and overall performance within the organization
- Allocated project resources to drive productivity and maximize efficiency
- Contributing to the development of Work Plans and Strategic Plans.
Education
Moi University
Kitise Secondary School
Skills
- Computer literacy and proficient in the use of MS Office Suite and MS Windows
- Training facilitation
- Report Writing
- Project Coordination
Attributes
A team player with the ability to manage tasks under minimal supervision. Ability to work under difficult circumstance and strong drive to see things through to completion.
Key Strengths And Competences
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Project lifecycle management
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Data Collection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Planning
- Report Writing
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Strong interpersonal Skills
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
References
- Benedict Nganga, BOM, Nalala Community Initiatives International, +254 724817831, bmnganga@yahoo.com
- Bitte Arrehn, Projects Coordinator (Rafiki Project) ERIKS Dev. Partner, +46 709373306, bitte.arrehn@erikshjalpen.se
- Johana Tonken, Projects Coordinator, Nalala Community Initiatives International, +254 721 549 237, tonkenjohana@yahoo.com
Timeline
Projects Officer (Volunteer)
Africa Women Agenda for Resilience in Development (AWARD)
11.2021 - 04.2023
M&E Officer
Nalala Community Initiatives International
01.2021
Contact Person\Project Lead Kenya
Rafiki Project (ERIKS Development Partner)
01.2021
Projects Officer
Nalala Community Initiatives International
01.2016 - 12.2020
Moi University
Kitise Secondary School
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