Sheila Mbaru
Summary
Accomplished Program Management professional with a proven track record at Kenya Girl Guides Association, enhancing training effectiveness and productivity through expert Curriculum Planning and robust team mentorship. Excelled in Materials Preparation and Online Instruction, significantly improving learning outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
USRAP Refugee Cultural Orientation Trainer
Church World Service
05.2023 - Current
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Adult and Youth training courses.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
Programmes and Training Coordinator
Kenya Girl Guides Association
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Planned and conducted staff trainings with emphasis on PSEA areas.
- Selected, developed and delivered classroom and online training materials to meet program needs.
- Developed and executed strategies to improve training program performance.
Project Officer
Kenya Girl Guides Association
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Allocated project resources to drive productivity and maximize efficiency.
- Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
Education
Master of Science - Development Economics And International Development
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science And Technology
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya07.2012
Skills
- Materials Preparation
- Curriculum Planning
- Classroom oversight
- Online Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Program Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 young women in the development of the Free Being Me Program.
- Achieved recruitment of 50,000 young people by completing project activities with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team 10 staff members.
Photography
I like to take photos of nature so that I can use these to show my son how beautiful planet earth is and we need to care for it.
Timeline
USRAP Refugee Cultural Orientation Trainer
Church World Service
05.2023 - Current
Programmes and Training Coordinator
Kenya Girl Guides Association
01.2021 - 04.2023
Project Officer
Kenya Girl Guides Association
09.2015 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Development Economics And International Development
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Kenyatta University
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