Training and Computers
Solomon Kiawa
Director, Management Trainer/ Consultant
Nairobi,P.O. Box 567-
Summary
Skilled professional with over 14 years of industry experience and track record of achievements in both the public and private sector. Ambitious and highly motivated in Management, Corporate Governance, Human Resources, Performance Management, Productivity, Capacity Development, Coaching & Mentoring, Administration, Project & Strategic Management, and Consultancy and Research. A certified and practicing Human Resource Professional (CHRP), a certified and practicing Company Secretary (CS), an Accredited Governance Auditor, a Kaizen Quality and Productivity Improvement Master Trainer, a 5S Auditor, a trainer, researcher, career coach & mentor, a policy analyst, examiner, consultant and a speaker. My open flexibility, expertise, passion and focus allow me to quickly learn, adapt and lead with professionalism and maturity required of a strategic leader while my desire and ambition is to lead huge teams and manage them to maximize performance and productivity. Hardworking professional gifted at successfully taking up assignments and delivering exceptional results. Engaging, personable and focused on delivering exemplary customer service; an outstanding motivator with adaptable communication style and success in collaborating across organizational and industrial levels.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant/ Master Trainer
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) & Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT)
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced Enterprise Competitiveness (EEC) through onsite consultancy
- Planned and carried out training needs assessment (TNA)
- Recruited clients/ organizations to participate in the enhancement of enterprise competitiveness project
- Developed and executed training programs, materials and content
- Planned and implemented onsite consultancy training (OSCT)
- Coordinated and scheduling onsite consultancies
- Assisted clients to execute productivity and quality programs
- Assisted clients to execute productivity and quality programs
- Oversaw implementation of Kaizen programs
- Implemented enterprise competitiveness programs
- Developing workforce capacity and career guidance
- Undertook monitoring, review and evaluation of quality and productivity improvement activities
- Reviewed training and consultancy programs
- Oversaw the preparation of reports (periodic and final) and their presentation to clients and stakeholders
Senior Principal Lecturer
Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2020 - Current
- Successfully plans, designs, implements, monitors, reviews & evaluates programs, research, develops curricula, and manages networks and linkages
- Undertakes Training Needs Assessment
- Develops training curricula and modules
- Manages staff performance, coaching, mentoring and counseling
- Coordinates of training and development (especially on human resource and business management)
- Provides consultancy services on performance and productivity
- Facilitates and develops annual work plans, budgets, their presentation and overseeing their overall realization
- Conducts surveys, research and carrying out data analysis
- Assists in recruitment and selection
- Updates staff compliment and managing general records
- Leads in the development of human resource policies, rules and procedures
- Participates in and coordinates development of proposals for training, research and consultancy
- Organizes seminars and workshops for sensitization
- Develops methodologies to access market opportunities and the viability of business, analyzing and interpreting data to identify patterns and solutions
- Formulates strategies and methodologies to support implementation projects and consultancies in line with the organization’s vision and mission
- Designs and implements effective monitoring, review and evaluation systems for all projects, programmes and activities to improve service delivery
- Ensures proper custody of institute’s assets and resources
- Designs publications and symposia to disseminate the organization’s information and achievements
Director/Lead Consultant
Promise Management and Governance Consultants Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2019 - Current
- Plans and executes projects in management, entrepreneurship, marketing, productivity, Kaizen and Human Resource Management
- Provides Corporate Governance and Audit
- Provides consultancy on Business Management systems, Human Resources, Productivity and Quality Improvement, Kaizen & 5S, Entrepreneurship, and other interest areas
- Provides guidance on Marketing; Strategic and Project Management
- Identifies, developing and managing value chains
- Provides leadership in creation of business linkages, networks and collaborations
- Carries out Business Surveys, Research and Data Analysis
- Provides career guidance, coaching and mentorship
- Develops policies as well as providing of policy analysis in different disciplines
- Offers motivational talks and speeches
Examiner/ Test Developer
Human Resource Management Professional (HRMPEB)
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2017 - Current
- Analyzes information and participates in curriculum development
- Setting test items for examinations
- Participates in the moderation of exams and other test items
- Marks and grades exams and research projects
- Writes test and examination marking reports
Principal Lecturer
Kenya Institute of Business Training; Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Undertook Training Needs Assessment/ Analysis (TNA)
- Provided training on human resource management and business management
- Assisted in the development and review of training curricula
- Participated in development of human resource policies, rules and procedures
- Prepared and presented training materials and modules
- Conducted seminars, workshops and business clinics
- Developed and presented project plans and designs
- Prepared work plans, proposals, budgets and reports and their presentation
- Prepared and carried out base-line surveys and research
- Managed staff performance, coaching, mentoring and counseling
- Participated in recruitment and selection
- Updated staff compliment and managing general records
- Undertook data collection and analysis
- Carried on profiling and follow-up exercises
Adjunct Lecturer & Assistant Academic Leader
Management University of Africa, MUA
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Provided guidance, mentoring, supervision & consultation on academic matters
- Supervise staff and students in the Doctor of Business Administration programme
- Lectured Bachelors & Masters programmes in: Leadership & Governance, Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management
- Developed lesson plans and learning materials
- Undertook curriculum development and revision
- Took part in setting, moderating, administering and marking of exams
- Supervised students’ carrying out research projects
Adjunct Lecturer
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT)
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Lectured on Human Resource Management, Strategic & Project Management, and Entrepreneurship (Bachelors & Masters)
- Developed learning and teaching materials
- Participated in setting, moderating, administering and marking exams
- Provided mentorship and career guidance
Chief Trade Development Officer
State Department for Trade
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Participated in the formulation, implementation, coordination, monitoring and review of international trade policies, and Trade Policy
- Promoted Bilateral, Regional and Multilateral trade relations
- Coordinated Kenya’s participation in Multilateral and International trade negotiations
- Undertook policy analysis and research on economic and international trade issues
- Participated in co-ordination of trade matters: EAC, COMESA, EAC-EU, AGOA, ACP-EU, IOR-ARC, IGAD; WTO, UNCTAD, ITC and other International Trade Organizations (ITOs) including negotiations and implementation of the relevant trade related decisions emanating from ITOs
- Disseminated relevant business information to the business community
- Protected domestic producers/industry from unfair trade practices
- Promoted public, private sector and civil society organizations’ participation in international trade matters
- Coordinated Dispute Settlement matters arising from Multilateral, Regional and Bilateral trade
Training and Productivity Consultant
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA & KIBT)
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Undertook training needs assessment for staff
- Carried out work sampling and developing training materials and content
- Carried out on-site industrial and productivity consultancy on Human Resource Development for Industrial Development (HRD-ID)
- Monitored, evaluated and reviewed training and consultancy programs
Lecturer
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA & KIBT)
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Trained on human resource management and business management
- Participated in development of curricula
- Prepared training materials, development of project plans and designs, preparation of business plans, work plans, reports and presentation of the same
- Carried out base-line surveys and follow-up exercises
- Undertook Training Needs Assessment/ Analysis (TNA)
- Conducted seminars, workshops and business clinics
- Provided general business development services
- Assisted in establishment and sustenance of collaborative relationships
Consultant
UN, World Food Programme
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Undertook feasibility study for Kakuma milling project
- Participated in stakeholder engagement
- Took part in data and information gathering and analysis
- Took charge of report writing and presentation
Consultant
Japan International Cooperation Agency
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Undertook on-site consultancy services in Kaizen management, production and productivity
- Carried out feasibility studies on production and productivity systems
- Undertook baseline surveys and participating in cluster training programs and workshops
- Carried out trade facilitation through training, coaching, and business counseling
- Helped in development of concepts and operational plans
- Carried on 5S and production system audits
- Provided technical assistance and leadership (writing and reviewing of proposals, papers and reports to ensure quality, accuracy and appropriateness
Marketing Executive
Kev Services
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Undertaking general marketing and promotional duties
- Developing and maintaining client accounts
- Providing information for development of new products to meet customer needs
- Gathering market statistics and information (research)
Education
Ph.D. - Human Resource Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Nairobi 05.2014 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Nairobi 02.2011 - 11.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing
Marketing Society of Kenya
Nairobi 01.2012 - 12.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
Mount Kenya University
Thika 11.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Marketing
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 10.2002 - 12.2007
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - O Level
Starehe Boys Centre & School
Nairobi 01.1997 - 11.2000
Certificate in Business Management Systems - Business Management Systems
Foreign Trade Training Centre
Cairo - Egypt 09.2019 - 10.2019
Certificate in Coaching & Mentorship - Coaching & Mentorship
Public Service Commission
Naivasha 11.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate in Governance Auditors Accreditation - Governance Auditors Accreditation Course
Institute of Certified Secretaries
Nairobi 09.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) - Human Resource Management
Star College of Management Studies (HRMPEB)
Nairobi 01.2019 - 06.2019
Strategic Leadership Development Course (SLDP) - Strategic Leadership Development Programme
Kenya School of Government
Nairobi 04.2019 - 05.2019
Certificate in Productivity Improvement - Human Resource Development For African Countries
JICA Shikoku
Tokushima - Japan 06.2016 - 06.2016
Certified Public Secretary (CPS) - Governance And Secretarial Practice
KASNEB
Nairobi 06.2013 - 06.2016
Senior Management Course (SMC) - Management
Kenya School of Government
Matuga - Kwale 04.2015 - 05.2015
Certificate in Creative Writing - Creative Writing
The Writers Bureau
Manchester - UK 03.2011 - 05.2013
Certificate in Computer Applications - Computer Software And Media Applications
Graffins College
Nairobi 03.2001 - 06.2001
Certificate in Trade Promotion - International Trade
Dong Eui University
Busan - Korea 08.2014 - 09.2014
Certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT) Course in Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurship
Government Training Institute
Baringo 05.2011 - 05.2011
ToT InTrade Training & Toyota Production System - Export Promotion And Productivity Improvement
Export Promotion Council (EPC/JICA)
Nairobi 08.2008 - 11.2011
Certified Professional Accountant I - Accountancy
KASNEB
Nairobi 12.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
Strategic planning
Business planning
Financial Management
Staff Development
Negotiation
Verbal and written communication
Project Management
Contract Management
Team Leadership & Development
Reporting capabilities
Budgeting /Financial Planning
Company policies and procedures
Knowledgeable in HR Systems
Recruitment and retention strategies
Benefits and compensation
Organizational Development
Compensation structuring and reward management
Team Building
Succession planning
Records management
Contract Negotiation
Workforce improvements
Risk management
Talent management
Training and mentoring
Curriculum Development
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Report writing
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Teambuilding
Interpersonal relations and communication strategies
Affiliations
Practicing Member, Institute of Human Resource Management
Practicing Member, Institute of Certified Secretaries
Accredited Governance Auditor
Additional Information
Board member – Governance Audit Peer Review Mechanism Board (GAPRMB), Institute of Certified Secretaries
Board Member & Chair of Discipline, Welfare & Human Rights Committee - Mavoko Boys’ School Board of Management
Board Member & Chair of Discipline, Welfare & Human Rights Committee - Kanaani Girls Secondary School Board of Management
Board Member - Mbuani Secondary School Board of Management
Member - Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Kariokor Catholic Parish
Chairperson - St. Peter Small Christian Community Kariokor Catholic Parish
Interests
Traveling and Hiking
Photography
Reading and creative writing
Providing reviews
Timeline
Certificate in Coaching & Mentorship - Coaching & Mentorship
Public Service Commission
11.2021 - 12.2021
Consultant/ Master Trainer
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) & Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT)
10.2020 - Current
Certificate in Governance Auditors Accreditation - Governance Auditors Accreditation Course
Institute of Certified Secretaries
09.2020 - 09.2020
Senior Principal Lecturer
Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development
08.2020 - Current
Certificate in Business Management Systems - Business Management Systems
Foreign Trade Training Centre
09.2019 - 10.2019
Strategic Leadership Development Course (SLDP) - Strategic Leadership Development Programme
Kenya School of Government
04.2019 - 05.2019
Principal Lecturer
Kenya Institute of Business Training; Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives
04.2019 - 07.2020
Director/Lead Consultant
Promise Management and Governance Consultants Ltd
02.2019 - Current
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) - Human Resource Management
Star College of Management Studies (HRMPEB)
01.2019 - 06.2019
Examiner/ Test Developer
Human Resource Management Professional (HRMPEB)
12.2017 - Current
Chief Trade Development Officer
State Department for Trade
06.2017 - 03.2019
Certificate in Productivity Improvement - Human Resource Development For African Countries
JICA Shikoku
06.2016 - 06.2016
Adjunct Lecturer & Assistant Academic Leader
Management University of Africa, MUA
01.2016 - 07.2020
Training and Productivity Consultant
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA & KIBT)
10.2015 - 06.2017
Senior Management Course (SMC) - Management
Kenya School of Government
04.2015 - 05.2015
Adjunct Lecturer
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT)
01.2015 - 04.2020
Certificate in Trade Promotion - International Trade
Dong Eui University
08.2014 - 09.2014
Consultant
UN, World Food Programme
07.2014 - 10.2014
Ph.D. - Human Resource Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
05.2014 - 11.2019
Certified Public Secretary (CPS) - Governance And Secretarial Practice
KASNEB
06.2013 - 06.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing
Marketing Society of Kenya
01.2012 - 12.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
Mount Kenya University
11.2011 - 12.2012
Certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT) Course in Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurship
Government Training Institute
05.2011 - 05.2011
Certificate in Creative Writing - Creative Writing
The Writers Bureau
03.2011 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
02.2011 - 11.2012
Consultant
Japan International Cooperation Agency
01.2010 - 01.2013
ToT InTrade Training & Toyota Production System - Export Promotion And Productivity Improvement
Export Promotion Council (EPC/JICA)
08.2008 - 11.2011
Lecturer
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA & KIBT)
01.2007 - 01.2017
Marketing Executive
Kev Services
01.2006 - 01.2007
Certified Professional Accountant I - Accountancy
KASNEB
12.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Marketing
University of Nairobi
10.2002 - 12.2007
Certificate in Computer Applications - Computer Software And Media Applications
Graffins College
03.2001 - 06.2001
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - O Level
Starehe Boys Centre & School
01.1997 - 11.2000