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Hi, I’m

Sonia Owuor

AI DEVELOPER & ICT ASSISTANT
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Sonia Owuor

Summary

In pursuant to a global career through dedication, hard work and being an all-around professional pursuing real-world experience to develop acquired skills. Offering strong understanding of device configuration, networking protocols and operating system specifications. Proficient in software and eager to learn new processes, programs and procedures quickly to maximize contributions to user, team and business success. Able to built many innovative applications for organizations that significantly increased clients' satisfaction. I am patient and good at my management. I am detail-oriented and have relevant skills such as systems analysis, spreadsheet proficiency, and data analysis. I am looking for new challenges to grow further.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
8
Certifications

Work History

World Food Programme, United Nations

ICT Assistant
07.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Adjudicate potential biometric duplicates via deduplication engine.
  • Perform comparisons between bio-data and biometric data (photos and fingerprints) of potential duplicates.
  • Make adjudication decisions by marking identities as either unique, duplicate, or undecided.
  • Ensure adjudication decisions made are accurate.
  • Submit timely reports.
  • Identify duplicate biometric identities on WFP SCOPE platform.
  • View and compare household details in line with SOP.
  • Analyze individual identities and household records captured during biometric registration that have been marked as duplicates in single or multiple locations.
  • Nothing to incorporate nature of interventions, timelines of registration and roles of duplicates.
  • Make decisions on duplicate identities in SCOPE while factoring in any protection issues that may arise in line with developed SOP.
  • Ensure proper documentation of identities that have been actioned upon.
  • This includes documents that have either been deleted or edited.
  • Prepare files and systems for inventory and archives, such as website content and directories, to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date
  • Allocate tasks to other colleagues, ensuring that assignments are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines, to support effective delivery of services.
  • Respond to variety of queries about technology and systems in order to assist WFP staff to deliver their services.
  • With support of senior colleagues, provide formal training to end users of technology and systems to ensure staff use standard technology and systems effectively.
  • Perform routine deployments of server hardware and so ware, including testing and identification of problems, to contribute to effective functioning of technology.
  • Responsible for maintaining information records such as updating web pages and statistical databases to ensure information is current and well organized.
  • Install, operate and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures.
  • Support development of standard material such as training documentation and web content on behalf of senior officers, to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products.
  • Suggest improvements to methods and processes in order to support continuous improvement of IT services.
  • Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met
  • Receives and logs service requests in automated request management system.
  • Perform peer review on scripts developed by team members, submitting these to third-level support for execution.
  • Maintain repository of already written scripts, cache configuration files and SOPs around these.
  • Provide direct database data extracts or reports as per end-user request.
  • Creates and assigns work orders in accordance with established procedures.
  • Distributes work assignments and monitors progress.
  • Liaises with other areas of ITSD to facilitate, troubleshoot, and complete service requests.
  • Provides advice to clients regarding ITSD standards and workflow processes.
  • Performs quality assurance procedures to ensure client satisfaction in different me-zone.
  • Addresses escalated problems and monitor for resolution.
  • Detects problem patterns and recommends solutions in timely manner.
  • Keeps abreast of latest ITSD standards and technology.
  • Be first point of contact for internal queries to facilitate provision of efficient and effective resolution of daily issues.
  • Identify commonly recurring requests for assistance and advice on how these can be prevented or minimized, through training, user awareness, changes in configuration etc.
  • Advise Team Lead on any areas that require improvement.
  • Perform activities under direct supervision of respective.
  • Assists in identifying need for new systems or re-engineering of existing systems.
  • Responds to 60% requests from user offices and assist in deploying/configuring systems so as to conform to infrastructure standards.
  • Implements backups of servers following standard backup procedures.
  • Collects various statistics on performance and reliability of server systems, and produces reports.
  • Maintains 100% documentation of server systems, operations and system administration.
  • Prepares, maintains, and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases.
  • Provide email support, including creation of new accounts, liaising with service providers, maintenance of email software, and resetting passwords.
  • Collaborated with IT team to successfully complete large projects within strict deadlines.
  • Enhanced system efficiency by identifying and rectifying software issues.
  • Provided timely technical support to employees, minimizing downtime and maintaining workflow continuity.
  • Conducted regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and improve overall system protection.
  • Perform detailed analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of reported issues; recommend and implement corrective solutions for remote users as needed.
  • Communicate with clients and follow up on all open and pending tickets
  • Assist in preparation of meeting and event webpages, and preparation and uploading of meeting documents, articles, brochures, reports, newsletters and other materials.
  • Provide technical support to virtual, hybrid and in-person.
  • Intergovernmental Meetings, Workshops.
  • Assist with collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
  • Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
  • Has participated in business process improvement efforts and identified service management improvements.
  • Identified and diagnosed issues and problems, monitoring through to resolution.
  • Provided solutions and advised users on appropriate courses of action
  • Escalated unresolved problems to higher level of support, and monitoring until resolved.
  • Conducted monthly reviews of existing systems to identify areas requiring improvements or updates.
  • Optimized hardware performance through regular maintenance checks and upgrades when necessary.
  • Played a key role in successful office relocation by coordinating IT equipment transfer and setup.
  • Implemented data backup strategies to safeguard critical company information.
  • Managed inventory of IT equipment by organizing consistent stock tracking and ordering processes, avoiding shortages or excesses.
  • Trained new employees on company-specific software applications, facilitating faster integration into work processes.
  • Code tbackend and frontend components of chatbots system.
  • Implement server-side logic.
  • Develop user interfaces for interactions.
  • Integrate external APIs to enhance chatbots functionality.
  • Implement secure authentication methods and ensure data privacy.
  • Secure user data.
  • Implement authorization mechanisms.
  • Deploy chatbots system to production environment.
  • Configure servers and environments.
  • Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve bugs and issues.
  • Perform unit testing and integration testing.
  • Test chatbots functionality and responses.
  • Provide ongoing support and maintenance for deployed chatbots.
  • Address and fix any issues that arise.

OMEGA FOUNDATION

PROGRAMME OFFICER
09.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Understanding organizational goals and objectives and creating programs that adhere to these guidelines.
  • Implementing programs and projects to help organizations meet goals and objectives. Apply project management knowledge regarding development, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Researching grant proposals and funding opportunities.
  • Developing relationships with various community, governmental and other non-profitable organizations to raise funds and awareness and build resources.
  • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
  • Strong understanding of financial management concepts.
  • Support preparation of program's budget.
  • Aids in support of planning and implementation activities, processes for, typically, large and highly complex component of departmental program or project initiatives.
  • Research, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information or data on specific programs, projects and related topics.
  • Assists in coordination of program, project planning and preparation; monitors status of program, and project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
  • Assists in preparation and analysis of program, and project budget proposals; helps in interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of program proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; proposes adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs, services are properly categorized.
  • Assists in monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programs, and projects.,
  • Collaborates with program/project managers on performance reporting.
  • Drafts program/project summaries, coordinates review and clearance process and coordinates with editor, translation services, etc.
  • On finalization and publication of reports in multiple languages.
  • Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of program/project implementation activities.
  • Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates variety of periodic reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews.
  • Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration, including work plans and budgets, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for variety of periodic reports.
  • Farmer Organization development through undertaking profiling exercises, identifying, and recommending capacity strengthening needs and supporting county government lead departments in designing and implementing tailored capacity strengthening initiatives.
  • Provide technical support and help to implement market-led approaches that focus on post-harvest management, value creation, linkage with private sector actors and support alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
  • Prepare a range of reports and data analysis, ensuring comprehensive reports and documentation, based on data collected.
  • This includes regular programme performance status, documentation, and communication of best processes to inform scale and bad processes for learning, highlighting trends/issues while ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control
  • Support in Partnership forging and collaboration.
  • This would include mapping of key partners to engage based on smallholder, trader, and processor needs.
  • Plan and process In-Kind (IK) and Cash.
  • Based Transfer (CBT) related costs to Cooperating partners.
  • Ensure timely commitments; Creation of Outline Agreements (OAs), Service Outline Agreements (SOAs), Purchase Orders Cash to Beneficiaries (POCBs)as per approved Country Office.
  • Implementation Plans, Purchase Orders Distribution Agreements (PODAs) as soon as Field Level Agreements (FLAs) are signed or extended and Purchase Orders for Financial Service Providers (FSPs)
  • Analyze CBT transactional reports, reconcile CBT transfers with Transfer Management Team & Finance and ensure timely posting of Service Entry Sheets (SES) and reimbursement of FSPs.
  • Ensure timely reimbursement of Cooperating CPs; verify invoices and supporting documents and certification, create Service Entry Sheets (SESs) for In-Kind and CBT activities and match invoices on Invoice Tracking System (ITS).
  • Timely posting of expenditures in compliance with International Public Service Accounting System (IPSAS).
  • Monthly follow-up with TMT focal point and ensure Top up data is shared with Area offices (AOs) for verification and follow-up for submission of invoices by partners.
  • Monitor open POs and ensure closure upon completion of activities
  • Maintain files to keep proper audit tracks.
  • Prepare weekly CP unit invoice processing report and share with Area offices and management.
  • Provide training to Area offices and Cooperating Partners (CPs).
  • Liaise with Finance Unit on CPs invoice payment
  • Assist in the development and implementation of CBT operations
  • Support country context analysis, including financial and retail and
  • IT sector and management of CBT operational networks in coordination with other units and contribute to design and implementation of monitoring and reporting related to cash assistance; follow up on recommendations and observations to ensure that rigorous quality standards are achieved.
  • Assist and support CBT Programme Officer and Outcomes in beneficiary identity management-related activities and checks on a day-to-day basis; Support organization and implementation of CBT- related components of information and awareness campaigns for beneficiaries and programme partners; Support the proper functioning of a Complaints & Feedback Mechanism (CFM) in liaison with relevant units; Support on follow up on beneficiary complaints and provide timely and quality information to the responsible manager.
  • Support delivery system set-up of CBT operations including : setup of digital solutions; collection of data for creation and review of payment lists; issuance, tracking, and distribution of payment cards, vouchers and other payment instruments; preparation and review of timely CBT distributions to right people; collection of distribution reports from CP/FSP/retailers and check-up of their quality and aiming for reconciliation; follow up in liaison with Budget and Programming unit, Finance unit and Procurement on payments of partner and vendor service fees; replenishment of funds for subsequent distribution; project related training for staff, CP/FSP/retailers; and all other implementing activities as needed.
  • Assist in drafting, revision and implementation of CBT Standard
  • Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Support coordination and implementation of food systems interventions to support smallholder farmers' access to financial assistance, in close collaboration with other relevant units.
  • Support strengthening and integration of food systems and related interventions with other CO interventions, in particular.
  • Gender, People with Disability, from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Social assistance and nutrition.
  • In collaboration with Program team, work on climate change adaptation and resilience.
  • Help identify entry points for integrated approaches to design interventions that contribute to building sustainable food systems
  • Support design of specific food systems interventions in urban and peri-urban contexts and as part of shock-responsive safety nets.
  • Work with government ministries, Smallholder farmers, NGOs and
  • Community-Based Organizations in driving Food Systems and
  • Livelihood agenda and achieving food sufficiency.
  • Proactively gather information from partners and other organizations which may be of use in ensuring informed decision-making processes.
  • Develop and maintain database about food cluster partners' activities, analyze and process data, and share final information and products (dashboards, maps, etc.) with partners.
  • Ensure that data is collected and presented in way consistent with food cluster objectives.
  • Conduct secondary data review, compile inventory of available assessments, and provide food cluster partners with list of available information/data with respective sources regularly (e.g., common Cluster / Sector data sets, including population data disaggregated by age and sex, assessments, and other surveys).
  • Create and maintain contact directories and mailing lists for respective regions.
  • Conduct capacity building for food cluster partners on IM (e.g., monitoring/reporting formats, project submission, excel use).
  • Contribute to development of reports ( Bulletins, newsletters) by providing food cluster coordinator with data and information
  • Assist in organizing food cluster meetings and working groups.
  • Routinely review and analyze basic CP data to be utilized by cross- functional units.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Routinely analyze and enhance the regional CP management dashboard ensuring KPIs are updated accordingly.
  • Produce and analyze quarterly CPs performance based on FLA commitments against expenditures including transfers distributed.

CAROLINA FOR KIBRA ORGANIZATION
Nairobi, 30

Business Administrative Support Associate
01.2019 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Supervise educational staff.
  • Present reports.
  • Maintain students' discipline.
  • Provide education management support.
  • Managing staff and resources to meet school's aims and objectives.
  • Organized company events and meetings, fostering positive work environment and strong team relationships.
  • Assist with wide range of complex administrative queries and follow-up actions to ensure consistent and high-quality administrative service is provided to all stakeholders.
  • Assist Administration Officers in planning and monitoring exercises and support regional role by providing support and guidance to various Area offices in areas of work as required.
  • Maintain updated records of Protocol Management processes and services; by building and overseeing maintenance of records and databases (digital and hardcopy) to ensure information is organized and readily available and compliant with all relevant regulations and policies.
  • Maintain updated Protocol Services Portfolio tracking system and contribute to enhancement of its efficiency.
  • Contribute to development and update of Standard Operating Procedures to guide delivery of services within areas of responsibilities.
  • Undertake necessary learning and training to become regional Local Process Expert and identify Key players and Local Process Experts in area of responsibility across region.
  • Allocate responsibilities and support on-job learning and development of junior support staff to ensure that they have adequate technical knowledge of relevant administrative systems and procedures required to perform their duties and subsequently contribute to provision of effective overall service delivery.
  • Produce regular reports that are relevant to areas of responsibilities, prepare and consolidate comprehensive documentation, correspondence, and briefing notes and conduct research in area of work.
  • Collect, sort and disseminate correspondence, reports and other material to meet required demands of staff to my standards.
  • Respond to routine queries received and escalate where appropriate, to provide timely and accurate service to clients.
  • Proofread written documents, such as standard reports and correspondence, to contribute to accuracy of written information developed by staff.
  • Provide set of standard business support activities, where required, to contribute to effective functioning of business operations.
  • Make travel arrangements and support events, etc., to support staff to work effectively.
  • Support maintenance of office files, documents, and records by established systems and processes so that information is current and readily available for staff.
  • Undertake standard data entry tasks by defined systems, to ensure information is organized and readily available for business team.
  • Support processing and managing routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to effective and timely management of resources.
  • Take responsibility for maintaining set standard system and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for function
  • Acts as HR/Time management focal person for administration, monitoring of attendance, leave application and keeping HR records for FT staff paces and SC evaluation.
  • Responsible for GLU Stationary.
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining Protocol Tracking system for GLU
  • Gather information with clear direction to support drafting of documents and preparing reports by other staff.
  • Work with variety of individuals, talking on feedback where appropriate to assist in business support delivery for staff
  • Alternate with other GLU staff as required by Head of GLU
  • Acts as Focal Point for booking conference /meeting rooms and arranging for GLU meetings and talking minutes.
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with government counterparts to follow up on issuance of entry visas and travel permits
  • Adapt and update administrative processes, supporting implementation of operating procedures, to contribute to continuous improvement of administration services in areas of responsibility
  • Answer range of queries related to provision of administrative services to support resolution of daily issues.
  • Review all travel documents ensuring they are in line with approved Travel.
  • Authorization (TAs)/Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and other relevant documents.
  • Guide staff in interpretation of administrative procedures, policies, processes, and use of corporate systems to ensure consistency and efficiency of services provided to all clients
  • Ensure school's administrative Travel Rules and Regulation are fully and properly accounted for and that internal control systems are adequate and functioning.
  • Oversees travel unit ensuring efficient and timely delivery of services to staff.
  • Disseminate and circulate guidance and new updates related to
  • Travel regulations to all staff.
  • Ensure all Travel Expense Claims (TECs) and Process Rest and Recuperation (R&R), advances, danger pay, and medical evacuations and travel comply with school's rules.
  • Review all outstanding commitments (over 30 days) and take appropriate action.
  • Review accuracy of all invoices submitted ton school by Travel Agent.
  • Assess and monitor regular travel expenditure of Units and prepare monthly travel reports and TEC tracking sheet including monthly statistics of all tickets.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within workplace, leading initiatives to implement change effectively.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports for management review, assisting in data-driven decision making for organizational improvement efforts.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems to improve accessibility of crucial documents and information.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
  • Conducted thorough research to support decision-making processes for management teams.
  • Update, maintain and compile Travel statistics in database.
  • Supervise coordination of workshops/meetings.
  • Research, collate and present information in standard formats, to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
  • Update, manage and maintain relevant information and records for processing vehicle warranties and liaison with counterparts.
  • Gather information with clear direction to support drafting of documents and preparing reports.
  • Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, to provide timely and accurate service to clients.
  • Support processing and managing routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to effective and timely management of resources.
  • Provide revision and proofreading services for standard documents, to contribute to development of accurate documentation.
  • Take responsibility for maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for function.
  • Identify simple discrepancies in statistics and data, such as missing information, and report to senior staff to support clients to deliver their work.
  • Take responsibility for data integrity to facilitate availability of accurate information in corporate systems.
  • Guide routine business support methods and practices to junior colleagues to ensure services are delivered consistently and to required standards.
  • Work with variety of individuals, taking on feedback where appropriate to assist in business support delivery for staff.
  • Monitored supply inventory levels, ordering necessary items in timely manner to prevent operational delays or disruptions.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive company information, demonstrating professionalism and discretion at all times.
  • Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative support systems and tools.

Shofco

Network Engineer
05.2018 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Assisted in the implementation and maintenance of network devices.
  • Performed configuration, troubleshooting and safeguarding as instructed by site management.
  • Observed and reported site network performance and capacity issues to Lead Engineer.
  • Acquired, maintained and expanded technical knowledge in Cisco equipment.
  • Troubleshoot, resolved and recommended improvements for systems network and security problems.
  • Designed, integrated and maintained consolidated network services e.g.
  • Switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and network security servers.
  • Participate in researching and evaluating new products and services thus preparing recommendations.
  • Provided growth points for network problems.
  • Proficient in ticket management systems Microsoft Office Word.
  • Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Skilled in VPN installation, configuration and operation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations by regularly auditing network security measures and addressing vulnerabilities as they were discovered.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of network devices and rapid troubleshooting.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to address their concerns about performance of company's networks.
  • Contributed to disaster recovery planning efforts by designing resilient networks that could withstand unexpected events.
  • Improved network performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and implementing best practices.
  • Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
  • Optimized routing protocols to improve data transfer speeds across organization's network infrastructure.
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, procure equipment, and receive timely technical support when needed.
  • Evaluated emerging networking technologies to identify potential improvements for current infrastructure.
  • Implemented robust backup systems to ensure data redundancy in case of failures or disasters.
  • Assisted in budget planning by accurately forecasting equipment needs based on capacity projections.
  • Boosted system availability by conducting regular maintenance tasks, including firmware updates and hardware replacements.
  • Mentored interns in various aspects of Network Engineering while encouraging them to explore new ideas and technologies within field.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing network architecture.
  • Increased overall network stability by performing root cause analysis on recurring issues and implementing long-term solutions.
  • Designed and deployed scalable network infrastructure for increased efficiency and reliability.
  • Trained junior engineers on industry best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment that prioritized knowledge sharing.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for network design, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
  • Enhanced security by implementing firewalls, VPNs, and access control systems.
  • Streamlined network management through implementation of automated monitoring tools and processes.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
  • Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
  • Integrated data, voice and video networks for use in multi-site installations.
  • Collaborated with vendors to identify best options for optimizing network performance.
  • Organized frameworks to transfer secure data from internal to external and public networks.

RURAL AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT.

Asset Manager
02.2017 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels.
  • Establish and maintain a relationship of trust and understanding with all pupils in order to aid learning.
  • Maintaining up-to-date of each pupil's individual progress within all areas of the curriculum.
  • Amend out-of-hours school events such as school play, parent's evenings etc.
  • Create a positive and encouraging learning environment.
  • Actively participates in the physical count process.
  • Prepare meetings.
  • Ensure the assets are properly secured and safeguarded.
  • Use innovation approaches like Human Centered Design to define what we want to learn, when and why.
  • Map potential research questions and define which case studies are most relevant to share externally about the Hub's innovation journey
  • Develop timely surveys and reviews and assess feedback to gain actionable qualitative insights into what is working / what could be improved across the Hub's programming.
  • Work with workstream leads within the team to implement lessons learned into project design
  • Further, refine the existing learning framework to evaluate the impact of each Innovation Hub's innovation activities in collaboration with the agency and the school.
  • Develop, design and execute individual giving campaigns in the areas
  • Overall research, data & market analysis on organizations partnership and innovation opportunities.
  • Contribute to identifying innovation and private-sector partnership opportunities
  • Support the innovation hub's programmer's and ac vi es which include innovation project and programme coordination, capturing and sharing lessons learnt and draining communications materials
  • Iden fy and bring partners on board as required to support us to assess the impact of our ac vi es and generate insights for future programming (e.g
  • Research centres of universities)
  • Iden fy stories and major communication moments that showcase the impact of the Hub's work in strengthening food systems across the region to be sustainable
  • Lead on donor project reporting requirements and informa on management between donors, internal stakeholders and project leads
  • Support the organizations aflatoxin project at the school and develop reports for our donors.
  • Support in prepara on of briefing documents and presentations for internal senior management meetings and external meetings with donors and other stakeholders
  • Work in collaboration with Partnerships focal points to ensure the flow of informa on with the school, other organizations units and external audiences
  • Support in providing regular informa on to inform new and potential donors on the strategy, design, relevance, and impact of programmers, to advocate for RACDA work
  • Assist with the strategic positioning of RACDA in the region by monitoring donor communications, and press releases and sharing information on funding opportunities and other important issues with team members and country office colleagues
  • Broker knowledge within the unit and ensure that knowledge is shared through the RACDA and the school's corporate tools
  • Develop a plan to create a community of practice with external actors (innovators, entrepreneur support organizations, universities, governments, etc.) to create a space where learning is shared, valued and leveraged
  • Develop material for advocacy/fundraising purposes
  • Coordinate the Hub's fundraising ac vi es and participation in external events
  • Contribute to the Hub's core innovation ac vi es (e.g
  • Innovation challenges; boot camps; school ac vi es; sprint programmers; thought leadership)
  • Provide input into communication materials and fundraising.
  • Established a proactive maintenance program, extending the useful life of assets while minimizing unplanned repair costs.
  • Maintained strong relationships with investors, providing transparent communication regarding portfolio performance and market trends.
  • Collaborated with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Streamlined operations, optimizing the use of technology for tracking and reporting performance metrics.
  • Implemented sustainable practices across managed properties, resulting in reduced energy consumption and increased environmental stewardship.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with personalized investment plans tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Education

KENYA INSITITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya

Associate of Arts from Project Management
01.2023 - Current

University Overview

MIGORI TEACHERS TRAININGCOLLEGE
Migori

Associate of Arts from Education Administration
02.2015 - 04.2017

University Overview

AFRALTI
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya

Associate of Science from Computer Networking And Telecommunications
01.2014 - 07.2014

University Overview

TIGOI GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Kakamega

High School Diploma
01.2009 - 04.2013

University Overview

Skills

SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

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Certification

ENGLISH

Software

Operating systems

Office suites

CRM/ERP systems

Web browsers

Email clients

Project management tools

Communication platforms

Database management systems

Graphic design software

Accounting and financial tools

Programming languages

Security software

Timeline

KENYA INSITITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Associate of Arts from Project Management
01.2023 - Current
ICT Assistant
World Food Programme, United Nations
07.2020 - Current
PROGRAMME OFFICER
OMEGA FOUNDATION
09.2019 - 03.2020
Business Administrative Support Associate
CAROLINA FOR KIBRA ORGANIZATION
01.2019 - 08.2019
Network Engineer
Shofco
05.2018 - 10.2018
Asset Manager
RURAL AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT.
02.2017 - 12.2017
MIGORI TEACHERS TRAININGCOLLEGE
Associate of Arts from Education Administration
02.2015 - 04.2017
AFRALTI
Associate of Science from Computer Networking And Telecommunications
01.2014 - 07.2014
TIGOI GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
01.2009 - 04.2013

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