Valentine Nzau
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Social Science honors graduate with hands-on experience in program support, research operations, and administrative coordination across migration, and climate change. Proven ability to manage executive schedules, organize meetings, draft reports, and maintain confidential records. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, financial tracking, and event logistics. Adept at supporting senior leadership and cross-functional teams in multicultural environments. Committed to advancing gender equality, sustainable development, and inclusive community empowerment—values that align with UNDP’s mission.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer, National Coordinator
Kenya Ecosystem Restoration Alliance (KERA)
Nairobi
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported ecosystem restoration projects in partnership with the UN Decade initiative
- Acted as liaison between government and NGOs to strengthen databases and implement solutions
- Organized stakeholder workshops, coordinated events, and provided technical inputs
- Drafted project reports and monitored progress toward national-level outcomes
- Assisted the Project Manager with timely documentation and submission of reports
Research Operations Intern
Samuel Hall East Africa
Nairobi
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated fieldwork logistics and supported research on resilience, migration, and climate change
- Led data collection teams and conducted semi-structured interviews
- Managed documentation systems including budgets, reports, and expenses
- Automated office procedures and supported digital communications via Teams and Google
- Organized travel arrangements and training sessions for field teams
Assistant Project Manager Intern (University Attachment)
Lifeskills Promoters (LISP)
Nairobi
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported curriculum transformation projects for children in vulnerable environments
- Conducted performance analyses and risk assessments
- Assisted in report development and budget planning for workshops
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
The African Leadership University (ALU)
Pamplemousses, Mauritius02-2021
Skills
- Executive and administrative support
- Report writing
- Stakeholder liaison and communications
- Budgeting and financial monitoring
- Research and data analysis
- Filing systems and recordkeeping (digital or hardcopy)
- Team leadership
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational and communications abilities
- Strong leadership abilities
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer, National Coordinator
Kenya Ecosystem Restoration Alliance (KERA)
10.2023 - 04.2024
Research Operations Intern
Samuel Hall East Africa
04.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Project Manager Intern (University Attachment)
Lifeskills Promoters (LISP)
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
The African Leadership University (ALU)