EKEmily Kariuki
@emilykariuki
Community development and project management professional driving measurable impact.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a driven community development and project management professional with over seven years coordinating health, advocacy, and youth empowerment programs across local and remote settings.
I have overseen donor-funded initiatives reaching more than 5,000 beneficiaries, improving service delivery and community outcomes through data-driven decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and compliance with donor regulations.
My experience includes managing project budgets (KES 1.8M–3M), logistics, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity-building workshops that enhanced entrepreneurship, leadership, and health awareness.
I am proficient with virtual coordination tools and reporting systems, and I am seeking to transfer these skills into a project coordination or program management role within an impact-driven organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HTS Counselor
Embu Level 5 Hospital
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Improved HIV testing quality by adhering to national protocols, conducted 1,000+ client assessments using risk-based screening, and streamlined RTK forecasting to ensure uninterrupted testing services.
Office Administrator
Embu Youth AIDS Advocates
Aug 2015 - Dec 2021 (6 years 4 months)
Coordinated donor-funded projects and community engagement, organized 25+ civic forums, managed annual budgets of KES 3,000,000, and facilitated capacity-building for 30+ women and youth groups.
PKFacilitated community adoption of clean energy across 1,500+ households via trainings and awareness sessions, managed project activities within a KES 1,800,000 budget, and supported digital progress reporting.
Assistant Project Officer
DSW Kenya
Jan 2014 - Aug 2018 (4 years 7 months)
Coordinated youth reproductive health programs reaching 5,000+ beneficiaries, delivered 40+ capacity-building workshops, and maintained 100% compliance with donor and Ministry of Health reporting requirements.
ACQualitative Field Interviewer
Africa Population Health Research Center
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted qualitative field interviews for population health research, managed data collection using digital recorders and SurveyCTO, and contributed to research documentation between 2016 and 2017.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AAAmref Health Africa
Certificate, Advocacy
2019 - 2019
Completed an advocacy training with Amref Health Africa in December 2019.
CGCoursera - Google
Certificate, Project Management
2017 - 2017
Completed the Coursera Google Project Management course in 2017 focusing on project management fundamentals and practical tools.
Gowe
Certificate, Women in Business
2015 - 2015
Completed a 'Women In Business' training in June 2015.
Government Training Institute
Certificate, Computer Applications
Completed a Certificate in Computer Application focused on practical computer skills.
Embu College
Diploma, Human Resource Management
Completed a Diploma in Human Resource Management at Embu College.
DSW Kenya
Certificate, Peer Education
2016 - 2016
Completed a peer education training with DSW Kenya in November 2016.
MKMarie Stopes Kenya
Certificate, Community Health
2015 - 2015
Completed Community Health Workers training with Marie Stopes Kenya in May 2015.
Rotaract Kenya
Certificate, Leadership
2015 - 2015
Completed the 'Leaders In Kenya' program with Rotaract Kenya in April 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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