Esther Yongo
@estheryongo
I coordinate donor-funded programmes, sustainability reporting, and executive project support.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At UN Women Kenya, I coordinate donor-funded programmes advancing women’s economic empowerment and private-sector partnerships, producing technical reports, policy briefs, work plans, and stakeholder documentation.
Previously, at the United Nations Global Compact Network Kenya, I led sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives, mobilized over USD 1.6 million in funding, and supported more than 300 companies through sustainability reporting initiatives. I’ve also coordinated national and international conferences, executive forums, capacity-building programmes, and cross-sector partnerships.
I bring over 10 years of experience across programme coordination, executive and virtual administration, technical writing, compliance, research, and sustainability consulting. I’m available for full-time remote work and experienced collaborating across international time zones.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Programme Consultant
UN Women Kenya
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Provides project coordination, administrative, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement support for donor-funded programmes promoting women's economic empowerment and private sector partnerships.
Programme Manager
United Nations Global Compact Network Kenya
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Led programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, technical writing, training delivery, and administrative oversight for sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives. Mobilized over USD 1.6 million in project funding and supported more than 300 companies through sustainability reporting initiatives.
Compliance Manager
Kenya Sweets Limited
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Provided operational, administrative, compliance, and project coordination support while managing documentation, stakeholder communications, reporting, and organizational compliance systems.
Compliance Manager
Krystalline Salt Limited
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)
Managed administrative coordination, compliance documentation, project support, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and operational processes across multiple company sites.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science, Occupational Safety and Health
Pursuing a Master's degree in Occupational Safety and Health.
Daystar University
Master of Business Administration, Business Management
Pursuing a Master's degree in Business Management.
Pwani University
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
2010 - 2014
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Pwani University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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