Open to opportunities

Faith Cherono

@faithcherono

Message

Administrative and Operations professional improving program efficiency through organized, detail-driven support.

Kenya

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can run efficient operations and administration, support multi-stakeholder reporting, and streamline workflows. I want to use AI-powered tools to improve productivity and strengthen decision-making.

I’m an Administrative and Operations professional with over 10 years supporting programs, senior leadership, and multi-stakeholder projects within international organizations. I’m known for calendar management, travel coordination, meeting organization, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and partner engagement—always with exceptional attention to detail.

In my most recent role as a PEPFAR Administrative Assistant (Henry Jackson Foundation of Medical Research Intnl.inc-WALTER REED PROJECT), I support partner reporting by collecting and collating reports, maintaining partner contract folders, and ensuring sub-grantees submit required reports promptly. I also coordinate meetings and trainings, maintain paper and electronic files (including SOPs and meeting minutes), and keep an updated record on partner program-supported inventory/equipment.

I bring a practical, tech-forward approach: I use Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and I leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to draft communications, prepare documents, optimize workflows, and support executive decision-making. I’m especially excited to apply AI-powered solutions to streamline operations, strengthen reporting, and improve overall efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PEPFAR Administrative Assistant

Henry Jackson Foundation

Feb 2018 - Dec 2025 (7 years 10 months)

Provided administrative support for PEPFAR in Kericho by collecting partner reports for review by the SI/M&E team and maintaining partner contract folders. Coordinated PEPFAR meetings and trainings (including Zoom), managed partner documentation and SOPs, and supported workplanning, budgeting, i-Procurement requisitions, and invoice processing for 11 contracted partners.

Contract Management Meeting Coordination Meeting Minutes SI M&E Support Oracle I Procurement Requisitions Invoice Processing Document Management Work Planning Support

Environmental Health & Safety Officer

East African Breweries Ltd

Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 (9 months)

Delivered environmental health and safety support by communicating safety standards, enforcing company H&S procedures and PPE requirements, and conducting shift inspections. Prepared safety reports and work permits, investigated incidents for root causes, and led drills to mitigate unsafe acts and hazardous materials.

Workplace Safety Toolbox Talks Site Inspections PPE Enforcement Safety Reporting

Project Officer Intern

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

May 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Supported WWF project delivery by organizing workshops and meetings, liaising with conservation partners, and coordinating community capacity-building activities. Managed project file systems and monitored activities including human-wildlife conflict, livelihoods and beekeeping while supporting concept note and report preparation.

Workshop Coordination Capacity Building Project Monitoring Conservation Reporting Concept Note Writing File Management

Office Assistant

E.K Korir & Company

Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 (4 months)

Provided office administration and front-desk support, including receiving and filing documents, greeting visitors, handling incoming calls, and managing correspondence. Processed filing-fee receipts, proofread and revised legal documents and reports, and supported document preparation tasks such as copying, scanning, faxing, and drafting minutes.

Records Management Front Desk Support Administrative Support Document Scanning