Mercy Chepkirui
@mercychepkirui
Dedicated project officer with 4 years of experience in management.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile and detail-oriented project officer with four years of experience in steering projects towards success. My role involves assisting project managers in managing the project lifecycle, including proposal writing, progress tracking, and providing administrative support. I have a strong ability to adapt to various project needs across different sectors, including donor-funded, government, and privately funded projects.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional communication skills in both English and Swahili. My experience includes working as an Administrative Officer at Tywood Company Limited, where I oversaw inventory control and maintained human resource records for over 150 employees. I am currently an intern at the Kenya Girl Guides Association, where I contribute to project planning and management, ensuring successful execution of community-focused events.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Planning and Management Intern
Kenya Girl Guides Association
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Actively participate in Girl Guiding programs and activities, advocating for community service and outreach. Contribute professional expertise to KGGA’s projects, ensuring successful execution of campaigns and events. Assist in the formulation of monitoring and evaluation framework, data collection, analysis, and reporting for key stakeholders.
Administrative Officer
Tywood Company Limited
Oct 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Oversaw receiving of components, inventory control, production, and interim quality checks to ensure compliance with regulations. Maintained HR records for over 150 employees and provided quality customer service, resulting in 80% retention and repeat business.
Volunteer
Family Aids Initiative Response
Jul 2019 - Jan 2020 (6 months)
Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment. Aided in planning and delivery and management of project activities as part of community support.
Attachment
Nakuru County Government
Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (3 months)
Assisted with record keeping to maintain data for ongoing projects and regulatory compliance. Documented financial transactions and prepared accounting records with accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Karatina University
Bachelor's Degree, Project Planning and Management
2015 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Project Planning and Management, focusing on the principles and practices essential for effective project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
Moi Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2010 - 2013
Achieved the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, providing a strong foundation in various subjects and preparing for higher education.
Tech stack
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