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Sarah Wesonga

@sarahwesonga

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Proactive Human Resource and Project Management Specialist with a passion for empowerment.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, values diversity, and promotes community empowerment.

I am a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resource and Project Management Specialist with over two years of experience in administration, office management, and project coordination. My expertise lies in recruitment, HR policy development, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. I am passionate about gender equality, grassroots women empowerment, and capacity building, which drives my commitment to making a positive impact in my community.

In my role as Programs & Advocacy Assistant at GROOTS Kenya, I successfully planned and executed initiatives focused on women empowerment and community development. I established strategic relationships with key stakeholders and developed monitoring frameworks to assess program effectiveness. My experience in HR at OBOR Technology and Muthokinju Paints and Cements has equipped me with skills in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance, ensuring smooth workforce operations and enhancing organizational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Human Resource Specialist

OBOR Technology Kenya Limited

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)

Assisted in executing HR policies and systems, supported recruitment efforts, managed leave tracking, and coordinated onboarding and training to enhance employee engagement and workplace safety.

HR Policies Talent Acquisition Payroll Management HR Training HR Operations

Programs & Advocacy Assistant

GROOTS Kenya

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Planned and executed initiatives focused on women empowerment and community development. Developed monitoring frameworks and facilitated capacity-building workshops for women leaders. Engaged stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and contributed to policy recommendations for women's participation in governance.

Program Management Stakeholder Engagement Data Analysis

Human Resource Assistant

Muthokinju Paints and Cements

Feb 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 7 months)

Led recruitment and onboarding processes, managed payroll and attendance, coordinated employee engagement events, and contributed to HR compliance and performance management initiatives.

Recruitment Payroll Management Employee Engagement HR Compliance Performance Management

Community Development Officer (Volunteer)

Missions Campaign Network

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Organized community health programs and trained locals in income-generating activities while leading campaigns against FGM and early marriage.

Community Development Training Campaign Management

Social Development Officer Intern

Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Service

Sep 2017 - Jan 2018 (4 months)

Provided customer support and data entry for social initiatives, facilitated registration for self-help groups, and led community outreach efforts.

Customer Support Data Entry Community Outreach Conflict Resolution

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

European Business University

Certificate, Human Resource Management

2022 - 2023

Completed a Certificate in Human Resource Management covering key topics such as HR Trends, Recruitment, Performance Management, Coaching & Mentorship, HR Policies, and Compliance.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor's Degree, Development Studies

2014 - 2018

Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies with a focus on Gender & Development, equipping with knowledge and skills to address gender issues and promote sustainable development.