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Yvonne Kaburu

@yvonnekaburu

Operations and procurement leader coordinating infrastructure projects across Kenya, delivering compliance, logistics, and contract execution.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead operations and procurement on infrastructure projects—handling tenders, contracts, compliance, reporting, and field logistics while strengthening processes and ensuring successful handover.

I’m a Project Operations, Procurement and Contracts professional with over 10 years of experience supporting and coordinating infrastructure, engineering, and administrative projects across Kenya. I coordinate projects from tender preparation and contract award through mobilization, procurement, site execution, compliance, documentation, handover, invoicing, and payment follow-up.

I’ve coordinated infrastructure and electrical engineering projects with a combined value exceeding KSh 150 million, often managing multiple projects running at the same time. In my current role as Head of Operations, I coordinate Site Engineers, Supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, suppliers, transporters, and administrative teams, while monitoring progress, risks, and operational challenges.

I’m experienced working with government institutions, utility companies, contractors, consultants, and development partners, including KPLC, REREC, Safaricom PLC, STEG International (Tunisia), KRA, NCA, EPRA, Judiciary of Kenya, HIV & AIDS Tribunal, and UNDP. I strengthen operational processes through improved reporting, structured reconciliation, and better material accountability.

I also support strong regulatory and documentation management, including VAT reconciliation with KRA, contributing to recovery of approximately KSh 6.2 million. I enjoy leading teams of 30+ and ensuring workforce deployment, logistics coordination, stakeholder communication, and compliant project close-out.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Operations

Current

Meshopido Plant & Maintenance Services Ltd

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Provided operational leadership for power infrastructure and engineering projects across Kenya, coordinating planning, procurement, logistics, compliance, reporting, and workforce deployment. Coordinated multiple infrastructure/electrical projects, including support for a subcontract with STEG International.

Project Coordination Procurement Supplier Engagement Logistics Coordination Contract Administration Site Coordination Resource Planning Tender Preparation Project Reporting Regulatory Compliance

Registry & Administrative Intern

HIV & AIDS Tribunal (Judiciary of Kenya)

Jun 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Supported registry operations and administrative processes for the HIV & AIDS Tribunal, including electronic filing and documentation management. Assisted with engagement activities and digital transformation initiatives, including online complaint registration and social platform setup.

Electronic Filing Document Management Meeting Minutes Digital Transformation Records Management

Administrator

Meshopido Plant Maintenance Services Ltd

Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)

Delivered administrative, procurement, logistics, and project coordination support for power infrastructure projects across Kenya. Managed project records and procurement-to-delivery coordination, and supported fleet tracking and reporting.

Administration Procurement Support Supplier Communication Logistics Coordination Procurement Documentation Payroll Administration Project Reporting

Procurement & Administration Intern

Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP)

May 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)

Supported procurement and administrative activities under the World Bank-funded Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP). Assisted with tender document preparation and RFQ/quotation processes, contract preparation support, and procurement record management.

Tender Preparation Tender Openings Support RFQ Preparation Records Management Supplier Communication Logistics Planning

Data Entry Clerk

Judiciary of Kenya

Sep 2016 - Present (9 years 11 months)

Supported institutional performance reporting by entering and validating data and updating registry records/databases. Assisted in preparing performance reports while maintaining confidentiality of official records.

Data Entry Data Validation performance reporting