Project Officer Hands-On

Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Posted:

August 03, 2025

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Resume:

CURRICULUM VITAE

Linda Kimori

P. O Box ***** - 00400 Nairobi, Kenya.

Mobile Number: +254-***-***-***

E-mail: *******@*****.***

Profile

Dedicated and driven Project Officer with hands-on experience in small to large organizations and complex donor-funded programs. Possesses sound knowledge of organizational policies, administrative systems, and procedures. Open-minded, caring, and enthusiastic, fully conversant with current thinking on social work and practice. Extensive knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a thorough understanding of contemporary social work theories and the ability to incorporate these into social practice. A dedicated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in multi-cultural/ethnic environments. Demonstrates fine problem-solving ability, capable of planning, organizing, handling conflicting priorities, and delivering outputs in a timely manner while respecting related processes.

Key Skill Areas

Knowledge of educational, nutritional, food, security, water & sanitation, & basic health issues.

Development of Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks.

Provision of programmes coordination services and implementation of the same while ensuring high quality programming and efficiency.

Partners advice and accompaniment on projects planning, monitoring and evaluation techniques.

Ability to form and sustain positive relationships with people.

Knowledge of the relevant legislative and theoretical framework.

Computer literate with good written skills for report and assessment writing

Considerable experience of working in partnership with parents and carers

Ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a team.

Good working knowledge of family relationships

Undertaking organisational assessments and programme evaluations

Education and other Qualifications

Education

University Level

2007: Degree - Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) – School of Business, University of Nairobi

Tertiary Level

2003: KCSE - Moi High School, Kabarak Kenya (KCSE)

Short Courses

2024: On-going: Diploma, Caregiving for the Elderly- Ujuzi Fursa Africa

Computer Literacy:

Hands on experience – MS PPT, SPSS, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel.

Employment

January 2019 to date: Edukans Foundation /Local Expertise Centre Kenya– Local office Kenya

Position: Program Officer

Key Responsibilities

Assist in programme Coordination and Implementation services for LEC through planning, organizing, co-ordinating and supervising implementation of programme activities as per work plan

Assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities

Disseminate programme information by preparing and presenting work progress reports on a regular basis, including accounting and technical reports to the Programmes Director and required program information for LEC internal users

Assist in financial management for the programme

Act as the key contact person internally and externally for assigned projects

Ensure program/project unity, integration and growth by participating in programme meetings and developing new project initiatives including concept papers and proposals

May 2014 to Dec 2018: Local Expertise Centre for Research and Development

Position: Communications Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Manage communication portfolio for the organisation on need basis and as assigned by respective staff

Conduct partner communications i.e. calling, invitation to workshops and other LEC activities

Perform regular reviews of the website to ensure content accuracy, timeliness and relevance.

Test website accessibility and functionality from a variety of environments.

Promote the website as an information and educational tool for the public about LEC.

In conjunction with ALL staff, create enhancements and modifications to the website

Source for materials and post information and maintain current website.

Ensure website content meets the needs of external clients. Consult with appropriate staff to develop new content for each department.

Coordinate timely responses to e-mail inquiries received via the website.

Jan 2010 to April 2014: National Bank of Kenya

Position: Marketing Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Execution of marketing programs for the products to ensure sustainable grown in revenues and market share

Working with advertising agencies to develop effective advertising campaigns.

Quarterly visits with assigned agencies to develop effective advertising campaigns

Being the customers internal liaison with the bank

Cross-selling the banks products and services

Interests and Activities

I enjoy exploring new places and cultures and interacting with people from different backgrounds and nationalities. This includes working with the less fortunate and the disabled to give them hope. I have a diverse range of interests in reading, writing, blogging and baking.

REFEREES:

Robert Kiage

Head of Finance and Administration

Local Expertise Centre, Kenya

P.O. Box 101169 -00101

Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: 072*-***-***

Jemimah Namodi

Senior Manager

National Bank of Kenya

P O Box 418**-*****

Nairobi, Kenya