Charity Mwaura

CHARITY MWAURA Kenyan | Nairobi, Kenya| --| LinkedIn | E-portfolio SUMMARY ● Skilled in project management with expertise in agile methodologies and cross-functional teams ● Experienced project manager with a proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and ● ● ● deliver high-quality outcomes Experienced virtual and administrative assistant with training in wide range of administration tasks Versatile admin assistant with excellent organizational skills and extensive knowledge of office policies and procedures. Strong communication skills and strategic planning abilities Business-driven, goal oriented and highly effective in creating impactful change EDUCATION Strathmore Business School- Nairobi Kenya Project Management Professional (PMP) International University of East Africa Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning ALX_ Africa Virtual Assistant Program Kenyatta University – Nairobi, Kenya BA, Gender & Development Studies April 2022- April 2022 November 2022- November 2022 July 2022- September 2022 January 2019 – April 2022 WORK EXPERIENCE Operations Manager Chariony Ventures – Nairobi Kenya February 2022 - Present ● I oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of various projects that aim to provide high-quality services to our clients ● I coordinate with different teams and stakeholders to ensure that the projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to the specifications ● I also monitor and report on the progress and performance of the projects, as well as identify and resolve any issues or risks that may arise ● I am responsible for managing the budget, hiring and training staff, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining client satisfaction Program Officer- High School October 2018 – February 2024 Education for All Children (EFAC) – Nairobi, Kenya ● I captured and managed data for databases that supported management decision making ● I followed up on students' performance and recommended measures to improve it. I also planned and executed workshops to enhance their skills and knowledge ● I collected and recorded student data, managed contacts and networks, coordinated and executed administrative and mentorship activities ● I recruited and placed potential leaders into the EFAC program and supported them throughout their high school education ● I processed and disbursed school fees, maintained partnerships with schools and government agencies ● I worked closely with the Program Manager, mentors, primary school partners and other stakeholders to ensure the quality and impact of our program Virtual Assistant September 2022 – January 2023 The Casuality – Nairobi, Kenya ● I successfully scheduled, managed and delivered multiple projects on time and within budget ● I conducted research and organized data to support the company's strategic goals and decision-making ● I prepared presentations and reports that communicated the company's vision, mission and values to various stakeholders ● I maintained a contact list and online records that ensured efficient and secure information management ● I performed additional clerical tasks that enhanced the productivity and quality of the company's operations ● I performed additional clerical tasks that enhanced the productivity and quality of the company's operations Data Management Operator Digital Divide Data – Nairobi, Kenya ● ● ● ● ● ● August 2013 - October 2018 I was responsible for data extraction, entry, verification and web research, as well as completion of related results I was responsible for collecting, organizing and validating data from various sources I ensured data quality and integrity by applying data standards and rules in the collected data I performed data analysis and reporting using appropriate tools and techniques I was responsible for troubleshooting data issues and providing solutions Transcribed audio data to text formats VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Mentorship Lead, Education for All Children April 2016 - Present Through voluntary collaboration at EFAC, I have had an opportunity to mentor children from challenged backgrounds, and whose parents suffer from HIV/AIDS in various schools Mentor, Project Girls for Girls (G4G) January 2021- PresentI am a trained volunteer mentor with Project Girls for Girls, a program that empowers girls to lead and negotiate for themselves. Library Coordinator, Kangemi Resource Centre December 2012 - March 2013 Provided assistance and advocacy to improve social and psychological functioning of 50-100 children and their families. SKILLS Data Management Relationship Management INTERESTS Community Involvement Strategic Planning Project Coordination Project Management Community Outreach People Management Stakeholder Management Community Empowerment Regional Development Training & Capacity Building Policy Analysis & Advocacy LANGUAGES English- Expert Kiswahili- Native REFEREES Eric Malavi Communications & PR Officer – EFAC -- Kayla Lawson Sponsor Program Manager -- Mentoring