Mercy Cherono

g g A results-driven program coordination expert with extensive experience in managing and executing projects remotely, coordinating logistics, and ensuring seamless operations. Skilled in planning, organizing, and overseeing program activities, fostering partnerships, and managing resources to meet strategic objectives. Experienced in budgeting, monitoring timelines, and driving successful outcomes. Committed to enhancing program efficiency, fostering collaboration, and supporting organizational growth through effective program management and coordination. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Supplier Sourcing Analytical Skills Budget Control Data Analysis Tender Evaluation Problem-Solving Stock Verification Quality Assurance Procurement Planning Interpersonal Skills Supplier Relations Process Compliance Inventory Management Communication Skills Contract Negotiation Project Management WORK EXPERIENCE Programs Coordinator BAYI Foundation | Remote Dec 2021 - Current Spearhead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of programs across East Africa, ensuring smooth execution of project activities, meeting deadlines, and staying aligned with the Foundation’s mission and strategic goals. Coordinate all logistics for staff travel, including flight bookings, accommodation, and transportation, ensuring seamless arrangements for program-related activities, conferences, and field visits. Collaborate closely with teams to identify funding opportunities, assisting in grant applications and driving projections for SME revenues to support program sustainability and growth. Actively engage with stakeholders, building and nurturing relationships with SMEs and partners to promote and execute impactful, community-focused entrepreneurship programs. Oversee administrative functions and provide strategic insights on program process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring smooth coordination of programs to drive impactful results for the organization. Manage documentation, reporting, and records for all programs, ensuring transparency, proper record-keeping, and providing accurate updates to internal and external stakeholders for effective communication and project tracking. Logistics Officer Magiba Agencies | Nairobi, Kenya Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 Oversaw and coordinated timely deliveries of supplies to procuring entities, ensuring proper documentation, including signed Delivery Notes, Invoices, and Goods Received Notes, to maintain smooth and accurate records. Conducted market surveys to identify and source the best suppliers, maintaining strong relationships to ensure consistent business partnerships and reliable supply chain operations for the organization. Managed sourcing and delivery of products to procuring entities, ensuring all items were delivered on time, while coordinating logistical operations to meet project timelines and client needs effectively. Inspected delivery vehicles before dispatch, identifying any anomalies, and reporting them to management to maintain vehicle safety, minimize disruptions, and ensure the timely completion of deliveries. Planned efficient delivery routes and projected fuel consumption to optimize logistical operations, reduce operational costs, and ensure timely deliveries, improving overall service efficiency and client satisfaction. Maintained positive relationships with suppliers and external stakeholders, facilitating smooth communications and ensuring the continuous flow of supplies to meet the organization’s operational requirements and client expectations. Business Development Manager Magiba Agencies | Nairobi, Kenya Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 Acquired valuable business leads, fostering growth opportunities for the organization and ensuring a continuous pipeline of potential clients, contributing to business expansion and enhanced market presence. Played a key role in the preparation of tender documents, collaborating with the team to ensure comprehensive and competitive submissions that aligned with client requirements and improved the organization’s bidding success rate. Attended tender opening sessions, gathering insights and feedback to refine bidding strategies, enhancing the organization’s approach to tender acquisition and increasing the likelihood of winning future bids. Contributed to the organization's growth by identifying new business opportunities, researching industry trends, and establishing partnerships, ensuring a steady flow of projects and expanding the company’s client base. Volunteer/ Intern Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation | Nairobi, Kenya Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 Contributed to the preparation of the annual procurement plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with procurement policies, and efficient resource allocation to support departmental objectives. Managed the receipt and inspection of store goods against approved documents, ensuring proper authorization for issuance, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. Verified available stock levels to determine the need for initiating procurement processes, facilitating timely reordering and efficient management of resources to meet operational demands. Assisted in conducting periodic and annual stocktaking, ensuring accurate inventory records and identifying discrepancies, which helped improve inventory control and reduce procurement delays. Other Notable Experiences May 2017 - Jul 2017: Procurement Intern, County Government of Nakuru | Nakuru, Kenya Jan 2016 - Apr 2016: Industrial Attachment, Kenya Seed Company | Kitale, Kenya Aug 2015 - Dec 2015: Research Assistant, Milele Africa Foundation | Nairobi, Kenya EDUCATION BACKGROUND 2018 - 2021: 2014 - 2017: Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Bachelor of Procurement and Contract Management Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Mr. Domnick Ariro Ms. Jane Mwaniki Ms. Diana Kwamboka Procurement Manager Procurement Officer Program Manager, Africa Kenya Export Promotion Ministry of Agriculture Phone: - BAYI Foundation Phone: --- Phone: --