Serge Krou

SERGE ANOH KROU, PMP® Nairobi, Kenya |- |-Date of birth:-| Nationality: Ivorian | Gender: Male EDUCATION Master of Business Administration (ongoing) University of Nairobi – School of Business Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Google LLC. Project Management Professional, PMP®, PMP Number:- | Valid until December 2024. Project Management Institute, United States. Master’s Degree in Engineering. Specialty: Water exploitation and treatment Ecole Superieure des Mines et Geologie / INP-HB Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire High School Diploma, 2005. Lycée Classique d’Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Certificates and Specializations Strategic Management and Innovation Specialization, Copenhagen Business School Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization, Rutgers The University of New Jersey Human Resource Management and Leadership Specialization, Macquarie University Introduction to Corporate Finance, The Wharton School – University of Pennsylvania Financial Accounting: Foundations, University of Illinois Financing and Investing in Infrastructure, Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Water Supply and Sanitation Policies in Developing Countries Part 1: The University of Manchester Introduction to Public Health Engineering in Humanitarian Contexts, EPFL Switzerland Planning and Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies, EPFL Switzerland Initiating and Planning Projects, University of California Irvine Management of Engineering Studies, Institut Francais du Petrole, France. WORK EXPERIENCE Program Administrator Regional Program Energy Security and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Kenya. Ensured that the project team and implementation partners complied with the relevant financial and administrative guidelines and procedures. Supported the project team in budgeting program activities and managing cash outflows. Managed program’s cashbox and processed all financial claims and reimbursements Prepared all monthly cash-related financial deliverables Managed all procurement activities including preparing and sending bidding documents, reviewing proposals and quotes, and selecting suppliers. Supervised and evaluated the performance of all suppliers and service providers Managed all fixed assets including codification, stock inventories and allocations Managed all contracts (lease agreements, framework agreements, etc.) Managed the logistics of all program’s activities (including communications in French and English, flights and hotels booking, selection of technical service providers, airport transfers, etc.) Managed office day-to-day operations (including schedules for drivers, bill payments, purchases of required items, liaising with contractors for repairs etc.) Participated in recruiting and onboarding new staff members April 2021 - June 2022 - April 2020 - March 2021 - Managed the cleaning and maintenance teams and created all work schedules Managed all renovation and facility improvement projects: This included preparing all project documents, overseeing bidding, supervising and coordinating all site activities, managing budgets, managing risks, reporting to the managing board etc. Ensured proper storage, distribution, and management of supplies (including cleaning products, maintenance tools and equipment, office supplies, office desks, IT items etc.) Prepared and managed the annual maintenance budget Managed all maintenance contracts (including garbage collection, fuel supply, maintenance of backup generators, servicing of fire extinguishers etc.) Supervised all IT-related works performed by the contractor Liaised with local authorities for all required authorisations and licenses. Organised and supervised all mandatory inspection visits Received and addressed all complaints related to facilities utilisation and status August 2016 - August 2019 - Project Management Specialist Proseen Consulting, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Business Areas: Engineering, project management, consulting in project finance Acted as the key contact for all clients within project portfolio Developed project portfolio by identifying new projects, drafting all relevant proposals and conducting all negotiations. Developed new strategies for budgeting, project execution, cashflows management, and sourcing, based on projects’ characteristics and environments. Developed methodologies and tools for project monitoring and evaluation Led planning and coordination meetings with project managers and stakeholders Managed communications with all stakeholders including local and regulatory authorities, clients and contractors. Reviewed and approved projects’ budgets, contracts, and purchases, and assisted in managing cash outflows. Developed strategic partnerships with institutional partners Supervised resource mobilization for projects execution Promoted good practices such as idea sharing, documenting lessons learned, and using eco-friendly materials and technologies. August 2014 - August 2016 - Project/Facility Manager French School of Nairobi, Kenya. Project Manager E.T.I.G.C LTD, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Business Areas: Engineering, construction, maintenance, facility management Drafted project documents (proposals, work statements, charters, contracts, reports, etc.) Prepared project schedules and cost estimates Mobilized resources for projects execution Liaised with local authorities for all required authorisations and licenses. Managed projects budgets Managed project-related issues Supervised and coordinated site activities and sub-contractors Managed communications with stakeholders Reviewed projects’ performances and updated project status Ensured timely invoicing and followed-up on payments Provided technical support to the teams of onsite technicians and workers Reported on deadlines, progress, and costs to the management March 2013 - June 2014 - Operations Manager C.K Energy, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Business Areas: Green energy solutions, Optimization of industrial processes Managed all fixed assets Managed projects budgets Carried out all procurement activities Prepared all projects reports and ensured stakeholders’ engagement Performed annual budget forecasts Established procedures for operational effectiveness and quality control Approved all relevant financial claims from the staff Promoted the use of best industry practices Reviewed and approved the payslips of all temporary workers Ensured customers’ satisfaction and address all complaints Ensured timely invoicing and followed up on payments Organized the day-to-day office activities and errands February 2012 – November 2012 Junior Process Engineer (internship) Societe Ivoirienne de Raffinage Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER SKILLS Languages French: Mother tongue English: Bilingual (Current work language) Swahili: Fluent Spanish: Limited Working Proficiency Computer Skills Professional mastery of the following software: MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) | MS Project | Primavera P6 | AutoCAD REFERENCES Mr. Samuel Kibuko Head of Administration and Finance Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung, Kenya- Mrs. Sonia Do Sacramento HR Coordinator- French School of Nairobi, Kenya- Mr Serge Assoumou Managing Director, Proseen Consulting Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire-