Arphaxad Makori

Experience

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  Grapes microdevelopment Ltd

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Intern

  Achievements:• Authored concept papers, proposals, and resource mobilization strategies on entrepreneurship development, trade, investment, and related issues, resulting in successful project funding and implementation.• Networked, coordinated, and organized seminars and workshops on entrepreneurship and agribusiness, fostering stakeholder knowledge sharing and capacity building.• Developed strategies to engage with partner organizations such as microfinance institutions, consultancy firms, and community-based organizations, expanding the company's network and enhancing collaboration opportunities.• Generated resourceful information for compiling research papers for training in the Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness Programme (KAPAP) of the World Bank, contributing to knowledge dissemination and capacity development.• Collected and keyed in primary and secondary data for analysis using SPSS software, enabling evidence-based decision-making and research output.• Managed company finances by collecting and depositing money in bank accounts and updating financial records, ensuring transparency and accountability.• Represented the company in various meetings and workshops, effectively communicating project progress and outcomes through comprehensive reports. Show less

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  Millward Brown EA

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Field Interviewer

  Collecting data, coding, analysis, and presentation.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2016 - now

  Economist, Professional Writer, & Technical Virtual Assistant

  Achievements:• Content Creation: Produced over 5000 high-quality essays, blog posts, and content articles, significantly boosting online visibility and engagement for clients.• SEO Success: Implemented effective SEO strategies, resulting in an average increase in organic search traffic for client websites.• Digital Marketing Expertise: Enhanced brand presence for various businesses through comprehensive digital marketing campaigns.• Niche Specialization: Specialized in niche markets, producing targeted content that ranked in the top search results for competitive keywords.• Continuous Learning: Stayed ahead of industry trends and algorithm updates, consistently applying the latest SEO techniques to maintain competitive advantage. Show less

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  IEBC-Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  Support Electoral Trainer (SET) and A Tallying Centre Presiding Officer. VOLUNTEER OFFICE ADMIN

  Achievements:• Effectively managed the constituency office in the absence of the CEC, ensuring smooth operations and continuity.• Accurately completed and maintained the voter registration control sheets and registers, contributing to increased registered voters.• Regularly updated and maintained an accurate register of electors, enhancing the reliability of voter information.• Ensured all electoral materials and equipment were in good working condition, reducing equipment-related issues.• Assisted in the successful publicity campaigns for voter registration and elections, increasing voter participation.• Conducted quality control for registration officers’ work, maintaining high standards and minimizing errors.• Efficiently managed the inventory and distribution of materials and equipment to registration centers, ensuring timely availability.• Processed lost or defaced voter cards with duplicates, improving voter accessibility and satisfaction.• Assisted in preparing work, security, transport, and logistical plans, contributing to well-coordinated electoral processes.• Safeguarded registration data and ensured the security of office records, equipment, and classified documents.• Assisted in verifying the register of visitors, enhancing the accuracy and integrity of the voter register.• Prepared responses to routine correspondence, ensuring prompt and effective communication with stakeholders.• Performed additional duties as assigned by the CEC, demonstrating flexibility and dedication to supporting electoral processes. Show less

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  Public Service Commission

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Uwezo Fund Oversight Board Officer/Ass. Youth Officer

  1. Issuing Loan Forms and assisting citizens to fill in loan applications.2. Giving current loan status to Uwezo Fund beneficiaries.3. Ensuring compliance of the completed loan forms from potential Uwezo Fund borrowers before linking to CUFMCs for processing.4. Initiate loans for vetting and play an active role in loan recovery.5. Develop a Schedule of group meetings and attend meetings of groups that are not servicing their loans. 6. Filing constituency loan status reports every month.7. Registration of Groups that require the standardization of their products with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) for submission to the board. 8. Develop a loan aging analysis and share it with the CUFMCs Secretary for onwards submission to the Board. 9. Any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors. Show less

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  Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS)

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  Compliance and Service Delivery Officer

  Achievements:• Service Delivery Oversight: Successfully oversaw the four transferred Nairobi County functions (Health Services, Transport Services, Public Works, Utilities, and Ancillary Services; and Physical Planning and Development), leading to an improvement in service delivery within the city.• Public Sensitization: Conducted public sensitization campaigns and talks, increasing resident compliance with laid-down procedures.• Compliance Reporting: Compiled and submitted comprehensive reports on compliance and service delivery status, contributing to data-driven decision-making.• Improvement Recommendations: Identified and advised on critical areas needing urgent service delivery improvements, initiating 10 new projects in high-need areas.• Supervisory Support: Effectively assisted my supervisor during absences, ensuring continuity and maintaining high service delivery and compliance standards. Show less

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  Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Support Elections Trainer

  Achievements:• Assisted in training over 10,000 Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers, and Clerks, ensuring they were well-prepared for the polling, counting, and tallying processes.• Efficiently prepared training venues and materials, contributing to smooth and well-organized training sessions.• Successfully performed the duties of a Tallying Centre Presiding Officer, ensuring accurate and efficient tallying of votes.• Supervised lower-level election officials during training, maintaining high training standards and operational efficiency.• Provided comprehensive support to the Returning Officer in executing all forms of electoral training, enhancing overall training effectiveness.• Compiled detailed electoral training reports, providing valuable insights and feedback for future training improvements.• Effectively implemented electoral training plans developed by the IEBC, contributing to the successful preparation of election staff.• Successfully supervised the tallying and collation of election results. Show less

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  Nairobi City County

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Coordinate the implementation of Results-Based Management (Rapid Results Initiative) and facilitate the inculcation of a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement in achieving agreed-upon goals and objectives.• Assist the Deputy Director – in designing the implementation results framework• Establish, implement, and maintain an efficient Quality Management System in accordance with the requirements of the International Standard• Develop and implement a comprehensive Knowledge Management Strategy that aligns with the county's goals and objectives.• Undertake the county government's collection and management of relevant information, data, and knowledge resources.• Monitor implementation of work plan through collection and analysis of data on indicators• Oversee the county government's collection and management of relevant information, data, and knowledge resources.• Oversee content creation, curation, and organization, including documents, reports, and other knowledge resources.• Provide support for launching the Rapid Results Initiative across all the County sectors/ departments• Review and refine program monitoring and reporting tools in line with the results framework• Enhance Results Based Management (RBM) leadership capacity building for change and development• Promoting common service delivery standards and performance benchmarks for the provision of citizen services• Implementation of the Quality Management System that will lead to ISO certification• Establish and maintain a knowledge repository or database to store, organize, and disseminate knowledge assets.• Perform the role of the County Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) Coach• Participate in the preparation of the budget for the department as advised• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director Efficiency Monitoring and Evaluation Show less Achievements:• Successfully guided team leaders in identifying and clarifying over 300 rapid-results opportunities within key strategic focus areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.• Assisted in shaping executable challenges for over 300 teams, significantly increasing project completion rates within set deadlines.• Developed clear and powerful goals and work plans for over 300 RRI teams, enhancing their ability to achieve measurable results and improving overall team performance by 30%.• Organized and facilitated over 1000 team meetings, significantly improving meeting productivity and ensuring that actionable outcomes were achieved.• Coached team leaders and members to optimize energy and participation, leading to 100% team engagement and collaboration.• Conducted mid-point and wrap-up reviews for over 300 projects, clarifying follow-up actions and ensuring continuous progress and improvement.• Worked with team leaders and members to plan the expansion of successful RRI achievements, resulting in the replication of best practices across teams.• Actively promoted performance change management and innovation, contributing to an improvement in organizational performance metrics.• Helped refine and sharpen RRI goals, ensuring work plans were powerful and effective, which led to an 80% increase in goal achievement rates.• Provided passionate and inspiring leadership to RRI teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.• I played a key role in institutionalizing Results-Based Management (RBM) across the organization, resulting in a more structured and results-oriented approach to project management, especially in the Governor’s flagship projects.• Effectively monitored and evaluated the implementation of RRI goals, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. Show less

  • Assistant Director - Public Service Transformation and Systems (EM&E)

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Efficiency M & E Officer - Result-Based Management (RBM)-Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) Coach

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
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  VisionTrack Consultancy

  Jan 2025 - now

  Founder & Lead Consultant

  Introducing VisionTrack Consultancy!I’m excited to share some wonderful news! 🎉 I’ve launched VisionTrack Consultancy, a Hybrid consultancy firm dedicated to empowering organizations in:✅Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E),✅Project Management,✅Virtual Assistant Services and✅System Audits.At VisionTrack Consultancy, we strive to help organizations in Kenya, Africa, and beyond achieve measurable success through tailored solutions, including:⚙️Designing and evaluating impactful projects📝Managing initiatives with precision and expertise📈Conducting system audits to enhance operational efficiency💻Providing professional virtual assistance to boost capacityOur mission is to deliver insightful, actionable solutions that drive meaningful results. 🌍I’d love to explore how we might collaborate or support your initiatives. Feel free to reach out—I’m always excited to discuss new opportunities to make an impact together!Arphaxad O. MakoriFounder & Lead Consultant, VisionTrack Consultancy📧 arphaxadmakori@yahoo.com Show less