Elijah Ngocho

Experience

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  World Agroforestry

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

  Research Assistant

   Preparing training manuals for information dissemination and publishing. Streamlined the mango value chain through the provision of training, training materials, and information. Collect, analyze data and report data for the approved data points. Support project sites for studies for Kenya and Tanzania. Instrumental in creating linkages between farmers and government representatives for the provision of farm subsidies, information and funding opportunities. Created linkages between farmers and the market through collective bargaining and table banking initiatives. Show less

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  Zetech University

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2022

  Project Coordination roles were: Coordinating the training of staff for the adoption of a new ERP system. Managing the enrollment of trainees, allocation of supervisors, and tracking the progress of researchers using the LMS. Planning, organizing, and coordinating the training of students in academic research. Managing the online calendar of events for trainers and trainees (researchers). Preparation and presentation of quarterly reports on the progress of research. Research on gaps between the university courses and industrial needs. Participating in continuous improvement projects related to training and training resources. Stakeholder relationship management in projects.My Quality Assurance Champion roles were: Plan, strategize, and sensitize the departmental members on the inspection and auditing of the faculty. Collect feedback from stakeholders and training audits; process, and act to ensure continuous improvement on training and training resources. Ensure adherence to the specific ISO standards for universities. Identify knowledge gaps and training needs, and execute change by participating in the development of training materials, planning, organizing, and coordinating training to fill the gaps. Propose improvements to the quality assurance policy. Part of the recruitment process to manage new hire training requests for orientation. Show less My Curriculum Development Lead roles and achievements were: Successfully led the team that reviewed and revised the entire Business curriculum in the Diploma courses (face-to-face and e-learning). Designed and prepared e-learning modules in the Supply Chain Management courses. Monitored the implementation of the curriculum based on the Key Performance Indicators and assessments provided.My Graduate Assistant Trainer roles were: Preparation and delivery of blended learning content, and training of students in the Social Sciences and Business courses using LMS. Successfully supervised research projects for more than 20 students. Prepared e-learning content for training and delivered training to distance learning students using Microsoft Office Suite and LMS. Managing online calendars of events for face-to-face, e-learning, and distance learning students. Measured the success of different programs based on Key Performance Indicators. Carried out a survey on professional & short courses offered in private universities. Show less

  • Project Coordinator| Quality Assurance Champion

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Curriculum Development Lead| Graduate Assistant

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
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  Maktaba Mashinani Foundation

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Project Manager

   Planning, coordination, and execution of library projects in public primary schools and in the community across the country. Community engagement online to create awareness, resource mobilization, and gain acceptance of the project among members of the community, and local and national leaders. Participate in the collection of data and information necessary to support the project planning process. Participate in training needs assessments of program staff, partners, and beneficiaries, and planning and implementation of training activities. Develop & maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders. Responsible for the planning of the technical training program, including the design of individual courses and workshops. Show less

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  Consultancy

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Training| Project Coordinator
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  Kenya Children's Homes

  Sept 2022 - now

  Program Manager

  • Coordinating programs and projects from proposal development to execution, including work plan and budget planning, staff recruitment and training, and implementation.• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.• Spearhead senior management development programs, driving leadership excellence and organizational growth.• Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure long-term support.• Boost revenue and efficiency by managing income-generating projects and implementing impactful cost-saving strategies in line with the drive for sustainability of the initiatives.• Optimize processes and workflows for improved efficiency and effectiveness.• Oversee cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration and successful project delivery.• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement processes, fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring compliance.• Conduct market research and analysis to inform decision-making and drive business development.• Manage budgets, financial reports, and forecasting to ensure profitability and resource allocation.• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business growth, project success, and fundraising effectiveness.• Events management and coordination. Show less