Cherono Achieng

Experience

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  Norken International

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

  Research Assistant Consultant

  Conducted effective public/stakeholder consultation meetings in the field at 11different locations within Nairobi and Mombasa also formally recorded the views of stakeholders arising from meetings.Worked with 2 disciplines associated with the project to coordinate socio-economic activities.Conducted 15 focused group discussion and stakeholder feedback which aided in the drafting of baseline report for the project.

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  ALX

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Young Leader,Trainee Facilitator.

  Collaborated with other facilitators to facilitate In person and sit in classes for the incoming cohort of 45+ young leaders per session over a period of 3 months.

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  BuuPass

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  Customer Service Representative

  Worked with the Buupass Tech team to resolve all customer queries.Compiled daily reports after a work shift and send to Buupass Management and helped in the conversion of clientsCalled Buupass Customers for surveys and lead generation.Received incoming calls from clients and solved their queries. Responded to Facebook messages and emails from clients.Compiled weekly booking data that provided a report for strategy planning.

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  Arifu

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2022

  Project Management Associate

  Develop and refine workflows, work plans, budgets, reports, and project timelines to optimize efficiency and clarity.Collaborated with the operations team to negotiate and manage contracts for suppliers and service providers, fostering cost-effective partnerships and streamlined operations.Monitor project budgets through precise actual (BTA) reports, aligning expenditures with timelines to anticipate and address cash flow requirements proactively.Lead the change process during project implementation, fostering stakeholder engagement and achieving seamless transitions, thus minimizing disruptions and maximizing project outcomes.Generate and deliver detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports, providing stakeholders with valuable insights into project progress and achievements.Provide comprehensive day-to-day support to internal project teams and partners, ensuring strict compliance with partnership contracts and regulatory standards, resulting in smooth project execution.Oversee meticulous project data management and enforce deadline adherence, ensuring timely deliverables and enhanced project performance.Key Achievements:Delivered digital business training to 500 youth refugees and host communities in Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and Nairobi in collaboration with the WORLD BANK, improving their post-COVID-19 living standards.Led a project management team to provide soft skills training to 50,000 Nigerian youths through the Jobberman Nigeria project, enhancing their employability.Implemented Click-up training for staff, optimizing project activities and workflow management, leading to increased productivity. Show less

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  Invent Consulting Limited

  Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

  Project Manager - Consultant

  Devised comprehensive project plans, resulting in streamlined execution and enhanced project efficiency.Effectively coordinated and managed project activities, leading to timely deliverables and heightened productivity.Fostered robust communication channels with both external and internal project stakeholders, resulting in a clear understanding of expectations and the achievement of project objectives.Implemented diligent monitoring of project costs and budget, resulting in efficient resource allocation and cost savings.Inspired and empowered project team members through effective leadership and mentorship, resulting in increased team morale and optimized performance.Produced insightful progress reports that provided stakeholders, sponsors, and senior management with a clear overview of project advancements, fostering transparency and trust in project management processes.Key Achievements:Led the Sharepoint Intranet project for the Boma Project team, revolutionizing their internal documentation system and yielding a remarkable 100% increase in productivity, while also streamlining workflows and enhancing seamless collaboration among team members.Collaborated effectively with the team to develop project management systems, resulting in the enhancement of the organization's project delivery time by 25% through improved efficiency and streamlined processes.Implemented and delivered a custom web monitoring tool to GIZ, resulting in a notable 50% increase in reporting efficiency through precise tracking of implementation progress and beneficiary data. Show less

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  BrighterMonday Kenya

  Jun 2023 - now

  Lead project manager for the delivery of USAID project ensuring successful planning and execution of the project goals.Supported implementation of GIZ project ensuring successful implementation of the project objectives.Facilitate the coordination and organization of cross-discipline team members to effectively fulfill project requirements.Spearheaded the development and supervision of training and assessment tools to improve learning outcomes.Oversee the management of the Learning Management System (LMS) and e-learning platforms, guaranteeing smooth training delivery.Conduct training sessions for diverse program participants, nurturing skill development and knowledge acquisition.Produce detailed training reports for external stakeholders, demonstrating project progress and accomplishments.Key Achievements:Conducted engaging and informative training sessions for diverse program participants, fostering skill development and facilitating knowledge acquisition across various domains.Generated detailed training reports for external stakeholders, providing insights into project progress, accomplishments, and impact, thus ensuring transparency and accountability.Spearheaded the development and supervision of innovative training and assessment tools, leading to improved learning outcomes and enhanced participant engagement.Conducted engaging and informative training sessions for diverse program participants, fostering skill development and facilitating knowledge acquisition across various domains. Show less

  • Senior Learning Development Associate

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Project Manager - Training and Delivery

    Jun 2023 - Mar 2025