Catherine Mutemi
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in technical report writing, interacting and training local communities,strengthening group formation in communities, and project management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in meeting facilitation, budgeting, and statistical planning, alongside a proven ability to explain complex ideas to target groups effectively. Adept at leading teams with impeccable observation, research, analysis, and reflection skills while fostering collaboration through excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Committed to driving impactful results and optimising processes within dynamic environments and openness to learn from the beneficiaries too.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project coordinator-Livestock
Farming Systems Kenya
Nakuru, Nakuru
12.2014 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with the Project Manager to understand the project's objectives, leading to clear guidelines.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Represented organisations at seminars, international conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
- Delivered comprehensive reports to donors by meticulous documentation of the project progress.
- Coordinated project tasks, ensuring timely budgeting, field activity, and their completion.
- Improved workflow efficiency with structured annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly planning and coordination of tasks.
- Established effective working relationships with stakeholders by delegating roles for smooth project progression.
- Monitored project timelines.
- With the procurement department, we ensured compliance with budget constraints when sourcing materials and services.
Internship
Farming Systems Kenya
Nakuru, Nakuru
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Delivered livestock rearing training to project beneficiaries through group meetings and workshops.
- Developed a breeding farm booklet and the organisation's farmers' training manual.
- Signposted opportunities for further learning and personal development through short courses and a master's program in Holland.
- Participated in baseline surveys and mid-checkpoint activities in the equine welfare project in Kenya.
- Established and nurtured positive professional relationships within working environments.
- Managed time effectively to accomplish assigned assignments and meet deadlines.
- Worked productively with the department head to achieve the project goals.
Student volunteer
Tatton Agricultural Park- Egerton University
Nakuru, Nakuru
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Carried out day-to-day parlour duties by accurately and efficiently recording and selling milk.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills such as machine milking to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and any public holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Supported overseeing daily dairy parlor operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Education
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
Wageningen University
Netherlands 09.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
Egerton University
Kenya 09.2011 - 08.2014
Diploma - Animal Helath
Egerton University
Kenya 08.2008 - 08.2011
Skills
- Technical report writing
- Training and Development
- Meeting facilitation
- Budgeting and controlling costs
- Ability to explain complex ideas
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Statistical planning
- Project management and team leadership skills
- Impeccable observation, research analysis, and reflection skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
Wageningen University
09.2018 - 08.2020
Project coordinator-Livestock
Farming Systems Kenya
12.2014 - 08.2024
Internship
Farming Systems Kenya
06.2014 - 11.2014
Student volunteer
Tatton Agricultural Park- Egerton University
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
Egerton University
09.2011 - 08.2014
Diploma - Animal Helath
Egerton University
08.2008 - 08.2011
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