Fredrick Mariwa
Management And Strategy Expert
Kisumu
Summary
I am an experienced Project management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Communication and Media, Public Relations expert with over fifteen (15) years of professional experience in Media and communication training, Public relations, Project Management Consultancy, Monitoring and Evaluation, Grant Management. I have been involved in implementation and evaluation of programs implemented in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Have worked with both National and international organizations including World Association of Community Radios (AMARC), UNESCO-SIDA Project, Farm Radio International, World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Deutsche Welle Akademie. I have monitored and evaluated projects like Kenya Equity in Education project with focus on Girl Child Education, Empowering local Radios through ICT, Empowering local Citizens through Media, Food Security, Water and Sanitation, climate change, HIV/AIDS, Governance, Containing Disinformation and Misinformation, Fact Checking, Training of Journalists, Fighting corruption in the Media, Mentorship, AI and Cyber Security among others. In all these areas, I am most passionate when it comes to ensuring projects are successfully implemented, monitored and evaluated within the specified time with available and allocated resources. Risk planning, periodic monitoring and evaluation always informed decisions, changes and adjustments that have seen success of the projects I have managed. My work has led to some successful projects that have ensured sustainability and continued funding for the programs that I have worked for. Resourceful Project Manager with 15 years of expertise in organising business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager and Country Focal Point
Deutsche Welle Akademie
Nairobi Kenya , Kenya
1 2017 - 08.2024
- Project Management, Communication & PR, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Project Manager
Kenya Equity in Education Project (KEEP)
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Position - Project Manager
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimise potential issues during project execution
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives
- Fostered culture of innovation and creativity within project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of projects
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Analysed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems
Country Project Coordinator, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Farm Radio International
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Country Project Coordinator, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering positive work environment for increased productivity
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimised for maximum project success
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout project life cycle
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events
- Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritising tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships
- Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties
- Assisted in developing training materials and organised workshops aimed at enhancing skill sets among staff members working under various capacities on different projects within organisation
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems
- Analysed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant (Self Evaluation)
UNESCO-SIDA Project
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant (Self Evaluation)
- Conducted regular reviews of evaluation tools and processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary updates to ensure continued effectiveness
- Streamlined evaluation processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in data collection and analysis
- Managed multiple evaluation projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality and attention to detail
- Developed customized evaluation tools, resulting in more targeted assessments and valuable insights for clients
- Facilitated workshops and trainings for clients on evaluation-related topics, empowering them to build internal capacity for ongoing assessment efforts
- Increased credibility of results by employing rigorous methodologies grounded in solid theoretical foundations
- Conducted rigorous literature reviews to inform development of evidence-based evaluation strategies tailored to specific client needs
- Identified opportunities for program growth through innovative approaches to evaluation methodology and best practices
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modelling
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organisation's systems and programs
- Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues
- Organised and analysed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects
- On boarded and managed new client accounts to boost retention rates
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues
Country Coordinator – Kenya
AMARC CIDA Project
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Country Coordinator – Kenya
- Promoted a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration within the country team, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects
- Increased staff capacity by implementing comprehensive training programs, improving overall performance and productivity
- Conducted regular reviews of project progress, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results and ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Managed donor relations effectively, securing additional funding for ongoing initiatives and new projects
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, leading to increased collaboration and support for projects
- Developed strategic plans for country-level operations, resulting in better resource allocation and improved program outcomes
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development
General Manager
Radio Maendeleo
01.2006 - 01.2009
- General Manager
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
Education
PhD. in Monitoring and Evaluation -
The University of Nairobi
Nairobi - Kenya 02.2019 - Current
MA. Project Planning and Management -
The University of Nairobi
Nairobi - Kenya 09.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Project Planning and Management -
The University of Nairobi
Nairobi - Kenya 04.2012 - 05.2015
Certificate in Project Management -
The University of Nairobi
Nairobi - Kenya 04.2009 - 05.2010
Dip. In Public Relations -
The University of Nairobi
Nairobi - Kenya 09.2005 - 05.2007
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Nyagoko Secondary School
Siaya County - Kenya 04.2001 -
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Nyamor Primary School
Siaya County - Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Trainingsandcourses
- Senior Management course
- Advanced Finance and Administration Course
- Artificial Intelligence
- Finance and Administration Course
- Monitoring and Evaluation Professional course
- Strategic Management Course
- Institution management
- Confident Presentation and Project reporting
- Advanced Trainer of Trainers Management Course
- Trainer of Trainers Course
- Computer proficiency Training
Professionalbodies
- International Project Monitoring and Evaluation (IProMES)
- Kenya Association of Project Managers (KAPM)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/19/80
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Luo
Timeline
PhD. in Monitoring and Evaluation -
The University of Nairobi
02.2019 - Current
MA. Project Planning and Management -
The University of Nairobi
09.2015 - 05.2017
Project Manager
Kenya Equity in Education Project (KEEP)
01.2014 - 01.2016
Country Project Coordinator, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Farm Radio International
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Project Planning and Management -
The University of Nairobi
04.2012 - 05.2015
Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant (Self Evaluation)
UNESCO-SIDA Project
01.2011 - 01.2012
Certificate in Project Management -
The University of Nairobi
04.2009 - 05.2010
Country Coordinator – Kenya
AMARC CIDA Project
01.2009 - 01.2011
General Manager
Radio Maendeleo
01.2006 - 01.2009
Dip. In Public Relations -
The University of Nairobi
09.2005 - 05.2007
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Nyagoko Secondary School
04.2001 -
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Nyamor Primary School
04.2001 -
Project Manager and Country Focal Point
Deutsche Welle Akademie
1 2017 - 08.2024
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