Laura Kasuni

Provide technical and administrative support for regional programmes focused on urban resilience, climate adaptation, and basic service delivery in African cities.
Contribute to external reporting and development of internal briefing documents to ensure accountability and alignment with the strategic plan and new urban agenda
Assist in proposal development, conducting context analysis and compiling data on urbanization challenges; drafting theories of change and logical frameworks.
Facilitate coordination between technical units, implementing partners, and finance teams to support programme management processes.

Managed delivery of community-level infrastructure projects in underserved and climate-vulnerable regions, coordinating contractors, suppliers, and local stakeholders.
Led sustainability initiatives by sourcing over 90% local and environmentally compliant materials, strengthening local value chains and reducing project costs.
Delivered rural road infrastructure projects improving access for over 1,000 residents, contributing to economic activity and service access.

Supported implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, including a USD 20M diplomatic housing development for the American Embassy, and EABL’s Microbrewery.
Ensured quality control and contract compliance, reducing material waste and rework by 50% through diligent oversight and coordination.
Gained hands-on experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with strict reporting and operational requirements.

Championed Manufacturing Management Systems best practice 5S at my work station; received recognition as the most organized station on the packaging shop floor.
Analyzed data on various loss points of beer along the packaging line and used results to identify major pain areas and recommend sustainable solutions to them; achieved key KPI target of > 1% beer loss of all Stock Keeping Units.
Overhauled the obsolete probe technology used at the fillers and replaced them with more accurate and up-to-date sensor probes; reduced the number of under filled bottles by 90%; and achieved a KPI target of >1% consumer complaints on under fills.
Provided support to shift-based teams (3 teams of +20 employees and contractors) with the operation of the machines and to carry out autonomous, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
Took part in trainings both on technical skills (operation of machines) and soft skills (interpersonal skills) to ensure capability building and continuous improvement.