Mercy keraro
Clean Tech Recruitment at The BerknerGroup
Operations Management at University of Nairobi – Kenya
Kenya
Hi, I'm mercy keraro!
Clean Tech Recruitment at The BerknerGroup
An adaptable Project Manager with 12+ years’ work experience, skilled in superior implementation and management, proficiently overseeing daily project milestones in high-performing teams with precision and organizational acumen. With a proven track record of successfully initiating and implementing clean energy and conservation projects, I am dedicated to harnessing the power of sustainable technologies to not only combat climate change, but also integrate my technical expertise in projects that amplify environmental resilience and rejuvenation.
Experience
BioLite Inc.
Kenya Program Manager
October 2015 - November 2017
Leading and motivating a team of 13 field staff & two Cluster Managers. • Working directly with Equity Bank and Juhudi Kilimo (Local MFI), to manage the business strategy and sustainably grow sales of the BioLite HomeStove and other solar products. • Strategizing, planning, and driving commercial and research projects to meet project milestones. • Planning, booking, and tracking of product and inventory within the operational region. • Responsible for timely and accurate financial accounting across operations, including: payroll, invoices, program expenses, and budgetary compliance. • Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls. • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones. • Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Kenya ClimatePal Ltd
Quality Control & Monitoring Manager
May 2014 - August 2015
Quality control and assurance. Monitoring and evaluation. Organizing and conducting stakeholder consultations. Managing 10 Field officers. Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects. Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates. Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
ClimatePal Ltd
Operations Manager/ Qauility Control Manager
January 2013 - August 2015
•Managed operations in 3 districts. • Managed 11 field officers. • Media relations. • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans. • Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs. • Reconciled monthly operating budgets and shared information with the senior • Quality control and assurance. • Monitoring and evaluation. • Organizing and conducting stakeholder consultations • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects. • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing the quality of product and defect rates management team
ClimatePal Ltd
Operations Coordinator
January 2013 - May 2014
Managed operations in 3 districts. Managed 11 field officers. Media relations. Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans. Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs. Reconciled monthly operating budgets and shared information with senior management team.
BioLite Inc
Kenya Program Manager
September 2012 - December 2014
Leading and motivating a team of 13 field staff & two Cluster Managers. Working directly with Equity Bank and Juhudi Kilimo (Local MFI), to manage the business strategy and sustainably grow sales of the BioLite HomeStove and other solar products. Strategizing, planning, and driving commercial and research projects to meet project milestones. Planning, booking, and tracking of product and inventory within the operational region. Responsible for timely and accurate financial accounting across operations, including: payroll, invoices, program expenses, and budgetary compliance. Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls. Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones. Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Carbon Zero Kenya
Stakeholder Coordinator/Head Community Projects Officer
August 2010 - March 2012
Meeting area administration and local groups. Training all beneficiaries Carbon Zero Kenya LTD stoves and other project components. Undertaking pre-project data gathering. Organizing (in liaison with UK and Kenya Head Office) stakeholder meetings. Reviewing project documents and supporting materials. Reporting and documentation.
Carbon Zero Kenya
Stakeholder Coordinator/Head Community Projects Officer
August 2010 - March 2012
Meeting area administration and local groups. • Training all beneficiaries Carbon Zero Kenya LTD stoves and other project components. • Undertaking pre-project data gathering • Organizing (in liaison with UK and Kenya Head Office) stakeholder meetings • Reviewing project documents and supporting materials. • Reporting and documentation
Education
Certificates & Badges
No certificates or badges added
Projects
Quality Control Manager
Livelihoods Hifadhi Project
Quality Control Manager
Hifadhi efficient cookstove project in Embu
Languages
English
Professional
French
Beginner
Swahili
Native
Skills
Team Management
Project Management
Time Management
Interpersonal Skills
Conflict Resolution
Teamwork
Carbon Footprint
Community Development
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