Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Languages
Skills
Reading, Running, Writing
Timeline
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ELIZABETH WATIRI

ELIZABETH WATIRI

Dubai

Summary

Focused and self-motivated professional with 7+ years of experience in administrative and program implementation within academia, and international development sectors. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and delivering quality outcomes. Experienced in optimizing procedures, and building lasting client relationships. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Consultant

Various Clients
Remote
7 2022 - 04.2024
  • Conducted Donor mapping
  • Established new fundraising relationships
  • Guides clients in preparing M&E designs.

Program Officer - Advocacy Prevention and Treatment

Women4Cancer
Nairobi
07.2021 - 06.2022


  • Developed collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and donors to improve processes for decision making keeping them updated with progress reports and newsletters from funded activities


  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders, displaying adherence to the company’s mission
  • Compiled annual reports by collaborating with staff, board members, and Fundraising Director coordinated fundraising events such as dinners, golf tournaments, engaged corporate, and other funders which strengthened my donor relations acumen


Program Officer- HPV Vaccine

Women4Cancer
Nairobi
11.2019 - 06.2021


  • Maintained an efficient knowledge of the organization’s history and objectives.
  • Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
  • Analyzed and assessed program performance data and implemented corrective measures.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative programs that addressed community needs.

Research Assistant

Institute of Economic Affairs
Nairobi
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Collected and entered data on diversity management in the private sector in Kenya
  • Provided administrative assistance to the institute's leadership in areas of policy formulation, and workplace diversity
  • Developed macros, special formulas, and other actions to produce reliable and consistent statistical reviews
  • Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research on diversity management in the workplace.

Research Assistant

Transparency International
Nairobi
12.2013 - 12.2014
  • Assessed and evaluated compliance of Kenyan private businesses with existing regulations and standards
  • Effectively gathered field data (qualitative & quantitative), which resulted in assessing citizens' awareness of the functions of a devolved government
  • Successfully supervised and enhanced the capacity of other research trainees.

Administrative Officer

Suvoroff Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintains accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
  • manages and updates accounts, as well as generates reports for company database.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Evaluates vendor performance regularly to maintain reliable supply chain operations and address issues promptly.
  • Monitors guest feedback, proactively addressing concerns and implementing improvements to enhance customer satisfaction levels.

Education

Master of Arts in International Policy and Development -

Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)

Graduate Certificate; Project Management - undefined

Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)

Bachelor of Arts; Psychology and Sociology - undefined

Kenyatta University Nairobi

Certification

  • Frontier Market Scouts Training in impact investing and social entrepreneurship, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 2018
  • Budget Advocacy in Reproductive Health, Network for Adolescents & Youth of Africa (NAYA-Kenya), 2014
  • Key Scenarios building, Institute of Economic Affairs - Futures program (IEA-Kenya), 2012
  • Mckinsey Forward Program

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Records Management
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Relationship Building
  • Human Resources Support
  • Expense Reporting
  • Document Control
  • Proposal Writing
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Professional Communication
  • Writing reports
  • Project Management

Reading, Running, Writing

For my hobbies, I am passionate about reading, writing, and running. My reading interests span fiction, autobiographies, and history, and I am part of a book club that meets monthly to review books. To sharpen my writing skills, I frequently write about global political issues, reflecting on my understanding of the world as shaped by the books I read. I also belong to a Running Team , where we gather weekly for workouts, marathon preparation, and networking.

Timeline

Administrative Officer

Suvoroff Group
08.2024 - Current

Program Officer - Advocacy Prevention and Treatment

Women4Cancer
07.2021 - 06.2022

Program Officer- HPV Vaccine

Women4Cancer
11.2019 - 06.2021

Research Assistant

Institute of Economic Affairs
01.2015 - 03.2016

Research Assistant

Transparency International
12.2013 - 12.2014

Independent Consultant

Various Clients
7 2022 - 04.2024

Master of Arts in International Policy and Development -

Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)

Graduate Certificate; Project Management - undefined

Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS)

Bachelor of Arts; Psychology and Sociology - undefined

Kenyatta University Nairobi

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