EVERLYN KOECH

A Strategic Leader who is self-driven with over 12 years’ experience in people management and a proven track record in yielding results in the energy sector. Proficient in leading culture practices and providing expertise and support in the areas of Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Learning and Development, Policy and Procedure Development, and HR compliance. Has a comprehensive and strategic understanding of people issues to drive the business to achieve its strategic objectives

Manager, Human Resources Department 

Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) – May, 2018 to date

Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) is a government-owned organization in Kenya’s energy sector, mandated to spearhead green energy drive, in addition to implementing rural electrification projects.

Responsibilities: An agent of change in the HR department and the business at large. Working across all aspects of the HR function, responsible for the design and delivery of HR solutions that address business needs. Responsible for the implementation and success of HR policies and initiatives.

Key achievements

• Achieving organizational objective through the effective development and implementation of a HR strategy and a flexible performance-based culture
• Formulating policies that have made a key impact in areas which include change management, organization design, employee engagement and succession planning
• Developing and implementing staff motivation and retention initiatives as well as welfare and conflict resolution processes
• Establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and leaders in the business 
• Providing effective support on organisational structure & design, legal compliance and employee relations
• Championing Change Management through alignment and institutionalization of a robust organizational culture

Human Resource Officer

Geothermal Development Company Limited (GDC) – December, 2009 to April, 2018

Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a fully government-owned company in Kenya's energy sector. GDC was formed in 2008 to accelerate the development of geothermal resources in Kenya and is tasked with developing steam fields and selling geothermal steam for electricity generation.

Responsibilities: Leading the Planning and Performance Management function to support the growth strategy and execution of HR policies and procedures that support current and future business goals. 

Key achievements

• Supported Human Resource Planning by formulating HR Policies, procedures and strategies as part of a Committee tasked to develop and review    of the Company’s Human Resource Policy & Procedures Manual
• Coordinated the development of the  annual Human Resource Balanced Scorecard in line with the Company’s annual Performance Contract
• Developed and implemented remuneration and reward policies and systems which were incorporated in the Human Resources and Procedures Manual
• Managed training needs assessment  in liaison with departmental heads developed and managed annual training plans for implementation, including local       and external training funded by both the Government of Kenya and Development Partners

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA in Human Resource Management, Kabarak University (2011 – 2013)
• BBA in Human Resource Management, Kenya Methodist University(2009 – 2011)
• Certified Human Resource Professional, College of Human Resource Management(2019 – 2021)
• Strategic Management & Leadership Program, Kenya Institute of Management(Jan 2021 – July 2021)
• Diploma in Human Resources Management, College of Human Resource Management (2015 – 2017)

Advanced Certificate in Business Management, Kenya Institute of Management, (2003 - 2004) 

KEY TRAININGS ATTENDED