Vivian Chumba

Versatile and experienced Program management and organizational strengthening Professional with more than 5 years’ experience in the field of project management and Non – Governmental Organizations’ work. Skilled in research, Innovative and committed project management consultant with a proven history of managing donor funded projects, developing policies and procedures for streamlining operations and significantly improving the efficiency of donor funded organizations and developing successful grant proposals. Familiar with all stages of project design and implementation and thus well versed with skills to aid NGOs and Community Based Organizations to succeed. I have experience in Livelihoods, Social Protection, Gender issues and Youth inclusion. I have a reliable track-record of meeting deliverables in-line with operational targets while working collaboratively with key team members to push timely solutions in multifaceted project plans. I have multi-faceted experience with the private sector, local communities, institutions, governmental and traditional authorities in ASAL regions. Core competencies include high integrity, ability to foster and maintain cohesion, teamwork, and cooperation. I can handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and changing environment, motivated to work responsibly with minimal supervision, ability to multi-task with tight deadlines/schedules and attention to detail. SKILLS ● Project Management: 5+ years’ work experience in Project management, partnerships and supply chain management. A Technical advisor and consultants with expertise in Business Development & Entrepreneurship coaching, financial inclusion, strategy, value chain development, Capacity building & Training. Partnership development, client relations and management, negotiation, and influencing 

skills

 ● Operations Management: Expertise in managing large and complex Projects including Project design and development, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Research Learning (MERL), baseline survey, needs assessment and proposal development / concept notes preparation for advocacy and service delivery projects

 ● Project Cycle Management. Skilled in Projects budgeting & expenditure control, Grants management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, Project administration. 

● Quality and timely results-based donor report writing skills –EU, USAID, Hewlett Foundation.

 ● Results Based Management (RBM): Extensive experience in using participatory methodologies in program implementation. ● Fundraising and advocacy: Expertise in designing and implementing successful fundraising programs, meeting /exceeding the annual fundraising goal while creating strong partnerships with donors. 

● Youth, Women and Gender Inclusion: Expertise in designing and integrating gender inclusion strategies. 

● A MSME specialist having worked and supported diverse enterprises in Business advisory & technical assistance, Access to Finance, Access to Market, Incubation, growth plans & strategy and financial 1 management deep understanding of integrating commercial perspectives, sustainability, adaptability, and social impact. 

● A track record of supporting and development of rural smallholder farmers with regards to women and youth transforming farmer organizations, cooperatives, CBOs, SHG in business planning, Market systems development, Agribusiness project development and management and organizational development. 

Key Skills -Communication, Leadership, Training, Teaching, facilitation, Teamwork, Interpersonal, People management, ICT, Emotional Intelligence, Problem solving, Time management, Research

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