JENIFFER KIRIMI
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Result-oriented Program Manager with over 7 years of experience coordinating humanitarian, protection, and inclusion programs across Kenya and the wider African region. Strong expertise in project planning, operational coordination, MEAL, partner management, budgeting, grants administration, procurement processes, and compliance. Proven ability to lead multi-site teams, implement work plans, manage risks, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of project outputs. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, documentation control, donor reporting, and maintaining adherence to organizational and donor regulations. Experienced working in fast-paced, high-pressure, and complex field environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Usikimye
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2021 - 08.2025
- Coordinated implementation of GBV prevention and response programs, ensuring all activities aligned with technical standards, donor requirements, and project workplans.
- Developed detailed implementation plans, supported activity scheduling, and monitored progress to prevent delays and resolve operational bottlenecks.
- Conducted regular field visits to assess activity quality, resource use, and beneficiary engagement.
- Tracked budgets, monitored expenditure, supported BFU reviews, and ensured accurate financial forecasting.
- Strengthened compliance by improving documentation systems, ensuring accurate beneficiary lists, attendance sheets, case files, and reporting materials.
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 20+ staff and volunteers including protection, psychosocial support, and advocacy officers.
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, task allocation, and performance evaluations.
- Maintained active engagement with partners, authorities, and stakeholder networks to support smooth project implementation.
Program Manager
Upinde Advocates for Inclusion (UAFI)
Kilifi County, Kenya
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed operational planning and execution of inclusion and protection projects in line with implementation strategies and donor frameworks.
- Coordinated activity workflows, staff schedules, partner engagements, and procurement needs according to project timelines.
- Oversaw grant management, ensuring proper documentation, compliance with donor rules, and timely narrative and financial reporting.
- Strengthened MEL systems through data quality monitoring, indicator tracking, and adaptation of project activities based on findings.
- Supported recruitment, team supervision, performance management, and internal coordination mechanisms.
- Maintained relationships with authorities and local networks, securing buy-in and improving community participation.
Regional Programs Manager
AfroIDEA
, Regional (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi)
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Oversaw regional program operations including planning, budgeting, monitoring, procurement coordination, and partner collaboration.
- Ensured teams developed and adhered to project workplans and implementation strategies consistent with donor obligations.
- Conducted field visits to assess quality, troubleshoot challenges, and strengthen accountability and performance.
- Monitored expenditure patterns, supported BFU and budget reviews, and ensured proper forecasting.
- Facilitated partner review meetings, conducted due diligence, and coordinated capacity-building activities.
- Led development of organizational learning systems, ensuring documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
Program Officer
Global Trauma Project
Kenya, Sudan & USA
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Coordinated multi-country project activities including budgeting, scheduling, data collection, and reporting.
- Developed monitoring tools, supported field assessments, and produced evidence-based reports for donors.
- Liaised with government departments, partners, and networks to facilitate smooth program implementation.
- Supported procurement, logistics, and compliance processes.
Education
MA - Sociology
Pwani University& Hochschule Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe & KenyaBA - Economics And Sociology
Pwani University
KenyaSkills
- Program management
- Budget tracking
- Grant management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Implementation planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Performance management
- Team leadership
- MS office applications
- Policy and procedure development
Accomplishments
- Coordinated multi-site projects with full adherence to donor and organizational procedures.
- Consistently delivered project outputs on time through strong planning and team coordination.
- Improved documentation and MEAL systems, increasing accuracy and compliance across programs.
- Managed program budgets of over USD 1 million with strong financial accountability.
- Led successful partnerships through structured coordination, due diligence, and capacity-building.
- Ensured safeguarding, ethical engagement, and compliance were upheld in all field locations.
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - KASNEB
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager
Usikimye
12.2021 - 08.2025
Program Officer
Global Trauma Project
02.2020 - 09.2020
Program Manager
Upinde Advocates for Inclusion (UAFI)
09.2019 - 12.2021
Regional Programs Manager
AfroIDEA
01.2018 - 12.2021
MA - Sociology
Pwani University& Hochschule Karlsruhe
BA - Economics And Sociology
Pwani University