Wangechi Kuria

Operations Associate

Nairobi, Kenya6 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in program management and budget oversight.
  • Expertise in knowledge management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong background in agribusiness and sustainability initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a knowledgeable professional in Agribusiness and Sustainability with strong program management skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementMonitoring And EvaluationKnowledge ManagementPartnership DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentValue Chain AnalysisDigital MarketingProject ManagementCustomer Relationship Management

Other Skills

Planning Budgeting & Forecastingstrategy and innovtionStrategyfunder reportingStakeholder MappingStakeholder ManagementGlobal CommunicationsMSMEs developmentTimelinesEntrepreneurshipSustainabilityWeb Content WritingProject OversightAnalytical SkillsSupply Chain Management

About

My name is Wangechi Kuria an Economics and Finance graduate from Kenyatta University and a master’s degree in Strategic Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. I am passionate about economics (strategy), research, and development, especially in the fields of #agribusiness, #sustainability, value chain analysis, trade, #international development, and global poverty. I would describe myself as an analytical thinker, results-oriented with proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills and leadership potential exemplified by my involvement in alleviating complex economic challenges in Africa. I have worked in dairy, horticulture, honey, goat and sheep meat, goat meat, wheat, maize, blue economy cocoa, black soldier fly and green energy projects across the continent. My super power is getting things done! I am also a great digital marketer, content creator and writer. You can view some of my creations/content here. Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cropcareltd https://www.facebook.com/lars2012ke Instagram https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/lars2012/ Website https://cropcare.co.ke/ http://perfometer.co.ke/ Youtube https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC7ANGt7UWKnhtZaObtt_vew stories of change https://cropcare.co.ke/success-stories/transforming-my-community-a-farmer-at-a-time/ https://cropcare.co.ke/success-stories/dontillar-from-tour-guiding-to-guiding-farmers/

Experience

6 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Clasp

Senior Associate- Clean Energy Access

Aug 2025Present · 9 mos · Nairobi County, Kenya · Hybrid

  • Program Budget Oversight
  • Developed and monitored multimillion-dollar program budgets(IKEA< FCDO<TEA<CARBON TRUST<DOEN etc>, ensuring strategic allocation of resources and 100% donor compliance.
  • Tracked and analyzed budget performance data, providing senior leadership with actionable insights that improved cost efficiency.
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
  • Designed and implemented MEL frameworks to measure program impact, effectiveness, and learning across multiple country offices globally -Africa, Asia,US,
  • Coordinated cross-functional inputs to produce high-quality donor reports and presentations, strengthening funder confidence and securing continued funding.
  • Synthesized quantitative and qualitative data, case studies, and lessons learned to highlight program outcomes aligned with organizational strategy.
  • Operational Systems & Process Innovation
  • Identified operational gaps and streamlined workflows by introducing new tools and processes, improving efficiency across multi-country programs.
  • Partnered with operations and admin teams to harmonize program systems with global organizational infrastructure, reducing duplication and errors.
  • Strategic Engagement & Knowledge Management
  • Strengthened collaboration across regional offices (Nairobi, Delhi, Jakarta) by standardizing procedures, tools, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
  • Facilitated team learning and knowledge exchange, increasing uptake of best practices across projects.
  • Represented the organization at external events, sector working groups, and donor meetings, translating program insights into policy and strategy influence.
Planning Budgeting & Forecastingstrategy and innovtionProgram Managementmonitoring and evaluationKnowledge ManagementMonitoring and Evaluation

Global sdg7 hubs

Program Manager-Knowledge & partnerships

Oct 2023Sep 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos · Nairobi County, Kenya · Hybrid

  • Knowledge Management:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive knowledge management strategy to capture and disseminate learnings, best practices, and research findings.
  • Create high-quality knowledge products, including documentation, reports, proposals, and other relevant materials to capture and document learnings
  • Developing templates and final documents for case studies, learning documents, and need assessment formats by working closely with the field teams/ other partners, etc.
  • Coordinate the collection and sharing of project outcomes, impact assessments, and success stories.
  • Conduct regular evaluations and assessments to measure the effectiveness of knowledge management initiatives.
  • Developing process and strategy documents, creating guidelines, SOPs, training modules, etc. as required
  • Provide inputs, information, and analysis for quarterly, annual, and other reports showcasing implementation models and impacts
  • Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Identifying ecosystem partners, conducting gap analysis, rapport building, coordinating and co-developing long-term programs, and strong partnerships with key stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector organizations, etc.
  • Organize and participate in conferences, workshops, and other events to promote knowledge sharing, cross-collaboration, and coordination among stakeholders.
  • Represent G7H in relevant forums and networks to enhance visibility and influence in the sector.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging content for various platforms including the website, newsletters, and social media.
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  • Support with Capacity Building initiatives:
  • Coordinate in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives to enhance the knowledge and skills of local stakeholders in clean energy, sustainable development, and agriculture and allied sectors.
Business DevelopmentStrategyfunder reportingStakeholder MappingStakeholder ManagementGlobal Communications+2

Fair & sustainable kenya

NATIONAL SME EXPERT (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT) Consultant

Apr 2022Nov 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Nairobi, Kenya

  • Key Assignment Include
  • 1. National SMEs Expert Nakuru, DCA BSF project.
  • Shortlisting, interviewing and recruitment of 10 entrepreneurs to join the project out of 66 applicants.
  • Prepared practical training content for the modules-Human resource, finance, business model canvas branding and marketing and soft skills.
  • Trained entrepreneurs and SME owners in business 10 startups all of them youth and 60% women.
  • Value chain analysis and development for insect farming in Kenya
  • 2. National Value Chain analyst for @CAFOD in Samburu Central
Business DevelopmentMSMEs developmentTimelinesValue Chain AnalysisStrategyEntrepreneurship+1

Cropcare technologies

communications and Business development consultant

Jan 2021May 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Nairobi, Kenya

  • Major achievements include;
  • 1. Built a vibrant social media presence from scratch on Facebook with 3800 active users, Twitter with 1950 active users, whats app 500 active users.
  • 2. Facilitated market research, opening, and stocking of a Freshmatt in Pangani area Nairobi in collaboration with small holder farmers from kajiado and Nyandarua counties for produce sourcing.
  • 3. Improved brand visibility by 50% through active social media, apparels such as t-Shirts, new logo designs, and banners.
  • 4. Facilitated and coordinated logistics services from Nairobi to different counties where our TOTs were.
  • 5. Worked closely with field agronomist, and project assistants to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and key outputs.
Digital MarketingWeb Content WritingBusiness DevelopmentMSMEs developmentValue Chain AnalysisEntrepreneurship

Awan afrika

Project Assistant

Jan 2020Dec 2020 · 11 mos · Nairobi Kenya

  • Key achievements include:
  • 1. Conducted topical research and documented key issues on the four pillars (access to finance, access to information, trade facilitation and economic empowerment) for our network members.
  • 2. Developed fact sheets/brief summaries of the research findings for easy dissemination.
  • 3. Conducted administrative work for the Executive Director to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of her office.
  • 4. Carried out registration, recruitment and retention drives across the continent for more members to join the network through online channels such as Facebook and Twitter.
  • 5. Monitored the AWAN -Afrika membership and registration database by profiling women in Agri-business across the continent in line with organizational strategy & Policies.
  • 6. Reviewed business information provided by registered members to ensure consistency in data collection
  • 7. Contributed to monthly updates on activities to be published in an online newsletter for internal and external audiences.
  • 8. Participated in the weekly and monthly planning processes to reflect the needs and priorities of members based on research evidence and feedback.
  • 9. Participated and represented AWAN-Afrika in some stakeholder meetings as assigned by management and produced/shared written reports on the same.
  • 10. Performed specific Finance and administrative roles as assigned by the Financial Consultant such as
  • safe custody of all the assets of the organization, petty cash administration, banking for the organization, quick books, and I-Tax filling.
Digital MarketingEconomicsBusiness DevelopmentMicrosoft PowerPointMSMEs developmentCommunication+6

Perfometer agribusiness ltd

Agri-Investments Advisor, Research and Master-Planning

Oct 2018Jan 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Nairobi

  • Major achievements include;
  • 1. Conducted market research for master plans in Kitengela, Isinya, Kiambu, and Muranga counties.
  • 2. Sourced, analyzed, and interpreted farm data together with other consultants using internal tools and external tools such as rumen 8.
  • 3. Developed master plans for 3 dairy start-ups.
  • 4. Maintained client databases and KYC details.
  • 6. Supervised the production and distribution of the Dairy World Magazine- the only dairy magazine in Kenya produced 3 times a year.
  • 7. Facilitated recruitment, production, and monitoring of The Academy of Dairy managers a week-long training for youths and farm managers held on farms such as Olosian Dairy and Meved dairy farm.
  • 8. Conducted Projects monitoring and evaluation –project coordination, result tracking, and management, report writing, and reviewing client's proposals.
  • 9. Overall project coordinator production of E-Academy of Dairy Managers.
  • 8
Web Content WritingProject OversightProject ManagementEconomicsBusiness DevelopmentMSMEs development+6

Tech for trade

Project Intern

Jun 2016Aug 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Nairobi, Kenya

  • Key achievements include;
  • 1. Conducted market research and surveys for horticultural farmers (company clients) in Kuresoi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Naivasha, on how they can effectively align themselves with export guidelines, linking them to exporters such as AAA Kenya, and linking them to financiers.
  • 2. Created an E-newsletter highlighting the impact of the project Open Book Trading.
  • 3. Inducted new clients on how to use their Customer Relation Management system-Salesforce.
  • 4. Keyed in clients’ deals in their CRM system- Salesforce and analyzed them.
MSMEs developmentWeb Content WritingBusiness DevelopmentFinanceSalesforce TrainingValue Chain Analysis+3

Lars2012

Branding and marketing manager

Jan 2016Jan 2022 · 6 yrs · Nairobi Kenya

  • Key achievements include;
  • 1. Creation of active online 38000 users on Facebook, Instagram, Jumia shop, and what's app.
  • 2. Well-curated market segments for both thrift and new products resulting in a 50% increase in our sales.
  • 3. Marketing our products in both online and offline markets through intense campaigns such as sponsored Facebook and Instagram ads, google analytics, Whats app groups etc.
  • 4. Facilitated hosting and maintenance of LARS2012 on Jumia the leading online mall in Africa.
  • 5. Efficiently Researched, connected, and shipped of our new lingerie line from producers and shipping companies in China.
Digital MarketingWeb Content WritingProject OversightAnalytical SkillsTimelinesSupply Chain Management+4

Vso

International Youth Volunteer Program, VSO Nigeria

Apr 2015Sep 2015 · 5 mos · Ilesa East, Osun, Nigeria

  • Key achievements include;
  • 1.Conducted inception research on the opportunities that exist in cocoa value chain for youths in Osun state Nigeria.
  • 2. Educated cocoa farmers on Good farming practices.
  • 3. Created financial literacy training to farmers and formation of Village Saving and Loan Associations.
  • 4. Encouraged youth to take advantage of opportunities in the cocoa value chain to alleviate youth unemployment

Education

International Labour Organization (ILO)

ILO CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME FOR SIYB TRAINERS — Generate your business idea(GYB) Start your business (SYB) Improve your business (IYB)

Apr 2023Nov 2023

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Masters of Science — Strategic Management

Sep 2020Dec 2022

Future Females Empowerment Initiatives

Futute Female AgriTech Programme — Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

Jun 2021Present

Kenyatta University

Bachelor's degree — Economics and Finance

St annes Lioki

High School Diploma

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