Cyprian Mberere
Project Manager | MEAL Specialist | Donor Compliance | NGO Operations. I help NGOs deliver donor-funded projects on time, on budget, and with measurable impact. 8+ years experience managing USAID/Global Fund/EU-compliant portfolios up to KES 30M+.
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Results-driven Project Manager with 8+ years of experience in donor-funded project implementation, M&E, and operations leadership across NGO and private sectors. Proven track record managing USAID/Global Fund/UN/EU-compliant projects with budgets exceeding USD KES 30M+. Experienced in supervising multidisciplinary teams (15+ staff), managing stakeholder relationships with county governments, and strengthening MEAL systems that improved reporting accuracy by 40%.
Skilled in budget control, risk management, and capacity building of field teams.
Experience
Technical Project Manager at Catholic Medical Mission (2025-12 – Present)
- Supervised 15+ field officers as direct line manager, including recruitment, performance appraisals, and leave management
- Achieved 95% on-time project delivery across multiple donor-funded grants through structured work planning and risk mitigation
- Strengthened M&E systems improving data accuracy by 40% and reducing reporting delays by 50%
- Managed KES 30M+ annual portfolio with full donor compliance and clean internal audits
- Conducted capacity-building trainings for 100+ stakeholders on MEAL systems, safeguarding, data management, and project accountability
- Ensured strict compliance with safeguarding, child protection, and NGO operational standards across all program activities
- Coordinated with county governments, health facilities, and community leaders to enhance program sustainability
- Familiar with DHIS2 and digital health data reporting tools
Operations and Events Consultant at Cesskam Events (2015-08 – Present)
- Maintained an agile, responsible organization with consistent revenue growth by monitoring forecasts, improving budgets, and adjusting operational strategies
- Oversee day-to-day operations and handle strategic planning and budgeting
- Drive revenue growth initiatives
- Manage partnerships and negotiate contracts
- Keep stakeholder relationships strong to support organizational goals
- Fix internal systems and streamline team workflow to boost performance
- Support market expansion and pursue new business development opportunities
- Lead staff development and coach managers to improve results
Project Manager at Yedah Foundation (CBO) (2020-05 – 2025-11)
Voluntary Leadership & Consultancy Role – Evenings/Weekends alongside Full-Time. Focus: Youth, Education, Health, Sustainable Livelihoods | Team: 30 staff/volunteers
- Played lead role in scaling organization from grassroots to structured CBO reaching 400+ youth
- Provided strategic consultancy on organizational structure, MEAL frameworks, and partnerships
- Managed full project cycle: design, work planning, budgeting, MEAL frameworks, and reporting
- Conducted baseline and endline evaluations to measure impact
- Built partnerships with local schools, health facilities, and community leaders
- Established accountability mechanisms improving community trust by over 30%
- Strengthened safeguarding and child protection protocols
Project Manager, Real Estate Division at Brickmann homes limited (2019-02 – 2025-11)
- Led and coordinated sales team activities, ensuring proactive lead generation, follow-up, and customer conversion
- Managed client relationships and ensured high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
- Collaborated with attorneys, financial institutions, and agencies to complete successful property transactions
- Maintained customer databases and ensured accurate sales reporting and pipeline management
- Drove operational improvements that increased profitability and reduced process inefficiencies
- Monitored market trends and adjusted pricing strategies and sales approaches accordingly
- Supported team development, communication, and performance improvement
Senior Sales & Business Development Manager at Hillsgate Properties & Real Estate Limited (2017-02 – 2020-04)
- Increased business revenue through proactive networking, lead generation, and client relationship management
- Improved sales conversion and operational efficiency by redesigning sales scripts and procedures, increasing sales by 17%
- Coordinated trade shows, promotions, and marketing campaigns to improve brand visibility and market penetration
- Managed prospecting activities, cold calling, and follow-up processes to secure new business opportunities
- Strengthened long-term customer relationships and improved product positioning through effective sales strategy
Education
Diploma in Behavioural Economics – University of Pennsylvania (2025)
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2014 – 2017)
Diploma in Event planning – Divine Schools Africa (2018-08)
