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

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)

KEY TRAININGS ATTENDED

• The Annual HR Leadership Conference, 2022
• 5th Annual HR Hygiene Conference, 2022
• 7th Annual HR Rising Stars Conference, 2021
• 4th Annual HR Hygiene Conference, 2021
• Employee Relations Management Excellence, 2020
• Elevate Your HR Game. New World, Best Practice, 2020
• Continous Trustees Development Forum, 2020
• 3rd Annual CHRM/CHRMAA Talent Summit, 2019
• Africa HR Leaders Consortium, 2019
• Labour Laws Workshop, 2018
• East African HR Symposium, 2018

• Supervisory Management, 2016
• The Complete Procurement Cycle, 2013
• Public Procurement & Disposal Act & Regulations, 2013
• Strategic Planning, Research & Methodology Procurement & Budgeting, 2011
• SAP Human Capital Management, 2011
• Performance Management & Balanced Scorecard, 2010
• Implementation of ISO 9001:2008, 2010