George Gitau Mbiyu

Experienced Project Officer with an MBA in Strategic Management and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Operations Management). Skilled in project management, financial reporting, stakeholder engagement, procurement management, team leadership and development, risk management, and audit compliance. Proven track record in preparing and maintaining annual work plans, budgets, and procurement plans and ensuring project transparency.

Project Officer - KIAMBAA NG-CDF, KIAMBU COUNTY - Kiambu County, Kenya

(2014-01 - 2022-12)

• Provided essential support to projects, collaborating with the Project Technical team and other team members to achieve project success in the NG-CDF office of Kiambaa Constituency.
• Managed project development from commencement to handover.
• Accountable for project performance by working with other stakeholders to complete the project charter outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timing.
• Attended meetings with the client.
• Collected estimates and reports from the Administration, Procurement, Technical, and other relevant departments to monitor the budget.
• Oversaw and directed the Programme of Works to identify when each task would be performed.
• Clearly communicated expectations to team members and stakeholders through holding regular internal staff meetings to follow up on daily work progress.
• Acted as an interface between stakeholders and team members.
• Effectively achieved project scope of work and/or any changes to the scope as directed by the client.
• Identified opportunities within the project scope/contract that were profitable to the company.
• Determined if sub-contractors or staffing resources would be required to execute the project.
• Tracked and reported daily, weekly, and monthly on project milestones and provided status reports to the management.
• Led, coached, and motivated project team members on a proactive basis.
• Provided lessons learned during and at project completion.
• Submitted the Monthly Statement and signed the certificates with the client.
• Prepared for contractual correspondence, including 'Extensions of time' and 'Claims'.
• Developed tools and best practices for project management and execution to train others in implementing them.
• Ensured all project documents were safely archived.
• Prepared and submitted books of accounts and operational and financial reports on a monthly basis, ensuring transparency and accountability in project funds.
• Developed and maintained annual work plans and budgets, playing a critical role in the efficient allocation of resources.
• Prepared annual procurement plans, managing procurement processes to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services needed for projects.
• Ensured staff establishment and capacity building, overseeing the staffing process and training NG-CDF committee staff and local community members to enhance their skills in project management.
• Maintained NG-CDFC minutes, assets register, and liabilities, ensuring all records were up-to-date and accurately reflected the status of assets and liabilities.
• Implemented NG-CDFC's annual work plans and budgets, overseeing the execution of planned activities to ensure they were completed within the set timelines and budget.
• Responded to audit queries and implemented recommendations, addressing any audit findings and ensuring corrective actions were taken to improve project management practices.
• Networked with development partners to avoid duplication of efforts, collaborating with other development agencies to ensure coordinated and complementary efforts in project implementation.

MBA - Strategic Management - UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (2016-01 - 2020-12)

BCOM - Operation Management - UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (2009-01 - 2013-12)

Certificate - Strategic Leadership and Management Training - ST.PAUL UNIVERSITY (2015-01 - 2015-12)