Mercy Keraro

I’m a multi-talented and versatile Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in managing energy-efficient projects. I have strong skills in proactively running important and time-sensitive projects, developing innovative solutions to critical problems, and balancing stakeholder expectations.

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Consultant, Nov 2022-Date.

Insurance Agency (Confidential), United Sates

· Recruitment

· Project Management

Clean Tech Recruitment, May 2021-May 2021.

The BerknerGroup, United States

· Sourcing and screening candidates for cleantech companies.

· Consulting on climate-related issues.

Kenya Program Director/Board Member, August 2008-Date.

TurningPoint Counseling Solutions, Nairobi, Kenya

· Drafted and presented grant proposals.

· Liaised with the CEO to formulate organizational strategies.

· Board member.

· Developed the good study habits program from the motivatedground up, laying out a framework and defining roles.

· Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.

Kenya Program Manager, October2015-Novemmber 2017.

BioLite Inc, Nairobi, Kenya

· Leading and motivating a team of 13 field staff & two Cluster Managers.

· Working directly with Equity Bank and Juhudi Kilimo (Local MFI), to manage the business strategy and sustainably grow sales of the BioLite HomeStove and other solar products.

· Strategizing, planning, and driving commercial and research projects to meet project milestones.

· Planning, booking, and tracking of products and inventory within the operational region.

· Responsible for timely and accurate financial accounting across operations, including payroll, invoices, program expenses, and budgetary compliance.

· Delivered training for staff development, change management, and materials, process, and technical controls.

· Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.

· Improved the success of the program by making proactive adjustments to operations.

Operations Coordinator, May 2014- August 2015.

ClimatePal Ltd, Embu, Kenya

· Managed operations in 3 districts.

· Managed 11 field officers.

· Media relations.

· Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.

· Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.

· Reconciled monthly operating budgets and shared information with senior management team.

Quality Control & Monitoring Manager, January 2013- May 2014.

Kenya ClimatePal Ltd, Embu, Kenya

· Quality control and assurance.

· Monitoring and evaluation.

· Organizing and conducting stakeholder consultations.

· Managing 10 Field officers Date from - Date to Location Company Position.

· Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.

· Monitored performance and generated reports detailing the quality of products and defect rates.

· Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.

MBA: Project Management,t 2012-2014

University of Nairobi - Kenya.

Bch: Environmental,2006-2010

Kenyatta University – Kenya.