Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Languages
Volunteer Experience
Community Service
References
Hobbies and Interests
Career Experience
Leadership Experience
Timeline
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Evelyn Nkirote Kaimenyi

Meru

Summary

A highly skilled and results-oriented professional with a comprehensive background in governance, strategic administration, and public relations. With over 15 years of experience in both local government and educational administration, I have developed strong expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, fostering intergovernmental relations, and advising senior leadership on critical governance issues. I am adept at deputizing senior officers, particularly in high-pressure environments, and have successfully overseen initiatives aimed at increasing public accessibility, improving institutional transparency, and enhancing public understanding of government operations. I am highly proficient in parliamentary practice and law, and possess strong leadership skills in facilitating organizational change, enhancing internal communications, and ensuring optimal service delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Liaison Officer/Grievance Redress Mechanism Officer

Meru County Government
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide strategic support to the directorate in managing external communications, ensuring effective collaboration with national and international stakeholders
  • Facilitate the resolution of grievances related to environmental programs, ensuring transparency, accountability, and engagement with the public and stakeholders
  • Coordinate external relations efforts, including international climate change conferences, and enhance the visibility of Meru County’s environmental initiatives

Project Manager, Department of Health

Meru County Government
01.2019 - Current

Director of Health Administration

Meru County Government
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Deputized senior leadership within the health department, managing strategic planning, administrative coordination, and the facilitation of key health projects with national and international partners
  • Provided oversight for legislative affairs within the health department, ensuring compliance with health policies, local regulations, and national legal frameworks
  • Implemented internal communication strategies to ensure alignment of the public health team with the strategic objectives of the County Assembly
  • Led high-level external relations activities, including health diplomacy and conferences aimed at strengthening Meru’s health profile on the global stage

Principal Administrative Officer, Department of Water

Meru County Government
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated external relations for water sector programs, including liaising with international water bodies and NGOs for technical support and funding
  • Provided administrative and advisory support to enhance policy formulation and community awareness campaigns on water and sanitation

Ward Administrator

Meru County Government
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Acted as a liaison between the County Assembly, local communities, and external stakeholders to address service delivery issues
  • Enhanced public understanding of the County Assembly’s role, increasing community engagement through information dissemination and stakeholder consultations

Teacher (English/Guidance & Counseling)

St. Francis Children’s Villages
Nchiru-Meru
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Led initiatives to improve student engagement, wellbeing, and education outcomes in a vulnerable community setting

Education

Master in Business Administration - Thesis Stage

Kenya Methodist University
01.2017

Master’s Degree - Project Planning and Management

University of Nairobi
01.2013

Bachelor of Education - Arts, English & Literature

Kenyatta University
01.2007

K.C.S.E -

Our Lady of Mercy Girls
01.2000

K.C.P.E -

Kathithi Primary
01.1996

Skills

  • Parliamentary & Legislative Affairs
  • External Relations & Diplomacy
  • Public Policy & Communications
  • Strategic Planning & Advisory
  • Governance & Legal Advisory
  • Interdepartmental Coordination
  • Project & Event Management
  • Parliamentary Practice & Advisory
  • Public Engagement & Advocacy
  • Strategic Advisory
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Multitasking & Deadline Management

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/01/81
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Christian

Languages

  • English
  • Kiswahili
  • Kimeru
  • Kikuyu
  • Kikamba

Volunteer Experience

  • County Directorate of Gender, Actively engaged in gender equality initiatives.
  • Maendeleo Ya Wanawake, Participated in programs promoting women's economic empowerment.
  • Catholic Diocese of Meru Youth, Involved in community service projects.
  • National Aids Control Council, Facilitated awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS prevention.

Community Service

  • Meru County Government, Contributed to civic engagement projects.
  • Green Belt Movement, Participated in environmental conservation efforts.

References

  • County Secretary, Meru County Government, P.O Box 120, Meru, 60200
  • Fr. Francis Limo Riwa, Diocese of Meru, St. Francis Children’s Villages Nchiru, P.O Box 196, Meru, 60200, 0721264690
  • Dean of Students, Kenya Methodist University, P.O Box 267, Meru, 60200, 254-064-30301

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading non-fiction
  • Community socializing
  • Traveling
  • Sports
  • Athletics

Career Experience

  • Liaison Officer/Grievance Redress Mechanism Officer, Directorate of Environment & Climate Change, Meru County Government, 01/01/23, Present, Provide strategic support to the directorate in managing external communications., Facilitate the resolution of grievances related to environmental programs., Coordinate external relations efforts, including international climate change conferences.
  • Director of Health Administration, Meru County Government, 01/01/18, 01/01/22, Deputized senior leadership within the health department., Provided oversight for legislative affairs within the health department., Implemented internal communication strategies.
  • Principal Administrative Officer, Department of Water, Meru County Government, 01/01/17, 01/01/18, Coordinated external relations for water sector programs., Provided administrative and advisory support.
  • Ward Administrator, Meru County Government, 01/01/14, 01/01/16, Acted as a liaison between the County Assembly and local communities., Enhanced public understanding of the County Assembly’s role.
  • Teacher (English/Guidance & Counseling), St. Francis Children’s Villages, Nchiru-Meru, 01/01/13, 01/01/14, Led initiatives to improve student engagement and wellbeing.

Leadership Experience

  • Project Manager, Department of Health, Meru County Government, 01/01/19, Present
  • Congress Lady, Kenyatta University, 01/01/05, 01/01/06
  • Head Girl, Our Lady of Mercy Girls High School, 01/01/99, 01/01/00
  • Class Prefect, Our Lady of Mercy Girls High School, 01/01/97, 01/01/98

Timeline

Liaison Officer/Grievance Redress Mechanism Officer

Meru County Government
01.2023 - Current

Project Manager, Department of Health

Meru County Government
01.2019 - Current

Director of Health Administration

Meru County Government
01.2018 - 12.2022

Principal Administrative Officer, Department of Water

Meru County Government
01.2017 - 12.2018

Ward Administrator

Meru County Government
01.2014 - 12.2016

Teacher (English/Guidance & Counseling)

St. Francis Children’s Villages
01.2013 - 12.2014

Master in Business Administration - Thesis Stage

Kenya Methodist University

Master’s Degree - Project Planning and Management

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Education - Arts, English & Literature

Kenyatta University

K.C.S.E -

Our Lady of Mercy Girls

K.C.P.E -

Kathithi Primary
Evelyn Nkirote Kaimenyi