About

I am a passionate and dynamic professional with a strong foundation in environmental studies, community development, and project management, complemented by practical experience in the banking sector. My diverse background spans grassroots advocacy, mentorship coordination, proposal writing, and customer- focused roles, including promoting financial products. I bring a unique blend of strategic thinking, people- centered collaboration, and result-driven initiative. Whether leading community-based projects, facilitating mentorship programs, or navigating fast-paced corporate environments, I thrive on building meaningful connections and driving impactful change. I am a proactive and adaptable individual, committed to continuous learning and contributing to sustainable, transformative solutions.

Skills

  • Management
  • Office management
  • Project Management
  • Proposal Writing and fundraising
  • research
  • writing
  • and presentation
  • Fieldwork and Research
  • Knowledge in sustainable development goals
  • Team management and leadership

Experience

POLLYCATE KIIRU

Education
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Environmental audit
  • Social Impact Assessment
  • Strategic Environmental Assessment
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Multilateral Environmental Agreements
  • World Bank/IFC Environmental & Social Safeguards
  • Legal, policy and institutional framework

POLLYCATE KIIRU

Education
  • January, 2024 - December, 2025
  • Fulltime
  • Sustainable Construction and Innovation
  • Strategic Project Environment
  • Project Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closure
  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • Leadership for Strategic Execution
  • Research methods

POLLYCATE KIIRU

Work experience
  • January, 2023 - December, 2023
  • Fulltime
  • I helped co-found a Community Based Organization in the environmental sector and my responsibilities
  • included;
  • 1. Guided by a mentor, developed proficiency in proposal writing.
  • 2. Led the crafting of a comprehensive five-year strategic plan.
  • 3. Working closely with my mentor, I engaged in thorough research and drafting of profiles, capturing the
  • essence of individuals whose contributions often go unnoticed. This foundational experience laid the
  • groundwork for enhanced writing and storytelling skills.
  • 4. Record keeping and report writing of every significant even
  • Coordinated an Informal Mentorship Program;
  • 1. Conducted Google Meet sessions with young individuals to foster knowledge sharing and capacity
  • building among the youth.
  • 2. Explored diverse topics, including leadership versus mentorship, gender power relations, food security,
  • and sustainability.
  • 3. Conducted prior research on the topics and prepared draft notes for discussion, collaborating with a
  • mentor for refinement.
  • 4. Organized engaging sessions that included book readings, TED talks, and open discussions.

POLLYCATE KIIRU

Education
  • September, 2018 - December, 2022
  • Fulltime
  • Communication, Critical Thinking and Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Foundations and Education
  • Sustainable Community Development
  • Natural Resources and Environmental Management
  • Policy, Planning and Governance
  • Economics, Trade and Financial Inclusion
  • Geo-Spatial, Research and Analytical Skills
  • Health, Gender and Human Well-being