Virtual Assistant, Communications Project Manager, Executive

Wilbient

2500/mo
NAIROBI, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Project management, strategic communications and business development professional with 7+ years of experience leading multi-country initiatives and delivering high-impact solutions across development, humanitarian, healthcare, and fragile contexts. Proven track record in managing donor- funded projects including technical proposal bid leadership for UN and EU agencies, executing campaigns aligned with global development goals, and fostering cross-border stakeholder partnerships. Well-vers...

Top Skills

Live Chat Support · <1 yearSocial Media Support · <1 year

Skills & Expertise

Customer Success

Social Media SupportBeginner
Live Chat SupportBeginner

Work Experience

Office Manager

Phoenix Design Aid (PDAid) – Kenya (Headquartered in Denmark) |

May 2023 - Nov 2025

Key Achievements:

Providing administrative and programmatic support to the Managing Director’s office Led end-to-end delivery of multi-country communication projects across Africa, coordinating with global teams in Denmark, Spain, and Panama to ensure timely, culturally relevant, and high-quality outputs. Oversaw full project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with PCM standards, real-time performance monitoring, risk tracking, and adherence to donor guidelines (UN, EU clients), UNDP, UNECA, UNESCO, UN Women, UNICEF), managing scope, timelines, budgets, team coordination, client engagement, and risk mitigation. Supported business development and procurement functions by preparing tender proposals (LTAs, RFPs), coordinating partner/vendor outreach, and aligning new opportunities with regional development priorities. Coordinated regional stakeholder engagement, high-level field visits, and learning events to enhance donor visibility and knowledge uptake. Directed strategic communications campaigns and advocacy initiatives by supervising cross-functional teams of writers, designers, videographers, and social media and digital specialists. Acted as focal point for internal and external communication on project implementation, partner liaison, issue resolution, and progress reporting. Monitored financial reports, vendor contracts, and resource use to ensure compliance with donor requirements and targets. Contributed to the strategic visibility and outreach of PDAid Kenya by aligning with diplomatic and donor priorities through high-profile events such as the Africa Climate Summit, AidEx, and engagements with the Danish Business Network in collaboration with the Danish Embassy. Supported PDAid’s 2025 social media strategy, leading content planning, thematic alignment, and publishing across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky.

Social Media Support

Regional Business Development & Partnership Associate

The Karen Hospital

Oct 2021 - May 2023

Account & Client Relations Executive

M.P. Shah Hospital |

Jan 2018 - Sep 2021

Quick Stats

Age32 years
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationNot verified

Certifications

Gender Transformative Programming, African Population and Health Research Centre,
Monitoring and Evaluation, University of Washington,
Policy Development and Advocacy in Global Health, University of Washington,
Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington,

Education

Master's Degree

JKUAT

2024 - present

Associate's Degree

KIMS

2020 - 2021

Bachelor's Degree

MOI UNIVERSITY

2012 - 2017