Ms. Monicah Kimeu

Ms. Monicah Kimeu

Secretary-General at Women In Safety Excellence | Diversity & Inclusion Enthusiast

Kenya
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About

Monicah Kimeu is a seasoned Security Training and Communications Consultant, bringing over 15 years of expertise in Security Training and Development. Her passion lies in empowering women within safety and security realms. She is a Founder Member and Secretary General of the Association of Women In Safety Excellence (WISE), and ardently advocates for diversity and inclusion, women's career advancement, secure working environments, and encourages active female participation in leadership roles. Ms. Kimeu is also a Founder Member and Vice Chair of the Protective and Safety Association of Kenya (PROSAK).

Her professional journey has seen her serve as a Liaison Officer between the Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling (KIPC) and Egerton University, overseeing the inception of the first Bachelor of Arts program in Criminology and Security Studies in Kenya. Subsequently, she served as the Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for the Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice (KICJ).

Monicah is the driving force behind Mo n' More Concepts Ltd, a training and development company committed to enhancing organizational performance through tailored training programs with a security lens. She is recognized as a superior facilitator for cross-functional organizational structures and management deliverables. She plays a pivotal role in the Kenya Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPA's) as one of the inaugural judges in 2020 and 2022 respectively. She is also a Judge with the Gender Mainstreaming Awards an initiative of Business Engage in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

Ms. Kimeu is at the forefront of the private security sector reform in Kenya and embodies a commitment to advancing professionalism and excellence within the industry.

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    Secretary General

    Women In Safety Excellence (WISE)

    - Present 4 years 11 months

    Kenya

    Manages the affairs of WISE as the Principal Administrative Secretary of the association, a role that entails a strong capacity to ensure the association meets its objectives as enshrined in its constitution. The role requires understanding of the security sector to navigate complex systems, identify linkages, gaps and opportunities within them.
    The role requires high impact communication capacity, strong facilitation skills and an ability to design and put in place collaborative processes…

    Manages the affairs of WISE as the Principal Administrative Secretary of the association, a role that entails a strong capacity to ensure the association meets its objectives as enshrined in its constitution. The role requires understanding of the security sector to navigate complex systems, identify linkages, gaps and opportunities within them.
    The role requires high impact communication capacity, strong facilitation skills and an ability to design and put in place collaborative processes with multiple stakeholders to bring about change.
    This role positions the SG as an advocate and behavioral change agent to drive momentum for the achievement of the mission objectives of the association.

  • Vice Chair

    The Protective & Safety Association of Kenya

    - Present 2 years 3 months

    Nairobi County, Kenya

    Supporting the Chairperson: The Vice Chair collaborates closely with the Chairperson to ensure the effective functioning of the association. This involves assisting in decision-making, providing advice, and standing in for the Chairperson when necessary.

    Leadership and Decision-Making: In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chair may be called upon to assume leadership responsibilities. This includes making decisions, overseeing activities, and guiding the association toward its…

    Supporting the Chairperson: The Vice Chair collaborates closely with the Chairperson to ensure the effective functioning of the association. This involves assisting in decision-making, providing advice, and standing in for the Chairperson when necessary.

    Leadership and Decision-Making: In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chair may be called upon to assume leadership responsibilities. This includes making decisions, overseeing activities, and guiding the association toward its goals.

    Committee Engagement: The Vice Chair often participates in various committees or working groups within the association. This involvement allows for a deeper understanding of specific issues and helps in making informed decisions.

    Membership Engagement: Engaging with association members is a crucial aspect of the role. This involves fostering communication, addressing concerns, and ensuring that members are actively involved in the association's initiatives.

    Advocacy and Representation: The Vice Chair may represent the association in external forums, meetings, or events. This includes advocating for the interests and concerns of the association's members at industry-related gatherings.

    Promoting Safety and Best Practices: Working to promote safety awareness and best practices within the industry. This may involve developing and implementing programs, workshops, or initiatives aimed at enhancing safety standards.

    Collaboration with Stakeholders: Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and other relevant organizations.

  • Deputy Secretary General

    Protective & Safety Association of Kenya (PROSAK)

    - 6 years 11 months

    Nairobi, Kenya.

    Supporting the Secretary General: The Deputy Secretary General works closely with the Secretary General to provide support in the overall management and leadership of the organization. They act as a reliable deputy in the absence of the Secretary General.

    Strategic Planning: Collaborating with the Secretary General in the development and execution of strategic plans and initiatives. This involves contributing to the formulation of organizational goals and…

    Supporting the Secretary General: The Deputy Secretary General works closely with the Secretary General to provide support in the overall management and leadership of the organization. They act as a reliable deputy in the absence of the Secretary General.

    Strategic Planning: Collaborating with the Secretary General in the development and execution of strategic plans and initiatives. This involves contributing to the formulation of organizational goals and objectives.

    Decision-Making: Participating in decision-making processes and discussions to ensure effective governance and leadership. The Deputy Secretary General may be delegated specific decision-making authority by the Secretary General.

    Internal Coordination: Coordinating internal activities, committees, and working groups to ensure smooth functioning of the organization.

    External Relations: Representing the organization in external forums, meetings, and events as delegated by the Secretary General. Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, partners, and collaborators.

    Communication: Supporting effective internal and external communication by conveying key messages, updates, and announcements to various stakeholders.

    Capacity Building: Identifying opportunities for capacity building within the organization and supporting initiatives for professional development.

    Operational Oversight: Overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure that organizational activities align with strategic objectives. This involves monitoring key performance indicators and organizational metrics.

  • Director Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Relations

    Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice

    - 3 years 11 months

    NAKURU

    1. Strategic Communications
     Provide leadership and strategic direction in terms of new markets, products and services

    2. Programs development
     Conduct training needs assessment
     Align training and development with the organization's strategic goals
     Create and run training budgets
     Develop and update training programs to ensure that they are current and make the best use of available resources
     Oversee the creation of training modules and other educational…

    1. Strategic Communications
     Provide leadership and strategic direction in terms of new markets, products and services

    2. Programs development
     Conduct training needs assessment
     Align training and development with the organization's strategic goals
     Create and run training budgets
     Develop and update training programs to ensure that they are current and make the best use of available resources
     Oversee the creation of training modules and other educational materials
     Conduct trainings both corporate and academic
     Review skills and training methods used by trainers
     Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and instructors
     Curriculum development

    3. Marketing Communications
     Prepare annual marketing plans and budgets for planning purposes for the organization
     Develop relationships with key business partners for purposes of networking and growing the business
     Organize and direct marketing and strategy meetings on regular basis

    4. Public Relations
     Organize corporate events i.e. trainings for key stakeholders, exhibitions, outdoor activities etc
     Writing and editing in-house newsletters, speeches, articles and annual reports
     Preparing and supervising production of promotional materials
     Managing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives

    5. Digital Strategy
     Support the maintenance of core content to the site
     Coordinate content generation for the website
     Support the implementation of an image database to meet needs of Communications
     Support production of regular email and notices to target audiences
     Support Strategic & Marketing Communications social media presence

    6. Brand Management
     Organize refresher trainings on product knowledge and marketing strategies to the marketing team and ensuring strict adherence to brand guidelines
     Monitor adherence to the brand for all external communications
     Monitor etiquette and grooming of all staff across the regions

    7. General Management

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    Egerton University/KIPC Program Coordinator for the BA in Criminology Program

    Egerton University

    - 4 years

    Kenya

     Liaison officer for KIPC and EU between Nairobi and Nakuru campuses
     Do course allocation to lecturers, prepare teaching and examinations timetables for each semester collaboratively with the Chair of Department of Peace EU
     Be a liaison officer between EU and the students
     Manage students fee payment records
     Supervise lecturers teaching attendance
     Follow up on lecturers and institutional payments
     Supervise administration of exams per semester
     Quality…

     Liaison officer for KIPC and EU between Nairobi and Nakuru campuses
     Do course allocation to lecturers, prepare teaching and examinations timetables for each semester collaboratively with the Chair of Department of Peace EU
     Be a liaison officer between EU and the students
     Manage students fee payment records
     Supervise lecturers teaching attendance
     Follow up on lecturers and institutional payments
     Supervise administration of exams per semester
     Quality assurance and standards of the program

  • Senior Principal

    Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice (KICJ)

    - 2 years 1 month

    Nakuru

     Oversee smooth running of training programs
     Oversee marketing activities of KICJ products
     Monitoring the advancement of competitors to ensure the institute maintains a competitive edge

  • Regional Coordinator - Rift Valley Province

    Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice

    - 1 year 5 months

    Nakuru

     Oversee smooth running of satellite campuses in the region
     Oversee marketing activities in the region
     Monitor advancement of competitors and counteract their marketing strategies
     Recommend programs to be considered for implementation depending on the needs of specific campuses
     Requisite campus material needs both physical and financial
     Quality assurance and standards of programs
     Oversee execution of examination procedures
     Hold regular meetings with campus…

     Oversee smooth running of satellite campuses in the region
     Oversee marketing activities in the region
     Monitor advancement of competitors and counteract their marketing strategies
     Recommend programs to be considered for implementation depending on the needs of specific campuses
     Requisite campus material needs both physical and financial
     Quality assurance and standards of programs
     Oversee execution of examination procedures
     Hold regular meetings with campus managers

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    Writer

    Inter Region Economic Network (IREN Kenya)

    - 9 months

    Kenya

     Writing articles for the African Executive, an online opinion and business magazine.
     Editing
     Drafting official correspondents to clients like letters, proposals, and announcements.
     Research

Education

  • Egerton University Graphic

    Egerton University

    Master of Arts in Security Management Peace and Security

    -

  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling

    Certificate in Counselling Supervision

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  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling

    Certificate in TOT/TOF Training of Trainers

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  • Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling

    Higher Diploma in Psychological Counselling Counselling

    -

  • Egerton University Graphic

    Egerton University

    Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Mass Communication

    -

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