Hi, I'm Mary ๐
I help founders, executives, nonprofits, and mission-driven teams stay organized, informed, and moving forward. With 11+ years of experience in research, program coordination, and executive support, I specialize in turning big ideas into structured action and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Iโm passionate about clarity, connection, and community. Whether Iโm researching opportunities, managing outreach, or supporting your day-to-day operations, my goal is simple: help you work smarter, stay prepared, and achieve real impact.
What I bring to your project
โ Research & opportunity sourcing, events, grants, partnerships, speakers
โ Clear, concise summaries and ready-to-use insights
โ Executive virtual assistance & inbox/calendar organization
โ Stakeholder outreach and communication support
โ Project & workflow coordination to keep everything on track
โ Proposal writing, reporting, and documentation
โ Strong attention to detail, structure, and follow-through
How I work
โจ Warm, responsive, and collaborative communication
โจ Thoughtful organization,I break complexity into simple steps
โจ A proactive partner who plans ahead, not just someone who waits for tasks
โจ A commitment to quality and integrity in every deliverable
Whether you're building a program, scaling your operations, or searching for the right opportunities, Iโm here to support you with research you can trust and execution you can rely on.
Letโs make meaningful progress together.
Mary Wangui
Stakeholder Management
Research & Development
Email Communication
Online Research
Administrative Support
Market Research
Opportunity Scoring
Calendar Management
Program Management
Document Management System
Meeting Scheduling
Task Coordination
Community Engagement
Data Entry
Report Writing
Elizabeth W.
Nairobi, Kenya
$15/hr
4.1
11 jobs
Overwhelmed by an overflowing inbox, missed deadlines, scattered processes, or projects that keep falling behind? I'm a virtual assistant and operations specialist helping founders, executives, and legal teams get out of the weeds โ as your executive assistant, ops manager, and systems builder, I don't just clear your task list, I fix why the list keeps piling up.
With 8+ years supporting founders and legal professionals, I specialize in executive support, operations coordination, workflow management, SOP development, and legal administration. Whether you're a founder juggling ten priorities or a law firm managing client intake and case deadlines, I build the systems, document the processes, and run the day-to-day so nothing slips.
How I have Helped Clients:
โข Helped founders reclaim 10โ15 hours a week through calendar management, inbox systems, and administrative support
โข Supported legal teams with client intake, matter coordination, document management, and billing using Smokeball, PracticePanther, and MyCase
โข Designed and documented SOPs that improved onboarding consistency and created repeatable workflows
โข Coordinated cross-functional projects with teams of up to 15 people, keeping priorities and deliverables on track
โข Built workflow systems in Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 to improve visibility and cut manual work
Core Services
โข Executive calendar, inbox & email management
โข Legal administrative & billing support
โข Operations coordination & workflow management
โข SOP development & process documentation
โข Project coordination & task management
โข Client intake, onboarding & data migration
Tools & Platforms
Google Workspace โข Microsoft 365 โข Asana โข ClickUp โข Trello โข Monday โข Jotform
Legal Case Management Systems
Smokeball โข PracticePanther โข MyCase
If your business โ or your firm โ needs more than task support, I'd love to help you build the structure behind it. Send me a message and let's talk about what's slowing you down.
Stakeholder Management
Executive Support
Virtual Assistance
Administrative Support
Calendar Management
Email Management
Legal Assistance
Legal Calendaring
Task Coordination
Project Management
Project Workflows
ClickUp
Asana
Microsoft Outlook
Jotform
Process Improvement
Document Management System
Automation
Business Operations
Data Migration
Dennis W.
Nairobi, Kenya
$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Managing construction projects across multiple sites, contractors, and reporting lines is complex. I help construction companies, developers, and donor-funded organisations stay in control of that complexity, from baseline to closeout, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
I am a PMP-certified Construction Project Manager with over nine years of experience delivering complex infrastructure programmes across East and Sub-Saharan Africa. I have managed multi-site portfolios worth up to USD 40M, led PMO setups from scratch across five countries, and produced board-level reporting for institutional clients including the Global Fund and the Ministry of Health.
What I bring to your project:
โ PMO Setup and Governance Frameworks built from scratch
โ Construction Schedule Development and Recovery Planning (MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6)
โ Budget Monitoring, Cost Tracking, and Variance Reporting
โ Risk Register Development and Management
โ Contractor and Subcontractor Performance Management
โ RFI and Submittal Review and Tracking
โ Earned Value Management and Progress Reporting
โ Executive Dashboards and Donor-Facing Reports (Power BI, Smartsheet)
โ Commissioning, Handover, and Close-Out Management
โ Quantity Takeoff, BOQ Preparation, and Bid Support
โ Construction Estimating and Cost Planning
Recent programme highlights:
85-facility healthcare infrastructure programme across 20 counties in Kenya, USD 8M+, Global Fund financing, owner-side PM and PMO governance across five concurrent contractor packages
BSL-3 laboratory refurbishment at the National Public Health Laboratories, Nairobi, coordinating specialist suppliers from Kenya, Dubai, Switzerland, Thailand, and Japan
Five-country industrial CAPEX programme, USD 15M+, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, DRC, and Mozambique, PMO established from scratch, EVM tracking, multi-PM team management
I am particularly strong in environments where governance systems do not yet exist, where multiple contractors need to be held accountable simultaneously, and where reporting needs to be clear, accurate, and decision-ready for senior audiences. If you need a construction PM who can hit the ground running, build the systems your project needs, and deliver without hand-holding, let us talk.
Procore Certified Project Manager: I can manage your projects using industry-standard construction management software from day one. Whether you are already using Procore or considering implementation, I can set up project structures, coordinate RFIs and submittals, track daily logs, manage punch lists, and generate progress reports directly from the platform, giving you real-time visibility into every site without being physically present.
I currently support Summit Industrial Flooring in the United States as a freelance estimating and bid coordination assistant, helping their team manage commercial flooring takeoffs and bid preparation using Salesforce, ProEst, and Conga.
Core tools: Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Power BI, SAP ERP, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365.
Contract frameworks: FIDIC, NEC, JBC.
Specialisms: PMO setup, earned value management, BOQ preparation, quantity takeoff, construction scheduling, programme controls, donor reporting, contractor performance management, construction estimating, bid coordination.
Project Management
Project Management Office
Project Management Professional
Construction Management
Construction Estimating
Project Plans
Project Management Support
Project Management Software
Primavera P6
Construction Document Preparation
Project Budget
ProContractor
Smartsheet
Construction Management Software
Construction Monitoring
Construction
Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Caroline N.
Nairobi, Kenya
$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs
When your calendar is a mess, your inbox is a trap, and your projects keep stalling, the problem isn't your workload. It's that nothing has a system yet.
I'm Caroline, an Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator. I work with founders, CEOs, consultants, and small remote teams who are scaling quickly and managing growing demands. My job is to build the structure behind your business so you can stay focused on growth.
I handle the inbox, the calendar, the project tracking, the SOPs, and the workflows. Without needing to be told twice.
I primarily support:
โ Founders & CEOs
โ Consultants & Coaches
โ Small Business Owners
โ Remote Teams of 2 to 15 people
โ Calendar & Scheduling
โธ Google and Outlook calendar management
โธ Time blocking for deep work and focus sessions
โธ Conflict-free appointment scheduling
โธ Time-zone coordination for global teams
โ Inbox & Email Management
โธ Daily triage and priority filtering
โธ Drafting responses in your voice
โธ Follow-up tracking and stakeholder communication
โธ Folder systems and labeling for clean inboxes
โ Project & Operations Coordination
โธ ClickUp, Asana, and Notion workspace setup and management
โธ Milestone tracking and team follow-ups
โธ Workflow audits to find and fix bottlenecks
โธ CRM hygiene and pipeline updates
โ SOP & Systems Building
โธ Process documentation and mapping
โธ Internal knowledge base setup
โธ Team onboarding flows
โธ Repeatable systems that run without you
โ Workflow Automation
โธ Zapier and Make integrations
โธ Automated reminders and data sync between tools
โธ Repetitive task reduction and lead flow automation
โ Research & Admin Support
โธ Market research and executive summaries
โธ Data entry and spreadsheet management
โธ File organization across Google Drive and Dropbox
Tools I use daily:
ClickUp ยท Asana ยท Notion ยท Trello ยท Monday ยท HubSpot ยท Zoho ยท Zapier ยท Make ยท Google Workspace ยท Microsoft 365 ยท Slack ยท Zoom ยท Calendly ยท Loom ยท Canva
Proof of work:
A client hired me to test their product end to end, from onboarding through to upgrade. I documented every friction point and delivered a clean findings report the same week.
Their words: "Caroline tested our product from onboarding to upgrading and provided a concise document outlining her findings. Very responsive during the entire process."
That's the standard on every project.
Why founders keep working with me:
โ No check-ins needed. You delegate once and I handle it from there
โ I flag you only when a real decision is required
โ I build systems so the same problem doesn't come back twice
โ Confidential information handled with full discretion
โ I work independently across time zones without hand-holding
Ready to get your operations structured?
Send an invite or a direct message and let's talk.
Stakeholder Management
Executive Support
Virtual Assistance
Project Management
Administrative Support
Email Management
Calendar Management
Task Coordination
ClickUp
Asana
Notion
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Process Improvement
Automated Workflow
Zapier
Meeting Scheduling
Communications
Data Entry
File Management
Joseph M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$35/hr
5.0
7 jobs
With over ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง (๐) ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ of experience, I am a ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ and ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ leading over ๐๐+ successful projects across various industries including Tech, Film, Law, Real Estate, and Hospitality. Notable projects include work for ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐, ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฌ, ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ, and ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐.
I specialize in the following:
โ Project Planning & Scheduling: Developing and managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
โ Budget Management- Creating, tracking, and managing project budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and project costs stay within the approved budget.
โ Client Liaison: Serving as clients' main point of contact, maintaining strong relationships, and ensuring that their vision and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
โ Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of project progress, including schedules, meeting minutes, and financials.
โ Project Execution: Ensuring that projects are brought to life with precision, from initial planning to completion.
โ Problem Solving: Resolving any issues or challenges during the project, and maintaining positive relationships with all the stakeholders.
โญ๐๐๐ซ๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌโญ
โ Fast turnarounds- I am committed to the delivery of excellent work promptly to allow you time for other rewarding pursuits.
โ Offering Solutions: I am an elite problem-solver and researcher, and I pay attention to detail.
โ Honesty: I only commit to taking tasks that I am sure I can handle to meet and exceed expectations.
โ Communication and Responsiveness: I will constantly communicate with you to offer updates on the progress of the project. I possess impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
โ Proficiency in project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, Airtable, Monday
โ Managing escalations, team dynamics, and stakeholder relationships.
โ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
โญ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌโญ
โ ClickUp
โ Asana
โ Airtable
โ Trello
โ Monday
You can be confident that your project will be completed successfully and efficiently. Letโs hop on a call to discuss your specific project needs/ goals.
Agile Project Management
Project Schedule & Milestones
Project Management Professional
Budget Management
Technical Project Management
Project Scheduling
Milestones
Project Risk Management
Project Plans
ClickUp
Asana
Airtable
Process Improvement
Business Operations
Maureen C.
Nairobi, Kenya
$40/hr
4.9
56 jobs
I help growing teams create the operational clarity that lets work move without friction.
Over the past 8+ years, I have worked across SaaS, research, and professional services environments, supporting founders, leadership teams, and distributed teams who need reliable execution across projects, clients, and systems.
At Sana AI, I spent over 1,000 hours as the team's core coordination partner, managing 20+ concurrent client onboardings, building and maintaining the help center and internal documentation, and becoming the go-to person for process clarity and setup questions. I owned client relationships end to end, from kickoff through go-live, while keeping internal systems current and leadership informed.
That is the kind of work I do best: making sure nothing falls through the cracks, that the right people have the right information, and that execution stays consistent even when priorities shift.
What I bring to a team:
1. Client and delivery oversight, aligning expectations, tracking progress, and ensuring work reaches measurable outcomes
2. Cross-functional coordination across distributed and async teams
3. SOP development and documentation that teams actually use
4. Operational visibility through dashboards, reporting frameworks, and structured check-ins
5. Onboarding systems that get new clients and team members up to speed without chaos
I hold a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) credential and a Digital Business Manager (DBM) certification covering project management, ops and systems, and team management.
Tools: ClickUp, Asana, Jira, Notion, Monday, HubSpot, Zapier, GHL, Google Workspace, Slack.
I work best in long-term partnerships with teams that value clarity, calm execution, and consistent delivery over reactive firefighting.
Stakeholder Management
Digital Project Management
Administrative Support
Executive Support
Virtual Assistance
Communications
Email Communication
Task Coordination
Customer Support
Project Scheduling
Strategic Planning
Business Operations
Operations Management Software
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