Amani Katana Email & Phone Number

Mombasa, Kenya

Core Team Leader, directly reporting to the Stakeholders and Board of Advisors for the successful development of the technical, financial and professional infra-structure of the organisation. Oversaw the development of all the organisations Policies and Implementation Strategies to ensure that the organisation is a center for innovation, leadership, integrity and impact to its target audience.Cultivated relationships and collaboration with both local and international organisation from both private, public and non-profit.Established the dynamic stakeholder partnerships both within Kenya and Internationally. Acted as the point of contact of the organisation and represented the organisation Locally, Regionally and Internationally. Chaired meetings to discuss YEPI strategies, long term and short-term goals.Oversaw financial compliance of the organisation, as well as fundraising according to the statutory requirements by the Kenyan constitution.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Guide aspiring entrepreneurs by evaluating project submissions.Providing office hours for questions. Engage with the community on WhatsApp through LMS by facilitating conversations, virtual study groups, and AMAs (Ask Me Anything). Share relevant content, provide constructive feedback, conduct qualitative research through 1-on-1 interactions.Regularly report on community engagement and participant progress to inform program improvements.

Mombasa County, Kenya

Representing the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hub in all the 6 counties in the coast region.Regional ambassador, point of contact and the link between the Association and local member hubs.Build the culture of innovation, support and mobilising resources for regional events.Organise, plan, execute and lead the annual Coast Region Innovation Weeks.

Mombasa

Led 5 staff and oversaw implementation of the company’s short term and long-term goals.Coordinated and supervised activities of the organization and ensured that goals are achieved. Ensured comprehensive solid waste services including collection, transportation and recycling.Delivered high quality work with attention to details and guided and mentored junior colleagues.Led the marketing department, responded to customer queries and communicated effectively with team members which resulted to reduction in customer complaints and increased revenue.Oversaw business development, marketing and promotion of the company’s new products.Generated new deals and partnership with local and international donors and investors.Involved in writing winning proposal for various projects and grants at the grassroots as well as international level.

United States

Serving as a Specialist Mentor to Community Engagement Exchange Fellows, supporting their completion of the Community Engagement Exchange Program Implemented by IREX. Providing support and input to civil society leaders as they progress through the CEE Program. Supporting and enriching the professional and leadership development of the Fellows as they complete their practicum, Academy activities, and implement their Community Engagement Project.

Mombasa

Provide support to youth participants in youth-led inquiry activity including monitoring progress and activity implementation, advising the participants on planing, content and delivery of youth-led activities, translating activity implementation material to local language as neededAnalyse inquiry data developed by youth participants and develop summary of findings from inquiry dataManage youth stipends, provide insights and recommendations on youth engagement in MombasaHelp youth prepare summary findings and visual presentationsCoach and support youth participants and develop summary of lessons learnedProvide support on outreach for youth focus groups in Mombasa, KenyaPlan, coordinate and lead focus groups with youthFacilitate focus groups with youth and reflect on learning, planning and implementation of the activity

Mombasa

In charge of all operational activities of the organization before arrival of the ship, during her stay in port and upon departure. This include container vessels, bulk vessels and general cargo vessels.Overseeing, supervising and coordinating all departments to ensure smooth operation and quick turn around of the ship. Oversee service delivery, ensuring effective communication to avoid overlap of responsibility.Conduct surveys during ships loading/discharge operation. Investigate marine accidents / Insurance claims.Perform inspection of cargo and ensure safety of machinery and equipment.Property damage assessment and Pre-shipment certificationEnsuring proper planning of ship operation at the most cost effective manner.Ensuring that the company provides excellent services by ensuring effective discharge/loading operation hence improving both port and ship productivity.Prepare Statement of facts and Terminal Departure Reports after completion of the ship.Sending daily updates on ships progress to Principals and the Director. Ensuring efficiency in operation, minimum delays, and maximum utilization of resources.Prepare employees safety procedure, ships operations policies, rules and regulation and making sure that these procedures are enforced.Responsible for interviewing, training new employees, monitoring their performance and motivating them.

Incharge of all operation departments of the company upon arrival of the vessel.Assigning clerks to all operations department including surveyors, tally clerks, bay clerks, yard clerks and chief tally clerks.Attending to cargo/container surveys and issuing reports and recommendation on the same.Coordinating all departments to ensure smooth operation and quick turnaround of the ship.Ensuring that the company provides excellent services by ensuring effective discharge/loading operation hence improving both port and ship productivity.Prompt submission of ships reports and progress to the ship agent and director on shift wise basis and sending the final report 2 hours after completion of the vessel.Supervision for handling and labour of world food Program relief commodities in Mombasa at Kipevu Warehouse. This includes receiving cargo, loading/offloading and container stripping.Prepare employees safety procedure / induction at mbaraki wharf before commencement of ship discharge/loading operation and making sure that these procedures are enforced.Responsible for training new staffs and monitoring their performance.Participate in meetings, internally and externally.Acting as Personal Assistant and incharge of running the office during the directors Absence.

Certificate, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Activities and Societies: Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African LeadersBusiness & Entrepreneurship focused on; sustainability.

Advanced Diploma, Shipping (Port Agency)

Foundation Diploma, Shipping (Liner Trades), 2013

Graduated with Foundation Diploma in shipping (Liner Trades)

Certificate In Business Management

Diploma, Business Administration And Management, General