Celestine Ukpere

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Advisory Board Member on the Guzakuza WAW Advisory Board, Startup Grind Director, Co-Founder Shule Africa, World Economic Forum Expert (Skills & Education), Future of Work Expert @ Shule Africa
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Nairobi County, Kenya, Kenya
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About Celestine Ukpere

I am the founder of Celestine Ukpere Consulting and Glaxotech E-Learning an Ed-tech based startup.  I have consulted in various capacities for Google's DSA program including Engagement Manager SSA and currently doing the community impact assessment and trainer development consultant, Facebook Digify PRO Skills program and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in partnership with International Trade Centre (ITC) is implementing Refugee Employment & Skills Initiative (RESI) project in Dadaab. Digital Skills Training program in Dadaab. I also am current GBG WomenWill Nairobi Lead (where previously in partnership with Ajuma Nasenyana Foundation in partnership with UNHCR/AAR-Japan/DRC Partnership been part of a Digital Skills training & WomenWill Women in Leadership Masterclass at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Turkana for the Beauty without Borders Project). I was a board member at the i-Hub Nairobi (2020), and an expert on the Education and Skills at the World Economic Forum, a member of the Facebook Community Leadership Circles Nairobi, CMX Connect Nairobi Led and Startup GrindX Kajiado Director. I am an advisory board member on the Guzakuza WAW Advisory Board https://guzakuza.org/With a career spanning across various industries in Telecommunication (Tecontra, Nairobi, Kenya), Retail (Woolworths, Lagos, Nigeria, Technology (Bozza.Mobi StartUp, (Cape Town, South Africa), Rekindle Learning ( Cape Town, South Africa) and currently Celestine Ukpere Consulting ( Nairobi, Kenya) and GlaxoTech E-Learning (Nairobi, Kenya); She have over fifteen years of practical experience in personal growth & motivation, research, corporate and business development. I have worked in extensive environments all over Africa in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. I am very passionate about marketing and promoting personal development and improving life styles through embracing and incorporating Technology and through entrepreneurship. I have the drive and open minded regarding learning new digital concepts that can be applicable and beneficial to enabling educational and entrepreneurship content in relation to e-commerce and m-commerce through technology platforms and applications for the youth who are future leaders of the continent. KEY COMPETENCIES INCLUDE: Business Development and NetworkingPiloting and RefiningScale and SustainabilityMonitoring and EvaluationQuality AssuranceContent development Impact Assessment

Celestine Ukpere's Current Company Details
Shule Africa

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Advisory Board Member on the Guzakuza WAW Advisory Board, Startup Grind Director, Co-Founder Shule Africa, World Economic Forum Expert (Skills & Education), Future of Work Expert
Celestine Ukpere Work Experience Details
  • Shule Africa
    Co-Founder
    Shule Africa Oct 2018 - Present
    Co-Founder at Shule Africa an Ed-tech Platform with programs aimed at the Future of Work careers. A highly motivated Edtech Expert. Designing impactful webinars for educators in East, West and Southern Africa in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation. Identifying and securing expert speakers, and consulting with educator organizations in different regions. Collaborating with the foundation, program partners leads, and social media lead on webinar logistics, messaging, and communication. Collecting relevant data from the webinars. Working with the project, program, social media leads, and data analysts.
  • Celestine Ukpere Consulting
    Digital Consultant
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting Feb 2020 - Present
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting a leading digital skills consultancy based in Kenya specialize in delivering high-impact projects that focus on the Future of Work. With a track record of working with renowned organizations such as Intel, Google, Mastercard, Meta, Norwegian Refugee Council (Dadaab), and Learning Lions (Turkana)we have done end-to-end solutions that encompass the entire project lifecycle, from strategy development to project execution, as well as robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practices.We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that the African market presents in terms of digital skills development and work closely with our clients to assess their specific needs and design tailored strategies that align with their organizational goals and objectives. By conducting in-depth research and analyzing market trends, we identify the most relevant digital skills required to drive impact in the African context.Once the strategy is defined, we provide comprehensive project execution services, collaborating closely with stakeholders to implement initiatives that foster digital skills development. Our expertise spans curriculum design, training delivery, and the creation of learning resources and tools to ensure effective skill-building outcomes. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning are integral components of our approach. We employ data-driven methodologies to track project progress and measure impact, gathering valuable insights and feedback to inform continuous improvement. By leveraging these insights, we refine our strategies and enhance the effectiveness of our interventions.We stand out due to our deep understanding of the African digital landscape and commitment to driving meaningful change in the Future of Work. Organizations working with us have gained access to a wealth of expertise and knowledge that is tailored to the unique needs of the African market.
  • Celestine Ukpere Consulting
    Chief Executive Officer
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting Nov 2019 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    CUC BPO Digital Agency is a branch of Celestine Ukpere Consulting that focuses on
  • Celestine Ukpere Consulting
    Founder
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting Nov 2017 - Present
    Nairobi
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting Online training and services consist of quality curated education modules and resources for SMBs, Tech StartUps and Digital Professionals curated from diverse sources who are subject matter experts that will enable interested youth prepare towards the 4th Industrial Revolution. Celestine Ukpere Consulting is focused on sharing information and knowledge regarding Technology, Platforms and Resources that make people ready to adapt to the fourth industrial revolution. The 4th Industrial Revolution will have revolutionary influence and impact in disrupting businesses and companies globally. We are passionate about sharing the right curated information will enable people get access to relevant solutions enabling upgrade their skills and transform their business processes, which enable them to stay relevant and constantly evolve to exceed their bottom-line objectives. This is because in Africa there currently exists an entrepreneurial spirit like none other. Local entrepreneurs, developers and start-ups have and are developing solutions that are highly relevant to their challenges and lifestyles to adopt to the 4th Industrial Revolution.
  • Celestine Ukpere Consulting
    Senior Project Lead
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting Nov 2019 - Present
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting is Consulting on delivery of the Digital Skills Program that will lead to Online employment opportunities. Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in partnership with International Trade Centre (ITC) is implementing Refugee Employment & Skills Initiative (RESI) project in Dadaab.
  • Celestine Ukpere Consulting
    Wef Education & Skills Expert
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting Jan 2017 - Present
    Nairobi
    Celestine is an expert on the Education and Skills at the World Economic Forum, a member of the Facebook Community Leadership Circles Nairobi and does Digital Skills programs for the SMEs in the diverse groups who are looking at introducing relevant skills to women entrepreneurs in these groups. Celestine is always searching for an opportunity to collaborate with like minded organisations who see value in starting projects that will lead to knowledge transfer, skills development and impact in their communities
  • Celestine Ukpere Consulting
    Participant Ajira Digital Skills Program
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting Sep 2018 - Present
    Nairobi
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting was a participant in AJIRA Program on Skills Development for the Gig Economy in Kenya
  • Celestine Ukpere Consulting
    Founder Of Homeschool254
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting Sep 2018 - Present
    Connect with inspiring families who are changing the face of education globally through #Homeschool model. #Homeschool254 is committed to fostering open, honest and constructive dialogue and offline events on the challenges that face homeschool families, from deciding, researching and implementing homeschooling for your family with special emphasis to the iGCSE curriculum.
  • Digify Africa
    Country Manager Facebook Instagram Loeries Challenge
    Digify Africa Mar 2020 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Facebook in partnership with the Loeries has, for the past 4 years, worked with tertiary students in Africa to win a Loerie by submitting a piece of creative via a Facebook platform, focused on a brief that addresses a key social challenge. The 2020 brief is centred around underage drinking.The initiative has been well received with key advertising and tertiary institutions on the continent participating, with the help of engaged lecturers driving the content and submissions from students. The main objectives of the challenge is to develop a learning/refine model for ongoing engagement with tertiary institutions for a long term programme and to engage with institutions to ultimately support students into digital marketing or advertising careers.
  • Digify Africa
    Consulting Program Manager
    Digify Africa Aug 2019 - Present
    Nairobi
    Digify Africa in partnership with Facebook, is proud to announce the arrival of the award-winning digital marketing bootcamp, Digify Pro to Nairobi,Kenya. Since it’s launch in 2015, Digify Pro has kick started over 250 careers in South Africa and Nigeria, and now it wants to help create Kenya’s next generation of digital marketing talent.
  • Digify Africa
    Project Manager
    Digify Africa Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Delivered the Online Training for the Loeries Instagram Student Challenge. An opportunity to current university and college students. Facebook and Loeries have partnered to bring this awards category to students in Africa and Middle east. This is a life changing opportunity and a career making opportunity for students.We delivered in Kenya a free digital marketing training where we trained on how to make the best out of Instagram as a business tool
  • Smart Skills Initiative Cente
    Senior Director Business Development
    Smart Skills Initiative Cente Dec 2019 - Present
    Kenya
    Smart Skills Initiative Center is a startup social enterprise registered as a as a limited company by guarantee company. We specialise in mentoring, training and access to market to online job opportunities. The aim of SSICis to make profit for sustainability it is a not for profit. i.e profit proceeds are channelled back to the beneficiary (SSIC). Our mode of operation is based on Public Private Partnerships. We will facilitate the cooperation and collaboration of stakeholders in a commercially viable and sustainable way through the various activities we engage with.
  • Norwegian Refugee Council
    Consultant Project Lead
    Norwegian Refugee Council Nov 2019 - Present
    Nairobi
    Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in partnership with International Trade Centre (ITC) is implementing Refugee Employment & Skills Initiative (RESI) project in Dadaab. Celestine Ukpere Consulting is Consulting on delivery of the Digital Skills Program that will lead to Online employment opportunities
  • Startup Grind
    Director, Kajiado Kenya
    Startup Grind Jun 2019 - Present
    Kajiado Kenya
    Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting more than 2,000,000 entrepreneurs in over 600 chapters. We nurture startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google for Startups.The cornerstone of our global community are monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs build their businesses, connect with strategic partners, and secure funding.
  • Google Digital Skills For Africa
    Consultant
    Google Digital Skills For Africa Jun 2018 - Present
    Nairobi
    Consulting for Google's Digital Skills for Africa program partner on ToT orientation, Delivering soft skills for trainers and gathering community insights to enable program impact in community to be measured and validated in SSA. Quality Assurance and Social Media localised content creation for East Africa.
  • Upskill Digital
    Training Specialist
    Upskill Digital Nov 2018 - Present
    Nairobi
    Training Specialist (Soft Skills) at UpSkill Digital.From online webinars to face-to-face workshops, expert masterclasses to blended digital transformation programmes we empower your people to adapt as roles change and evolve so your business remains laser focused on the needs of the customer.
  • Glaxotech E-Learning
    Founder
    Glaxotech E-Learning Jan 2016 - Present
    Nairobi
    Are you an entrepreneur or students who believe in leveraging EdTech platforms to be well prepared and adaptable for the Gig Economy? Artificial intelligence will cause upheaval in many areas. The global gig economy, also known as the human cloud, where job tasks are broken up and done by freelance workers all around the world, is already a $82 billion industry. Glaxotech E-learning Ltd is your go-to place for a Blended Learning approach for offline training and online platform for curriculums and programs in Kenya and Africa at large. Get in touch and let's discuss your options or for a one on one appointment with our team.
  • Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
    Research Scholar
    Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Jan 2011 - Present
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Marketing. Topic Women Entrepreneurs in Africa and the use of Digital Technology through M-commerce and E-commerce.
  • Celestine Ukpere Consulting, Google Digital Literacy Programme, Intel She Will Connect
    Training And Online Curriculum Development Specialist
    Celestine Ukpere Consulting, Google Digital Literacy Programme, Intel She Will Connect Jul 2016 - Present
    Eastern African, Southern African Countries
    Conduct and supervise training and development programs for Google, and Intel through Celestine Ukpere Consulting. Google Engagement Manager SSA for Digital Skills Africa Program. Create and deliver impact driven training well-calibrated curriculum. Targeting 50,000 Youth ( Google Digital Literacy programs in Eastern and Southern Africa) & Women (Intel "She Will Connect", Digital Strategy Consultancy).Focus on relevant impact driven programs that embrace technology for Women Entrepreneurs & Youth through Customer Centric Care, Digital Marketing Strategy, E-commerce/M-commerce, Financial Skills, Entrepreneurial and Work Readiness Skills. Increasingly organisations are recognising that training offers a way of developing skills, enhancing productivity and quality of work, and building loyalty to the firms by clients and employeesEstablish and maintain existing partner relationships including e-learning partners & build innovative ways to deliver training across Africa. Quality Control for Google's Digital Skills program including content creation and TOT programs.
  • Bomalink, Inc.
    Account Manager
    Bomalink, Inc. Apr 2020 - Jan 2022
    Nairobi, Kenya
    A professional networking service and global business community for the African Diaspora.
  • Qhala
    Lead Researcher
    Qhala Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Consulting researcher at Qhala on Digital Skills projects research
  • Ihub Nairobi
    Member Of The Advisory Board
    Ihub Nairobi Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
    Nairobi
    As a member of the iHub Nairobi's advisory board I join top personalities and companies in technology from around the world who interact with them and are in their networks. These networks come to the iHub to listen to the community, to speak with the community, to be inspired by the community, enabling me to learn and influence the community positively.
  • Proportion Foundation
    Independent Consultant
    Proportion Foundation Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
    Denmark
    As a youth and digital marketing trainer, I love to participate in projects that impact BoP communities, through changing the skillset, mindset and thought process of participants, leading to implementing thought plans and projects. This has enabled me to share my resources, and to feel valuable in being part of the change process that is so much needed on the ground.In addition to my work as a trainer, I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Marketing (Cape Peninsula University of Technology). As a country head consulting for Livity Africa on the pilot of the Google led initiative of imparting digital literacy skills, enabled me to deliver 17,000+ people in Kenya. Google's program has delivered over 2+Million youth trained across the continent so far.
  • Rekindle Learning Www.Rekindlelearning.Com
    Business Development Director (East Africa)
    Rekindle Learning Www.Rekindlelearning.Com Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    A technology company that uses computer tablets and mobile as learning tools to achieve long lasting and measurable impact and lasting success in organisations and institutions.
  • Intel Labs
    Strategic Advisor
    Intel Labs Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
    Nairobi
    Consulted for the Intel She Will Connect program in Sub Saharan Africa. Conducted ToT sessions and soft skills Consultancy for the partners, Impact Assessor and Digital Marketing Strategy for the program in Kenya.
  • Livity Africa
    Consultant Country Manager
    Livity Africa Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
    Kenya
    PROGRAM MANAGER KENYA• Oversee the development of Digify in Kenya • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Digify programme in Kenya.• Build and maintain relationships with key partners including universities, colleges, learnership/ training programs, ad/marketing agencies and more.• Manage project budget• Oversee the marketing and promotion of individual Digify Bytes sessions• Manage team of trainers and ensure that they have necessary materials and support to facilitate sessions• Oversee the training and recruitment of new trainers when and if needed• Handle day-to-day queries about the Digify programme in Kenya• Handle all logistics for Digify Bytes training dates including coordination with trainers, promotion (when needed) and partner relations• Work with content manager to ensure that the Web site is up to date with the latest information.
  • Signifiedgroup Www.Signifidegroup.Com
    Head Of Business Development
    Signifiedgroup Www.Signifidegroup.Com Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
    Kigali
    A world leader in providing global, regional, national and institutional solutions in women’s and girls inclusion, in trade and development. Designing and delivering business models/strategies and products that are insight driven to enhance inclusion of women and girls in trade and development
  • Bozza.Mobi
    Head Of Business Development (East/West Africa)
    Bozza.Mobi Apr 2012 - May 2013
    Capetown
    Bozza is a Pan African company based in Cape Town South Africa. Bozza is a mobihood - A mobile neighbor hood where communities can tell their stories. Interested parties in the areas of Film Video, Music, Video , Visual art, Graffiti and design, Written word, Text based poetry, Short stories and Novels can contact me at celestine@bozza.mobi.
  • Mace Decor
    Ceo
    Mace Decor Jan 2008 - Nov 2011
    In charge of running the venture and expansion
  • Bozza.Mobi
    Content Provider (Kenya)
    Bozza.Mobi Nov 2011 - 2011
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    Bozza is a Pan African company based in Cape Town South Africa. Bozza is a mobihood - A mobile neighbor hood where communities can tell their stories. Interested parties in the areas of Film Video, Music, Video , Visual art, Graffiti and design, Written word, Text based poetry, Short stories and Novels can contact me at celestine@bozza.mobi. To learn more about Bozza follow the link http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F&h=MAQGLFMr2AQH3Soj-yrjvoZLM8rlSXUNhviUpzcLnUjzCiQ.
  • Woolworths Lagos
    Visual & Marketing Manager
    Woolworths Lagos 2003 - 2005
    In charge of conducting market research, launching promotions and ensuring the franchise store to be upto standard by following the Woolworths SA head office standard and guides.

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Entrepreneurship Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing Strategy Social Media Marketing Business Development Marketing Communications Online Advertising Mobile Devices Management Public Relations Marketing Market Research Strategic Planning Social Networking Strategy Leadership Business Strategy Email Marketing Impact Assessment Quality Control Branded Content Development Microsoft Powerpoint Presentations Tot Trainer Business Analysis Data Analysis Data Modeling Decision Making Communication Instructional Design Data Visualization Data Analytics Python Life Skills Personal Development

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