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Josephine is a technology business leader with over 15 years’ experience working in ICT and telecoms sector in both private, public and development organisations in Kenya and beyond. As the Chief manager, Business Development, and innovation at Konza Technopolis Development Authority, she is currently working with the leadership team to bring to life the vision of Silicon Savanna in Kenya by activating a robust ecosystem of investors, industry experts, local and international partners, and key stakeholders to deliver the most ambitious fit for future Smart city in the African Region. Josephine has a wide range of experience in network planning, implementing, and supporting ICT and Telecoms projects including Data centers, ICT solutions and services, innovation programs, digital transfromation projects and ICT talent development programs. Among the projects she has been involved in include, NOFBI fiber commissioning for the north eastern Kenya circuit, commissioning the pioneer undersea cable in East Africa, TEAMS, the National Data Center project by Konza Technopolis, Corporate strategy and Knowledge economy and innovation strategy lead for Konza Technopolis, ISO 9001-2015 certification, and Sustainability strategy development for Konza Technopolis among others. She is currently serving as one of the sector working group members appointed by the cabinet Secretary for ICT and Digital economy to review ICT sector polies in Kenya. Josephine is passionate about mentoring the next generation of tech leaders with a focus on youth and women in Tech. As such she has been instrumental in the establishment of various programs that provide opportunities to mentor women and youth to take up stem careers In Kenya. She has served in several boards in kenya and beyond and has been recognized in different platforms inncluding among others, Vodafone women in red 2015, top 40 women under 40 in Kenya 2014 by the business daily and Women on Boards awards winner 2021 – STEM sector - KenyaAcademically, Josephine holds a BSC computer Science degree, MBA - strategic Management and is currently pursuing a PHD in Business – Entrepreneurship and small business development with a bias on research in Technology Enterprises (Startups) , she is a certified projects manager and ISO Quality management systems implementor professional.
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Chief Manager - Business Development And InnovationKonza Technopolis Development Authority Oct 2022 - PresentKonza TechnopolisResponsible for Investor attraction and facilitation, sales, Knowledge economy and innovation, Marketing and communications, and ICT and smart city services at Konza Technopolis with a focus toi. Oversee business attraction and sales, investor Facilitation, public relations, marketing and corporate communications including government and community relations surrounding KOTDA and Konza Technopolis.ii. Develop the Knowledge Economy and Innovation ecosystem at Konza Technopolis.iii. Oversee the development of the ICT vision and path for KoTDA and Konza Technopolisiv. Relay Konza Technopolis’s value proposition to the business community, the media and the public. v. Coordinate and implement marketing and Economic plans and programs for KOTDA.vi. Secure buy-in from government and community to ensure funding and approvals (e.g. of policy).vii. Build Partnerships with intermediary organizations for attraction of investors and support of SMEs and Innovators at Konza Technopolis.viii. Coordinate trade-related programs from government and other related agencies.ix. Coordinate development and deployment of appropriate solutions to secure efficient and effective flow of information.x. Ensure generation and application of Market intelligence.xi. Coordinate Investor facilitation programs.xii. Oversee the One Stop Shop development and operationsxiii. Manage Konza Technopolis brand and reputation.
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Chief Manager: Policy, Research And StrategyKonza Technopolis Development Authority Dec 2021 - Nov 2022•Advising management on policies and strategies relating to planning, Performance Management, Corporate Research, policy & Innovation, Quality Assurance & Risk Management.•Providing leadership in the development and implementation of corporate-wide strategies and plans to ensure Konza Technopolis is established to Global Smart City Standards and is economically positioned to drive the country’s economic development agenda as envisaged in the Vision 2030 Blueprint, SDGs, and other global development standards•Providing oversight on organization-wide research with global, regional & national benchmarks to inform competitive policy, strategy, resource planning & mobilization.• Overseeing the development, implementation & reporting of the Authority’s corporate performance system.• Overseeing the development of business plans and annual work plans & establishing proper performance monitoring, control systems & procedures.• Overseeing the development and implementation of resource Mobilization Strategies as per Konza Technopolis Masterplan, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Plan and Annual Workplans •Overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of Economic development strategies and objectives to accelerate the economic impact of Konza Technopolis.• Overseeing the Authority’s policy advocacy initiatives and leading in the establishment of linkage with key stakeholders to ensure enabling policies are in place for socio-economic development of Konza Technopolis.•Spearheading planning for major development projects, including coordinating, and overseeing the preparation of proposals, performance appraisals, economic feasibility plans, financing plans, design plans, and other technical studies required for the planning, design and development of commercial and industrial projects•Fostering partnerships between the Authority and development partners, local & international organizations•Ensuring compliance with stakeholder requirements.
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Manager, Economic Development, Partnerships & Resource MobilizationKonza Technopolis Development Authority Apr 2020 - Jan 2022Nairobi, KenyaReporting to the CEO and responsible for:- Initiating the development, monitoring and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan;Aligning the Authority strategies with national and county policies Plans and strategies;Developing, implementing and reviewing resource mobilisation and marketing policies, strategies and programmes;Developing a framework for stakeholders’ collaborations,Leading in drafting and revision of agreements with donors;Identifying and mapping of potential and emerging sources of funding and assessing their current usage and potential for the future;Reviewing and analysing information and preparing reports and documents on activities related to funding partners and fund raising;Identifying innovative ideas through research which have practical significance to the Authority’s mandate;Ensuring collection of data, analysis and preparation of performance report of KoTDA.Ensuring formulation & implementation of research policies, procedures, rules and regulations;Mobilizing research grants from relevant institutions;Coordinating corporate performance management process of all the departments and divisions at the Authority;Preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s; work plans and Performance Contract (PC).Ensure provision of quality management services to the Authority;Preparing the operational work plans and budget for the Strategy and Research department;
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Vice Chairperson - Association For Women In Agriculture Kenya (Awak)Association For Women In Agriculture - Kenya Jun 2015 - PresentAssociation of Women in Agriculture Kenya (AWAK) is a Non-Profit women led, women focused organization conceived on the precept of scaling up agribusiness from conventional subsistence farming to advanced climate smart agriculture, urban food security, value addition and advocacy in the quest of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) both at household and national levels.The Big Goal is is to reach and impact at least 4,000,000 women in 10 years. AWAK is passionate about empowering women, youth and the vulnerable women in Agri-sector; with skills to maximize productivity sustainably; for better production, better nutrition, better environment and better lives. Our focus areas is Food Security, Women Economic Empowerement, Climate Justice and Climate Action and Advocacy, Policy and Partnership.
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Co-Founder And DirectorThe League Of Young Professionals Feb 2009 - Mar 2023Nairobi.Coordination and support for the formation of regional chapters of LYP kenya. Providing Guidance to chapters to enable them perform their activities to achieve the objective of providing a platform for young professionals to find a place to grow their professional and business skills while giving back to the community networking through social skills development. Founder director for LYP investment company limited. -
Principal Strategy Planning AnalystSafaricom Limited Sep 2017 - Apr 2020NairobiResponsible for facilitating development of the organization’s strategic plan and ensuring that the strategic plan is implementable by:- Facilitating the development of the organization’s strategic plan;Carrying out research to facilitate an informed and widely consulted strategy for the business.Leading the break down the organizations’ high level strategy into strategic objectives, action plans and milestones.Ensuring the business units and other functions develop strategic plans that are aligned to the organization’s overall strategic plan;Organizing strategy review sessions;Identifying and managing the changes needed to support the organization’s strategic plan;Developing the necessary frameworks needed to support strategic plans;Liaising with senior leadership to receive feedback and create improvements to strategies;Establishing the schedule for strategy reviews and for budgeting in collaboration with Developing relationships with the business units and the rest of the organization and engage them throughout the strategy planning and implementation process.Collaborating with external partners in the strategy development process. -
Senior Tx Planning And Support EngineerSafaricom Nov 2011 - Aug 2017NairobiEnsuring is 99.99% backbone transmission availability by creating aprotected network for resilienceEnsuring 98% success rate on escalated faults within call-to-fix time.Implementing link protection strategies for service availability of up to99.99%Node installation, commissioning and service provisioning.Liaising with fiber links service providers for fault resolution within agreed SLA time.Network upgrade work order implementation, support to access network and core network transmission requirements. Monitoring network capacity on transmission equipment, planning for expansion for projected growths in traffic,Proactive fault identification and resolution.Configuration of new links, upgrades and cessation of terminated services
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Principle Strategy Engineer – Transport Networks - SafaricomSafaricom Limited Nov 2015 - May 2017NairobiIn liaison with Planning and support teams, formulated the Safaricom transport strategy for the next 5yrs; a part of the overall technology 2020 strategy taking into account the emerging technologies, business focus, Vodafone guide and economic trends analysis.Liaison person to the TEAMS and SEACOM submarine landing stations and input to the winning Safaricom RFP bid for DARE landing station implementation.Led the WDM to the edge strategy, a key guide to the growth of the transport network.Technology budgeting process support, interfacing with different departmental teams to come up with an agreed technology 2016/17 budget.
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Principle Strategy Engineer – Transport Networks - SafaricomSafaricom Limited Nov 2015 - May 2016NairobiIn liaison with Planning and support teams, formulated the Safaricom transport strategy for the next 5yrs; a part of the overall technology 2020 strategy taking into account the emerging technologies, business focus, Vodafone guide and economic trends analysis.Liaison person to the TEAMS and SEACOM submarine landing stations and input to the winning Safaricom RFP bid for DARE landing station implementation.Led the WDM to the edge strategy, a key guide to the growth of the transport network.Technology budgeting process support, interfacing with different departmental teams to come up with an agreed technology 2016/17 budget.
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Trustee, Safaricom FoundationSafaricom Foundation Aug 2010 - Mar 2020The trust was established by Trust Deed in August 2003,The role of the Trustees is to provide strategic guidance and governance oversight for the fund which acts as the primary social responsibility and corporate social investment vehicle for Safaricom -
Vice ChairSafaricom Sacco Jan 2016 - Feb 2019NairobiStrategic leadership for Safaricom Sacco, the office of the vice chair is responsible to:-Provide strategic leadership for the growth of the SaccoCollaborate with board members to manage Risk in the Sacco operationsLead the Business Development committee in-charge of Members training, Product development, ICT investment, sales and Marketing objectives.Manage Board development by facilitating board training and development.Deputise the chairman and assist in the overal Sacco leadership.
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Innovations And Business IncubationJuniper Networks Oct 2013 - Nov 2013Juniper Networks Sunnyvale Ca.TechWomen is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). TechWomen, launched by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2011. TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models. -
Backbone Transmission Support EngineerSafaricom Feb 2009 - Nov 2011 • Ensuring backbone transmission availability by creating a protected network for resilience• Monitoring network capacity on transmission equipment. • Planning for transmission links and equipment expansion for projected growths in traffic,• Configuration of new linkson the network .• Ensuring high measurable success rate on escalated faults within call-to-fix time.• Proactive fault identification and resolution. • Network upgrade work order implementation, support to access network and core network transmission requirements. • Implementing link protection strategies for service availability of upto 99.99%
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Uae Kenya Submarine Cable System-Teams Network AdminSafaricom May 2009 - 2010• Liaison with other Submarine Cable Network administrators and Customers Activation officers for link creation, testing and integration • Traffic provisioning on TEAMS cable, for customer link requests.• Management of link creation process including customer support while testing until the link is up.• Assistance with Testing and maintenance works on TEAMS (in loops, out loops, Optical power levels Send and Received by a port etc)• Reporting on availability of the cable and customer traffic• Weekly and monthly link availability report preparation.• Monthly Teams capacity summary report. • Traffic monitoring and fault resolution• Monitoring Alarms in the active links existing on TEAMS.• Fault resolution for failed links in liaison with the customers responsible.• Communication to customers for planned works on TEAMS cable affecting their links;• Physical inspection and first line resolution or escalation for alarms on: Submarine Interface Equipment 1678MCC cross connect, SDH equipment, Submarine Line Terminating Equipment 1670 SLTE , WDM equipment and Power feed equipment 12KV duplicated PFE;• Power checks and monitoring for optimum performance of the station• Checks on Air con for proper temperature level maintenance in the TEAM equipment room and environment• Escalation to the maintenance team when necessary
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Graduate Management EngineerSafaricom Jan 2008 - Jan 2009Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer on the following• Project assignments in the various all the departments of the company with value addition being the key objective• Understanding of the departments inter and intra relationships and proposition of avenues for change in order to increase efficiency of work • Excellent technical input in the departments on the duties assigned.• In depth understanding of the departments inter and intra operational procedures and identification of overlaps d proposition for creative ways of bridging the gap for performance increase.
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Josephine Ndambuki attended University Of Nairobi, St. Francis Xavier University, Alcatel Lucent University, Egerton University.
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Josephine Ndambuki has interest in Children, Community Service, Economic Empowerment, Education, Environment, Poverty Alleviation, Science And Technology, Health, Professional Development, Social Development And Investments.
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