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Kenya

Laikipia, Kenya

Nanyuki

Nanyuki, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

As an Investment Analyst, responsible for providing support to Africa and Asia current portfolios including tasks of:  Screened over 20 companies operating in sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, energy and artisanal across and conducted due diligences on 12 companies  Worked with an exclusive team on portfolio management, business development, investment structuring, company valuations, financial modelling, due diligence, managing strategic tie ups, legal structuring and… Show more As an Investment Analyst, responsible for providing support to Africa and Asia current portfolios including tasks of:  Screened over 20 companies operating in sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, energy and artisanal across and conducted due diligences on 12 companies  Worked with an exclusive team on portfolio management, business development, investment structuring, company valuations, financial modelling, due diligence, managing strategic tie ups, legal structuring and impact assessment Create and review financial models and ensure consistency with financing agreements and relevant project documents Analyze historical and projected financial statements Conducted industry and market research Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements and other information submitted by clients Establish and maintain quality client relationships to ensure responsive client service and to enhance new business opportunities Participate in investment negotiations and monitor portfolio companies including quarterly reporting, compliance and tracking of development outcomes. Show less

Nairobi

Grassroots Business Fund (GBF) strives to create a world where economic opportunity reaches everyone. GBF's mission is to grow viable businesses that generate sustainable earnings or savings for people with low incomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.As a Global Portfolio Assistant, responsible for data management for the global regions. I work closely with the chief Investment Officer to fulfill donor and investor request, generate tools and files that manage financial data and work… Show more Grassroots Business Fund (GBF) strives to create a world where economic opportunity reaches everyone. GBF's mission is to grow viable businesses that generate sustainable earnings or savings for people with low incomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.As a Global Portfolio Assistant, responsible for data management for the global regions. I work closely with the chief Investment Officer to fulfill donor and investor request, generate tools and files that manage financial data and work closely with regional teams on analysis of their portfolio performance Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Grassroots Business Fund (GBF) strives to create a world where economic opportunity reaches everyone. GBF's mission is to grow viable businesses that generate sustainable earnings or savings for people with low incomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.As an Operation Assistant, responsible for the overall administration duties of the regional office, I focus on providing support to the investment team in sourcing and supervising companies and beside that do any ad hoc activities that… Show more Grassroots Business Fund (GBF) strives to create a world where economic opportunity reaches everyone. GBF's mission is to grow viable businesses that generate sustainable earnings or savings for people with low incomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.As an Operation Assistant, responsible for the overall administration duties of the regional office, I focus on providing support to the investment team in sourcing and supervising companies and beside that do any ad hoc activities that may be needed. My roles extend to reporting compliance for the region and making sure everything in regional and international calls are smoothly carried out. Show less

East Africa Regional Office

Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach 85 million people in 101 countries on five continents,As an Intern, i was supporting the GAVI/CSO a health immunization program in coordinating and planning for a new project launch in Uganda. My roles was to book accommodation, flights and other areas for members across the globe who were attending this… Show more Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach 85 million people in 101 countries on five continents,As an Intern, i was supporting the GAVI/CSO a health immunization program in coordinating and planning for a new project launch in Uganda. My roles was to book accommodation, flights and other areas for members across the globe who were attending this launch. Beside this I assisted in research, budget approvals and general organization of reports and tools that were important. Show less

Nairobi,Kenya

As an intern at The Embassy of Mexico in Kenya I rappartoured during the UN-Habitat conference on POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT AGENDA with Ambassador H.E. Luis Campuzano, researched and prepared political reports before meetings on diverse topics depending on nature of the meeting, assisted in the preparation and organization of events like The Mexican National Day, Day of the Dead and the Conference on Nixtamalization and coordinated important events hosted by the Ambassador.

Project Management

Carbon Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Hons., International Relations

Financial Modeling

Certification In Advance Ms Excel

Certificate In Public Speaking And Presentation Skills

Certificate In Accounting