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Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

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Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Technical Director in charge of research and marketing

Nairobi, Kenya

Shujaa Records is a record label established in 2018 to support local talents that didn't have access to recording studios. In our first year we recorded dozens of artists for free and many have since established themselves in the Industry. We also do voice-overs for commercials and video production across board, ranging from music videos, short movies, corporate advertisements and documentaries

United States

Innovative cross-border digital financial services platform

Nairobi, Kenya

The goal of the Cooperative Development Program (CDP) Technology and Innovation for Financial Inclusion (a USAID-funded project, is to improve Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) income through integrated access to financial services and markets. My duties included the following:• CDP TIFI Oversight• Applying lessons and tools from WOCCU experience in financial market development such as value chain financing and new product development, new and more effective electronic delivery methodologies to expand outreach, and information technology (IT) solutions to serve members more effectively and efficiently in Kenya.• Ensured that participating SACCOs have the greatest impact on the lives of their members. • Undertook needs assessment of technical acceptance and preparation of mutually negotiated work plan for each participating SACCO.• Provided technical assistance and training to participating SACCOs in marketing and financial product development, credit management, general finance and reporting using the PEARLS monitoring system..

Nairobi, Kenya

The goal of the Cooperative Development Program (CDP, a USAID-funded project running from 2010 to 2018), was to create a set of agricultural finance tools that will guide credit unions worldwide serve rural populations. The program developed, tested and documented integrated methodologies that incorporate improved agricultural and financial products, services and IT-based delivery mechanisms. My responsibilities included:• Implemented the Cooperative Development Program to improve small rural producers’ income through integrated access to financial services and agricultural markets• Prepared annual work plans and budgets, managed the project finances and ensured compliance with local law in employment practices, payment of taxes and overall project management. Ensured compliance with all related WOCCU policies and procedures, as well as those of USAID.• Consolidated lessons learned from these experiences into an Agricultural and Rural Finance toolbox• Tested and documented the Toolkbox components (i.e. the methodologies, products, services and delivery techniques).

Liberia

The Credit Union Revitalization in Liberia Program” funded by Mastercard Foundation through United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) established new credit union savings products including asset and housing finance, built credit union capacity and strengthened Liberia Credit Union National Association (LCUNA)'s ability to establish and maintain a network of safe and sound credit unions in Liberia. The program also worked with LCUNA to establish four regional credit unions to serve as models for the national credit union system.. My duties included:• Led the establishment of four regional SACCOs, including drafting of the SACCO Regulations, savings mobilization, construction of the banking halls, education campaigns, hiring and training of staff, implementation of policies and procedures and registration of SACCOs with the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA) and Central bank of Liberia. • Trained SACCO managers, directors and staff on institutional development, financial management, governance, savings mobilization, credit administration, pro-poor product development, financial literacy, outreach and marketing, IT management information systems, mobile money and credit union regulations, among others in order to meet performance objectives of the project work plan.• Oversaw completion of plans, contractual arrangements, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the project.• Reported on project progress in written quarterly and annual reports using the reporting format required by WOCCU Headquarters and UNCDF.• Ensured that SACCO partners adapted client protection principles that can be identified through policies, procedures and systems. Reported on all activities disaggregated by gender and credit unions need to be able to provide data on accounts by product, gender, age and the number of unbanked clients reached.

Nairobi, Kenya

The goal of the project was to develop, test and implement alternative banking channels (ATM, Mobile banking, POS, Agent Banking, internet banking) for deposit-taking Credit Unions through a shared switch, Co-opswitch, owned and supported by the Co-operative Bank of Kenya. The Co-opswitch and the core banking solutions were being implemented with the support and alliance of 14 software partners with the aim of providing affordable financial services to the members of SACCOSMy duties included:• Ensured that the project met its goal • Rolled out Co-opswitch products to the SACCOs while developing efficient, effective and customer friendly operations and procedures• Ensured that the Co-opswitch solution meet regulatory standards and aided in the regulation of participating SACCOs via reporting and updates. • Ensured the solution enabled SACCO members to access their deposits from the banks delivery channels as well as through other SACCOs connected to the Saccolink network via agency banking agents. The SACCOs also served the bank customers at their Front Office banking halls and outlets using POS and earned commission income.

Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya Data Service Bureau (KDSB)Program, funded by Bill & Mellinda Gates foundation aimed at creating a shared branch platform for small SACCOs that could not afford a modern secure ICT system, had no inhouse skills or didn't have an office. The shared branch platform is currently being managed by KUSCCO Limited after the transfer from WOCCU in 2016. My responsibilities included:• Designed and set-up the ASP (Application Service Provider), a shared branch core-banking system and ensured that SACCOs were connected to the network through a Business contract; • Ensured proper project coordination with development partners (Fintech, Kenswitch, MoCDM and KUSCCO); • Ensured that high quality data processing and training was delivered through the ASP to the 156 SACCOs that were participating in the Project; • Closely monitored and wrote monthly reports about work development; • Participated actively in project team meetings; • Ensured that all information system, data-gathering and reporting indicators were met, • Provided input and feedback into the project implementation

Nairobi, Kenya

• Worked with project director to identify computer systems providing advanced front and back-office banking functions to establish an interconnected, country-wide Application Service Provider System for SACCOs. • Evaluated systems from multiple vendors, recommending systems to purchase for implementation in participating SACCOs;• Assisted SACCOs with business planning, focusing on information system requirements• In collaboration with SACCO management, determined needs and set implementation targets• Monitored implementation of information technology systems in project SACCOs to ensure smooth performance and support by the vendors• Provided technical support for the electronic linkage of multiple rural branch offices’ IT systems using V-SAT technology• Implemented biometric Point-of-Sale (POS) devices, USB cameras and scanners, and ATM bridges to enable 24-hour member service• Analyzed financial performance of SACCOs.• Coordinated project staff to deliver financial and marketing technical assistance to SACCOs• Prepared monthly reports for the project director, outlining the progress made to facilitate the purchase and implementation of IT systems in participating SACCOs• Provided project office IT support and user training• Served in an Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) task force to harmonize the financial reporting standards for Kenyan SACCOs.

Nairobi, Kenya

In readiness for new regulations, and as part of a 3-person team, we• Conducted diagnostic reviews of ten SACCOs, providing an in-depth analysis of the capacity building needs of each institution• Provided toolkits to strengthen the SACCOs and improve their ability to serve members and compete effectively• Undertook institutional analysis of SACCOs in preparation for their regulation and supervision• Assessed the financial performance of SACCOs based on WOCCU’s PEARLS monitoring system metrics• Interviewed SACCO employees at all levels of responsibility to inform the design of a new technical assistance project• Interviewed private sector service providers to understand their needs and capabilities to profitably provide technical assistance to SACCOs• Administered structured questionnaire to SACCOs to gain a clearer picture of their demand for technical assistance• Led focus group discussions with selected SACCOs to understand their demand for technical assistance• Drafted institutional analysis reports.

Nairobi, Kenya

Banking Support Consultant/Account Manager, Banking Systems• Responsible for the microfinance and SACCO financial systems business line of an Information Technology company• Built and maintained relationships with banks and SACCOs using Microbanker core-banking systems, clients and suppliers• Managed and implemented software implementation projects• Developed information security and control standards• Monitored and wrote weekly reports on banking software business opportunities• Conducted in-house hardware and software trouble-shooting and maintenance• Administered and maintained Unix/Windows network systems. • Installed and tested all new Management Information Systems.

Nairobi, Kenya

As a Team leader and trainer for the Impact Study on Proposed Regulation & Supervision; funded by FSD, Kenya, my duties included:• Served as part of a team to evaluate the performance of 148 SACCOs in anticipation of a new regulation and supervision regime• Assessed the impacts of the regulations and supervision on 18 deposit taking SACCOs• Areas of assessment included the institutions’ information systems, financial statements, board minutes, institutional policies and procedures.• Interviewed staff, management and board members on internal controls• Determined whether the SACCOs operated in a safe and sound manner and gave recommendations on areas of needed improvement. • Assisted in the recruiting and training of selected audit firms to perform financial analysis of SACCOs.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Delivered high quality information systems development assistance and training to 15 participating SACCOs• Provided technical training and technical support on WOCCU tools to on-site and off-site SACCO end-users• Implemented and supported PEARLS financial monitoring system and Loan Portfolio Analysis Tool (LPAT) in WOCCU’s Kenya and Uganda projects• Instrumental in developing and implementing SACCO software evaluation criteria used to evaluate SACCO software solutions in Kenya• Managed the evaluation and implementation of I-Flex’s Microbanker software in four SACCOs• Monitored and wrote weekly reports about development in participating SACCOs• Ensured that all information system, data gathering and reporting indicators were met• Offered ICT solution development and consultancy services for WOCCU affiliates and credit unions countrywide• Performed basic hardware/software trouble-shooting and maintenance as well as Windows NT Network systems administration and maintenance.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Carried out IT feasibility studies for the Institute and advised management accordingly• Initiated and coordinated the development, design and integration of appropriate information systems• Maintained computer hardware and software, ensuring their security and safety• Administered and maintained Windows NT Server 4.0, MS Exchange Server, and telephone database and billing of users• Coordinated and taught ICT courses at the KIM Business School and prepared training materials.• Led Y2K Project and asset management for the Institute.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Maintained all hardware and software for the company• Administered and maintained NT 4.0 and SCO Openserver/Unix/Xevix486 System V multi-user systems• Supported remote UNIX servers and users• Implemented and supervised the disaster-recovery program.• Conducted telephone/ vehicle monitoring, database administration and billing• Provided technical training and support to WAN/LAN and stand-alone users• Installed and tested all new applications and recorded all system modifications and events in log• Updated head office servers with daily dispatches from branches every evening• Assisted Reporting Manager with daily financial reports to the headquarters, as well as maintaining daily database on prices of maize and other raw materials and daily exchange rates.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Conducted computer user training on office productivity tools and databases • Provided technical assistance to users• Developed and maintained software tools for student record keeping and asset registers• Ensured security of software, data and equipment.• Taught software packages and IT courses leading to UK Diploma.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Ma Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics