Patrick Mwangi Karanja Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Rwanda

Head of #Tech & #Digital Transformation and #Advisor to Minister on policy, strategy and delivery of Government of Rwanda's ambitious digital transformation roadmap.

Rwanda

In my role I have been instrumental in supporting the Government of Rwanda (and others) in translating political commitments into tangible results especially on digital transformation. Advising senior government leadership and leading a team of advisors, I have effectively fortified their capacity for strategic planning, policy formulation, and delivery of strategic priorities.

Global Give Back Circle places at-risk adolescent girls in a circle of economic empowerment. The four parts of the circle provide girls with the skills and resources needed to participate in the new economy, give back to their communities and transition into independent young women.Global Give Back Circle delivers high-impact, grassroots, sustainable interventions in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Ghana, while also tapping into a global pool of skills, talents, and resources, by leveraging communication technology as a platform for giving backWhat began as a pilot with 10 Kenyan high school girls in 2006, has expanded to reach over 5,000 girls in India, China, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, and Ghana. 3,000 women from all corners of the globe, have stepped up to mentor and 34 private sector organizations have engaged through the provision of scholarships, internships, services, and jobs.

Kenya

As a member of the Mastercard Foundation's Program Leadership Team, I contributed significantly to its mission of enabling 30 million African youth to secure dignified employment by 2030 through the Young Africa Works initiative. This initiative initially focused on seven priority countries: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.1.Strategic vision that resulted in a commitment of over $100 million in the digital economy, contributing to broader African digital economic approaches.2. Collaborative Leadership that led to the development and implementation of a bold national strategy and the establishment of 160 digital hubs across all 47 counties, involving innovative public and private sector investments.3. Execution Excellence: I successfully oversaw the implementation of programs in the Kenyan grant portfolio, resulting in over 300,000 youth gaining digital skills, 195,100 accessing work opportunities, and improvements in the TVET national curriculum on digital skills.

As a proactive and visionary leader, I spearheaded the creation of a consortium that successfully secured a grant from the Departmentfor International Development (DFID) under the esteemed Digital Access Program (DAP). The initiative was geared towardsdesigning and testing innovative models to accelerate digital content access for underserved communities in Laikipia and NairobiCounties. The outcomes of this effort were notable research outputs “Perspectives on Locally Relevant Digital Content forUnderserved Women & Youth in Nairobi County of Kenya” ACWICT, 2020 and “Relevant and Development- Oriented DigitalContent for Farmer Community in Laikipia County of Kenya” ACWICT, 2020.#DigitalAccess #Innovation

Filamujuani Foundation was set up in 2006 on the believe that telling your own story is not only cathartic but also uplifting and a life skill worth having.Since then, it has led to transformation of lives by delivering content and skills, mentoring students and developing networks through a foundation in media arts program that focuses on filmmaking and photography. Students have registered tremendous growth through opportunities for internships and ultimately employment (including self-employment) changing their lives forever.Through the education of digital media, Filamujuani exists to provide the opportunity for youth to tell their stories and earn money so that they can better their future.

As an ILO Consultant in Kenya, I led the nation's participation in the "World Employment and Social Outlook 2020" report on digital labor platforms, shaping our global contribution.#ILO #GlobalResearch

As a Consultant at Genesis Analytics, I contributed significantly to a groundbreaking report on the Kenyan gig economy commissioned by Mercy Corps.#Consulting #GigEconomy #Research

As a Principal Consultant at KEPSA, I advised on a pioneering study addressing constraints to online work in Kenya. The first of its kind in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa, this effort aimed to position Kenya as a freelance hub by 2022.#KEPSA #OnlineWorkStudy

Kenya

I held the key role in coordinating two major initiatives:1. Digital Jobs Africa (#DJA):Spearheaded a $100 million initiative aimed at empowering disadvantaged African youth through ICT-enabled job training and engagement with employers. This initiative spanned Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.Smart Power for Rural Development (#SPRD):2. Led a $75 million initiative dedicated to bridging the energy gap in remote areas, ensuring access to power for impoverished communities worldwide.

Africa/Global

I provided strategic leadership for World Vision, the world's largest Christian charity NGO, spanning 100+ countries. Leading ICT in the regional development office, I drove internal digital transformation, managing a $500M annual budget, impacting seven million children across nine countries, and fostering digital innovation across the region and continent.Regional Business Relationship Manager, Global ICT Oct 2013 – June 2015 1. Orchestrated global alignment and organizational development of the regional ICT function, overseeing 120 staff across nine countries.2. Established an impact sourcing center in Ghana employing 40+ youth, which later influenced the creation of internal shared service centers with 200+ staff across multiple global hubs.3. Pioneered partnerships with Microsoft, British Council, Intel, and governments of Kenya and Tanzania, resulting in the "Spark a Child’s Digital Future" program, providing 21st-century skills education via digital platforms to 40,000+ underserved children in remote elementary schools.

In this role, I spearheaded ICT4D adoption within our African partnership:1. Directed a diverse project portfolio, driving strategic evaluation and implementation.2. Pioneered a global framework to bolster visibility and viability of ICT4D initiatives.3. Cultivated regional leadership capacity at both national and regional offices to facilitate ICT4D adoption.4. Delivered technical support to select national ICT offices, promoting mature ICT service delivery aligned with COBIT 5® framework principles.

Nairobi, Kenya

As the leading organization in Kenya's IT and Outsourcing Services sector, KITOS plays a pivotal role in fostering industry growth. We facilitate trade, drive research and innovation, promote education, and create employment opportunities. Through these efforts, KITOS significantly contributes to the overall economic advancement of Kenya. #IndustryLeadership #EconomicGrowth

Nairobi, Kenya

Horizon Contact Centers Ltd stands as a technological leader in the Eastern African contact center and BPO industry. Since its inception in late 2008, it has reshaped the outsourcing landscape in Kenya, achieving remarkable staff growth in just under three years.As part of the leadership team, I was entrusted with the responsibility of crafting strategies to establish Horizon as a sustainable, profitable, and influential brand in the sector.Key Responsibilities; Business Development:1. Devised a comprehensive strategy to position the company as a local market leader.2. Generated proposals, managed client relationships, and ensured operational excellence.3. Acted as the primary liaison for external relations, including government and industry bodies.4. Innovated tailored solutions for the local market, fueling the company's rapid expansion.5. Oversaw communications during the startup and early growth phases, addressing a diverse audience.

Nairobi, Kenya

I&M Bank, a prominent financial institution in the East Africa region, was undergoing rapid expansion alongside unsustainable workforce growth. To enhance human capital management efficiency, I was brought on board to identify areas in need of improvement and lead initiatives to streamline HR processes.Key Achievements:1.Successfully revamped HR processes, including training budget management, payroll, insurance, benefits, compensation analysis, tax compliance, pension administration, and statutory regulation compliance. These processes were automated through the implementation of a state-of-the-art HRMIS system.2. Served as the secretary to the bank's CSR committee, driving three impactful social projects. Notably, one initiative raised over Kes 1 million in support of victims of the Kenya Post Election Violence in 2008.#HRTransformation #ProcessImprovement #CSRImpact

Key Responsibilities:1. Led pre-sales proposal development, conducting operational trend analysis and market research.2. Founding member of senior management team, guiding the company from startup, serving in various roles including Company Accountant, HR Payroll Officer, Project Analyst, Company Liaison to government agencies, and Project Manager.3. Established company processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Played a pivotal role in promoting BPO awareness in Kenya through stakeholder engagement.4.nfluenced government and agencies to initiate policy changes in taxation, labor laws, investments, export processing zones requirements, Kenya Bureau of Statistics reporting, training, and industrial levy.

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