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Nairobi County, Kenya

• Led expansion strategy to operationalize 4 decentralized production sites across the country that resulted in 50% increase in production• Coordinated a EUR 550,000 climate smart project over 1-year and led engagement with 100 beneficiaries in diverse community that increased their productivity by 45%• Designed and applied a progress tracking system that improved time management by 47%• Created a replicable and scalable localized agribusiness insect farming model that was implemented by over 300 beneficiaries

Nairobi

• Guided expansion and business development strategy for production operations, bearing improvements that resulted in a 55% increase in output• Streamlined workflow process by facilitating cross-functional communication, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency and a 20% decrease in development time • Collaborated team of 5 analysts to prepare training and proposal materials for strategic business process planning and development of relationship with clients• Upgraded communication and coordination processes in portfolio of projects, resulting in a 50% improvement in response time to stakeholder queries and increased satisfaction ratings from internal and external partners• Developed, coached, and motivated teams, that led to the establishment of a people management system that increased productivity by 33% • Directed and managed construction works of production site of 43,000 square feet within 2-months and made a savings of 22% on budget • Optimized program implementation process through continuous improvement and feedback sessions with stakeholders improving quality assurance scores by 45%

Independent Evaluation Provider of the Zambia Accountability Programme (ZAP), FCDO• Transformed evaluation findings to make program improvements, resulting in 85% increase in program outcomes• Directed training and capacity development to 40 number of staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation, value for money and safeguarding practices• Improved communication of programme results through clear and concise reporting, resulting in 65% increase in stakeholder engagement• Implemented quality assurance measures for monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring adherence to best practices, ethical standards, company and donor guidelines, resulting in high-quality evaluations• Collaborated with the programme team leader in adjusting workplan and budget monitoring, resulting in a saving of 15% without compromising quality• Prepared Value for Money reports from desk review of annual reports, sustainability plans for the project completion report and donor reportsEstablishment of an M&E Support Unit to the International Security and Stabilization Support Strategy, DRC, FCDO• Incorporated knowledge of French and Kiswahili to navigate and engage with local stakeholders for increased buy-in of the interventions• Prepared comprehensive programme reports, quality assurance and ensured accountability with donors, achieving a 95% compliance rate with reporting requirements and timely submission of deliverables• Designed a Duty of Care matrix including processes for evacuation and risk mitigation processes that enhanced disaster preparedness by 85%• Managed program staff and ensured a cohesive and motivated team, accomplishing a staff satisfaction rate of 92% and fostering a positive work environment• Promoted a culture of learning and adaptation within the organization, utilizing monitoring and evaluation findings to improve programme design, implementation, and impact, resulting in more effective interventions

Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Research and Learning in Africa Programme, SSA, FCDO• Implemented technical delivery of grants management ensuring interventions aligned with technical objectives of activities and supervised programme staff carrying out the full grants cycle• Established robust monitoring mechanisms to track the progress of funded projects, ensuring timely reporting and accountability of grant recipients with 97% compliance rate• Facilitated knowledge sharing events, conferences, and workshops to disseminate research findings and promote the adoption of best practices across the grantee organizations based in Sub-Saharan Africa• Prepared comprehensive reports on grant utilization, project progress, and impact, achieving a report accuracy rate of 93%, ensuring accountability and transparency• Developed and implemented capacity building initiatives for grant recipients, providing training workshops, mentorship programs, and resources to enhance research capabilities and promote long-term sustainability• Conducted risk assessment, expenditure assessment, value for money and financial forecasting to maintain oversight of grantee projects

Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA), Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, European Union Trust Fund (EUTF)• Monitored grant budgets and expenditures, achieving a budget management utilization rate of 96%, optimizing the use of grant funds and ensuring efficient project implementation• Presented project updates in committee meetings with the Second Vice President and members of cabinet of Jubaland State of Somalia in Kismayo• Conducted screening and risk assessments of 300 grant applications and proposed activities, resulting in a risk mitigation rate of 87% by identifying and addressing potential risks, and ensuring project success• Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks for grant projects, conducting regular site visits and evaluations to assess impact on retail and agribusiness grantees• Executed capacity assessments and due diligence of 50 businesses run and owned by vulnerable groups, youth, women, in Dollo Ado & Dollo Bay, Ethiopia and Mandera, Kenya, resulting in funding to promote economic and private sector development

Kenya

Improving Business Environment in Somaliland, World Bank • Established systematized procedures for project reviews, development studies and knowledge management, resulting in a 45% increase in collaboration and knowledge sharing among teams, project managers and stakeholders• Directed project team achieving a team productivity rate of 97%, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment• Implemented capacity building and training for the staff of Government Departments and institutions to improve service delivery, and the management of the relationship with, and support for, the private sector • Developed and implemented impact assessment frameworks, measuring project outcomes and achievements against pre-defined indicators, demonstrating the project's contribution to development goals• Collaborated with compliance and legal teams in drafting agreements with partners

Public Financial Management (PFM) Education and Training Programme for the Government of Somaliland, World Bank• Coordinated the delivery of online training programs, achieving a participant satisfaction rate of 95% based on post-training evaluations• Increased utilization rate of the online platform by 45% through user outreach initiatives, providing technical support, and promoting user-friendly features and resources• Developed and implemented administration and performance monitoring systems for trainers and participants, tracking performance metrics such as completion rates, quiz scores, and trainer evaluations, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement• Facilitated project coordination activities, including organizing virtual meetings, preparing meeting minutes, and maintaining project documentation using google suite, ensuring continued project operations and effective communication

• Facilitated the development of 65 communication materials including briefs and concept notes, for proposal development by working closely with country directors and discipline leads to present at investment committee meetings• Prepared competitive bids in consortium applications with support from internal programming staff on the technical and financial proposals • Developed and monitored opportunities pipeline for prompt execution of proposals and coordination with regional teams• Conducted market research and analysis, identifying emerging trends, needs, and funding opportunities, contributing to the development of innovative service offerings and targeted business development strategies• Cultivated strategic partnerships with organizations, donor organizations, and government agencies, leading to 85% increase in collaboration on projects• Managed a proposal writing team of 5 staff and experts in preparing proposals with a 42% success rate

• Streamlined supply chain processes of procurement and logistics, reducing order fulfillment time by 27% and minimizing restocking turnaround time, resulting in improved operations management and increased revenue• Increased market reach by expanding distribution networks and establishing new partnerships that gave rise to a 60% increase in product access• Developed impact measurement frameworks to assess the social and economic outcomes of the enterprise's interventions, tracking income generation, livelihood improvement, and access to essential products and services• Increased team productivity by 33% through becoming an expert in a new automated tracking tool and training the team in monitoring target groups• Developed and delivered thematic trainings on climate change adaptation and mitigation, increasing staff competency and improving project success by 45%

Nairobi

• Conducted a comprehensive literature review, analyzing and synthesizing 100+ research articles, contributing to a research report that served as a foundation for further investigations• Researched and analyzed food security policies and the impact on agricultural production and food systems, contributing to the development of evidence-based recommendations• Collaborated with research team members, coordinating research activities, sharing insights, and contributing to a positive and productive work environment• Conducted literature review of best practices, case studies and programs, of land management on developing countries that sustainably promote urban settlement for effective utilization of land for food production• Co-ordinated in the preparation of research reports and publications, ensuring clear and concise presentation of research findings, data analysis, and policy analysis recommendations

Paris Area, France

• Coordinated planning of a yearly high-profile industry conference, attracting 300+ attendees from the entire industry value chain• Produced articles distributed in a monthly industry newsletter featuring expert interviews, case studies, and market insights, resulting in a 25% increase in subscriber engagement and positive feedback from industry leaders• Implemented a media monitoring system to track industry trends, developments and public sentiment, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making • Represented the organization at the OECD's Agriculture, Environment, and Trade directorate meetings

• Developed and implemented an innovative survey methodology, resulting in 90% participant response rate and a dataset of 200 responses and utilizing French-Arabic translators to achieve the high rate• Established productive collaborations with local communities and organizations, conducting interviews and focus groups with 10 community stakeholders to integrate local knowledge into research findings• Spearheaded a field research mission, coordinating a team of five researchers in data collection in a remote area over a 2-month period• Engaged with local stakeholders through outreach events, reaching an audience of 500+ individuals, and communicated research findings to promote awareness

Masters, Development Economics & International Projects Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) Economics, Economics