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Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenia

Ede, Gelderland, Nederland

Advance Insight is a fast-growing technology company supporting SMEs in emerging markets with their digital transformation. We work exclusively with Odoo, a high quality ERP system. Our clients are typically companies in high impact sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy and recycling that are looking to scale and grow their business. We have offices in the Netherlands and Kenya and will be opening an office in West Africa soon.

Supporting SMEs in emerging markets with digital transformation.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

Baarn, Utrecht, Nederland

Zero-Kap is a named fund under the FEMI foundation, based in Baarn, the Netherlands. Zero-Kap provides microcredit at zero % interest to community-based organisations and groups in developing countries that have a viable business plan but are not yet eligible for commercial loans. As Zero-Kap Advisor for Kenya I am responsible for ao: the management of the existing loan portfolio and assessment and guidance of new loan applications. It is a voluntary position that I do with a… Show more Zero-Kap is a named fund under the FEMI foundation, based in Baarn, the Netherlands. Zero-Kap provides microcredit at zero % interest to community-based organisations and groups in developing countries that have a viable business plan but are not yet eligible for commercial loans. As Zero-Kap Advisor for Kenya I am responsible for ao: the management of the existing loan portfolio and assessment and guidance of new loan applications. It is a voluntary position that I do with a lot of pleasure. Show less

The Hague, The Netherlands

As manager of NWP's Finance for Water portfolio I was responsible for the Finance for Water strategy and management of various programmes, ao the Kenya Innovative Finance Facility for Water (KIFFWA). The (international) water sector is experiencing a chronic funding challenge that cannot be met by public funding alone. My main goal was to help mitigate that challenge by identifying and promoting innovative (blended) finance modalities for international water projects. By means of… Show more As manager of NWP's Finance for Water portfolio I was responsible for the Finance for Water strategy and management of various programmes, ao the Kenya Innovative Finance Facility for Water (KIFFWA). The (international) water sector is experiencing a chronic funding challenge that cannot be met by public funding alone. My main goal was to help mitigate that challenge by identifying and promoting innovative (blended) finance modalities for international water projects. By means of research, targeted lobby and consortium building, both finance institutions, insurers and pension funds were supported and stimulated to increase their investment in the water sector. Strategic partnerships were forged ao with FMO (the Dutch Development Bank) and ING. One such innovative financing modality that NWP helped set up was KIFFWA, a Kenyan water fund and co-developer of (drinking) water projects. KIFFWA provides loans/guarantees up to 500k to viable projects and/or enterprises helping solve an acute (drinking) water challenge. In addition, KIFFWA provides technical assistance to help strengthen the business case and attract (other) investors. One of the first investments of KIFFWA was in the Kenya Pooled Water Fund, a pooled bond facility for water utilities in Kenya. At the time of writing, KIFFWA's pipeline comprised of 17 projects representing a total project value of 267 million euro's.In addition to managing the programme, I supported the team of fundraisers in their exploration of expanding KIFFWA to other countries in Africa and Asia and also served the Board of KIFFWA Foundation. For more information on KIFFWA: https://kiffwa.com/ Show less

Netherlands

As fellow board member I was co-responsible for ao the long term strategy and growth of the fund and selection of the investments. KIFFWA is a water fund and co-developer of (drinking) water projects in Kenya. KIFFWA provides loans/guarantees up to 500k to viable projects and/or enterprises helping solve an acute (drinking) water challenge. In addition, KIFFWA provides technical assistance to help strengthen the business case and attract (other) investors. One of the first investments… Show more As fellow board member I was co-responsible for ao the long term strategy and growth of the fund and selection of the investments. KIFFWA is a water fund and co-developer of (drinking) water projects in Kenya. KIFFWA provides loans/guarantees up to 500k to viable projects and/or enterprises helping solve an acute (drinking) water challenge. In addition, KIFFWA provides technical assistance to help strengthen the business case and attract (other) investors. One of the first investments of KIFFWA was in the Kenya Pooled Water Fund, a pooled bond facility for water utilities in Kenya. At the time of writing, KIFFWA's pipeline comprised of 17 projects representing a total project value of 267 million euro's.For more information: https://kiffwa.com/ Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

As Programme Manager East Africa I managed Akvo's key accounts and programme's in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia. I was also responsible for Akvo's growth strategy. Key accounts included UNICEF, SNV and UNEP. I worked closely with ao the local water authorities of Kenya and the national government of Mozambique to map out their water infrastructure. Akvo East Africa creates tailor made (mobile) solutions for data collection, monitoring, reporting and data… Show more As Programme Manager East Africa I managed Akvo's key accounts and programme's in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia. I was also responsible for Akvo's growth strategy. Key accounts included UNICEF, SNV and UNEP. I worked closely with ao the local water authorities of Kenya and the national government of Mozambique to map out their water infrastructure. Akvo East Africa creates tailor made (mobile) solutions for data collection, monitoring, reporting and data sharing. For the water and agricultural sector, Akvo has developed a number of specific technological innovations such as onsite water quality testing, land plotting, and tracking and tracing agricultural produce along the value chain. For more information: www.akvo.org Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

As Liaison Officer in Kenya, I represented Aqua for All's interest in the Kenya RAPID programme, a $35.5 million public private partnership (PPP) launched in 2016. The programme was co-developed with USAID and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and focused on investing in Kenya's local private sector to help improve service delivery in water, sanitation, livestock and other livelihood sectors in the northern arid counties of Kenya. I was responsible for the development and… Show more As Liaison Officer in Kenya, I represented Aqua for All's interest in the Kenya RAPID programme, a $35.5 million public private partnership (PPP) launched in 2016. The programme was co-developed with USAID and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and focused on investing in Kenya's local private sector to help improve service delivery in water, sanitation, livestock and other livelihood sectors in the northern arid counties of Kenya. I was responsible for the development and management of the private sector engagement strategy. Some 15+ entrepreneurs in water, sanitation, agriculture and/or livestock sectors were supported to expand and/or grow their business and I helped forge strategic partnerships with ao Kenya Commercial Bank Foundation, Davis & Shirtliff and IBM. Show less

The Hague Area, Netherlands

As business developer I helped Aqua for All secure €20 million co-financing from the Dutch government; explore and develop new partnerships (oa with The Coca Cola Africa Foundation, Millennium Water Alliance, Heifer and Stone Foundation); help incubate small/medium sized enterprises in the water sector, and develop innovative financing mechanisms for the water sector to help attract more private financing. Aqua for All is a not-for-profit organisation working towards facilitating access… Show more As business developer I helped Aqua for All secure €20 million co-financing from the Dutch government; explore and develop new partnerships (oa with The Coca Cola Africa Foundation, Millennium Water Alliance, Heifer and Stone Foundation); help incubate small/medium sized enterprises in the water sector, and develop innovative financing mechanisms for the water sector to help attract more private financing. Aqua for All is a not-for-profit organisation working towards facilitating access to clean water and good sanitation for all (SDG 6). Aqua for All supports innovations and enables business solutions to become viable by mobilising both public and private capital. For more information: https://aquaforall.org/ Show less

Amsterdam

As board member for the Open about Development initiative, I supported Partos improve the quality of its web content. Partos is thé association for Dutch development organizations. With the Open about Development initiative, Partos intended to increase a more positive imagery of development cooperation by means of local success stories. For more information: https://partos.nl/

To help improve transparency within the Dutch development sector, I founded IDleaks, a public movement dedicated to stimulate a more open and nuanced public debate about development cooperation, its challenges and successes. As founder and chair of the board, I drove the development of a longterm strategy, helped build a 500+ member network, lead debates and discussions and forge strategic alliances with like-minded organisations. IDleaks supported multiple not-for-profit organisations to… Show more To help improve transparency within the Dutch development sector, I founded IDleaks, a public movement dedicated to stimulate a more open and nuanced public debate about development cooperation, its challenges and successes. As founder and chair of the board, I drove the development of a longterm strategy, helped build a 500+ member network, lead debates and discussions and forge strategic alliances with like-minded organisations. IDleaks supported multiple not-for-profit organisations to improve their communication strategy and won the JongOS Innovation Award in January 2011. Show less

The Hague

As project officer for the Freedom of Expression team, I helped set up and monitor various projects and supported several cultural entrepreneurs in ao Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Africa. Project evaluations and fundraising were part of my responsibilities too. Hivos is a Dutch not-for-profit organisation, supporting over 500 partners in 40 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, in their fight for civic rights, climate justice, gender equality and inclusion. For more… Show more As project officer for the Freedom of Expression team, I helped set up and monitor various projects and supported several cultural entrepreneurs in ao Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Africa. Project evaluations and fundraising were part of my responsibilities too. Hivos is a Dutch not-for-profit organisation, supporting over 500 partners in 40 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, in their fight for civic rights, climate justice, gender equality and inclusion. For more information: https://www.hivos.nl/ Show less

No better way to develop your management skills than with 20 Dutch adults in foreign territory. I have guided countless tours in Latin and South America, West Africa and the Pacific and managed to get everyone home safe every time.

Course, Sustainable Finance

Post Graduate, Advanced Master, Development Economics And International Development

Master, Cultural Anthropology And Development Studies

Activities and Societies: Students without Frontiers

Education record

Education record