RACHEL KINYANJUI-GITONGA

Operations Director (ESG Strategy, Finance, Projects and Partnerships) , Social Entreprise

NAIROBI, Kenya

An experienced Finance, Operations, Strategy and Partnerships Professional with experience and a proven track record of successfully aligning operational activities with strategic goals; driving operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration In Organizations.
Proficient in Project management, ESG Results Reporting and Stakeholder Engagements.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
Professional Experience:

An experienced Finance, Operations, Strategy and Partnerships Professional with experience and a proven track record of successfully aligning operational activities with strategic goals; driving operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration In Organizations.

Proficient in Social Enterprise Management; Project Management, Impact Measurement, ESG Results Reporting and Stakeholder/ Donor Engagements; with an in-depth understanding of Measuring and Evaluation Strategy Development for Manufacturing (Textile, Apparel and Agri processing Value Chains) and in Construction.

Adept in Agile Project Methodologies and at analyzing data to drive informed decision-making thus enhancing performance outcomes. A Customer-centric Professional with expertise in Customer Service Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Process Optimization for Organizational Growth and Success.

Education:

Master of Arts - International Relations
United States International University (USIU-Africa), Nairobi, Kenya
Concentration: International Development & Sustainability GPA: 3.76 / 4

Bachelor of Arts
The University of Nairobi, Kenya
Double Major - Economics & Sociology Second Upper Class Honors

Certified Public Accountant (K)
KASNEB -C/O Strathmore Business School, Kenya

Executive Programme - Social Entrepreneurship – Impact Measurement
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London, UK

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) -C/O Iricon Group, Kenya

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Audit Course
Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies-UON


Affiliations and Achievements:

PMI Global Certified Member
PMI Certified Member - Kenya Chapter

Industry/ National Recognition in Year 2021 on Successful Operational/ project Implementation of MasterCard Foundation's Covid 19 Resilience Programme Sub Grant leading to demonstrable impact through Job Creation.
Impact Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tleR50o3Tdc

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships
  • Being headhunted – make me an

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, swahili

Nationality:

Kenya