ALI SURRAW
NAIROBI
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF POLITICAL PARTIES
OFFICE OF THE REGISTAR OF POLITICAL PARTIES
10.2020
- Principal Deputy to the Registrar of Political Parties
- Head of the Regulation and Compliance Directorate
- Development of Policies related to regulation of Political parties
- Administration of Political Parties Fund
- Supervise the regulation of Political Parties’ activities
- Development of Regulatory Framework for Political Parties
- Supervise the Human Resource and Administration Department
- Stewardship of the Research and Planning function of the Office
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MILLENNIUM INNOVATION CONSULTING GROUP
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Provide strategic direction for overall mission of company
- Developing high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
- Leading and motivating subordinates to advance employee engagement & develop a high performing managerial team
- Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission
- Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits
- Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements
- Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders
- Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
- Support to Council of Governors (CoG) in the design and management of the Transition of County Governments and Post Elections Induction Program
- Development of policies and sector strategic plans for counties – Garissa, Kiambu, Marsabit
- Designing and Facilitation of training on public participation
- Conducted several county capacity needs assessment – Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, and Turkana
- Designed and operationalized a county capacity building fund
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DEVOLUTION RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTRE
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Providing strategic leadership and Direction to the Company
- Developing and implementing the Company policies
- Co-ordinating the implementation of the budget
- Developing of company strategic plans
- Mobilising resources for funding the budgetary requirements of the company and putting in place mechanisms to raise revenue and resources
- Performance Management; including systems and Human resources
- Human Resources Development
- Managing Employee Relations
- Managing Service Delivery of the company
- Client and stakeholder relations
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
ISIOLO COUNTY
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Providing strategic leadership and direction to the sector
- Developing and implementing financial and economic policies in the county
- Preparing the annual budget for the county and coordinating the preparation of estimates of revenue and expenditure of the county government
- Co-ordinating the implementation of the budget of the county government
- Mobilising resources for funding the budgetary requirements of the county government and putting in place mechanisms to raise revenue and resources
- Performance management; including systems and human resources.
- Managing the county government’s public debt and other obligations and developing a framework of debt control for the county
- Consolidating the annual appropriation accounts and other financial statements of the county government in a format determined by the accounting standards board
- Acting as custodian of the inventory of the county government’s assets
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards prescribed and published by the accounting standards board from time to time
- Ensuring proper management and control of, and accounting for the finances of the county government and its entities in order to promote efficient and effective use of the county’s budgetary resources
- Assisting county government entities in developing their capacity for efficient, effective and transparent financial management, upon request
- Strengthening financial and fiscal relations between the national government and county governments in performing their functions
- Reporting regularly to the county assembly on the implementation of the annual county budget
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR WATER, ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES, ENERGY AND IRRIGATION
ISIOLO COUNTY
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Developing and implementing the sector policies
- Providing strategic leadership and direction to the sector
- Co-ordinating the implementation of the budget of the sector
- Developing of sector strategic plans
- Mobilizing resources for funding the budgetary requirements of the sector and putting in place mechanisms to raise revenue and resources
- Performance Management; including systems and Human resources
- Human Resources Development
- Managing Employee Relations
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Managing Service Delivery of the sector
- Advising the County Government entities, the county executive committee on the water, Irrigation, Environment, Natural Resources and energy matters
- Reporting regularly to the county assembly on the implementation of sector plans
ELECTIONS COORDINATOR
IEBC
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Elections management including registration, voter education, campaigns management, nominations, elections supervision and dispute resolution
- Regulations of Political Parties’ Activities
- Recruitment of election officials
- Personnel administration
- Administration support services including logistics
- Asset management
- Financial management including budgeting and prudent use of commission resources
- Provide management support, develop and oversee the implementation of the commission strategies
- Performance management
BRANCH MANAGER
National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
03.2006 - 10.2012
- In charge of operations of Mombasa Branch
- Social Protection administration
- Asset management
- Human resources planning & Personnel Administration
- Training and development & Managing Employee Relations
- Compliance management & Benefit administration
- Budgeting and control
- Revenue management.
- Performance Management
- Business development
- Procurement function
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
NSSF
04.2004 - 02.2007
- Enforcing the NSSF Act Cap 258.
- Member education
- Collection of contribution
- Member registration
- Inspection of compliance status
- Records verification
- Human Resources and administrative support services
Education
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) -
Institute of Human Resources Management
01.2021
Masters in Public Administration - undefined
Kampala University
01.2015
Higher Diploma in HRM (KNEC) - undefined
NEP Technical Institute
01.2009
B. A (Public Administration & Economics) - undefined
Moi University
01.1999
KCSE - undefined
Sabunley Secondary School, Wajir
01.1992
KCPE - undefined
Wargadud Primary School, Mandera
01.1988
Skills
- Strategic leadership and Execution
- Passion
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork, Team Leadership and stakeholder Management
- Negotiation Skills
Accomplishments
- Development of an Integrated ICT system to regulate activities of Political Parties
- Developed Sectoral development plans as well as policies for a Garissa and Marsabit county Governments
- Helped in the development of performance management systems in the county.
- Designing and managing the execution of a comprehensive capacity development programs for County governments
- Recognized for improving the delivery of public services in the county; and
- Developed Strengthening mechanisms for broad citizen engagement and participation.
- Support and structuring of public participation systems within counties
- Founding chairman of the council of county water ministers (a caucus of the 47 county water ministers)
- Helped county governments in the establishment of delivery units
- Technical support on establishing public financial management systems and credible budget making processes
- Successful conduct of the 2013 General elections in Kitui County.
- Manager of The Year 2008 Award at The NSSF Kenya for Raising Revenue Base of the North Eastern Region from Ksh. 6,261,473.00 In June 2006 To Ksh.18, 730,683.20 In June 2008.
Languages
English, Kiswahili, Somali, Borana
Summaryprofile
I am a Governance Practitioner with a good grounding in Public Finance and Human Capital Management. I have proven managerial and Strategic leadership skills with wide experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing visions. I also have a Strong understanding of corporate governance principles with an in-depth knowledge of general management best practices.
Coursesandseminarsattended
- Corporate Governance Course, Centre for Corporate Governance, 02/2023
- Strategic Organizational Change Management, ESAMI, 01/2023
- Strategic Negotiations Course, ESAMI, 04/2022
- Pension Administration and Management, Frontier Institute, 07/2019 - 09/2019
- Vision 2030 review mid term review, Institute of Economic Affairs, 07/2016
- Public Finance Management, Kenya School of Government, 04/2014
- Elections Management, Kenya school Of Government, 11/2012
- Public Prosecution skills upgrading, Kenya School of Law, 07/2010
- Financial Management, Kenya Institute of Administration, 06/2010
- Project planning & management course, African Population Institute, 02/2010
- Social Protection Administration course, East and Central Africa Social Security Association, 09/2009
- Total Quality Management Course, Adaptive Management Consultants, 07/2007
- Integrity Assurance Officers’ training Course, Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, 06/2007
- Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) Course, Government Training Institute (Matuga), 05/2007
Personal Information
- ID Number: 13257503
- Date of Birth: 12/19/74
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
Professionalorganizationmembership
- A Member of the Institute of Human Resources Management of Kenya. (IHRM)
- A Member of Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
References
- Ann N. Nderitu, Registrar of Political Parties, P.O Box 1131, Nairobi, 00606, nderitu.ann@gmail.com, +254 727419965
- Mrs. Betty Sungura, CEO – National Gender and Equality Commission, P.O Box 27512-00506, Nairobi, bettys@ngec.or.ke, 0722816747
- Dr. Joshua. Okumbe, CEO – Centre for Corporate Governance, P.O. BOX 13936 - 00800, Nairobi, okumbej@ccg.or.ke, 0722700180
Hobbies and Interests
- People Management, Strategic Management, & Community Development
- Reading, Traveling, Community Service
Timeline
DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF POLITICAL PARTIES
OFFICE OF THE REGISTAR OF POLITICAL PARTIES
10.2020
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MILLENNIUM INNOVATION CONSULTING GROUP
03.2018 - 09.2020
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DEVOLUTION RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTRE
10.2017 - 02.2018
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
ISIOLO COUNTY
03.2015 - 09.2017
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR WATER, ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES, ENERGY AND IRRIGATION
ISIOLO COUNTY
06.2013 - 02.2015
ELECTIONS COORDINATOR
IEBC
11.2012 - 06.2013
BRANCH MANAGER
National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
03.2006 - 10.2012
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
NSSF
04.2004 - 02.2007
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) -
Institute of Human Resources Management
Masters in Public Administration - undefined
Kampala University
Higher Diploma in HRM (KNEC) - undefined
NEP Technical Institute
B. A (Public Administration & Economics) - undefined
Moi University
KCSE - undefined
Sabunley Secondary School, Wajir
KCPE - undefined
Wargadud Primary School, Mandera
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