ANN WANJIRU MWANGI
Economist
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
To be an innovative Economist performing policy-relevant economic and statistical research. Resourceful in overseeing various top-level planning activities. Expert at reviewing reports, crafting strategies and coordinating with organizational leadership team. Proven history of assessing needs and driving improvements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND HEAD OF THE CENTRAL PLANNING AND PROJECTS MONITORING UNIT
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT
04.2023 - Current
- As the Director of Planning and Head of the Central Planning and Project Monitoring Department at the Office of the Deputy President (ODP), I have spearheaded the development comprehensive Strategic Plans for Office of the Deputy President 2023-2027; Annual Work Plan and Performance Contract as well as overseeing the implementation and reporting. I have established clear performance metrics to evaluate team progress and drive accountability for results.
- I oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and Reporting of ODPs of programmes and projects;Facilitate uploading and updating of information on programmes and projects in electronic National Monitoring and Evaluation System and Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU); Spearhead impact assessment of Ministry Department and Agencies programmes and projects; and coordinate prefeasibility and feasibility studies; Oversee implementation and reporting on Public Investment Management (PIM) guidelines in the Office of the Deputy President;
- Coordinate data collection, analysis and research on topical issues to inform policy formulation; Oversee research and data compilation relevant to reports helping visualize demographic and socioeconomic data for executive decision-making. Facilitate institutionalization of knowledge management initiatives; Coordinate implementation of regional integration issues and economic partnerships.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization; fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring open lines of communication for feedback on planning efforts and ongoing support for implementation activities.
- Championed a culture of excellence within the planning department by setting high performance standards and providing ongoing feedback and coaching to team members.
- Created detailed project timelines, identifying critical milestones and setting realistic expectations for deliverables.
- Optimized workflow processes through continuous analysis of operations, identifying opportunities for improvement in both efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, aligning resources to support key organizational initiatives effectively.
- Improved overall efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing best practices.
CHIEF ECONOMIST
NATIONAL TREASURY AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Oversee formulation, review, and dissemination of policies, plans, strategies, programmes and projects of the Social and Governance sectors of the Kenya Vision 2030; Oversee development and review of guidelines for preparation of MDAs' Strategic Plans; Spearhead development and review of the State Department’s Strategic Plans; Spearhead the institutionalization of knowledge management in the country; Coordinate the preparation and implementation of annual budgets, work plans, procurement plans and training projections for the Directorate; Spearhead management of the Central Planning and Project Monitoring Divisions (CPPMDs); Spearhead preparation of the State Department’s Performance Contract and reporting on implementation; Coordinate setting of Performance Contracting annual targets and Performance Appraisal System (PAS) objectives for the Directorate; and Facilitate provision of technical guidance and advice to MDAs on formulation and review of policies in the Social and Governance sectors of the Kenya Vision 2030; Guide annual budgetary preparation process through co-convening of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF); Oversee implementation of multi-sectoral programmes and projects in collaboration with development partners; Guide reporting on Transformative Governance under the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) programme; Guide the process of undertaking Participatory Poverty Assessment Surveys (PPAs) to inform policies on progressive poverty reduction strategies; Provide leadership in development of the National Human Development Reports; Oversee monitoring of 40% Local Content procurement reservation in the State Department; and Assist the Director in managing Staff in the Directorate;
PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST
MINISTRY OF DEVOLUTION AND PLANNING
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Provision of technical guidance and advice (backstopping) to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other stakeholders on policy formulation and economic planning; Preparation of Long Term Development Plans and Medium Term Plans; Preparation of the Ministry’s Strategic Plans as well as offering technical backstopping to the MDAs; Undertaking economic analysis, evaluation and monitoring of development projects and programmes; Formulation and review of development policy strategies and programmes; Identification and preparation of development projects and programmes; Monitoring and implementation of policies, plans, projects and programmes; Conducting surveys and feasibility studies, setting programmes and projects priorities; Collection, collation and analysis of data to all sectors of the economy; Provide inputs in the preparation of development plans at all levels; Development of programmes/project indicators and reports; Writing policy briefs and submitting reports on specific assignments; Assist in the co-ordination of the CEISP, NARIG and GOK-UNICEF programme of cooperation; Assist in the co-ordination of the Knowledge Management Africa (KMA) – Kenya Chapter; Review of development policy strategies, projects and programs prepared by Economists II/I; Control and supervision of technical and other supporting staff.
SENIOR ECONOMIST
MINISTRY OF DEVOLUTION AND PLANNING
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Provision of technical guidance and advice (backstopping) to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other stakeholders on policy formulation and economic planning; Undertaking economic analysis, evaluation and monitoring of development projects and programmes; Formulation and review of development policy strategies and programmes; Identification and preparation of development projects and programmes; Monitoring and implementation of policies, plans, projects and programmes; Conducting surveys and feasibility studies, setting programmes and projects priorities; Collection, collation and analysis of data to all sectors of the economy; Provide inputs in the preparation of development plans at all levels; Development of programmes/project indicators and reports; Writing policy briefs and submitting reports on specific assignments; Assist in the co-ordination of the CEISP, NARIG and GOK-UNICEF programme of cooperation; Assist in the co-ordination of the Knowledge Management Africa (KMA) – Kenya Chapter; Review of development policy strategies, projects and programs prepared by Economists II/I; Control and supervision of technical and other supporting staff.
ECONOMIST I
MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.2008 - 01.2012
- Provision of technical guidance and advice (backstopping) to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other stakeholders on policy formulation and economic planning; Undertaking economic analysis, evaluation and monitoring of development projects and programmes; Formulation and review of development policy strategies and programmes; Monitoring and implementation of policies, plans, projects and programmes; Collection, collation and analysis of data to all sectors of the economy; Development of programmes/project indicators and reports; Provide inputs in the preparation of development plans at all levels; Writing policy briefs and submitting reports on specific assignments; Control and supervision of technical and other supporting staff; Assist in the co-ordination of the CEISP, NARIG and GOK-UNICEF programme of cooperation; Secretariat to the Knowledge Management Africa (KMA) – Kenya Chapter; Review of development policy strategies, projects and programs prepared by Economists II; Control and supervision of technical and other supporting staff.
ECONOMIST II
MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Provision of technical guidance and advice (backstopping) to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other stakeholders on policy formulation and economic planning; Undertaking economic analysis, evaluation and monitoring of development projects and programmes; Formulation and review of development policy strategies and programmes; Monitoring and implementation of policies, plans, projects and programmes; Collection, collation and analysis of data to all sectors of the economy; Development of programmes/project indicators and reports; Provide inputs in the preparation of development plans at all levels; Writing policy briefs and submitting reports on specific assignments; Assist in the co-ordination of the CEISP, NARIG and GOK-UNICEF programme of cooperation; Secretariat to the Knowledge Management Africa (KMA) – Kenya Chapter; Secretariat to the Inter-ministerial Coordinating Committee on Food and Nutrition Committee (ICCFN) meetings; Secretariat to the Ministerial AIDS Control Unit (ACU); Assist in the preparation of Directorate’s Monthly Progress Reports and Quarterly Performance Contract reports; Control and supervision of other supporting staff.
ACCOUNTANT/ADMINISTRATOR
MEDICAL CLINIC
05.2004 - 09.2005
- Preparation of the monthly management accounts; Organizing and preparing the leave duties and paying of workers; Coordinating branch activities across the country; Handling petty cash and controlling overhead expenditures; Generation of management reports and program updating; Maintain office records and Accounts reports; Compiling the audit file and facilitating the external audits.
Education
Master of Arts (Economics of Development) -
International Institute of Social of Studies, The Hague-Netherlands
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) -
University of Nairobi
Certificate Public Accountant Part II -
Vision Institute of Professional
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
St Angela’s Girls School Kitui
Master of Arts (Economics of Development) -
International Institute of Social of Studies, The Hague-Netherlands
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) -
University of Nairobi
Certificate Public Accountant Part II -
Vision Institute of Professional
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
St Angela’s Girls School Kitui
Skills
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Analytical Skills
- Policy Development
- Organizational Skills
- Project Management
- Meeting facilitation
- Budget Preparation
- Cultural Awareness
- Proposal Writing
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
Maritalstatus
MARRIED
Emailaddress
anniemwangi@gmail.com
Relevantcoursestrainings
- Executive Course for Evaluation Leaders (ExCEL), The National University of Singapore (2022)
- Strategic Leadership Development Programme (2018)
- Feasibility Studies and Project Management, Institute of National Planning, Sharm El- Sheikh, Egypt (2017)
- Senior management Course, Kenya Institute of Administration (2012)
- Social Policy for Development Planners, African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP), Dakar, Senegal (2013)
- International Conference on Knowledge Economy (ICKE), Cape Town, South Africa (2013)
- Capacity Building Training on Knowledge Management, Knowledge Associates (2012)
- Economic Development Experience of Japan and Singapore, Civil Service College Singapore (2011)
- Frontiers in Development Policy Course, World Bank and Korea Development Institute (2011)
- Designing and Implementing Social Transfer Programmes, Economic Policy research Institute, South Africa (2010)
- Occupational Health and Safety Management (Basic), Eridy Consultants (2010)
- Policy Analysis Course on Health Innovation in Africa, Africa Centre for Technology Studies, Nairobi (2008)
- Capacity Building Workshop on Strategic Planning for HIV and AIDS in Kenya, National Aids Control Council (2008)
- Programme Based Budgeting, Kenya Institute of Administration (2007)
- Training Workshop for Result Based Management –Deeping the Rapid Results Approach conducted by Public Service Reform and Development Secretariat (2007)
- HIV/AIDS Leadership Conference and Workshop, Advantage Training South Africa (2007)
- Contribution to the regional Technical Workshop on Measuring Human Development, Human Development Report Office, UNDP (2007)
- Financial Management of Donor Funds, Kenya College of Accountancy (2007)
- Report Writing Skills Course, Kenya Institute of Administration (2007)
Personal Information
- Title: ECONOMIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIST
- Date of Birth: 01/15/79
Leadershipresponsibilities
- Member of the Economists Society of Kenya
- Member of Board of Management of Githunguri Secondary School for the period 2016-2019
Publications
- The Executive Office of the President Starategic Plan 2023-2023
- The Office of the Deputy President Stratgic Plan 2023-2027
- The Medium-Term Plans of the Kenya Vision 2030
- The National Treasury and Economic Planning Strategic Plans 2018-2022
- The Kenya National Human Development Reports
- Kenyas Economic Surveys
- The Knowledge Management Policy for Kenya, 2022
- GoK-UNICEF Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP)2014-2018
- Situation Analysis of Children, Young People and Women in Kenya, 2009
- Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of the Social Budgeting Framework
- Knowledge Management Africa (KMA) Kenya Chapter Strategic Plans
- Knowledge Management Africa Kenya Chapter Policy Implementation Framework, Minimum Curriculum Guidelines on Knowledge Management in Kenya
- Social Intelligence Review Reports of the Social Budgeting Initiative
References
- Mr. Patrick Z.K Mwangi, Principal Administrative Secretary, Office of the Deputy President, O. Box 74434-00200, NAIROBI-KENYA, +254704777000
- Waweru Kamau, Director of Planning, State Department for Economic Planning, P.O. Box 30005-00100, NAIROBI-KENYA, +254733524856
- Florence Benta Were, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Investment Authority, P.O. Box 30551-00100, Nairobi-Kenya, +254722498726
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoy reading inspirational Books
- Traveling, socializing and networking.
- Swimming and jogging.
- Listening to Music
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND HEAD OF THE CENTRAL PLANNING AND PROJECTS MONITORING UNIT
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT
04.2023 - Current
CHIEF ECONOMIST
NATIONAL TREASURY AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
08.2020 - 04.2023
PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST
MINISTRY OF DEVOLUTION AND PLANNING
01.2017 - 07.2020
SENIOR ECONOMIST
MINISTRY OF DEVOLUTION AND PLANNING
01.2012 - 12.2016
ECONOMIST I
MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.2008 - 01.2012
ECONOMIST II
MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10.2005 - 10.2008
ACCOUNTANT/ADMINISTRATOR
MEDICAL CLINIC
05.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Arts (Economics of Development) -
International Institute of Social of Studies, The Hague-Netherlands
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) -
University of Nairobi
Certificate Public Accountant Part II -
Vision Institute of Professional
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
St Angela’s Girls School Kitui
Master of Arts (Economics of Development) -
International Institute of Social of Studies, The Hague-Netherlands
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) -
University of Nairobi
Certificate Public Accountant Part II -
Vision Institute of Professional
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
St Angela’s Girls School Kitui
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