Beatrice Chepkorir Tonui
Summary
A highly experienced Policy and Capacity Building Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in agriculture, agribusiness, and public sector leadership. Demonstrated proficiency in driving economic reforms through the implementation of a bottom-up governance model. Specialises in policy formulation, stakeholder engagement, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Holding an MBA in Finance, with a focus on Strategic Management, and currently pursuing a PhD in the same field, I am adept at shaping national and county policies, optimising resource allocation, and promoting sustainable development. I am committed to advancing national development goals, ensuring transparency in resource mobilisation, and upholding principles of good governance. My comprehensive background positions me as an ideal candidate for a senior government leadership role, where I can further contribute to effective governance and policy implementation at the national level.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sanitation and MHM Policy & Training Coordinator
USAID-RTI International
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Western Kenya Sanitation Project
- Lead policy development and strategic planning for sanitation and menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in Nyanza
- Design capacity-building interventions and oversee grant proposals, ensuring effective partnerships for sustainable sanitation improvements
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and build partnerships to create an enabling environment for private sector growth and investment
- Develop and adapt strategies for sanitation and MHM interventions, demonstrating evidence-based business cases through market actors and external consultants
- Support county governments in making productive investments in sanitation and utilising data for decision-making
- Lead the facilitation of public-private dialogue between county governments and private market-based entrepreneurs
- Western Kenya Sanitation Project
- Successfully domesticated Menstrual Hygiene Policies in several counties
- Built strong partnerships across government and private sectors to enhance regional sanitation efforts
Senior Agricultural Policy & Institutional Capacity Building Specialist
USAID-RTI International
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Kenya Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity
- Played a key role in maintaining and building relationships with agricultural stakeholders in the region
- Provided an enabling environment for private sector growth and investments
- Developed strategies for interventions related to private sector investments through sound policies
- Led projects to demonstrate business cases based on evidence-based analysis
- Kenya Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity
- Contributed to the creation of agricultural policy frameworks at both national and county levels
- Developed the Transboundary Disease Control Policy for NOREB and LREB Counties
CEC Agribusiness
County Government of Bomet
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Oversaw agribusiness policy development, strategic planning, and budget management within the Bomet County Government
- Increased milk production significantly and developed export markets for agricultural products
Chief Officer (Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Marketing)
County Government of Bomet
07.2009 - 11.2014
- Managed agribusiness sector initiatives, aligning county priorities with agricultural programmes aimed at increasing productivity and market access
Regional Manager (North and South Rift Region)
Kenya Seed Company
07.2009 - 11.2014
- Led regional sales and distribution efforts, enhancing market share and profitability
- Increased seed sales by 40% year-on-year and boosted regional market penetration
Sales Executive / Sales Supervisor
Kenya Seed Company Ltd
Nakuru
10.2003 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Nakuru
- Managed client relations, expanded business with key outlets, and provided technical and commercial support
- Nakuru
- Improved revenue and profitability through accurate financial and management reporting
Sales Executive
Kenya Seed Company Ltd
10.1997 - 09.2003
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, optimising revenue through effective marketing and sales strategies
Education
Ph.D. - Strategic Management
University of Kabianga
11.2024
MBA - Strategic Management
Kenya Methodist University
05.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - 2nd Class Honours-Upper Division
Kenya Methodist University
01.2010
Diploma in Marketing -
Kitale Technical College
01.2003
Certificate in General Agriculture and Extension -
Kilifi Institute of Agriculture
01.1995
Skills
- Public Sector Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Governance
- Public Finance Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
- Capacity Building & Team Leadership
- Policy & Programme Development
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1974
- Marital Status: Married
Leadership Positions Held
- Council Member - Multimedia univeristy
- Chairperson-International Extension Programme-Empowering lives international
- Board member ACE Africa
- Board Chair -Cheptabach secondary school
- Board Chair St Mary Girls Nakuru
Professionalmemberships
Member, Marketing Society of Kenya
Languages
- English
- Swahili
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Regional Sanitation and MHM Policy & Training Coordinator
USAID-RTI International
05.2022 - Current
Senior Agricultural Policy & Institutional Capacity Building Specialist
USAID-RTI International
05.2018 - 06.2022
CEC Agribusiness
County Government of Bomet
11.2016 - 11.2017
Chief Officer (Agribusiness, Cooperatives, and Marketing)
County Government of Bomet
07.2009 - 11.2014
Regional Manager (North and South Rift Region)
Kenya Seed Company
07.2009 - 11.2014
Sales Executive / Sales Supervisor
Kenya Seed Company Ltd
10.2003 - 11.2007
Sales Executive
Kenya Seed Company Ltd
10.1997 - 09.2003
Ph.D. - Strategic Management
University of Kabianga
MBA - Strategic Management
Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Business Administration - 2nd Class Honours-Upper Division
Kenya Methodist University
Diploma in Marketing -
Kitale Technical College
Certificate in General Agriculture and Extension -
Kilifi Institute of Agriculture
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