BERNADETTE WAMBUI GITAU- RIBUTHU

Company Overview: The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) was launched at COP26 with USD1 billion of committed capital to accelerate investment in green energy transitions and renewable energy solutions in developing and emerging economies. This historic Alliance partnership leverages catalytic philanthropic funding to unlock investment capital with the aim of mobilizing USD100 billion in public and private capital in order over the next decade to reach one billion people with reliable renewable power, avoid and avert four billion tons of carbon emissions, and create, enable, or support more than 150 million jobs.The philanthropic anchor backers of the Alliance include the Rockefeller Foundation, the Bezos Earth Fund, and the IKEA Foundation.

• Creating an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
• Developing strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
• Directing design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance and growth opportunities.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments in the different regions GEAPP Operates in Africa to ensure compliance with local laws, standards, and regulations relevant to the business domain.
• Managing risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
• Optimizing project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among colleagues.
• Implementing cost-saving measures through effective resource allocation and budget management.
• Working with the wider Global team in Instituting formal operating procedures and enforce adherence to policies and regulations.
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
• Establishing data-driven decision-making processes and implementing best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
• Recruiting, interviewing and hiring employees and implementing mentoring programs to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Growing talent pool by actively recruiting top-tier candidates from diverse backgrounds while implementing robust training programs for skill development across all levels of staff members.
• Cultivating a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
• Fostering work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce staff turnover.
• Reducing employee turnover rates by creating a positive work environment with clear expectations and support systems in place.
• Increasing employee satisfaction, providing regular coaching and feedback sessions.
• Meeting with department leads and providing staff support to attain organizational goals.
• Establishing team priorities, maintaining department and individual OKRs and monitoring performance.
• Training personnel in equipment maintenance and enforcing participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Evaluating employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Established performance goals for employees, Evaluating performance and conveying constructive feedback to improve performance as needed.
• Successfully managing budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity.

Company Overview: responsAbility Investment AG (rA) is an asset manager in the field of development investments and offers professionally managed investment solutions to private, institutional and public investors.The company’s investment solutions supply debt and equity financing predominantly to non-listed firms in emerging and developing economies.

• Develop and execute appropriate operations management systems that reflect compliance with local laws, Company policies and standard operating procedures for a 2.7 hydro power project in Rwanda, 27MW hydro power projects in Uganda, and 11.5MW hydro project in South Africa
• Team Manage quality assurance programs, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and health and safety and give recommendations on necessary action plans in all the projects in the 10 regions
• Recruit sub-contractors, negotiate mutually beneficial agreements, execute the contracts, and continuously evaluate their performance against set down goals
• Leading the finance function and team by providing the strategic direction and oversight of work processes and outcomes
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
• Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
• Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
• Board Member, Renewable Energy holdings (REH) south Africa
• Board Member, Solar Era, Sira Leone.

Company Overview: CBS is a consulting company generally involved in improving companies’ operations by assessing weaknesses and recommending business solutions in Human Resource, Finance, Information systems, and general business policies and processes

• Carrying out an assessment on the companies’ operating policies and procedures with an aim to identify and recommend solutions on the weak areas and identify potential risks involved in the Human Resources and general Corporate services department including IT, Finance, and office management
• Worked as a strategic partner to responsAbility Africa Ltd in setting up the all the operations in the company as well setting up a corporate services team
• Represented company at conferences and seminars to boost outreach

Company Overview: This is a food and beverage company manufacturing company with over 1000 employees under different terms of employment terms

• Managed the recruitment process
• Managed the performance management system
• Liaised with senior managers and ensured an effective evaluation system
• Spearheaded the training needs process and prepared the training calendar
• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for office supplies and services, reducing overall operational expenses while maintaining quality standards.
• Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.

Company Overview: This is the largest weighing equipment in East Africa, coding equipment, power generation equipment, industrial products (bearings and related power transmission for production plants) and power infrastructure projects like substations and power plants

• Identify office space in Uganda and Tanzania and negotiate lease terms and execute the lease agreements
• Acquire and maintain office furnishings, equipment and supplies in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda office
• Preparation of Weighbridge management tender document; follow up on approval with Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) and set up the work processes and policies at the assigned project sight to ensure the assignment’s goals are achieved
• This is the largest weighing equipment in East Africa, coding equipment, power generation equipment, industrial products (bearings and related power transmission for production plants) and power infrastructure projects like substations and power plants

Company Overview: AIB trades shares on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) for large investors and recently branched into corporate and institutional finance for its biggest clients

• Managed the recruitment process; shortlisted, interviewed and onboarded new staff
• Prepared and amended where necessary HR documents
• Managed training programs and reviewed human resource policies
• Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.

Company Overview: Set up of the new entity by ensuring approval of relevant business licenses

• Marketing and recruiting new students
• Supported in recruiting the tutors
• Accounting and Business Studies tutor for senior school
• Set up of the new entity by ensuring approval of relevant business licenses