Cecilia Ombongi

Donor Reporting | Budget & Resource Management | Strategic Financial Analysis

Finance professional with 16+ years’ experience in donor reporting, budgeting, and resource management. My professional journey spans international humanitarian organization, regional capacity building organization, and NGO across Eastern and Southern Africa.

At UN - WFP Headquarters in Rome, I support the Contribution Accounting and Donor Reporting team in delivering high-quality donor reports, coordinating Country Strategic Plan (CSP) closures, and ensuring compliance with IPSAS, IFRS, and donor requirements. Previously at UN -WFP Regional Bureau Nairobi, I provided technical support in funds management, pipeline management, and budget formulation to Country Offices in the RBN region—enhancing resource utilization and programme delivery.

My career includes stretch assignments at WFP Uganda Country Office, WFP Headquarters – Field Support and Finance Transformation Branch (FINF), and CFORC – Trust Funds, covering staffing gaps, building capacity, and improving financial controls.

With an MBA in Strategic Management, Msc. Artificial Intelligence & Technology Management,a Bachelor’s in Business Management (Second Class Upper Division), a BSc in Applied Accounting (First Class Honours), and ACCA, I link financial performance to programme outcomes through robust analysis, donor engagement, and results driven reporting.

My career includes stretch assignments at WFP Uganda Country Office, WFP Headquarters – Field Support and Finance Transformation Branch (FINF), and CFORC – Trust Funds, covering staffing gaps, building capacity, and improving financial controls.

With an Msc.Artificial Intelligence & Technology Management,MBA in Strategic Management, a Bachelor’s in Business Management (Second Class Upper Division), a BSc in Applied Accounting (First Class Honours), and ACCA, I link financial performance to programme outcomes through robust analysis, donor engagement, and results driven reporting.