David Gachui Wanyoike
Senior Advisor & Team Leader
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced director with 17 + years of experience in program management, innovative financing mechanisms, business development, and private sector development. Successfully structured several lending facilities and micro-finance products to increase water access in low-income areas. Developed innovative service delivery models and financing products for MSMEs and government institutions in water service delivery. Expert in developing public-private partnerships and promoting Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach. Highly skilled in financial analysis, capacity building, and research. Has extensive knowledge of renewable energy, climate resilience, and emerging markets.
Overview
18
18
Years of professional work experience
8
8
Years of post-graduate education
Work History
Team Leader - Water and Sanitation - Kenya
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Nairobi
07.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion. 7 years' experience with donors like the World Bank, EU, USAID, FCDO, SIDA, DGIS cumulatively sized at US$ 67 million.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others. So far, I have managed 37 direct reports.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions e.g. stakeholder analysis, donor landscapes, systemic constraints, organization’s added value and incorporating cross-cutting themes such as governance, institution strengthening & gender and social inclusion across African context.
- Led in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in supporting global and country strategies in DR Congo, Ghana, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
- Experience in use of cloud enterprise resource planning software (SAP Business by Design)
Business Analyst Consultant
WSP-Africa, World Bank
Nairobi
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Structured a water infrastructure commercial financing facility valued at US$ $6 million that improved the sanitation levels for 80,000 people living in low-income areas in Kenya.
- Implemented an innovative micro-finance program (Maji ni Maisha project) that leveraged micro- finance loans and community equity to finance water infrastructure for 35 rural systems in Kenya. The project won a global award for innovative financing.
- Co-authored a report providing borrowers and lenders with an overview of the creditworthiness of water utilities in Kenya with the aim of enabling them access medium term finance from commercial lenders. See link here - http://goo.gl/Bafb9P
Associate Analyst
Economic Consulting Associates (U.K.)
Nairobi
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Assessed data modeling and statistics of water utilities performance to demonstrate their viability for commercial financing.
- Identified operational efficiency opportunities to support long-term growth plans of water utilities in Kenya and Zambia.
- Communicated findings and insights to senior management of SADC - Regulators Association of Southern Africa on evaluating financial models and setting tariffs for off-grid energy technologies, establishing best practices and guiding analysis into action and results.
- Developed the technical proposal and a pipeline transactions for a blended finance facility to be accessed by urban utilities in Kenya.
- Recommended an operational guideline to a Government agency for operationalising a results based financing program for water utilities in Kenya.
- Trained the energy regulator in Kenya (EPRA) on financial modelling as part of technical assistance offered by the EU Renewable Energy Regulatory Capacity Development program.
Finance Officer
UNESCO
Nairobi
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for UNESCO programs to inform decision-making. i.e. ANSTI/DAAD, L’OREAL scholarship grants programs.
- Managed donor funding and reporting on African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI) program.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Supported in organizing the 3rd African Regional Conference of Vice- Chancellors And Deans Of Science & Engineering &Technology (COVIDSET) in Uganda.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against UN body regulations.
Senior Business Advisor
ITP Africa & Integral Advisory
Nairobi
04.2008 - 02.2009
- Structured business cases (value chain and distribution channels analysis) for off-grid technologies and carbon financing for the Developing Energy Enterprises Project (DEEP-EA), the Energy 4 Impact, formerly, Global Village Energy Partnership (GVEP International) and IFC’s Lighting Africa.
- Structured an East Africa Energy Access Fund implemented by Energy 4 Impact (formerly Global Village Energy Partnership International - GVEP International).
- Performed value chain and distribution channels analysis for the IFC’s Lighting Africa program.
- Contributed to an investment policy framework for energy for Ken-Invest under Kenya-Vision 2030 program.
- Performed a viability assessment and financial analysis for development of an Energy Service Company.
- Participated in the 2008 East African Power Industry Convention to discuss reforms to enhance energy investment infrastructure in East Africa.
Financial Analyst
Loita Capital Partners International
Nairobi
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Generated comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk assessment for Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Emerging Markets Database.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and client company profits.
- Developed and implemented financial models to analyze complex information and assess health of client organizations.
- Provided strategic planning advice, identified potential risks and financial oversight to corporate clients intending to raise equity and debt financing.
- Assisted companies in telecoms, housing and water sectors with choosing and timing investments for optimal results.
- Participated in client high level meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
- Researched macroeconomic, industry and company-specific data to inform investment decisions.
Operations and Treasury Officer
SBM Bank, (formerly Chase Bank)
Nairobi
08.2005 - 02.2007
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients. For example, I cumulatively, processed Telegraphic Transfers and foreign exchange deals worth US$ 170,000, managed fixed deposits portfolio worth US$ 19 million and processed overdrafts and loans worth US$ 350,000.
- Supported operations manager and managing director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Education
Certified Expert Climate &Renewable Energy Finance - Climate Finance
03.2023 - 09.2023
Role of Public Policy in Private Sector Devpt - Public Policy Analysis
06.2022 - 07.2022
African History Through The Lens of Economics - Economics
02.2022 - 04.2022
Making Markets Work Training Programme - Market Systems Approach
11.2016 - 12.2016
Project Management Course -
11.2015 - 12.2015
MBA - Finance
12.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
04.2001 - 10.2005
Skills
Team leadership and direction
Accomplishments
- 7+ years hands on experience in Program Management. This entails project execution & project life cycle (project governance, start-up, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, closure and monitoring and evaluation procedures).
- Experienced in implementing large donor funded programs e.g. with funding from the World Bank, FCDO, USAID, DGIS, EKN funded programs.
- Successfully designed, implemented and closed programs with a cumulative total portfolio size of US$ 67 million. The programs have improved access for services and improved the resilience of livelihoods in urban and rural areas of Kenya.
- Experienced trainer on financing and tariff models for the water and energy sector e.g. have trained SADC – energy regulator members on evaluating financial models and setting tariffs for off-grid energy technologies; have trained water agencies on PPPs financing models.
- 15+ experience in integrating innovative PPPs, results-based, early-stage catalytic grants, and blended finance facilities and products in programming. e.g. have supported in developing national water PPP strategies and guidelines for the Government of Kenya.
- Structured a water infrastructure commercial financing facility valued at US$ 6 million in Kenya that improved sanitation levels for 80,000 people living in low-income areas.
- Implemented an innovative award-winning micro-finance program that leveraged micro-finance loans and community equity to finance water infrastructure for 35 rural systems in Kenya.
Cycling, Football, Basketball
I am motivated by documentaries of personal triumph. I enjoy outdoor excursions and occasionally camp with my family. On weekends, I take part in local bike rides with a local cycling club – Cyclopedia. I support them in organizing rides within Nairobi and its environs, marshal new beginners and captain for amateur and semi-elite rides. I admire Chris Froome and hope to be nearly as good as him before ages catches up with me. On relaxed weekends, I enjoy reading, watching football and basketball matches and occasional sports banter.
Timeline
Frankfurt School of Finance And Management - Certified Expert Climate &Renewable Energy Finance, Climate Finance
03.2023 - 09.2023
Stanford University - Leadership Academy For Devpt - Role of Public Policy in Private Sector Devpt, Public Policy Analysis
06.2022 - 07.2022
London Business School -Wheeler Training Institute - African History Through The Lens of Economics, Economics
02.2022 - 04.2022
Springfield Centre For Business in Development - Making Markets Work Training Programme, Market Systems Approach
11.2016 - 12.2016
SNV - Project Management Course,
11.2015 - 12.2015
Team Leader - Water and Sanitation - Kenya - SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
07.2015 - Current
University of Nairobi - MBA, Finance
12.2012 - 12.2015
Associate Analyst - Economic Consulting Associates (U.K.)
06.2011 - 06.2015
Business Analyst Consultant - WSP-Africa, World Bank
01.2011 - 06.2015
Finance Officer - UNESCO
03.2009 - 06.2010
Senior Business Advisor - ITP Africa & Integral Advisory
04.2008 - 02.2009
Financial Analyst - Loita Capital Partners International
03.2007 - 02.2008
Operations and Treasury Officer - SBM Bank, (formerly Chase Bank)
08.2005 - 02.2007
Catholic University of Eastern Africa - Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
04.2001 - 10.2005
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