EDWIN OGOTI NYANGATE
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Programme and partnerships professional with experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder engagement, proposal drafting, donor intelligence research, and timeline management. Skilled in leveraging AI and digital systems (Asana, Salesforce, Excel) to strengthen fundraising positioning and knowledge management. Adept at cross–team coordination, budget preparation, and development of donor-facing strategic materials to enable timely, high-quality submissions and effective donor engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Officer – Partnerships Support Functions
City Blue Hotel Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2022 - Current
- Led background research on corporate clients and prospective partners to inform business development strategies.
- Drafted and refined client concept notes and service proposals in collaboration with finance and operations teams.
- Managed submission timelines for institutional tenders and partnership agreements ensuring compliance with requirements.
- Assisted in preparation of budgets and costings for group events by working closely with finance teams in Excel.
- Coordinated regional stakeholder meetings, developed agendas, minutes and follow‑up actions using Asana.
- Leveraged AI tools to analyse market trends and profile high‑potential partners improving strategic positioning.
Sales Officer
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported preparation of sales pitches and donor‑style client presentations for priority prospects.
- Tracked opportunity pipelines and requirements in Salesforce and Excel.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to develop external‑facing materials and briefing packs.
- Managed feedback loops and compliance checks for product proposals within strict deadlines.
Housekeeping Supervisor – Coordination Experience
Limpopo Hotel Suites
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinated multi‑department logistics between front office, maintenance and external suppliers.
- Prepared administrative reports, minutes and resource plans in MS Excel.
- Managed staff schedules and resource allocation demonstrating strong planning and compliance capabilities.
Attachee – Operations & Knowledge Management
Movenpick Hotels and Residences Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisted in consolidating operational information and administrative papers for management.
- Prepared slide packs and internal briefing materials in PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated organisation of meetings and documentation of minutes and actions.
Sales Officer
Airtel Kenya Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed external sales presentations and stakeholder engagement materials.
- Tracked performance indicators in Excel supporting data‑driven planning.
- Built relationships with partners and coordinated local networking events.
Education
Diploma in Business Management -
Kenya Institute of Management
NairobiCertificate in Hospitality -
Kenya Utalii College
NairobiSkills
- Fundraising Strategy
- Donor Intelligence Research
- Proposal Drafting
- Refinement
- Quality Assurance
- Donor Timeline Management
- Compliance
- Budget Preparation
- Coordination with Finance Teams
- Cross-coalition Coordination
- Stakeholder Liaison
- Training Support
- Donor Engagement Processes
- Knowledge Management Systems
- Asana
- Salesforce
- Excel
- AI Tools
- Monitoring Calls
- Philanthropic Trends
- Donor Meeting Logistics
- Minutes
- Follow-ups
- MS Office
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Communication
- Presentation Development
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Socialising
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Sales Officer – Partnerships Support Functions
City Blue Hotel Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Sales Officer
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd
07.2021 - 01.2022
Housekeeping Supervisor – Coordination Experience
Limpopo Hotel Suites
10.2020 - 04.2021
Attachee – Operations & Knowledge Management
Movenpick Hotels and Residences Nairobi
01.2020 - 04.2020
Sales Officer
Airtel Kenya Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2018
Diploma in Business Management -
Kenya Institute of Management
Certificate in Hospitality -
Kenya Utalii College