Erastus Chokera Kainga
Nairobi,Nairobi Province
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in risk management and compliance, specialising in M&E systems design and implementation. Demonstrates proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting, alongside project management and donor liaison. Skilled in crisis and emergency response training (HEAT), capacity building, and team leadership. Innovates within digital credit and security systems, utilising advanced security risk assessment techniques. Committed to enhancing organisational efficiency through digital appraisal tools and compliance monitoring.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Credit Officer
PEFA Nairobi Central SACCO
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Launched innovative financial products aligned with market trends, increasing client engagement.
- Implemented performance models that boosted debt recovery efficiency.
- Drove adoption of digital appraisal tools to improve reporting accuracy and speed.
Research Assistant
Ministry of Water & Sanitation
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated large-scale field surveys and baseline assessments for rural water projects.
- Analysed quantitative/qualitative data, contributing to national evaluation reports.
Compliance & Training Officer
Patriotic Security Group
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed and delivered staff training aligned to international standards (ISO 18799).
- Conducted security risk assessments for major clients, improving operational safety and compliance.
Director, Safety & Security
LurkSafety Consultants
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw technical risk mitigation (fire, CCTV, access control) for private sector clients.
- Led personal safety and emergency response training, reaching 100+ participants.
Education
MA - Regional Integration
Kenyatta University
01.2021 - 07.2025
Certified Security Management Professional - Level 6
ISMI UK
08.2019 - 09.2020
BA (Hons) - Criminology & Security Management
Laikipia University
09.2014 - 11.2018
Certificate - Cybersecurity Essentials
Laikipia University
07.2018 - 11.2018
Skills
- Risk Management & Compliance
- M&E Systems Design & Implementation
- Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting
- Project Management & Donor Liaison
- Crisis & Emergency Response Training (HEAT)
- Capacity Building & Team Leadership
- Digital Innovation in Credit & Security Systems
- Security risk assessment
- Digital appraisal tools
- Data analysis techniques
- Compliance monitoring
Certification
- Active Shooter Response – UN DSS (2021)
- Servant Leadership – International Leadership Institute (2020)
- First Aid – LurkSafety Consultants (2020)
- Member, International Security Management Institute (#15326A)
- Member, Council of Forensic Science Educators
Hobbies and Interests
Public Speaking, Reading & Research, Mentoring, Community Projects
Awards
Best Delegate – COMESA Research Forum (2021), Best Delegate – IBM AI Research Forum (2021), Paper: "Do Regional Economic Disparities Promote Regional Value Chains?", Conference Presenter – Emerging Countries Int’l Conference (2023)
Community Service
- PEFA Church, Youth Mentor, Trained 100+ youths in leadership and life skills.
- Laikipia University, Student Welfare Analyst, 2017
- Certified Trainer, Security, Leadership, First Aid
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Credit Officer
PEFA Nairobi Central SACCO
05.2023 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Ministry of Water & Sanitation
01.2022 - 11.2022
MA - Regional Integration
Kenyatta University
01.2021 - 07.2025
Compliance & Training Officer
Patriotic Security Group
01.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Security Management Professional - Level 6
ISMI UK
08.2019 - 09.2020
Director, Safety & Security
LurkSafety Consultants
01.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate - Cybersecurity Essentials
Laikipia University
07.2018 - 11.2018
BA (Hons) - Criminology & Security Management
Laikipia University
09.2014 - 11.2018
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