NJILU SOLOMON MIRITI
Partnership and Linkages Officer
LAARE
Summary
To work in the corporate world requires full utilization of finance, economics and accounting knowledge and management in illuminating human life to meet the challenges posed by the fast-growing world of technology.
I am a degree holder in Bachelor of Commerce Finance option from Jomo Kenyatta University. I work with the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) as a partnership and linkages officer. Previously, I worked at Aventus Group as an Accountant and Head of Collection. I worked with the organization for two years. I also worked with Gain Ventures Limited as an Assistant Credit Control Officer for 1 and a half years. I am computer literate and particularly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnership and Linkages Officer
Kenya Institute of Special Education
11.2023 - Current
- Establishing Collaborations: Identify and engage potential partners, including NGOs, government bodies, and educational institutions, to support KISE's mission of enhancing special education.
- Resource Mobilization: Work with partners to secure financial, technical, and material resources, such as specialized learning materials, assistive devices, and technology, for KISE programs.
- Strengthening Networks: Foster strong networks with local and international organizations to promote KISE's projects and create sustainable partnerships.
- Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Collaborate with the internal team to prepare grant proposals and project briefs to secure funding from donors and partners.
- Managing Relationships: Maintain regular communication with partners and donors, ensuring long-term engagement and fulfilling partnership agreements.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Track the progress and impact of partnerships, ensuring that objectives are met and reporting on outcomes to management.
- Facilitating Knowledge Exchange: Organize forums, workshops, and conferences to enable the sharing of knowledge and expertise between KISE and its partners.
- Promoting Inclusive Education Initiatives: Work closely with partners to promote and implement inclusive education programs, ensuring accessibility for learners with special needs.
- Public Relations and Advocacy: Represent KISE in meetings and events with external stakeholders, advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities and the need for inclusive education.
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports on partnership activities, contributions, and outcomes, ensuring accountability and transparency in collaboration efforts.
Head of Collection
Aventus Group
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the collections team by developing, leading and motivating the collections staff to deliver outstanding performance.
- Ensure total adherence to all Client Service Level Agreements.
- Manage the set profitability rate of each book.
- Develop subject matter expert knowledge of Mobile, e-commerce and other payment banking technologies.
- Ensure compliance with the full collections processes, controls, policies, and procedures.
- Prepares the principal's daily, weekly and monthly reports and share the same with the Business Development and Client Relationship Management.
- Ensure the monthly listings are prepared and submitted within the agreed deadlines and formats.
- Manage the operational costs by continuously monitoring the teams under their supervision so as to achieve an increased operational efficiency.
- Reviews collection reports to ascertain status of collections and outstanding balances and to evaluate effectiveness of collection policies and procedures within own portfolio.
- Coordinate the exchange of information and update procedures and collection techniques.
- Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.
- Ensure that the team members live up to the corporate values of the company.
- Communicate agreed performance standards and targets.
- In liaison with HR Design action plans to close any performance gaps identified and ensure appropriate interventions to close identified performance gaps for the team.
- Ensure Policies, Procedure and Processes are completely understood and adhered to by staff members.
- Develop creative coaching and mentorship methodologies.
- Drive 100% completion of Objective setting for the team by the deadline as guided by Marketing manager.
- Continuously advise and review the Incentive programs for Staff.
Credit Control
Prestopap Technology Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Ensure one-day arrears management for all disbursed loans.
- Record and maintain track of all the recovery progress for all loans in arrears.
- Prepare weekly arrears reports and follow up with them to ensure full repayment.
- Prepare demand templates and ensure they are forwarded to the defaulting customers.
- Prepare debt collection instructions for external service providers to facilitate recovery as per the debt recovery guidelines.
- Prepare reports and make recommendations on bad debts to be written off to the management for approval.
- Monitor debt collection response cycles and contacts as well as credit control performance.
- Manage resource scheduling and the determination of priority of work and procedures to maximize production output and success levels.
- Report and monitor all risks associated with debt recovery.
- Generate compliance reports for use in decision making and performance appraisals.
- Do any other duties that may be assigned by the Management.
Assistant Credit Control Officer
Gain Ventures Limited
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
12.2018
Second Class Honours
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
03.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Skills
- People skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Presentation skills
- Management skills
- Supervisory skills
- Report writing skills
- Analytical skills
- Customer focus
- Organization skills
- Forecasting skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Flexibility
- Responsibility
- Integrity
- Relationship building
- Tactfulness
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Skilled in SAP
- Skilled in ERP system usage
- Team building
- Networking skills
- Generating leads
- Prospecting
- Exceptional communication skills
- Referrals
Publications
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Non-Governmental Organizations: A Study for Nairobi, Kenya, https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/1347295
Career Aspirations
To work in the corporate world requires full utilization of finance, economics and accounting knowledge and management in illuminating human life to meet the challenges posed by the fast-growing world of technology.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Chairperson of Secretariat committee of KISE Expo 2024 on Specialized Learning Materials, Assistive Devices and Technology.
- Credit Control Officer (team of 20 members) in Prestopap Technology Ltd.
- Assistance Credit Control Officer (team of 16 members) in Gain Ventures Ltd.
- Secretary Derry Self Group.
- Treasurer, Catholic Youth Group Laare region.
Personal Profile - Key Qualifications
- Degree holder in Bachelor of Commerce Finance option from Jomo Kenyatta University.
- Currently working with the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) as a partnership and linkages officer.
- Previously worked at Aventus Group as an Accountant and Head of Collection for two years.
- Worked with Gain Ventures Limited as an Assistant Credit Control Officer for 1.5 years.
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Key Strengths And Skills
- People skills, including interpersonal, leadership, communication, teamwork and presentation skills
- Good management, supervisory and report writing skills with keenness to detail and analytical skills
- Customer focus, leadership, organization and forecasting skills
- Can work under minimum supervision
- Flexible, working smart, responsible and a person of integrity
- Relationship building, tactful and analytical skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Skilled in SAP and ERP system usage.
Networking And Communication Skills
- Making links with colleagues in other functions and fields
- Generating leads and prospects for new business
- Exceptional communication skills and generating leads from existing clientele through referrals
Professional Qualification - Computer Literacy
- Proficient in Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Office applications
- Introduction to Windows
- Ms Word
- Ms Excel
- Ms Access
- PowerPoint
Personal Information
Gender: Male
References
- Lisbeth Kageni, 0722392315
- M/s Rose Kambura, Accountant, KENFAP, rose@kenfapbiogas.org, 0722285891
- Robert Wachira, Manager, Prestopap Company, 0720775552
- Juliah Karimi, Partnership Manager, Aventus Group, 0708840261, lkageni@kise.ac.ke
Timeline
Partnership and Linkages Officer - Kenya Institute of Special Education
11.2023 - Current
Head of Collection - Aventus Group
04.2022 - 11.2023
Credit Control - Prestopap Technology Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Credit Control Officer - Gain Ventures Limited
JKUAT - Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
St. Cyprian Boys' - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,
Kang'enyone Primary School - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education,