Ruth Munyinyi
Ruth, Nairobi
Summary
Talented Policy Analyst with background completing in-depth reviews under tight timelines to evaluate current, pending and proposed changes. Well-versed in authoring reports and developing recommendations to benefit strategic partnerships. Over half a decade of experience in social impact policy management and partner relations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
POLICY & PARTNERSHIPS ASSOCIATE
Ruth Munyinyi CV
01.2022 - Current
- I have created strategies to build and maintain policy partner relations, understanding the needs of our stakeholders and developing plans to collaborate where necessary
- I championed the development and implementation of an outreach and advocacy strategy focused on ensuring that school meals are integrated within policy and funding priorities
- Provide technical support in the formulation of the National School Meals Policy as well as lobbying for a National School Lunch Bill with the Kenyan government through Members of Parliament and Ministry of Education
- Pioneering a systemic change approach in the education sector by initiating the first coalition of private sector and non-governmental actors in address some of the barriers in attaining universal school meals and quality education
- Be the key liaison between the organization and the government across education, health, and agriculture, working towards collaborative implementation of school feeding
- Lead and trained F4E teams in implementing quality standards in line with local and national regulatory requirements
- Grow a network of senior government and policy allies to actively support F4E operations and future expansion and identify new networks to explore
- Pioneered several private partnerships and public private partnerships in garnering support for sustainable school meals programs.
- Recommended updates to current legislation on the Education Bill in Kenya.
- Identified, evaluated and developed solutions to remove systemic barriers to change in the education sector
PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER
FOOD FOR EDUCATION
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for setting and implementing funding strategies, preparing compelling concept notes and proposals, managing fully grant cycles, establishing and sustaining donor and partner relationships and capacity building
- Managed the full award cycle including solicitation, pre-award, award, monitoring, and compliance, reporting and close-out
- Served as team lead in grant writing, preparation of proposals, concept notes and grant plans
- Partner and donor engagement with both local and international partners, creating thriving relationships and increasing donor retention
- Secured over $7 million in FY2020-21 in new and recurring corporate and foundation sources
- Revenue secured was able to meet and surpass the revenue target for the year
- Represent the organization in government engagements in capacity building and advocacy of school feeding programs
- Mapping of potential expansion areas and conducting grassroot survey and report preparation for expansion plans
- Preparing quarterly, yearly grant reports to be shared with funding organizations, partners, and individual donors
- Conduct extensive research that give informational backing for proposals
- Coordinating on institutional capacity development plans and overall partnership development methodologies.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Ruth Munyinyi CV, THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Tasked with managementofgeneral ledgeraccounts, inventory,assets,capital project management and treasury management
- In two years, I was able to prepare final and interim financial reports for the organization
- In six months, I was adequately able to prepare financial reports for both internal and external audits
- I was able to implement the newly revised IFRS 9 into the financial reports of the institution
- Prepare monthly reconciliation on the postings done to the general ledger accounts thus being able to give an accurate periodic financial statement
- I organized and supervised the quarterly stock takes for the organization and thus improving the stock variance by 75%
- I worked in collaboration with the Project Manager to prepare Project payments and reconciliations
- With strict deadlines, I was able to reconcile and post supplier payments that had a three-month back log
- I improved the asset management for the organization by updating the asset register and carrying out periodic asset verification
- I worked with other departments in the organization in managing the capital and operation expenditure and ensuring they are in line with the budget
- Currently, I have been able to prepare project negotiation contracts for third party partners and the board
- I have been able to prepare tender evaluation analysis reports to create value for the institution.
MARKETING INTERN
Ruth Munyinyi CV, JUBILEE INSURANCE
03.2015 - 06.2015
- PositionedattheCustomerCaresection, Iwastaskedwithbeingthefirstattendanttoclientsforthe organization
- Improving the efficiency level of customer service from 42% to 89%
- In three months, I was able to conduct the customer service training
- Assign all queries to the relevant departments to handle the subject using CRM
- Assist in settle the claim for the policy holders
- Educate the walk-in client on the various insurance policies
- Engaging with on-line clients through policy campaigns and resolving customer queries
- Enhanced the company’s customer service charter.
Education
Master of Commerce -
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Major Business Administration
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
06.2012 - 07.2016
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ST. GEORGES’ GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL-NAIROBI
Ruth Munyinyi CV
Skills
Strong relationship management with donors and governmentundefined
Certification
TRAININGS ATTENDED
Affiliations
ü Member of Community Outreach Program (Strathmore university)
ü Lady Accountant (ICPAK)
ü Co-Founder, Elimisha Stratizen Initiative.
ü Unilever Brand Ambassador.
ü Mentor Strathmore Macheo program
ü Mentor- Kamae Borstal Institution
ü Volunteer- Nyumba ya Wazee
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of School Meals Policy
- Achieved 20% growth in the Partnerships portfolio by leading corporate as funding partners
Kenya School Meals Policy
The first policy drafted in Kenya to support the provision of school meals for school going children. It is a guiding framework that will set the path for more children to be able to access better quality education
Work Availability
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Timeline
POLICY & PARTNERSHIPS ASSOCIATE
Ruth Munyinyi CV
01.2022 - Current
PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER
FOOD FOR EDUCATION
10.2020 - 12.2021
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Ruth Munyinyi CV, THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 09.2020
MARKETING INTERN
Ruth Munyinyi CV, JUBILEE INSURANCE
03.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Major Business Administration
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
06.2012 - 07.2016
Master of Commerce -
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
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ST. GEORGES’ GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL-NAIROBI
Ruth Munyinyi CV
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