Samir Sherman
Niarobi
Summary
Dynamic finance and economics professional with expertise in data analysis, process optimization, and project management. Proven ability to streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about sustainable finance, digital infrastructure, and private-sector-driven development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Data Analyst
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Nairobi
03.2025 - Current
- Guided deployment of Umoja Analytics in regional hubs, country locations, and main office.
- Led deployment of the financial project management dashboard.
- Aided in tracking and assessment of Delegation of Authority.
- Contributed to the working group in designing, establishing, and piloting the IPMR program.
- Identified and analyzed trends within UMOJA to support strategic oversight and coordination efforts.
Consultant
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Geneva
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed multi-functional dashboards, integrating finance, travel, HR, and acquisition data, to provide critical insights of a project portfolio over $13.2 million for data-driven decision-making.
- Monitored project expenditures, identified budget variances, and recommended corrective actions through clear key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Led dashboard integration with operational units, improving real-time tracking of financial metrics and alignment with annual goals.
- Implemented Trello for efficient project tracking, aligning activities with donor reporting requirements to improve reporting accuracy.
- Conducted training sessions on financial and project management systems, enhancing team proficiency in Umoja Analytics, and streamlining processes.
Consultant
The United Nations Office of Drug and Crime
Vienna
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored performance and compliance of all GMCP IOW’s grants under management.
- Identified key performance indicators to enhance the financial and operational management of grants valued over USD $45 million.
- Developed Power BI dashboards that enhanced management’s capacity to monitor grant expenditure, grant closure, compliance to standard operating procedures, and donor agreement requirements.
- Cleaned, coded, transformed, and automated data from the UN’s ERP SAP system.
Analyst (part-time)
Parametric Consulting PLC
Nairobi
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported in producing a feasibility study for a biocarbon project, validating 5 tons of Carbon Credits per hectare per annum (net 5 million tons).
- Conducted project impact proposals, quantitative research on carbon accounting costs, and biodiversity monitoring on regulatory issues regarding carbon.
- Drafted policy options for revenue sharing among the Kenya Government, stakeholders, and local community.
- Worked closely with various stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes.
Budget and Finance Reporting Unit Intern
The United Nations Office in Nairobi
Nairobi
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Produced business intelligence reports that enhanced operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability by strengthening results-based management framework.
- Generated analytical reports on internal performance (KPIs), grants, budget, allotments, and other financial reports for the Chief of BFMS.
- Created internal job rotation portal for staff to improve job rotation, mobility, and efficiency.
Treasury Services Intern
The United Nations Office in Nairobi
Nairobi
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Piloted the creation of automated business intelligence reports using Power BI.
- Created and mapped key performance indicators to enhance financial reporting for the Chief of Treasury Services.
- Supported in the management of financial resources for the provision of providing financial and accounting services to UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNDP, and UNON.
Education
Master of Science - Quantitative Finance
University of London: SOAS
London, United Kingdom09-2025
Master of Arts - International Political Economy
Kings College London
London, United Kingdom09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Minor in World Affairs
The University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida05.2019
Skills
Analytical Data Skills
- Python: pandas, numpy, & pulp
- R: dplyr,tidyr, & ggplot
- Data Modeling: Linear & Logistic Regression
- Financial and Macroeconomic Modeling
- Machine Learning: SL, UL, DT, RF, SVM,& KNN
- Stata
- EViews
Data Visualization Tools
- Power BI & Tableau
- SAP Cloud Analytics
- Microsoft Office Suite
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Result-driven
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Adaptive
Languages:
- English
- Finnish
- Swahili
- Spanish
Certification
- Project Management: Professional Certificate, Couresera, 01/01/2025
- Ecosystem Services: A Method to Sustainable Development, Coursera, 05/01/24
- SAP Analytics Cloud, Udemy, 10/01/23
- R Programming A-Z: R Data Science, Udemy, 07/01/23
- Machine Learning A-Z: AI, Python, & R, Udemy, 07/01/23
- Data Science and Machine Learning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 04/01/22, 06/30/22
Awards
- Minaret Scholarship, 2015, $40,000
- Phi Kappa Phi Honour Society graduate fellowship grant, 2019, $500
- United Nations Certificate of Participation in the internship program (2018 and 2019)
- Model United Nations Best Resolution Award, 2015
- Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification
- CLRA Certified Peer Mentor Level 2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Data Analyst
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
03.2025 - Current
Consultant
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
07.2023 - 12.2024
Consultant
The United Nations Office of Drug and Crime
02.2022 - 08.2022
Analyst (part-time)
Parametric Consulting PLC
08.2019 - 01.2022
Budget and Finance Reporting Unit Intern
The United Nations Office in Nairobi
05.2019 - 07.2019
Treasury Services Intern
The United Nations Office in Nairobi
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Quantitative Finance
University of London: SOAS
Master of Arts - International Political Economy
Kings College London
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Minor in World Affairs
The University of Tampa
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