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Stephanie Mutisya

Nairobi

Summary

Project Management professional with more than 5 years experience in both public and private sector. Well-versed in policy development, partner relations,project evaluation and financing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator and Policy Officer

African Organization of Public Accounts Committees
Kenya
01.2020 - Current
  • Focal person of the secretariat
  • Offer guidance to the Executive Committee on strategic decisions and planning processes.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Coordinate stakeholder engagements with partners such as GIZ, African Union, Pan African Parliament.
  • Facilitate frequent progress reports and presentations to management and partners.
  • Contribute to the formulation of strategic operational plans and policies.
  • Monitor and evaluate policy effectiveness, recommending necessary adjustments for optimal results.
  • Maintain relations between sub- regional networks in East, West and Southern Africa.
  • Represent the organisation in high level meetings
  • Outreach to Parliaments and other government agencies
  • Financial Coordination: budgeting,book keeping ,project accounting.
  • Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.

Achievements:

  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing new organizational tools and software.
  • Spearheaded the drafting and implementation of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Parliament of Kenya.
  • Developed an internal database to assist in outreach among the various PAC Committees on the continent.

Investment Executive

Dry Associates Investment Bank
Kenya
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Monitored, managed and developed investment portfolios.
  • Assessed and reported on performance attribution on monthly and quarterly bases.
  • Maintained relations and developed referrals from current client base post-appointment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for product improvement, driving innovation in the company's offerings.
  • Provided ongoing portfolio monitoring to ensure alignment with clients objectives and risk tolerance levels.
  • Analyzed economic data to anticipate market fluctuations and adjust investment strategies accordingly.
  • Researched companies and prepared presentations for management and prospective buyers.

Business Development Personnel

O-Square Communications
Fujairah, UAE
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Identified and engaged high potential leads across a variety of projects.
  • Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors.
  • Leveraged CRM tools to effectively manage leads, ensuring timely follow-up and improved conversion rates.
  • Conducted market research and analyzed industry trends to inform business development strategies.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.
  • Mentored junior team members, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing client concerns and resolving issues as they arose.

Achievements:

  • Optimized sales funnel management practices, leading to increased lead conversion rates and shorter sales cycles.
  • Contributed to a new tracking system for Lead Generation to improve performance.

Development Attache

Kenya Red Cross Society
Kenya
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Facilitated and oversaw Projects
  • Proposal and Budget preparations
  • Participated in seminars and conferences regarding policy development
  • Developed linkages and partnership with institutions for funding
  • Promoted peace initiatives and Civic rights to target social groups
  • Drafted and disseminated information through social media and relevant channels.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Achievements:

  • Developed linkages with 3 new institutions
  • Increased funds from sponsors by 3% from previous year
  • Initiated Income generating activities

Partner Relations

Mama Bits NGO
Kenya
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships among business partners, NGO’s, government officials e.t.c
  • Liaised with partners to solve issues, communicate needs and create synergy
  • Assisted in project management and implementation
  • Field visits with partners to meet with clients to determine potential new collaborations
  • Attended and organized meetings and events to serve as a representative for the organization
  • Produced timely and accurate donor and other stakeholder reports
  • Worked closely with leadership to identify key high level targets
  • Organized meetings and events

Education

MBA - Leadership and Innovation

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

United States International University
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2017

High School Diploma -

St.Mary’s Catholic Highschool
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
2012

Skills

  • On-Going Masters programme (MBA)
  • Degree in International Relations
  • Project management
  • Research
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Resource mobilization
  • Partner / Client relations
  • Project budgeting and forecasting
  • Risk Management
  • Policy development and report writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Experience with Multi-cultural background
  • Risk Management
  • Policy development and report writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Experience with Multi-cultural background

References

 Fahad Nauman 

General Manager 

O-Square Communications Hub 

Mobile number:+971559222566 

Email: fahad@o-square.ae 

Michael Mureithi 

Branch Coordinator 

Kenya Red Cross Parklands Branch 

Mobile number:+254723164382 

Email: gatahburu.michael@redcross.or.ke 

Lilian Kerubo 

Manager Mama Bits 

Mobile number: +254723164382

 Email:Lkerry88@gmail.com

Languages

  • Swahili, English and basic Arabic
  • Languages

    Swahili
    Native language
    English
    Proficient
    C2
    Arabic
    Elementary
    A2

    Timeline

    Project Coordinator and Policy Officer

    African Organization of Public Accounts Committees
    01.2020 - Current

    Investment Executive

    Dry Associates Investment Bank
    04.2019 - 12.2019

    Business Development Personnel

    O-Square Communications
    02.2018 - 12.2018

    Development Attache

    Kenya Red Cross Society
    05.2017 - 08.2017

    Partner Relations

    Mama Bits NGO
    06.2014 - 07.2016

    MBA - Leadership and Innovation

    Edinburgh Napier University

    Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

    United States International University

    High School Diploma -

    St.Mary’s Catholic Highschool
    Stephanie Mutisya