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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
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
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
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
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
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