Ian Monyancha Changamu

CURRICULUM VITAE Ian Changamu P.O Box-, Nairobi Phone: - /- Email:-LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ian-changamu-450571a9 Career Objective To secure a challenging position that leverages my extensive experience while providing opportunities for professional growth. I aim to develop global customer solutions with integrity, utilizing my strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities, both independently and collaboratively. Education PhD in Co-operative Business - The Co-operative University of Kenya, 2021 - Present Masters of Co-operative Management (Finance) - The Co-operative University of Kenya, 2017 - 2019 Bachelor of Co-operative Business, Finance (First Class Honors) - The Co-operative University of Kenya, 2012 - 2016 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Nyaikuro Secondary School, 2008 - 2011 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Omonono Primary School, 2000 - 2007 Professional Qualifications  Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A): Foundation and Intermediate levels completed; Advanced level ongoing. Technical Skills  Proficient in Windows XP/VISTA, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Internet/Email. Languages  English: Fluent, Kiswahili: Fluent Work Experience June 2024 – July 2024: Contractual consultant – Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT Achievements  Engaging farmers on regenerative agriculture.  Collect data and carry out analytics to determine the trend of farmers in the area of regenerative agriculture within Embu County. June 2019 – July 2022: Examinations Coordinator Department of Community Development and Environmental Management (DCEM) - The Co-operative University of Kenya Duties and Responsibilities  Addressing Students’ examinations queries.  Assisting the Chairperson of Department and the Dean of the School to prepare all examinations documents such as pass lists, consolidated mark sheets and graduation lists.  Following up and ensuring that examination papers are set and submitted promptly for moderation.  Ensuring timely submission of moderated examination papers across all programmes to the examination office.  Liaising with the University Timetabler to ensure that all units are timetabled and the examinations timetable communicated to all students and invigilators in good time.  Coordinating prompt delivery of examination papers and other materials to the timetabled examination venues.  Cross check all scripts after examination and ensure that each examiner picks his/her scripts for assessment.  Receiving all marked examination scripts/CAT marks and assist CoD in mark checking and processing of results.  Assisting the Chairperson of the department and the Dean of the School during examination result presentation at the Departmental Committee meeting, School Board and the Senate.  Assisting the Chairperson of Department and the Dean of the School in maintaining students’ academic progress record.  Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. Nov 2016 – July 2022: Teaching Assistant – The Co-operative University of Kenya Duties and Responsibilities  Contributing towards the achievement of the mission and vision of the University.  Contributing effectively to the creation and circulation of knowledge through effective teaching and research and publishing.  Enriching the intellectual development of students through interaction and academic counseling in my area of specialization.  Participating in institution building and extra-curricular activities of DCEM in order to create a rich and vibrant intellectual environment in CUK. April 2021 – May 2021: Acting Chairperson (CoD), Department of Community Development and Environmental Management (DCEM) – The Co-operative University of Kenya. Duties and Responsibilities  Addressing Students’ examinations queries and any other queries.  Assisting the Dean of the School to prepare all examinations documents such as pass lists, consolidated mark sheets and graduation lists.  Assigning of workload in the department and ensuring that teaching is carried out as per the requirements  Processing of examination results in the department and presenting them to the school and senate.  Assisting the Dean of the School during examination result presentation at the Departmental Committee meeting, School Board and the Senate.  Assisting the Dean of the School in maintaining students’ academic progress record.  Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. August 2018 – August 2021: Music Coordinator - The Co-operative University of Kenya Duties and Responsibilities  Recruiting students for the choir.  Ensuring that the students’ choir has an appropriate venue for rehearsals.  Securing and co-ordinate the work of trainers.  Ensuring that there is a well-trained, groomed, and disciplined students choir for all University (internal and external) functions.  Performing any other duties related to this mandate as may be assigned by the University through the office of the Dean of Students. May 2015 - August 2015: Accounts Assistant Attachment - COMOCO SACCO. Duties and Responsibilities  Preparing daily cash collection and bank deposit report.  Loan eligibility test for members.  Registering individual and group members via Sacco Capture system.  Preparing weekly performance tracker.  Monthly Reconciliations and performance survey analysis May 2014 - August 2014: Mentorship and Teaching. St. Johns Nyakwerema Secondary school. May 2013 - August 2013: Wakenya Pamoja SACCO. Awards  Best Student Overall Award, The Co-operative University of Kenya, 2016  Best Mathematics Student Award, Nyaikuro Secondary School, 2011 Professional Memberships  Member No. 0022, Kenya Society of Professional Co-operators (KSPC)  Final stage of CPA, to be registered for ICPAK Community Service  Volunteer, Mercy Ministry at Co-operative University College (visiting children’s homes).  SDA Group Projects and Investments Leader, Co-operative University College of Kenya,-.  Secretary, IYF Club, Co-operative University College of Kenya,-.  Librarian, SDA Group, Co-operative University College of Kenya,-.  Participated in community outreach at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2014. Publications and Conferences Published Works  Changamu I., Ndegwa J., and Muthoni D. (2023). "Loan portfolio diversification and liquidity risk of deposit-taking savings and credit co-operative organizations." International Journal of Community and Cooperative Studies, 10(1), 63-74.  Changamu I., and Mwangeka R. (2017). "Factors influencing the need for performing consumer co-operative societies in Nairobi, Kenya." African Journal of Co-operative Development and Technology, 2(1), 24-34. Conference Presentations 1. "Analysis of liquidity crisis management on profitability of co-operatives: case of COMOCO SACCO." In I. Nyamongo (Eds.), Innovations for sustainable co-operative development, March 2018. 2. "Integrating co-operative learning methods to enhance learner achievement in public universities in Kenya." In I. Nyamongo (Eds.), Innovations for sustainable co-operative development, March 2018. 3. "Adoption of e-insurance, digital distribution challenge: A case study of co-operative insurance company." In I. Nyamongo (Eds.), Innovations for sustainable co-operative development, March 2018. 4. Attended the 2nd Biennial Conference on the State of Higher Education in Kenya, October 30th - November 2nd, 2018. 5. Rapporteur, CUK International Conference, July 27th -28th, 2021. 6. Rapporteur, CUK International Conference, March 2020. 7. Attended grant writing workshop at Moi University, October 2018. Extra-Curricular Activities  Member, IYF and Peer Counseling Club.  Sports: Basketball and soccer.  Hobbies: Public speaking, reading, watching movies, and traveling. Referees Mr. Fred Arege Okongo, Finance Officer, International Monetary Fund, Washington DC. Tel. +1 - -- Mr. Naftali O. Masoka, Pastor, Nyamira Conference, P.O BOX-, Nairobi, -- Mr. Richard M. Mwangeka, Lecturer, The Co-operative University of Kenya, P.O Box 24814 -00502 Karen, Nairobi. Tel: --