RACHEL MUNYIFWA CV
PO BOX- NAIROBI, KENYA
--| LinkedIn: Rachel Munyifwa
SUMMARY
Professional with wide experience in administration, strategic planning, budgeting, policy formulation and implementation, project
management, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, partnerships and resource mobilization.
Master’s degree in business administration
KEY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Knowledge of Government of Kenya operational processes
Research, analytical, dissemination of information skills
Effective corporate communication and people skills, strong critical thinking skills, tech savvy
Flexible in the work environment: can easily work independently or within a team
Work background in Private, NGO and Government institutions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Policy Analyst, Nairobi, Kenya
August 2023– Current
Review of government policies and documents to understand the development agenda and the public policy issues affecting the
country
Preparation and presentation of Policy surveillance on current topical issues
Participating in internal peer review seminars to support in fine-tuning ongoing research work
Engagement with key stakeholders in policy seminars in exchanging views on emerging policy issues
Undertaking data analysis using statistical software packages: SPSS, EViews, R and Stata
State Department for Economic Planning Economist/Statistician, Nairobi, Kenya
July 2023 – August 2023
Coordinated, developed, reviewed and disseminated of policies and programs under the Foundations/Enablers of Kenya Vision
Developed and maintained a database on Science, Technology and Innovations Ecosystem in Kenya Prepare concept notes,
reports and documents
Ministry of Defence Economist/Statistician, Nairobi, Kenya
Initialized and implemented of the public policy implementation processes
Collected, collated and analyzed data in the relevant sectors
Compiled sector-specific draft reports
Provided support in the preparation of policy briefs and reports on the relevant sectors
Captured data on budgetary requirements
Uploaded information in the National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System
Implemented strategic plan processes, annual work planning & performance contracting
March 2021 – July 2023
National Youth Council Research Analyst, Nairobi, Kenya
August 2020 – Feb 2021
Researched on all Youth related matter
Assisted in data interpretation, compilation and presentation on youth related matters ∙Assist in compiling a resourceful database
for all research on youth related matters
Contributed creative ideas to be implemented in youth related initiatives
Voiced solution-oriented ideas regarding implementation of youth activities at community level
Assisted on creation of more interactive platforms for youth to voice out all matters important to them
Assisted in relation-building towards new donors for youth initiatives
Mboga2You Entrepreneur, Nairobi, Kenya
July 2019 – July 2020
Founded Mboga2You; a vegetable delivery business that delivered vegetables and fruits from the local markets to individuals,
households and small capacity hotels.
Processed pre-orders, shopped, packaged and delivered ordered goods
Created a social media platform to engage clients constantly through information sharing
Village Enterprise Innovations Coordinator Kitale, Kenya
Developed creative and innovative ideas on the Village Enterprise Graduation Program
Designed, coordinated, implemented pilot projects by Human Center Design (HCD) Thinking
Executed business workshops through developed materials for field agents
Supported all projects: new/ongoing/calendar activities
Gathered information and identified sustainable partnerships
Contributed proposal developments and kept track of funding opportunities ∙
Participated effectively in innovations team meetings
January 2019 – June 2019
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Service Institute Intern Nairobi, Kenya
September 2018 – December 2018
Active member of Science & Research Forum committee for Sustainable Blue Economy Conference held on Nov 26th –
28th at KICC in Nairobi, Kenya
Attended Sustainable Blue Economy Conference Secretariat meetings
Wrote minutes for Finance committee for the Science & Research Forum in relation to Blue Economy Conference
Wrote internal memos for official communication within the Foreign Service Institute
DailyFiling all necessary documents: minutes, memos, incoming mail ∙ Researched on topics related to diplomacy such as:
reasons for conflict resolution within Great Lakes Regions
VCA Inc Accounts Payable Specialist, Los Angeles, CA
December 2017– May 2018
Validated and processed a high volume of invoices using Kofax, Ascend and ScentAir software
Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies to ensure proper updates of general ledger accounts
Analyzed data to determine correct General Ledger coding for invoice processing
Kept track of credits owed to companies and ensured all credits were properly applied to vendors for payments
Data entry of Petty Cash, Expense Reports records and ensured payment was validated and processed
Kumon Learning Center – Teacher Assistant Tustin, CA
September 2017 – November 2017
Graded worksheets for all levels Early Learners to 12th Grade
Taught Math & Reading to Early Learners
Assisted around the Kumon center: spoke to parents about students’ progress and ensured daily schedules were accurate
New York Minute Magazine Talent Management Intern Virtual
July - September 2017
Recruited new interns from colleges across the USA through school career websites
Generated ideas for new events and incorporating them on the New York Minute Magazine social calendar
Contacted companies to seek sponsorship for the Magazine operations
Oversaw talent management team responsibilities & assigned projects to talent management team
Assisted in making decisions on new projects and ideas under the Business Developmentteam
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Business Administration
George Fox University, Newberg, OR
Bachelor’s in economics and administrative studies (Financial accounting)
University of California, Riverside, CA
Pre-Business Major
Santa Monica College, Los Angeles, CA
Kenya Certificate Secondary Examination Nairobi Kenya
TRAININGS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Agile Project Management – Alison
Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities
Project Management the Basics – Alison
United Nations Civilian Staff Officers’ Course (UNCIVSOC) SWEDINT, Stockholm, Sweden
Youth Employment Conference - Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete Kenya
Induction Training - Kenya School of Government, Baringo Campus, Kenya
New Training manual for Graduation Model, Village Enterprise, Kitale, Kenya
Mentoring Workshop for Graduation Model, Village Enterprise, Kitale, Kenya
Human Center Design Course, ACUMEN, Kitale, Kenya
Accounting Scholars Program, Howard University, Washington DC USA
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May 2024
November 2023
April 2023
March 2023
December 2020
August 2020
May 2019
February 2019
January 2019
August 2014
Robert Korir
Principal Economist
State House
Address: PO BOX 40530 – 00100
E:-P: -
Juliet Owino
Principal Research Analyst
National Youth Council
12th Floor Absa Towers Loita Street
Address: PO BOX 23677 - 00100
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