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Shirley Nakhumicha

Sales & Business Development Manager • Operations Manager • Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Contracts
Project Management
Program Coordination
Financial Analysis
Microsoft Excel
G-Suite
Microsoft Office
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Contracts
Experienced Program Manager with knowledge in process improvement , project design, implementation and monitoring and contract management
Shirley Nakhumicha Otube is an experienced Program Manager specializing in peace and security initiatives. With a background in counter-terrorism and international relations, Shirley is dedicated to implementing effective strategies for a safer world. At the British High Commission, Shirley successfully managed complex projects, handled program finances, and delivered training programs to key institutions. She demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in stakeholder engagement and procurement processes. During her time at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue, Shirley excelled as an East Africa Project Coordinator, ensuring compliance and achieving program objectives. She possesses exceptional skills in project planning, financial manage

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Program and Project Management

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Work History

B

Counter-Terrorism Programme Support Manager

British High Commission● Supported the designing of new projects and developing business cases, as well as evolved existing projects in close consultation with the Subject Matter Experts and wider programme team and ensure that the correct project documentation is in place and regularly updated including risk management (through the Overseas Security and Justice Assessment), stakeholder maps, programme plans, impact reporting, theory of change and monitoring, evaluation and learning plans. ● Supported the implementation of pieces training for the Anti-terrorism police unit and Kenya Prison service as well as the Office of the Department of Prosecutions. Delivered 12 pieces of training to the mentioned institutions in Quarter 3 and 4 of FY 22-23 ● Monitored overall programme finances at £20 million including accurate budgeting and forecasting, ensuring value for money, and processing and receipting invoices. Approved and firmed up the programme budget for the 22-23 financial year. ● Successfully planned, designed, and managed proposals and contracts for upcoming financial years, leveraging strategic foresight in activities and M&E plans. Demonstrated proficient oversight in the design of ABB, effectively coordinating all aspects to ensure operational efficiency and financial sustainability. ● Managed commercial procurement processes, in line with FCO and CSSF guidance, and provided day-to-day management of contractors working with national and UK-based contractors. ● Provide regular progress and expenditure reports to the Programme Team in London using HERA software as a guide. ● Oversaw implementation of projects; monitor through regular stakeholder engagement and intervened as necessary to ensure the projects deliver the expected results. Oversaw the digital furnishing of Shimo la Tewa Prisons, Prosecutors Training Institute and Kamiti Women’s Prison ● Demonstrated leadership managing the Programme Officer and bolstered the Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network through key policy and
I

East Africa Project Coordinator

Institute of Strategic DialogueJan 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 yr 8 mos● Provided coordination support to the Senior Programme Manager in a $20M State Department-funded project supporting 9 grantees and local implementing partners across East Africa on counterterrorism and security themes. Successfully developed project plans, and timelines and conducted training to support on-boarded partners. ● Reviewed and compiled financial donor reports and coordinated all in-country project expenses maintaining and monitoring expenses, providing budget forecasts and estimates, costs, and invoicing. Collated final evaluation reports while measuring and tracking program achievements and impacts using MS Excel creating pivot tables ● Lead in developing a robust Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework for ISD’s existing East Africa projects that resulted in on-boarding 6 more local sub-grantees as well perform regular risk assessments. ● Monitored project progress across local partners and grantees occasionally making field visits and providing capacity-building in grants, monitoring and evaluation, and operations management ensuring they are compliant with donor requirements, and well-integrated across the organization
M

Research and Communications Officer

Mid-Rift Hurinet OrganisationJun 2020 - Dec 2020 • 7 mos● Create content for internal and external communication between donors and stakeholders to identify and cultivate relationships with both local and international partners. ● Plan and coordinate research activities around the Safety and Security programme, including scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and document control leading to the publication of 6 research documents evaluating data using SPSS and Smart Simple. ● Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Impact and Learning Lead to monitor progress in the safety and Security programme under DANIDA funding ● Represented Mid-Rift in meetings, conferences, forums, and other public events and contributes towards consolidating and raising the profile of Interpeace

Education

C

Cranfield University

Master of Science, International Defence and SecuritySep 2017 - Nov 2018
U

United States International University -Africa

Bachelor's Degree, International RelationsAug 2011 - Aug 2015

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We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced Program Manager with knowledge in process improvement , project design, implementation and monitoring and contract management
Shirley Nakhumicha Otube is an experienced Program Manager specializing in peace and security initiatives. With a background in counter-terrorism and international relations, Shirley is dedicated to implementing effective strategies for a safer world. At the British High Commission, Shirley successfully managed complex projects, handled program finances, and delivered training programs to key institutions. She demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in stakeholder engagement and procurement processes. During her time at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue, Shirley excelled as an East Africa Project Coordinator, ensuring compliance and achieving program objectives. She possesses exceptional skills in project planning, financial manage

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Top Talent like Shirley are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Shirley Nakhumicha

Sales & Business Development Manager • Operations Manager • Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Contracts
Project Management
Program Coordination
Financial Analysis
Microsoft Excel
G-Suite
Microsoft Office
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts

Projects

Program and Project Management

Comprehensive resume for review

Program and Project Management Experience

Comprehensive summary of the Program and Project Management

Work History

B

Counter-Terrorism Programme Support Manager

British High Commission● Supported the designing of new projects and developing business cases, as well as evolved existing projects in close consultation with the Subject Matter Experts and wider programme team and ensure that the correct project documentation is in place and regularly updated including risk management (through the Overseas Security and Justice Assessment), stakeholder maps, programme plans, impact reporting, theory of change and monitoring, evaluation and learning plans. ● Supported the implementation of pieces training for the Anti-terrorism police unit and Kenya Prison service as well as the Office of the Department of Prosecutions. Delivered 12 pieces of training to the mentioned institutions in Quarter 3 and 4 of FY 22-23 ● Monitored overall programme finances at £20 million including accurate budgeting and forecasting, ensuring value for money, and processing and receipting invoices. Approved and firmed up the programme budget for the 22-23 financial year. ● Successfully planned, designed, and managed proposals and contracts for upcoming financial years, leveraging strategic foresight in activities and M&E plans. Demonstrated proficient oversight in the design of ABB, effectively coordinating all aspects to ensure operational efficiency and financial sustainability. ● Managed commercial procurement processes, in line with FCO and CSSF guidance, and provided day-to-day management of contractors working with national and UK-based contractors. ● Provide regular progress and expenditure reports to the Programme Team in London using HERA software as a guide. ● Oversaw implementation of projects; monitor through regular stakeholder engagement and intervened as necessary to ensure the projects deliver the expected results. Oversaw the digital furnishing of Shimo la Tewa Prisons, Prosecutors Training Institute and Kamiti Women’s Prison ● Demonstrated leadership managing the Programme Officer and bolstered the Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network through key policy and
I

East Africa Project Coordinator

Institute of Strategic DialogueJan 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 yr 8 mos● Provided coordination support to the Senior Programme Manager in a $20M State Department-funded project supporting 9 grantees and local implementing partners across East Africa on counterterrorism and security themes. Successfully developed project plans, and timelines and conducted training to support on-boarded partners. ● Reviewed and compiled financial donor reports and coordinated all in-country project expenses maintaining and monitoring expenses, providing budget forecasts and estimates, costs, and invoicing. Collated final evaluation reports while measuring and tracking program achievements and impacts using MS Excel creating pivot tables ● Lead in developing a robust Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework for ISD’s existing East Africa projects that resulted in on-boarding 6 more local sub-grantees as well perform regular risk assessments. ● Monitored project progress across local partners and grantees occasionally making field visits and providing capacity-building in grants, monitoring and evaluation, and operations management ensuring they are compliant with donor requirements, and well-integrated across the organization
M

Research and Communications Officer

Mid-Rift Hurinet OrganisationJun 2020 - Dec 2020 • 7 mos● Create content for internal and external communication between donors and stakeholders to identify and cultivate relationships with both local and international partners. ● Plan and coordinate research activities around the Safety and Security programme, including scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and document control leading to the publication of 6 research documents evaluating data using SPSS and Smart Simple. ● Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Impact and Learning Lead to monitor progress in the safety and Security programme under DANIDA funding ● Represented Mid-Rift in meetings, conferences, forums, and other public events and contributes towards consolidating and raising the profile of Interpeace

Education

C

Cranfield University

Master of Science, International Defence and SecuritySep 2017 - Nov 2018
U

United States International University -Africa

Bachelor's Degree, International RelationsAug 2011 - Aug 2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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