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I am a dedicated Project Manager with 13 years of experience spanning non-profit, public and private sectors. My multicultural background, strong analytical skills, and international outlook help me stay organized and adaptable in multifaceted and fast-paced environments. I am confident in my ability to positively impact team and organizational success and am committed to continuous improvement. I excel at leading diverse teams, applying agile methodologies, data-driven decision making, and strategic planning to deliver measurable results in programs ranging from community development to fundraising and financial management.…I am a dedicated Project Manager with 13 years of experience spanning non-profit, public and private sectors. My multicultural background, strong analytical skills, and international outlook help me stay organized and adaptable in multifaceted and fast-paced environments. I am confident in my ability to positively impact team and organizational success and am committed to continuous improvement. I excel at leading diverse teams, applying agile methodologies, data-driven decision making, and strategic planning to deliver measurable results in programs ranging from community development to fundraising and financial management.

Githaiga G. Mwangi

Project Manager, Community Manager, Social Media Freelancer, +3

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I am a dedicated Project Manager with 13 years of experience spanning non-profit, public and private sectors. My multicultural background, strong analytical skills, and international outlook help me stay organized and adaptable in multifaceted and fast-paced environments. I am confident in my ability to positively impact team and organizational success and am committed to continuous improvement. I excel at leading diverse teams, applying agile methodologies, data-driven decision making, and strategic planning to deliver measurable results in programs ranging from community development to fundraising and financial management.…I am a dedicated Project Manager with 13 years of experience spanning non-profit, public and private sectors. My multicultural background, strong analytical skills, and international outlook help me stay organized and adaptable in multifaceted and fast-paced environments. I am confident in my ability to positively impact team and organizational success and am committed to continuous improvement. I excel at leading diverse teams, applying agile methodologies, data-driven decision making, and strategic planning to deliver measurable results in programs ranging from community development to fundraising and financial management.

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I am a dedicated Project Manager with 13 years of experience spanning non-profit, public and private sectors. My multicultural background, strong analytical skills, and international outlook help me stay organized and adaptable in multifaceted and fast-paced environments. I am confident in my ability to positively impact team and organizational success and am committed to continuous improvement.

I excel at leading diverse teams, applying agile methodologies, data-driven decision making, and strategic planning to deliver measurable results in programs ranging from community development to fundraising and financial management.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Swahili

Fluent

French

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Head Community Manager at United People Global

June 1, 2019 - Present

Responsible for a global online community of over 20,000 members. Grew the UPG online community from 200 to 20,000+ members within 5 years. Designed and implemented projects and activities through the UPG Communities of Champions, across the world. Managed the online community on Discourse (primary) and on social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Recruited, trained and managed a team of Community/Project Managers. Led a high-performing team through coaching and training, implementing Scrum-based workflows with daily stand-ups and sprint planning; set and monitored KPIs to drive measurable results.

Finance Manager - Remote at SlaveFree Trade

April 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

Day-to-day finance operations including maintenance of balance sheet, budgeting, bank reconciliations, and preparation of quarterly/annual financial reports. Responsible for identifying new funding opportunities and donors. Prepared and reviewed activity reports. Maintained accurate financial statements and annual budgeting with high accuracy. Produced monthly and annual financial reports and conducted in-depth program analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities. Coordinated external audits. Proficient with SAP and Cerus accounting software.

Finance and Fundraising Officer at Alliance for Health Promotion

October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2018

Overhauled fundraising approaches by creating new, effective strategies that increased grants and donor donations. Developed and executed a comprehensive fundraising strategy resulting in a 30% increase in funds raised in the first year. Drafted and submitted project proposals and grant applications to donors, securing funding for new initiatives. Planned and executed fundraising events and campaigns, expanding the donor base. Maintained accurate balance sheet, P&L and budgeting with high data integrity.

Programme Assistant at UNICEF

May 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015

Assisted in data migration to a new donor database; updated Natcom Donor Toolkits with the latest financial information provided by Country Offices as part of the annual reporting process. Uploaded files and other information to The Funding Marketplace, including 2-pager country reports, financial reports, and other supporting materials.

Junior Economist at Communication Authority of Kenya

March 1, 2012 - February 28, 2015

Analysed market data for the Kenyan telecommunications industry and reviewed financial reports to identify and flag unfair practices. Assessed data quality and gathered feedback from consumers and stakeholders. Analyzed government regulations on tariffs and their impact on consumers. Identified unfair trade practices that distort competition and proposed interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Economics and Business Administration at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, United States