Business Development and Program Management

Raphael Munene

Post Office Box: ***** - ***** Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: **************@*****.***

Phone Number: +254-*********

Profile

Over a decade of experience in Business Development, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Managerial Economics, Corporate Governance, Partnership Development, Kaizen, Stakeholder Engagement, Transformational Leadership, Community Development, Market Intelligence, and Advisory.

Work Experience

Managing Consultant (2022 - present)

Orca Electric

● Mentorship programs for the Cooperative Bank Foundation and the Tree of Life

● https://sites.google.com/view/orca-electric

Advisory Board Member (2020 - 2023)

Global Fund for Jesus (GFFJ)

● Member of the Multi-sector Programs Committee

Director of Business Development, Communications, and Culture (2018 - 2022) Thrive for Good

● Spearheaded projects, partnerships, and outreach in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Congo (DRC) in collaboration with local and international organizations, including government agencies

● Tripled the number of beneficiaries from about 30,000 to over 100,000 and the staff members doubled from around 50 to almost 100, in 3 years

● Contributed to the creation of the Thrive Institute, and onboarded new tech

● Hosted donors, managed grants, and grew partnerships tenfold. Noteworthy partners included; Food for the Hungry, Impact Nations, Youth with a Mission, Prison Fellowship International, and Samaritan's Purse.

● Oversaw monitoring and evaluation via Salesforce

● Managed income generating enterprises

Sales Executive (2015 - 2018)

Toyota Kenya

● Sold an average of 8 units a month; about $400,000 USD

● Took part in the Kaizen (continuous improvement) program

● Participated in marketing strategies

● Sold accessories, insurance, and other add-ons to about 90% of my clients 1

Management Trainee (2014 - 2015)

Simba Corporation

● Engaged in brand management, sales, and marketing

● Participated in the launch of Renault (Simba Caetano Formula) and Geely (Panda Auto) brands

● Attended business development workshops

Administrative Assistant - Internship (2013)

State Department of Agriculture

● Involved in office activities and extension services Biometric Voter Registration Clerk (2012)

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

● Facilitated civic education

Teaching Assistant (2010 - 2011)

Ngong Hills schools

Volunteer Experience

Advisory Board Director (2023 - present)

The Youth Cafe (TYC)

● Member of the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Committee Executive Chairman (2022 - present)

Poverty Alleviation Program

● https://sites.google.com/view/raphael-munene

Community Development Volunteer (2021)

Youth with a Mission (YWAM)

Peer Educator (2011)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Education

Master of Management and Leadership (2018 - 2021)

Management University of Africa

Thesis: Strategic Planning, Organisational Culture, and Leadership, in the Performance of Not-for-Profit Organisations in Nairobi County. Bachelor of Science (2011 - 2015)

Agricultural Economics and Resource Management

Maasai Mara University

Research Project: Effects of the Integration of Livestock and Crop Farming on Household Income. A Case Study of Laikipia County.

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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (2006 - 2009) Chinga Boys’ High School

Interests

Member (2022 - 2024)

Kenya Climate Change Working Group (KCCWG)

● Member of the Technology Committee

Affiliate (2020 - 2023)

Global Business Roundtable (GBR)

Proprietor (2017 - 2022)

Tigithi Distributors

● Supplied biodegradable packaging papers to enterprises in Nairobi

● Exported hand-crafted wooden spoons to Vancouver, Canada Organizing Secretary (2013 - 2014)

Students Governing Council

Maasai Mara University

● Promoted and facilitated the inaugural Cultural Week event

● Coordinated internal forums and contributed to other gatherings

● Attended special university senate meetings and delegations

● Hosted the EAC Youth Ambassadors Conference

Chairman (2012 - 2014)

Debate Club

Maasai Mara University

Entertainment Prefect (2008 - 2009)

Chinga Boys’ High School

Chairman (2008 - 2009)

Green Belt Movement

Chinga Boys’ High School

Certifications

EF Standard English Test - C2 Proficient (2023)

EF Education First

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Compliance Certificate (2023) ProProf Training

Organic Gardening (2020)

Thrive Institute

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Project Management (2020)

E-Learning College

Motor Vehicle Valuation (2017)

Toyota Motor Corporation

Business Development (2016)

Computer Learning Centre

First Aid (2008)

Kenya Red Cross Society

Publications

Strategic Planning and Performance of Non-Governmental Organisations in Nairobi County, Kenya (2021)

International Research Journal of Business and Strategic Management Leadership Practices and Performance of Non-Governmental Organisations in Nairobi County, Kenya (2021)

International Research Journal of Business and Strategic Management Conferences

Growing African Economies through Entrepreneurship (2022) College of Economic and Management Sciences

University of South Africa

Trade-Not-Aid and Sustainable Development (2018)

The Seventh International Conference on Leadership Management University of Africa

Research, Innovation for Sustainable Development and a Serene World (2015) 5th Annual Kabarak International Research Conference Kabarak University

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