Kinuthia John Mwaniki

KINUTHIA JOHN MWANIKI

P.O Box 26531-00504,
Mchumbi Rd, Nairobi
+254 721 809 391
jkinuthia87@msn.com

Dynamic and results oriented with demonstrated superior organizational skills, meticulous
attention to detail and the ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment. Thrive both
in collaborative and independent work environment and meeting demanding priorities with
composure, focus and patience. Am logical, analytical and ready to always contribute to
humanity through research and development management
WORK EXPERIENCE

April-May 2010 Researcher

Saratoga Foundation c/o UN volunteers program
Achievements
 Identified how women and women group’s lives can be improved through
provision of small loans and training.
 Identify geographical areas where micro credit will benefit women most.
 Compiled report of potential donor organizations and foundations.
 Compiled a report that was used as a benchmark to start a micro credit
program in Kenya in August 2010.
2009-Jan 2010 Programs officer
Kenya youth against gender violence
Accomplishments
 Developed a sanitary towel program and distributed over 3000 re-usable
towels to women in Mathare and Kibera slums.
 Developed a project proposal on gender empowerment that qualified for a
USAID grant for 3 years.
 Represented the organization at the monthly Gender sub cluster meetings
at the ministry of gender, children and social development headquarters.

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 Developed proposal strategies by working with the national coordinator.

funding prospects, and writing concepts/proposals that attract funder's
interest
 Developed approaches to new funders by identifying networks and donor
research.
2008-09 Research Trainee
Brook Of Cherith organization
Accomplishments
 Went through the roles of supervision, monitoring and evaluation in the
area of nutrition and how it affects the people in low income areas.
 Exposed to cases of Orphans and Voluntary Children (OVC’s), slums life,
food distribution data collection and analysis.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2009-date Master of Business Administration

Concentration in Strategic management
Kenya Methodist University Nairobi

2005 – 2008 Bachelor of Science Degree (Physics) in Control and Instrumentation,

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
SKILLS

 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Internet

navigation and search engines.
 Competent in statistical packages for social studies (SPSS).
 A competent driver with clean driving license.

Kinuthia John Mwaniki

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
July ’08 First Aid Training and crisis management
 Underwent training in first aid and crisis management by the Kenya Red
Cross society JKUAT chapter. Increasing knowledge in safety and
emergency issues and response
.
REFEREES

Lois J. Shapiro Canter, Esq.

President and CEO
Saratoga Foundation For Women Worldwide, Inc.
480 Broadway Suite 316
Saratoga Springs, New York 12833 USA
Mr. Winstone Majale (MBA)
Program Budget Specialist
USAID
P.O. Box 629, village market 00621, Nairobi Kenya.
Mobile: +254 723 579 374
Dr Bernard Wachira (PhD)
Senior consultant
Brook of cherith
P.O Box 72-00202, Nairobi
Mobile: +254 722 156 483

Kinuthia John Mwaniki