Elias Kiptoo
@eliaskiptoo
Results-oriented finance, grants, and project management professional driving donor-funded program accountability.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-oriented Finance, Grants, and Project Management Professional with over four years of experience supporting donor-funded development programs through financial reporting, budget monitoring, grants compliance, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and resource mobilization.
In my role as a Resource Mobilization Officer / Field Coordinator, I support implementation by tracking project expenditures, maintaining financial records for accountability, and ensuring adherence to donor regulations and organizational policies. I assist with donor reporting requirements, project updates, accountability documentation, and preparation for audits and donor verification.
I bring strong analytical and documentation discipline—conducting data collection, analysis, and preparation of project performance reports, and maintaining financial and project documentation to support transparency, effective utilization of resources, and timely decision-making. I also support proposal development and donor budgeting exercises, including preparation and monitoring of project budgets and work plans.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and I strengthen my toolkit with advanced Microsoft Excel plus ongoing Coursera learning in SQL for Data Science, alongside other professional certifications. I collaborate closely with program teams, development partners, government institutions, and community stakeholders to deliver results with high integrity and accountability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Officer
Ogiek Peoples' Development Program (OPDP)
Feb 2022 - Apr 2026 (4 years 2 months)
Coordinated donor-funded project implementation through financial and programmatic support, including budget and work plan monitoring and tracking expenditures for accountability. Supported grants compliance, donor reporting and documentation for audits, and facilitated stakeholder engagement, data collection, and proposal budget exercises.
Finance Internship
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALR
Apr 2017 - Nov 2017 (7 months)
Supported day-to-day finance operations by assisting with preparation of financial records and reports, budget monitoring, and expenditure tracking. Participated in reconciliation of financial documents and supported procurement and payment processing documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), graduating in 2020.
Kakamega High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
Grade: B+
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Kakamega High School, earning a B+ grade.
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