Linner Ngeno
@linnerngeno
Operations Manager at UN Women Kenya who coordinated the 2023 external audit and helped launch Kenya’s CBO Hub.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At UN Women Kenya, I coordinate operations across finance, human resources, procurement, logistics, ICT and security, and advise the Representative on operational issues. I coordinated the 2023 external audit and oversee financial reporting, partner liquidations and audit follow-up.
When UN Women rolled out its Oracle-based Quantum ERP system in 2023, I coordinated an internal controls review, arranged system access rights and supported staff through training and troubleshooting. I also oversaw data clean-up so the office could close the year with quality data and reliable reporting.
In UN inter-agency work, I chaired the Budget and Finance working group in 2023 after serving as vice-chair in 2022. The group reviewed and endorsed more than 20 Common Backoffice service lines, culminating in the launch of the Kenya CBO Hub in 2024. Earlier, at Oxfam GB, I worked on regional budgeting, donor reporting, audit and fraud-prevention assignments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
UN Women
Aug 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Lead and guide the Operations Team in providing results-oriented support services, serve as a member of the senior management team, and ensure compliance with UN Women rules and regulations.
Finance Associate
UN Women
Sep 2011 - Jul 2020 (8 years 10 months)
Provided financial management, audit support, and capacity building for staff and partners, ensuring compliance with IPSAS and UN Women policies.
Finance & Operations Manager Ad Interim
UN Women
Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Managed operations in the Kenya country office, overseeing financial management, procurement, HR, and security in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations.
Regional Accountant
Oxfam GB
Aug 2008 - Sep 2011 (3 years 1 month)
Managed budgeting, monitoring, and financial reporting for the Horn, East and Central Africa region, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and supporting audits.
Oversaw operations staff, managed procurement, statutory and management accounts, treasury, and donor funds, ensuring compliance and internal controls.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2006 - 2009
Pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi.
Merigi Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
1987 - 1990
Grade: B (Plain)
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a Mean Grade of B (Plain).
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
CIPS Level 4 Certificate, Procurement and Supply
Holds the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply certificate level 4 (CIPS 4).
Moi University
Bachelor of Education (Science), Mathematics and Chemistry
1992 - 1996
Grade: Second Class Honors
Earned a Bachelor of Education (Science) degree in Mathematics and Chemistry with Second Class Honors.
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB)
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA(K)), Accounting
Holds the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA(K)) professional qualification.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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