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Mark Irungu

@markirungu

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Communications and technology leader specializing in fintech and ICT4D.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead digital communications and technology strategy, mentor teams, drive innovation, and deliver measurable impact for development-focused organizations.

I am a communications and technology leader with over 16 years of multinational experience across public, private and development sectors, focused on delivering strategic digital and brand solutions that drive impact.

I have led regional communications, digital media and technology teams, developing brand strategies, digital platforms and training programs for organizations including AGRA, Internews, ICRAF and UNEP.

My work includes creating award-winning data journalism portals, GIS mapping projects, multimedia production for large conferences, and managing digital asset and information systems; I have successfully managed project budgets exceeding $1M and delivered projects on time and within budget.

I co-founded Ndani Technologies where I lead strategy, business development and innovation management, mentoring teams and building stakeholder partnerships to scale technology-driven solutions across Africa.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Strategy Officer

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Ndani Technologies

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Co-founded and led strategic planning, business development and innovation management, driving revenue growth and partnerships while mentoring high-performing teams across technology and communications projects.

Strategic Planning Business Development Innovation Management Stakeholder Engagement Team Leadership Digital Strategy Project Management Fundraising

Regional Communications Officer

Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa

Mar 2015 - Oct 2019 (4 years 7 months)

Led regional communications and advocacy for anglophone countries, developed and rolled out a refreshed brand engagement strategy, and produced multimedia content to strengthen public positioning across priority countries.

Communications Strategy Brand Development Digital Asset Management Government Relations Advocacy Content Strategy Stakeholder Management

GIS Consultant

Friends of Lake Turkana

Sep 2014 - Feb 2015 (5 months)

Coordinated acquisition, validation and timeline mapping of land use, migratory routes and environmental features, and led GIS projections and reporting for Turkana basin advocacy and planning.

GIS Spatial Analysis Project Coordination Data Validation Mapping Stakeholder Engagement Reporting

Technology & Innovation Advisor

Mwiki Ward

Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 (6 months)

Advised on strategic technology investments, oversaw project planning and vendor coordination, and recommended platforms and systems aligned to the ward's digital strategy to ensure quality and scalability.

technology strategy Project Management Vendor Management Digital Strategy Quality Assurance

Digital Media Lead

Internews Network

Oct 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 2 months)

Led delivery of digital projects, managed a team of seven to design and deploy web, mobile and desktop products linking to thematic programs, and formed partnerships with media and technology providers.

Team Leadership Web Development Partnership Building UX Content Strategy Project Delivery Capacity Building

Web Applications Lead

World Agroforestry Centre

Feb 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year 7 months)

Developed and maintained library, grants, publications and partnerships information systems and managed the organization's website and intranet to support global research and regional programs.

Web Development CMS Database Management Information Systems Koha Intranet Management

Web Developer

United Nations Environment Programme

Feb 2008 - Oct 2008 (8 months)

Developed and maintained multilingual campaign websites and interactive maps for World Environment Day and UNEP prize and champion initiatives to support global outreach and events.

Web Development CMS Campaign Websites QA