Peter Kamau
@peterkamau
Senior grants and finance professional with extensive project management experience.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a finance professional with over 9 years of experience in Grants and Financial Management. My expertise includes establishing grant management systems, proposal development, and managing budgets for multi-donor funded projects involving organizations such as the Global Fund and various UN and US agencies. I excel in building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and driving successful project outcomes.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented budget management strategies that have led to significant cost savings and improved financial oversight. Notably, I developed budget monitoring tools while working on a USAID grant and played a key role in launching a Global Fund project, where I established internal control systems and conducted assessments for sub-grantees. My commitment to capacity building and stakeholder engagement has consistently resulted in enhanced project performance and compliance with donor requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Finance Officer
World University Service of Canada
Sep 2014 - Aug 2019 (4 years 11 months)
Oversaw financial management and grant compliance for various projects, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and internal controls. Developed budget monitoring tools and facilitated training workshops for sub-grantees.
Senior Finance Officer
World University Service of Canada
Sep 2014 - Aug 2019 (4 years 11 months)
Managed financial operations and grant compliance for various projects, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and internal controls. Developed budget monitoring tools and provided technical support to sub-grantees.
Senior Grants Officer
Care International Somalia
Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Managed grant processes including proposal development, budget preparation, and compliance with donor regulations. Developed reporting templates approved by donors and provided technical support to partners.
Senior Grants Officer
Care International Somalia
Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Oversaw grant management processes, including proposal development and compliance with donor regulations. Developed reporting templates and tools for budget monitoring.
Finance Coordinator
World Vision International
Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 (6 months)
Coordinated financial operations for projects, ensuring compliance with donor budgets and internal controls. Developed financial manuals and conducted performance appraisals.
Finance Coordinator
World Vision International
Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 (6 months)
Coordinated financial operations for projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and effective budget management. Developed financial manuals and conducted performance appraisals for finance staff.
Finance Manager
Food for the Hungry
Jan 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year 3 months)
Managed financial operations and reporting for donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance and effective budget management. Developed financial strategies to minimize risks.
Finance Manager
Food for the Hungry
Jan 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year 3 months)
Led financial management for projects, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and effective budget oversight. Developed internal control systems and conducted training for finance staff.
Grant Finance Manager
World Vision International
Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 (2 months)
Managed grant finances, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and effective budget management. Developed financial reports and provided technical support to sub-grantees.
Grant Finance Manager
World Vision International
Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 (2 months)
Led financial management for grant projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and effective budget utilization. Coordinated grant revisions and funding requests.
Finance Coordinator
World Vision International
Apr 2010 - Sep 2010 (5 months)
Coordinated financial operations, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and effective budget management. Conducted training for finance staff and developed financial manuals.
Finance Coordinator
World Vision International
Apr 2010 - Sep 2010 (5 months)
Coordinated financial operations and ensured compliance with donor requirements. Developed financial tools and provided training to staff on financial policies.
Regional Accountant
World Vision Somalia
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 (2 years 8 months)
Managed regional financial operations, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and effective budget management. Developed financial reports and conducted training for finance staff.
Regional Accountant
World Vision Somalia
Jul 2007 - Apr 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Managed regional financial operations, ensuring compliance with donor budgets and internal controls. Provided technical support to sub-grantees and conducted financial training.
Finance Officer
Global Fund Unit, World Vision
Mar 2005 - Jun 2007 (2 years 3 months)
Oversaw financial operations for Global Fund projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and effective budget management. Developed financial reports and tools.
Finance Officer
Global Fund Unit, World Vision
Nov 2004 - Jun 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Oversaw financial operations for the Global Fund projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and effective budget management. Developed internal control systems and conducted training for finance staff.
Finance Manager
IFRC
Jan 2000 - Oct 2004 (4 years 9 months)
Managed financial operations and reporting for IFRC projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and effective budget management. Developed financial strategies.
Finance Manager
IFRC
Jan 2000 - Oct 2004 (4 years 9 months)
Managed financial operations, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and effective budget oversight. Developed internal control systems and conducted training for finance staff.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Master's, Project Management
Ongoing Master's program in Project Management with a focus on developing skills in managing projects effectively and efficiently.
Daystar University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Commerce program that provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles, financial management, and accounting practices.
Strathmore University
Certified Public Accounts, Accounting
1994 - 1996
Certified Public Accounts (CPA 2) program that equipped students with essential accounting skills and knowledge necessary for professional practice.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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