Tanya Mbaluli

Managed executive-level stakeholder relationships with businesses, investors, and industry leaders, coordinating meetings, events, and communications. Prepared correspondence and maintained engagement records to support strategic initiatives.

Managed client relationships across the energy sector and tailored sales strategies to executive needs to secure repeat business. Conducted market research and built a pipeline of C-suite prospects for targeted outreach and industry engagement.

Provided administrative and operational support for grants, procurement, and compliance processes. Coordinated documentation and reports, monitored deadlines, and liaised with field partners to ensure adherence to donor and organizational requirements.

Coordinated international travel, visa processing, accommodation, and event logistics for staff, consultants, and visitors. Managed schedules, prepared operational reports, maintained travel documentation, and ensured timely execution under tight deadlines.

Managed office administration, executive coordination, and stakeholder communications with donors, partners, and government authorities. Oversaw reporting, compliance, staff supervision, and operational planning to support program delivery and organizational objectives.

Supported three directors with planning, reporting, and donor compliance coordination across multiple departments in the region. Maintained documentation and internal communications to keep reporting deadlines on track.

Managed financial administration, payments, budgeting support, and compliance reporting. Coordinated procurement, office operations, executive correspondence, and vendor relationships while ensuring adherence to organizational policies.

Arranged domestic and international travel, work permits, visas, and accommodations for GIZ staff and consultants. Negotiated with service providers to secure cost-effective and efficient travel and event solutions.

Pursued a BA in International Relations at USIU Nairobi between 2010 and 2013, completing about 90% of the studies.

Completed Introduction to Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) training, including project control, monitoring and evaluation, earned value analysis, log frames, stakeholder analysis, and project closure.

Completed Managing Development Projects training focused on planning, financial management, and related project execution topics.

Completed Basic Counselling Skills training covering active listening, empathy, effective communication, problem-solving, and ethical client support.