Charles Otieno MSC.

Experience

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  National Bank of Algeria

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Intern

  Preparing the process of financing importations.

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  National Task Force on Community Policing

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Trainer of Trainers - Volunteer

  Educating the public on the Community Policing philosophy, what it entails, the importance and benefits to our society.

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  Business France, Trade office of the Embassy of France

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Project Officer

  Responsible under the managing director for East Africa in securing business opportunities in East Africa for French companies:- Carrying out market research & intelligence and prospection missions to find potential partners and prospective clients in East Africa for French companies;- Identifying local contacts and set up meetings with the East African and as well as Kenyan public & private organizations on behalf of French companies.

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  Voter Information Network and Education Africa- VINE AFRICA

  Mar 2016 - May 2018

  Research Officer
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  BlueInventure™

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

  Providing value adding strategic and financial advisory services to SMEs and Corporate Organizations working with SMEs in Agribusiness, Education, Healthcare, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesale & Retail Trade, and Hospitality in the East African RegionMy responsibilities include:- Market research analysis;- Linking international investors with the stakeholders in the local market and vice-versa;- Identifying problems, needs, and opportunities for improvement at all levels of an organisation. Show less

  • Business Enabler, International Business Office

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Business Analyst

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Kenya Institute of Foreign Languages and Professional Studies

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Interpreter, Translator & Instructor

  French - English Languages.

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  Freelance, self-employed

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

  Market Intelligence & Research Analyst

  Providing organisations with: On the routes to market analysis, market size calculations, competitor analysis, substitute products (or services) analysis, and market growth predictions to help the companies establish foothold in a market, or increase their presence in a market (Kenya and East Africa).

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  IEBC-Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  Voter Education Co-ordinator

  Oversee the voter education undertaken by the voter education providers in the constituency:• Carryout voter education exercise at the constituency level;• Distribution and custody of the exercise’s materials• Attending stake-holders’ meetings at the constituency level (Deputy County Commissioner, Security bodies, Peace committees and organizations) on behalf of the Constituency Returning Officer and;• Supervision of voter education personnel.

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  Anza Strategy Ltd.

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  Trade Advisory Associate

  We leverage our large network of partners and contacts both in Kenyan and Tanzanian economies to offer tailor-made comprehensive approaches and solutions to Foreign Private Sector Players looking to access East African Markets. We assist in the formulation of business export and investment blueprints.• Monitoring the different economic sectors and editing briefing papers;• Developing and maintaining a regional network of contacts with relevant organizations, and use these contacts to identify trade opportunities and potential partners both in public authorities and private sectors;• Carrying out market study/ research and identification of prospective business partners for the investors;• Organization of B2B meetings, events and visiting programs for the investors; • Planning and conducting various trade delegations; • Fundraising & proposal writing, and;• Participating in the organization and representation of the organization in trade exhibitions, conferences, seminars as well as in networking receptions. Show less

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  Neptune Software Group

  Jul 2018 - now

  Account Manager / Implementation Consultant

  -Manage implementation process including collaborative consultation with the client, requirements definition, solution design, configuration, unit and integration testing, training and full deployment;-Document/validate banking business requirements and map to the financial services functionality;-Collaborating with the project team, internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the application;-Responsible for managing the integrity, accuracy, and maintenance of data;-Proactively coordinating and managing tasks and milestones to achieve implementation targeted time frames and ensure goals are realized;-Facilitating commercial bank loan process including workflow processes and documentation requirements;-Developing business process specifications, procedures and testing methods for functions, performance and user requirements;-Configuring and monitoring scheduled processes within application UI and database management systems;-Consult and advise clients through the implementation process on best practices that maximize value and return on investment;-Help research and develop documentation materials for education and training users; ensuring documentation is technically accurate and conforms to company policies;-Providing clients with the required training;-Doing a quality assurance on the CBS before the eventual go-live;-Post GO LIVE support. Show less