eric omanga - curriculum vitae

ERIC OKONDO OMANGA PO BOX 13445-00800

NAIROBI, KENYA +254-727-727262 [email protected]

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Enterprising, committed Change Management and Organization Development business professional seeking

dynamic role in building positive, streamlined processes and people systems

ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT, CHANGE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Develops progressive strategies and initiatives with stakeholders, partners, and departmental/ operations

leaders. Leads large-scale transformation through the establishment of (people-positive, high-performing,

forward-focused cultures).

BUSINESS FOCUS

To manage organizations and project responsibilities with pro-active planning, execution, and service delivery

results; applies expertise in, finance & change management disciplines as well as OD process platforms and leads

with vision, and organizational alignment in objectives, goals, budget, implementation and measures of success

for mid-cap/ private and growing firms in all sectors of the economy.

IMPACT

To generate exceptional results through leadership development, talent and performance management,

organization design and effectiveness, and operational efficiency in workforce planning, process improvements

and cost savings; synthesizes business and organizational analysis, best practices research, and sound decision

making to create practical and innovative solutions and supports line leaders, teams, and associates with

performance coaching expressed in belief ‘where people learn and organizations grow’.

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR ELSEK GROUP OF COMPANIES

MAR 2015 TO DATE

The group managing director is responsible for redefining the group’s business model by establishing individual

organizations that play a critical part in delivering affordable housing solutions to the bottom of the pyramid

while still maintaining dignity of the customer. Also constituting a team of professionals to help create a high

performance culture, institute strong financial management systems and build an appealing, trusted and

sustainable brand.

Key Responsibilities included:

Vision and Leadership

a) Inspire and motivate Elsek Group of Companies staff to engage with and deliver on Elsek

Group’s mission.

b) Develop, communicate and assess priorities in light of a rapidly changing external landscape

Governance

a) Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board of Directors, staff and

stakeholders to support their respective important governance role



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b) Report to Board of Directors on organizational performance against Elsek Group’s strategic

objectives, annual work plans and budget

c) In liaison with Finance Manager ensure preparation and regular review of annual budgets.

Operational planning and management

a) Support service delivery as chief organizational ambassador

b) Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the

strategic direction of the organization

c) Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of the Customers, Board

of Directors and Shareholders

Human Resource Planning and Management

a) Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and service delivery

b) Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices

including the development of job descriptions for all staff

c) Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate

legislation and regulations

d) Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help

further the organization's mission

Financial Planning and Management

a) Develop sustainable financial models for the organization, including identification and

exploration of potential alternative income streams.

b) Work with staff and the Board (Finance Committee) to prepare a comprehensive budget.

c) Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization

d) Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board.

Community Relations and Advocacy

a) Facilitates the integration of Elsek Group into the fabric of the community by using effective

marketing and communication activities.

b) Acts as an advocate, within the public and private sectors, for issues relevant to Elsek Group,

its services and constituencies.

c) Listens to customers and the community in order to generate and or improve services and

create community involvement. Assures community awareness of Elsek Group’s response to

community needs.

Risk Management

a) Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's people (customers, staff, management

etc.), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks

b) Ensure that the Board of Directors and the organization carries appropriate and adequate

insurance coverage

c) Ensure that the Board and staff understand the terms, conditions and limitations of the

insurance coverage



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BUSINESS ADVISOR EQUITY INVESTMENT BANK

MAY 2014 to FEB 2015

The Business Advisor’s role is to lead in the development and implementation of advisory solutions (i.e.,

consulting services), including but not limited to: Provide objective advice, apply expert toolkit of skills to solve

client challenges, and monitor client development with the aim of maximizing the growth and adoption of best

practices by bank clients.

Key Responsibility included:

Develop a total view of the clients organization and its strategic objectives

Identify specific client problems and develops appropriate and effective solutions and

recommendations for the client organizations, with extensive client consultation

Undertake research, analysis and interpret data and statistics to deepen understanding of various

industries, markets, competitors and business issues

Identify and assess the pros and cons of possible alternative strategies, provide cost/benefit analysis,

and lay out clear processes and steps to achieve the outcomes

Present material to clients through a variety of modes of communication (e.g., verbally,

visually/pictorial and in writing) and to clients with varying levels of sophistication, particularly on

business management concepts

Provide oversight and project management to a team of supporting Analysts and ensures that they are

appropriately motivated, informed and trained to carry out their responsibilities to the required

standards

REPRESENTATIVE RESULTS:

Business re-engineering for Baharini Consultants Limited in the logistics industry specializing in lifting,

Project Manager for Strategy Implementation of Njuca Consolidated Limited one of the leading group

of companies in the construction industry in Kenya,

Due diligence assignment for Nile Green Power in Uganda a company that the bank was tasked to fund

raise for investment in biomass energy as well as a proposed university in Malindi.

Team member transaction advisor to Empire Micro Systems Limited with regards to listing in the

GEMS segment of the Nairobi Securities Exchange

LEADCONSULTANT THE BUSINESS CLINIC

2010 to APRIL 2014

Figurehead and Proprietor of The Business Clinic, a business advisory consultancy aimed at offering a one stop

shop for entrepreneurs at all levels of business development through mentoring and external advisory services

that include staff training and development programs, enterprise set-up, strategic planning, financial

management among others.



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PART TIME LECTURER JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY

2011 to APR 2013

Lecturer at the School of Human Resource Development in Constitution & Governance

Aerosea World Logistics Limited: - August 2012 - 31st December 2013

Consultant Organization Development

As the consultant, I was tasked to analyze and examine the full range of activities required to bring the client

product and service from their conception to their end use, to ensure that the client performs the said activities

in a vertically coordinated chain.

Key Responsibilities included:

Strategic issues

a) Helped the client define what products or services to provide at what price and in which

markets as well as how to relate to their environments and how to transform to keep pace

with changing conditions.

Technology and Structure issues

a) Redefined how work divisions occurred into departments and how these were to be

coordinated among those departments to support strategic directions.

Human Resource issue

a) Attracting and retaining employees: goals, appraisals, rewards, etc.

REPRESENTATIVE RESULTS

a) Re-engineered the business in a manner that enabled it to grow its turnover four times in 18 months

with profits growing 9 times.

Fahamu Networks for Social Justice: - October 2012 – February 2013

Lead Consultant – Change Management, tasked by the Board of Directors to carryout Accelerated

Transformation of the Organization and Management by the use of High Engagement Goal Alignment Cascade

Process through the execution of specific initiatives that enabled the organization to be flexible, change ready

and responsive to the environment. I carried out organization assessment to determine the magnitude of change

required the organization readiness for the change, sponsorship roadmap and the set up of the change

management project team. I helped facilitate develop a communication plan, couching of the board and senior

management team as well as a training activities that would help align the organization to its adoption of its Pan

African strategy.



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Alibhai Shariff & Sons Limited: - November 2011 – July 2012

Consultant specific to Operational Alignment,

Alibhai Shariff having fundamentally changed its strategic direction, needed guidance in aligning its human

resource, system and processes to the new strategic shift. The consultants role entailed review of the

organizational structure to institute a workable governance structure in line with the new strategy, carrying out

of job analysis and design of new and existing position and conducting interactive consultative sessions with

staff to articulate the various changes emanating from the new strategy and together with staff members

adapting the existing systems and processes to the new strategy and crafting new processes where necessary.

Lukenya Getaway Limited: - July 2010 – March 2012

Consultant Organization Development

Lead consultant in re-envisioning of the Lukenya’s corporate philosophies (Vision, Mission and Values), building

of Lukenya’s human capital through the institution of a structured Human Resource Development Program and

the development of the Lukenya’s medium term business strategy for year 2012 to 2015.

ATOM TDF Limited:- 2006 to June 2010

Operations and Finance Manager

Executive team member reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of one of a kind Brand Strategy and

Innovation Consultant firm working with leading brands in Kenya to deliver strategic and innovative business

solutions to ensure that they consistently deliver on their brand promise.

Key responsibilities include:-

Responsible for the overall management of sustainable profitability of the company and the efficient

implementation of the company’s strategic initiatives

Development and implementation of annual business and operating budgets for board approval,

oversight of the company’s finance and tax functions to ensure optimum return on investment and

ensure meeting of all the company’s financial targets

Oversight of the implementation of the company’s business development strategies through the use of

networking to grow the company’s business and enhance its profile

Responsible for harmonious relationship with all clients and suppliers so as to maintain and sustain a

positive company image

Creation of a conducive environment for attracting, maintaining and motivating staff

Identification and development of talent in the team

Overall in charge of management information systems of the company.



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Operations

Credited with personal contributions to improving enterprise decision support, internal/external client service,

profitability and operational performance through a series of decisive management interventions including:

Delivered improvement in profit margins from a position of KES 2 million net loss to a net profit of KES

850 thousand and 60% reduction in cost of sales by shift of business from heavy production work into

more consultancy business

Improved staff performance in critical areas – sourcing, negotiating, scheduling, time management,

document generation – through effective training/ cross-training, time management, coaching and

motivation

Worked with outside consultants to design, develop and deploy customer relations and project

management system and Sage Pastel Accounting software in delivering access/ transfer of critical

production, finance and customer information among all user departments

Sourced for wireless connectivity that led to an overhead reduction of over half a million shillings per

annum on internet cost

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT FLIP UP PETROLEUM LTD

ACCOUNTING OVERVIEW

Directed and managed the organization's overall financial policies and accounting practices.

Developed financial plans and strategies, policies, systems and processes

Undertook design, implementation and maintenance of a sound accounting and reporting system that

was cost effective and conformed with best practice solutions for small to medium size enterprises

Design, implementation and maintenance of financial reporting systems that contributed to and aided

management monitoring and decision making

Provided financial advice to management through making presentations on cost benefit analysis of

projects and business plans and proposals


Authored and executed a business plan. Managed every aspect of operational startup, strategic

planning, financing, organizational infrastructure, new business development, targeted marketing,

product distribution, alliance and relationship building

Secured contracts to supply products and services to nationally recognized brands such as East Africa

Portland Cement co. Ltd.

EARLY EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTANT TRITON PETROLEUM COMPANY LTD

2000 to 2003



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Undertook the design, implementation and maintenance of a sound accounting system conforming to the

International Accounting Standards, that was cost effective and with best practice solutions for SMEs.

EDUCATION

Currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Global Social & Sustainable Enterprise (GSSE)

COLARADO STATE UNIVERSITY (2014-2015)

MSc – Organizational Development

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (2011)

BA – Economics, Mathematics

EGERTON UNIVERSITY – KENYA (2000)

KCSE GRADE B+

ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL (1993)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

PROSCI CERTIFIED CHANGE MANAGER

MAWJ TRAINING & CONSULTING – UAE (2014)

CPA (K) PART II

VISION INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONALS – KENYA (2001)

Certificates are available upon request.

REFERENCES:

Mr. Yves Niyagira

Executive Director

Fahamu

P.O. Box 47158-00100

Nairobi

Tel: +254 0203749346

Cell Phone No.+254 735-

676662

E-mail: [email protected]

Mrs. Anne Mahinda

Managing Director

Lukenya Getaway Ltd

P.O. Box 19936-00202,

Nairobi

Tel: +254 020-2728685/96

Cell Phone No.: +254 722-756905

[email protected]

Stephen Moche

Senior Business Advisor

Equity Investment Bank

P. O. Box 75104-00200

Nairobi

Tel: +254 20 2262000

Cell Phone No. +254 723-448 735

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]





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