Gilbert Kiprono

Manager, Research and Business Development at The Institute of Certified Secretaries
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, KE

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Credentials

  • Senior Management Course
    Kenya School of Government
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Training Professional (TOT)
    Corporate Secretaries International Association Limited and Institute of Certified Secretaries
    Mar, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Strategic Leadership & Performance Management
    The Leadership Group Limited (K)
    Jan, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Professional Mediator
    Dispute and Conflict Resolution International
    Sep, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Industrial Promotion and Development Certificate
    Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
    Feb, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate in Building a Trade Information Service
    ITC SME Trade Academy
    Nov, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • The Institute of Certified Secretaries
    • Kenya
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager, Research and Business Development
      • Oct 2017 - Present

      Among my key roles include: • Evaluation of Research Projects. • Identify new topical issues and research questions for ICS. • Develop policy briefs. • Write papers, reports and research summaries for internal and external audience. • Engage key stakeholders in government, corporate sectors and other research institutions. • Prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences and workshops. • Ensure quality control in preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points of view. • Coordinate, collate, write and edit and proof high quality bid documents. • Coordinate consultancy assignments for the institute. • Coordinate training activities for the Institute. Show less

  • Samolel Secondary School
    • Board Chairman
      • Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

      Key roles included:• Chair board meetings• Provide strategic leadership to school• Work closely with the secretary/ principal on implementation of school projects• Approve the school's annual budget• Oversee development of school infrastructure• Interview and hire teachers• Develop strategic plan of the school• Ensure prudent management of school funds• Engage stakeholders on school performance

    • Board Member
      • Feb 2016 - Feb 2019

      Key roles included:• Approve the school's annual budget• Oversee development of school infrastructure• Interview and hire teachers• Develop strategic plan of the school• Ensure prudent management of school funds• Engage stakeholders on school performance

  • Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    • Kenya
    • Information Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ass. Manager Trade, Research & Policy
      • Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

      My key roles included: • Analyze issues on trade promotion and develop research concepts. • Prepare speeches and talking notes for CEO, the Board National Chairman and Vice Chairman. • Carry out research to ascertain market trends at local and international levels (Market intelligence) • Organize dissemination workshop and outreach programs to promote trade. • Implement trade mission strategy that include undertaking trade fairs, exhibitions and Expos, business missions and conduct promotion events. • Conduct training to members on trade related issues, such as market intelligence and market access. • Represent KNCCI in all Trade Meetings in government and private sector including Joint Technical Committees on Trade. • Prepare MOUs between KNCCI and partner institutions. • Prepare policy briefs on topical areas of interest to members. • Provide guidelines for access to capital by SMEs and preparation to participate in international trade. • Organize and coordinate training of SMEs. Show less

  • Export Promotion Council
    • Kenya
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Officer
      • Jul 2013 - Sep 2015

      Among my key roles included: • Carrying out research activities to assist in policy formulation. • Collating and compiling trade statistical data from relevant cites such as ITC, CIA and UNCTAD • Analyzing trade statistical data and write trade briefs/ reports of identified countries. • Providing trade balance reports from time to time. • Providing trade briefs and related requests to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Among my key roles included: • Carrying out research activities to assist in policy formulation. • Collating and compiling trade statistical data from relevant cites such as ITC, CIA and UNCTAD • Analyzing trade statistical data and write trade briefs/ reports of identified countries. • Providing trade balance reports from time to time. • Providing trade briefs and related requests to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

  • Opnar Consulting Group
    • Nairobi
    • Research Assistant
      • Feb 2012 - May 2014

      My key roles included: • Designing questionnaires and interview tools • Data collection • Interviewing various respondents • Organizing research dissemination • Drafting research reports My key roles included: • Designing questionnaires and interview tools • Data collection • Interviewing various respondents • Organizing research dissemination • Drafting research reports

Education

  • University of Nairobi
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics
    2019 - 2023
  • University of Nairobi
    Master of Arts - MA, Economics & Policy Management
    2015 - 2018
  • University of Nairobi
    Bachelor's degree, Economics
    2009 - 2013

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