MaqC Eric Gitau
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Al Kags
I have known MaqC for almost 40 years and I can tell you for free that he is a steadfast, consistent, very focused man who has great passion for policy and change. He is a very curious man about life and human interactions. You will hear great things from him yet. You should know him.
Miles Kemplay
I was both MaqC’s manager and head of sector during his time as Portfolio Manager with the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and I am delighted to provide the following reference: • MaqC was the first Manager within the Adolescence, Sexual & Reproductive Health portfolio to be based in CIFF’s Nairobi office. MaqC brought important insights to CIFF’s work in this area, coming to the foundation with strong technical expertise gained from working with leading organisations in this field, but also due to his deep empathy and understanding of the issues young people face across the region. • During his time with CIFF he managed multiple initiatives including his leadership over our flagship programme – a large, multi-million $ initiative called
Al Kags
I have known MaqC for almost 40 years and I can tell you for free that he is a steadfast, consistent, very focused man who has great passion for policy and change. He is a very curious man about life and human interactions. You will hear great things from him yet. You should know him.
Miles Kemplay
I was both MaqC’s manager and head of sector during his time as Portfolio Manager with the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and I am delighted to provide the following reference: • MaqC was the first Manager within the Adolescence, Sexual & Reproductive Health portfolio to be based in CIFF’s Nairobi office. MaqC brought important insights to CIFF’s work in this area, coming to the foundation with strong technical expertise gained from working with leading organisations in this field, but also due to his deep empathy and understanding of the issues young people face across the region. • During his time with CIFF he managed multiple initiatives including his leadership over our flagship programme – a large, multi-million $ initiative called
Al Kags
I have known MaqC for almost 40 years and I can tell you for free that he is a steadfast, consistent, very focused man who has great passion for policy and change. He is a very curious man about life and human interactions. You will hear great things from him yet. You should know him.
Miles Kemplay
I was both MaqC’s manager and head of sector during his time as Portfolio Manager with the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and I am delighted to provide the following reference: • MaqC was the first Manager within the Adolescence, Sexual & Reproductive Health portfolio to be based in CIFF’s Nairobi office. MaqC brought important insights to CIFF’s work in this area, coming to the foundation with strong technical expertise gained from working with leading organisations in this field, but also due to his deep empathy and understanding of the issues young people face across the region. • During his time with CIFF he managed multiple initiatives including his leadership over our flagship programme – a large, multi-million $ initiative called
Al Kags
I have known MaqC for almost 40 years and I can tell you for free that he is a steadfast, consistent, very focused man who has great passion for policy and change. He is a very curious man about life and human interactions. You will hear great things from him yet. You should know him.
Miles Kemplay
I was both MaqC’s manager and head of sector during his time as Portfolio Manager with the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and I am delighted to provide the following reference: • MaqC was the first Manager within the Adolescence, Sexual & Reproductive Health portfolio to be based in CIFF’s Nairobi office. MaqC brought important insights to CIFF’s work in this area, coming to the foundation with strong technical expertise gained from working with leading organisations in this field, but also due to his deep empathy and understanding of the issues young people face across the region. • During his time with CIFF he managed multiple initiatives including his leadership over our flagship programme – a large, multi-million $ initiative called
Credentials
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Mastering Design Thinking
MIT Sloan Executive EducationAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Global Adolescent Health
University of MelbourneDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Systems Thinking in Public Health
John Hopkins UniversityJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Results Based Management
UNICEFSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Social Norms, Social Change
University of PennsylvaniaJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Policy Communication and Advocacy in Practice
German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut fuer Entwicklungspolitik (DIE)Mar, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Private Public Partnerships
The World BankApr, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Monitoring, Documentation and Security Management for Human Rights Defenders
AfricanDefenders (Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network)Oct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Proficiency Certificate in Professional Project Management
Inter-American Development BankFeb, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Effective Reporting for HIV and AIDS
BBC Media ActionOct, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
48 Hour Film Fest
The MTV Staying Alive FoundationFeb, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Experience
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Development Dynamics
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Kenya
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Managing Director
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
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Managing Partner & Principal Consultant
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
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HCDExchange
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Kenya
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director cum Senior Strategy Consultant
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
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Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)
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United Kingdom
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager, Adolescents Sexual Health
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
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UNICEF
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Specialist, Adolescents HIV and AIDS
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Dec 2014 - Aug 2017
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LVCT HEALTH
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Kenya
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Programmes Coordinator
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
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galck+
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Kenya
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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May 2011 - Sep 2012
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Population Services International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Facilitator
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Oct 2010 - Feb 2012
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I Choose Life - Africa
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Kenya
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Programmes Manager
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Apr 2007 - Mar 2011
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Nation Media Group
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Kenya
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Broadcast Producer and Presenter
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Oct 1999 - Dec 2005
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Education
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Lund University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Social Policy -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Master of Arts, Communication for Development -
Makerere University
Bachelors, Business Administration, Management Option -
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Graduate Diploma, Media Studies and Journalism