Professionally, Mr. Odhiambo brings over 8 years of progressive experience in finance, project coordination, and community engagement, primarily within the GEM NG-CDF office. His journey there includes pivotal roles such as:

  • Account Assistant (Feb 2020 – Present): Responsible for preparing payment vouchers, assisting in budget preparation, maintaining accounting records, writing cheques to Project Management Committees (PMCs), preparing bank reconciliation statements, analyzing PMC returns, and assisting in audit query responses.
  • Assistant Project Co-ordinator (Feb 2017 – Feb 2020): Involved in monitoring and evaluation, minute-taking, overseeing meeting planning, supervising project returns and road projects, and mail collection.
  • Intern (Feb 2016 – Jan 2017): Gained foundational experience in office maintenance, bursary form registration, and project returns.

His skills encompass Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Audit Query Response and Internal Auditing, Strategic Planning and Performance Contracting, Community Mobilization and Public Awareness, Data Entry and Bookkeeping, and Basic ICT and Computer Applications. He also has prior teaching experience in mathematics, science, English, and biology at Upendo Rescue Centre Primary School and Maliera Secondary School (2011-2012) and served as a Community Mobilizer for KEMRI/CDC (2011).

Mr. Odhiambo’s commitment to education and community development is further demonstrated by his active role as a Board Member in multiple primary and secondary schools. As an active member of the Economist Society of Kenya, his significant achievements at the GEM NG-CDF Office underscore his dedication and expertise in the field of economics, public service, and capacity building. He combines practical financial expertise with a strong commitment to public service.

Contacts: +254702205297; izohouma@gmail.com