1. ERIC OKONDO OMANGA
PO BOX 13445-00800
NAIROBI, KENYA
+254-727-727262
Ricksok7@yahoo.com
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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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+254-727-727262
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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
3. ERIC OKONDO OMANGA
PO BOX 13445-00800
NAIROBI, KENYA
+254-727-727262
Ricksok7@yahoo.com
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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.
4. ERIC OKONDO OMANGA
PO BOX 13445-00800
NAIROBI, KENYA
+254-727-727262
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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.
5. ERIC OKONDO OMANGA
PO BOX 13445-00800
NAIROBI, KENYA
+254-727-727262
Ricksok7@yahoo.com
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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.
6. ERIC OKONDO OMANGA
PO BOX 13445-00800
NAIROBI, KENYA
+254-727-727262
Ricksok7@yahoo.com
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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
REPRESENTATIVE RESULTS
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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PO BOX 13445-00800
NAIROBI, KENYA
+254-727-727262
Ricksok7@yahoo.com
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REPRESENTATIVE RESULTS
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: yves@fahamu.org
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
annemahinda@lukenyagetaway.com
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
Stephen.moche@equityinvestmentbank.co.ke
8. ERIC OKONDO OMANGA
PO BOX 13445-00800
NAIROBI, KENYA
+254-727-727262
Ricksok7@yahoo.com
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