TSHILOMBO Ntumba Innocent
Thurgoona
Summary
Highly accomplished professional with a diverse educational background, including an MBA, a Master's in Humanitarian Action, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a diploma in Liberal Studies. Self-starter and serial entrepreneur specializing in project management with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. Over 12 years of experience in private and humanitarian sectors, holding leadership roles in international programs with renowned organizations such as the University of Geneva-InZone, the United Nations Mine Action Services, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent. Successfully initiated and expanded technology-based programs, research projects, and business operations, collaborating with diverse teams from for-profit and non-profit organizations, including Red Cross Red Crescent-National Societies, the International Committee of Red Cross, governments, and UN agencies. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, planning abilities, resource mobilization, and excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. Founder of Kakuma Ventures, deeply committed to driving systematic changes in organizations and communities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New South Wales GROW Project Coordinator
Australian Red Cross
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Successfully managed multiple competing work activities within planned timeframes and performance standards, utilizing Agile strategies and tools such as Trello and MS Planner to enhance project efficiency and collaboration.
- Demonstrated high-level proficiency in MS Office and similar programs to record, draft, and present information effectively, including complex data for government and community audiences at various levels
- Developed and executed comprehensive communication strategies, managing media engagement and adhering to commercial and civil protocols to effectively collaborate with Government, Business, and Community leaders
- Provided influential guidance to business and community leaders on innovation and change management, leveraging significant experience to drive organizational improvements and foster a culture of continuous development
- Engaged with culturally diverse individuals and groups, building trust and participation to enhance their readiness for economic and social engagement in regional communities, promoting inclusivity and community development.
SWEEP Project Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Consultant
Last Mile Climate
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated the partnership infrastructure, promoting collaboration among all partners in the initiative
- Managed communication with stakeholders, encouraging engagement and fostering strong partnerships that contribute to the project's overall success
- Lead the implementation of waste management projects and activities under the SWEEP partnership by providing logistical, administrative, fundraising, and financial reporting support.
Cash Innovations Consultant
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Led humanitarian cash programming and innovation projects by planning, organizing, and managing their execution and closures
- Closely collaborated with key stakeholders to ensure effective follow-up and alignment with project goals.
- Research on humanitarian cash innovation topics provided valuable insights into strategies and the wider sector, leading advocacy initiatives, fundraising, and informing policies
- Diligently reported project achievements and lessons learned, fostering continuous improvement, raising awareness, and mobilizing support.
- Played a pivotal role in building the capacity of partner National Societies, empowering them to drive positive organizational changes
- Developed a sustainable business model that extended project impacts beyond pilot phases, ensuring long-term success.
Humanitarian Affairs Associate
United Nations Mine Action Services
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Led the office's engagement with the humanitarian community within the Global Protection Cluster
- Responsibilities included collaborating with key stakeholders to foster effective partnerships and enhance collective efforts.
- Organized meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops, ensuring seamless logistics, timely communication, and a conducive environment for knowledge-sharing and collaboration
- Conducted thorough research, gathered information from diverse sources, analyzed findings, and presented valuable insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning for the Global Protection Cluster.
- Drafted the office’s advocacy and outreach initiatives, developing compelling global messages and strategies to raise awareness and mobilize support for critical causes.
Research Assistant
Jesuit Worldwide Learning
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted a thorough thematic analysis of 182 interviews with program alumni from various regions such as Malawi, Kenya, Jordan, Afghanistan, and Iraq
- Extracted valuable insights and patterns from the analysis to contribute to program enhancements and decision-making
- Created visually appealing graphs and charts to showcase the key findings from the research data
- These visuals were crucial in presenting the findings to stakeholders and other audiences
- Presented technical research findings using various communication channels, including well-written reports, visually engaging slides, and compelling oral presentations
- Ensure clear and impactful dissemination of information
- Developed macros, special formulas, and other tools to facilitate reliable and consistent statistical reviews, contributing to robust data analysis and informed evidence-based decision-making, an environment for knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
Connected Learning Manager
University of Geneva-InZone
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Utilized performance data to evaluate and improve emergency learning operations
- Successfully anticipated resources need to ensure an efficient response and preparedness
- Monitored team productivity and implemented streamlined procedures, reducing costs by an impressive 30% and contributing to efficient resource utilization
- Thoroughly evaluated the emergency learning program plan, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
- The evaluation allowed for accurate forecasting of resource requirements, ensuring the effective achievement of program needs
- Conducted training sessions and supervised onsite tutors, resulting in a 20% increase in team productivity
- This helped strengthen the team's skills and performance
- Effectively communicated with partners and donors, advocated for the program, and engaged with stakeholders to support goals and long-term sustainability.
Supply Chain Manager
International Rescue Committee
08.2011 - 07.2018
- Successfully supervised and managed the organization’s supply chain operations, ensuring seamless coordination from the point of origin to the point of consumption
- This involved optimizing the flow of goods, services, information, and finances
- Diligently kept track of logistics, maintained accurate inventory records, and analyzed operational performance metrics to identify areas for improvement
- Proactively resolved issues and enhanced overall efficiency and effectiveness by 15%
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders, emphasizing quality and safety standards, reducing waste by 30%, and strengthening partnerships to ensure reliable and compliant supply chain processes.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of The People
Pasadena, USA12.2024
Master of Advanced Studies: Humanitarian Studies - Humanities
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland08.2021
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration - Business Administration
University of The People
Pasadena, USA12.2019
Diploma: Liberal Studies - Humanities
Regis University
Denver, USA01.2015
High School Diploma in Industrial Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Goma, Industrial Techniques Institute
Goma, Congo01.2007
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Data collection and analysis
- Writing and reporting
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Derail Oriented
- Project Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Practical Emergency Cash Training
- Cash Voucher Assistance Level 2 training
- Market Assessments: Rapid Assessment for Markets (RAM)
- Market Assessments: Introduction
- Data Economics and Development Policy Micromasters program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Massachusetts, US)
- Information Communication Technology (ICT) from Tunapanda Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
- Higher Education in Emergencies and Crisis from the University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Accomplishments
- Led a multi-stakeholder partnership in renewable management and waste projects.
- Supported the digital transformation of the Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan Red Cross National Societies.
- Drafted a business model for a humanitarian functional Digital Identity and collaborated with diverse teams in designing and reporting on research projects.
- Contributed to developing standard operating procedures and used Microsoft Excel and other software to analyze data.
- Founded a technology organization in renewable energy and connectivity networking.
- Published a personal blog post influencing policies in the humanitarian sector.
Languages
English - full proficiency
French – full proficiency
Kiswahili - Native
Lingala – Native
Globalforumsconferences
- The Need for a Humanitarian Policy Refresh, Keynote speaker, Global
- Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), speaker, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Africa Climate Summit, session host, Nairobi, Kenya
- COP 27, session host, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
- Wired Impact 2022, Speaker, London, United Kingdom
- UNHCR’s Digital Strategy Event, Keynote speaker, Geneva, Switzerland
- The Other 1% Conference, Speaker, Berlin, Germany
- E-Learning Africa, Speaker, Kigali, Rwanda
Mediamentions
- Calp Network
- Reuters
- Deutsche Welle (DW)
- The Star Media Group
- Impact Boom
- The Standard
Awards
- Ashden’s International Innovation Award for Energizing the Refugee Livelihood 2022
- Employee of the Year 2013 in Supply Chain at the International Rescue Committee
- Founder of Kakuma Ventures LTD
Timeline
New South Wales GROW Project Coordinator
Australian Red Cross
07.2024 - 11.2024
SWEEP Project Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Consultant
Last Mile Climate
08.2023 - 04.2024
Cash Innovations Consultant
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
01.2022 - 02.2024
Humanitarian Affairs Associate
United Nations Mine Action Services
09.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
Jesuit Worldwide Learning
01.2021 - 08.2021
Connected Learning Manager
University of Geneva-InZone
01.2018 - 01.2020
Supply Chain Manager
International Rescue Committee
08.2011 - 07.2018
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of The People
Master of Advanced Studies: Humanitarian Studies - Humanities
University of Geneva
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration - Business Administration
University of The People
Diploma: Liberal Studies - Humanities
Regis University
High School Diploma in Industrial Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Goma, Industrial Techniques Institute
- Practical Emergency Cash Training
- Cash Voucher Assistance Level 2 training
- Market Assessments: Rapid Assessment for Markets (RAM)
- Market Assessments: Introduction
- Data Economics and Development Policy Micromasters program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Massachusetts, US)
- Information Communication Technology (ICT) from Tunapanda Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
- Higher Education in Emergencies and Crisis from the University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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