Phoebe K.

Phoebe K.

Program Lead | Strategic Partnerships | Gender Inclusion | ex-GSMA | DIY'er

Kenya
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  • BFA Global Graphic

    Program Lead, Gender

    BFA Global

    - Present 1 year 4 months

    Africa

    I oversee projects that empower women in emerging markets, collaborating with platforms, nonprofits, financial institutions, community groups, and corporate partners to tackle gender disparities and drive inclusive economies. My role involves:
    - Leading project planning, coordination, and monitoring to ensure timely and impactful delivery.
    - Defining project strategy, scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and partners.
    - Managing cross-functional…

    I oversee projects that empower women in emerging markets, collaborating with platforms, nonprofits, financial institutions, community groups, and corporate partners to tackle gender disparities and drive inclusive economies. My role involves:
    - Leading project planning, coordination, and monitoring to ensure timely and impactful delivery.
    - Defining project strategy, scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with clients and partners.
    - Managing cross-functional teams, assigning tasks, and providing ongoing support to meet goals.
    - Designing and implementing gender-responsive programs that align with local contexts and needs.
    - Facilitating workshops, meetings, and presentations to maintain engagement and ensure alignment across stakeholders.

    I am also a Venture Builder supporting early-stage startups with business development, go-to-market strategies, and scaling operations through design thinking and human-centered approaches.

  • GSMA

    GSMA

    5 years 6 months

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      Senior Engagement Manager

      GSMA

      - 2 years

      Sub-Saharan Africa

      I shape and execute the strategic direction for the Connected Women and Connected Society Market Engagement team across Africa, working closely with mobile operators and partners in countries like Tanzania, Kenya, DRC, Senegal, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Ethiopia. My work focuses on bridging the digital and financial inclusion gaps, particularly for underserved communities by:
      - Identify and build strategic partnerships with major mobile operators and ecosystem players across Africa
      -…

      I shape and execute the strategic direction for the Connected Women and Connected Society Market Engagement team across Africa, working closely with mobile operators and partners in countries like Tanzania, Kenya, DRC, Senegal, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Ethiopia. My work focuses on bridging the digital and financial inclusion gaps, particularly for underserved communities by:
      - Identify and build strategic partnerships with major mobile operators and ecosystem players across Africa
      - Engaging with commercial partners to develop tailored solutions and achieve both commercial and social outcomes.
      - Leading large-scale initiatives such as digital skills programs, smartphone subsidies, and network infrastructure projects.
      - Providing thought leadership, analyzing market opportunities, and designing propositions for mobile internet and mobile money services.
      - Supporting startups with design thinking, prototyping, and refining go-to-market strategies using a human-centered design approach.
      - Sharing insights and learnings through case studies, blogs, toolkits, and industry presentations, fostering knowledge exchange within the ecosystem.

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      Market Engagement Manager

      GSMA

      - 3 years 7 months

      Africa

      - Led multi-stakeholder workshops with mobile operators and government regulators across 8 markets, utilizing strategic capacity-building tools to boost service adoption.
      - Analyzed commercial and social KPIs for mobile operator initiatives, delivering data-driven solutions that drove impressive ROI for scaled digital skills programs.
      - Collaborated with C-level executives and senior management to implement new initiatives, ensuring alignment on strategic goals and effectively…

      - Led multi-stakeholder workshops with mobile operators and government regulators across 8 markets, utilizing strategic capacity-building tools to boost service adoption.
      - Analyzed commercial and social KPIs for mobile operator initiatives, delivering data-driven solutions that drove impressive ROI for scaled digital skills programs.
      - Collaborated with C-level executives and senior management to implement new initiatives, ensuring alignment on strategic goals and effectively communicating technical details.
      - Represented GSMA at key industry events, including Mobile World Congress Africa, advocating for digital and financial inclusion strategies for underserved populations.

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    Core Network PS Engineer

    Huawei Technologies

    - 2 years 10 months

    East and Southern Africa Region

    - Led the deployment of 2G, 3G, and LTE network projects from planning and design through implementation and support.
    - Worked across 7 countries in the ESA region with over 15 Telco operators, gaining expertise in mobile, fixed, and Wi-Fi network protocols and design.
    - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored solutions, driving client satisfaction and aligning with business needs.
    - Increased project efficiency by 50% through detailed documentation and seamless…

    - Led the deployment of 2G, 3G, and LTE network projects from planning and design through implementation and support.
    - Worked across 7 countries in the ESA region with over 15 Telco operators, gaining expertise in mobile, fixed, and Wi-Fi network protocols and design.
    - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored solutions, driving client satisfaction and aligning with business needs.
    - Increased project efficiency by 50% through detailed documentation and seamless integration with 3rd party vendors.
    - Developed a traffic distribution formula for a major operator, reducing process time from 48 hours to under 10 minutes.
    - Monitored and optimized network performance through rigorous testing, data analysis, and regular updates.
    - Established strong client relationships, translating technical insights for non-technical teams and executives.
    - Mentored new employees, trained teams on new technologies, and managed subcontractors to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

  • Liquid Telecom Graphic

    Customer Service Intern

    Liquid Telecom

    - 3 months

    Determined the customers’ requirements and answered inquiries by researching, locating and providing the relevant information
    Resolved problems by researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions and escalating unresolved issues
    Enhancing the organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring new opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

  • Power Technics Ltd. Graphic

    Engineering Intern

    Power Technics Ltd.

    - 3 months

    Developed Traffic and Parking solutions by programming smart relays
    Delivered tasks within tight timelines to ensure budgets were not overran
    Inspected various products to ensure regulatory compliance and quality was maintained
    Prepared daily and weekly reports on project and personal progress

Education

  • University of Cambridge Graphic

    University of Cambridge

    MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Design Sustainable Technology Strategies

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    Activities and Societies:

    Learning how to approach complex issues and breaking them down into actionable steps to create holistic solutions and more sustainable business models and strategies

  • Smartly Institute

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

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  • University of Nottingham Graphic

    University of Nottingham

    Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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    Activities and Societies: Delegate at the Model United Nations (MUN), African Global Initiative (AGI), Kenyan Ambassador for the International Students Bureau

  • Loreto High School, Limuru

    High School Diploma

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    Activities and Societies: Swimming

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