Stephe Muthoka Ngala

Country Director , International non-profit organization

Nairobi, Kenya

A seasoned and purpose-driven NGO Executive and Country/Regional Director with over 18 years of progressive experience leading organizations, programs and support functions within the development and child-focused sector. I bring a strong combination of strategic leadership, financial stewardship, program management, organizational development, international relation and stakeholder engagement

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Area of Expertise:
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
Professional Experience:

Strategic Management, International Development, International Relations, Research and Data Analysis Expert with 18 years of progressive leadership experience driving organisational transformation, large-scale program delivery, and institutional growth across East Africa. Proven Country Director with a strong record in leading multi-million-dollar donor portfolios, strengthening governance and financial systems, building high-performing cross-functional teams, and scaling impact across health, child protection, and community development sectors. Recognised for translating strategy into execution, mobilising multi-stakeholder partnerships, and delivering measurable outcomes in complex and resource-constrained environments. Academically accomplished with multiple postgraduate degrees in strategic management, development studies, and international relations with four research publication in different fields.

Education:

Currently doing my PhD research at University of Nairobi

Affiliations and Achievements:

• Led organisation-wide transformation initiatives, delivering a 40% improvement in operational efficiency and a 35% increase in staff retention through strategic restructuring, process optimisation and strengthened leadership systems.
• Strengthened institutional resource mobilisation, achieving a 75% success rate in competitive international grant applications and enhancing the organisation’s capacity to secure sustainable donor funding.
• Established organisation-wide Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) frameworks, strengthening programme quality, institutional accountability, performance measurement and management decision-making.
• Demonstrated thought leadership and academic contribution as a published researcher, authoring peer-reviewed articles in the American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR) and other international journals.
• Recognised for exceptional leadership and community impact through selection as a Presidential Leadership Fellow by the Global Peace Foundation, reflecting demonstrated excellence in leadership, service and social transformation.
• Drove measurable social impact by designing and scaling an evidence-based reintegration and empowerment model, successfully supporting the reunification of 85% of street-connected children with their families.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, Swahili

Nationality:

Kenya

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