Experience
Research Analyst
• Developed a business model for an upstream petroleum laboratory and data centre.
• Developed a framework for risk management of land, security, critical upstream
petroleum assets and health and safety.
• Represent the company in oil and gas forums, conferences and stakeholder sessions. •
Developed Community Expectations Management Framework for the Ministry of
Mining and Petroleum
Research Team Lead
• Worked with a team of researchers to develop concept notes, budgets, and proposals
tailored for the energy, mining, and oil & gas industry, specifically dealing with
community development agreements, policies affecting the various sectors and
community expectation management.
• Monitor developments and innovations within the Oil & Gas Industry and write
proposals of how they can be implemented in the country (Kenya).
• Worked with different stakeholders within the energy, mining, oil & gas industry to
ensure that their needs are met.
• Writing research papers and articles on the state of the energy and oil & gas industry
in Kenya and the broader East African Region.
• Represent the company in oil and gas forums, conferences and stakeholder sessions
Investment Analyst
Roles:
• Portfolio Management
• Assess the need for technical assistance that would strengthen the portfolio status.
• Manage and coordinate the Technical Assistance Facility given to Novastar Ventures
by the Development Financial Institution (British International Investment BII) and
ensure delivery of assistance to prospective investee companies.
• Sourcing for deals, scrutinizing deals and advising the investment team on the best
deals to take.
• Track investment pipeline in assigned geographies and sectors to ensure alignment of
capital needs with fundraising activities.
• Develop investment pipeline for Novastar Venture funds through the identification of
potential investees and cultivation of relationships.
• Present eligible investments to the investment team strategy and investment
committee.
• Monitor and report on the investment market in Africa (Market-Mapping).
• Participate in investor meetings and calls to provide portfolio updates.