Sonkoyian Nabaala
Board of Management at Namunyak Girls Secondary School
University of Cambridge & Localized
Kenya

Carbon & ESG Analyst Certificate
Certificate from the University of Cambridge Online
Hi, I'm Sonkoyian Nabaala!
Board of Management at Namunyak Girls Secondary School
I am a finance and sustainability professional enthusiastic about integrating fiscal management with environmental conservation. With a solid background in finance, grants management, and agricultural finance, I have developed expertise in climate finance, ESG analysis, and risk assessment. My experiences have deepened my understanding of donor compliance, carbon finance, and sustainable resource management, inspiring my commitment to climate-resilient economic strategies.
Experience
Namunyak Girls Secondary School
Board of Management
October 2025 - Present
Governance and Policy Oversight: Formulates and approves school policies in line with Ministry of Education guidelines under the Basic Education Act, 2013 and ensures effective management and adherence to education standards.
Budgeting: Reviews and recommendations of the annual budget before full board approval.
Financial Oversight: Monitors income, expenditure, and financial controls and ensure procurement procedures comply with Public Procurement Regulations.
Audit: Reviews of financial reports and audit findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Resource Mobilization: Identifies and oversees income-generating activities or donor support.
Community Relations: Strengthens the relationship between the school and parents/community through meetings and welfare programs.
Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservation Association (MMWCA)
Grants Officer
December 2023 - July 2025
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with MMWCA stakeholders to foster collaborations and advocate for conservation efforts.
Accrual Accounting: Recorded revenue and expense when earned or incurred.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensured compliance with legal requirements for grant-funded projects and maintained accurate records.
Budgeting and Financial Management: Developed accurate budgets for grant proposals and monitored expenses.
Grant Management: Managed MMWCA grants by tracking deadlines and preparing progress reports.
Administrative Support: Provided general administrative support to the grant’s management team.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzed data related to conservation projects outcomes and impacts.
Financial Software: Worked with Sage evolution transitioning from cash accounting to accrual accounting.
Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservation Association (MMWCA)
Grants Officer
December 2023 - July 2025
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with key MMWCA stakeholders, fostering collaborations and advocating for conservation efforts.
Accrual Accounting: Recorded revenue and expense when they are earned or incurred.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensured compliance with legal requirements for grant-funded projects by maintaining accurate records and facilitating audits.
Budgeting and Financial Management: Developed accurate budgets for grant proposals, monitored expenses and ensured adherence to financial guidelines.
Grant Management: Managed MMWCA grants by tracking deadlines and preparing progress reports.
Administrative Support: Provided general administrative support to the grant’s management team.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzed data and prepared reports on conservation projects.
Financial Software: Worked with Sage evolution and witnessed transition from cash to accrual accounting.
Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)
Credit Operation Intern
June 2022 - June 2023
Analyzing loan applications: Reviewed credit history, financial ratios, and income stability to assess creditworthiness.
Portfolio Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of agricultural loans totaling Kshs. 200 million.
Secretariat support: Interacted with borrowers and managed documents while maintaining confidentiality.
Verification and valuation: Verified and evaluated collateral for loans secured by AFC.
Financial Software: Utilized BR-Net for cash accounting and Fitness for loan processing.
Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)
Credit Operation Intern
June 2022 - June 2023
Analyzing loan applications and monitoring repayments.
Portfolio Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of agricultural loans.
Secretariat support: Interacted with borrowers by greeting them and directing inquiries appropriately.
Verification and valuation: Verified and evaluated collateral for loans secured by AFC.
Financial Software: Utilized BR-Net for cash accounting and Fitness for loan processing.
Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)
Finance Intern
July 2020 - June 2021
Compliance Management: Ensured accurate invoices and payments and reconciled discrepancies.
Risk Evaluation: Ensured compliance with policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
Financial Reporting: Prepared and filed AFC's bank reconciliations on time.
Audit: Assisted with various audits including statutory audits and financial risk audits.
Payments: Managed and processed payments for suppliers and ensured proper tax deductions.
Financial Software: Utilized BR-Net for cash accounting.
Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)
Finance Intern
July 2020 - June 2021
Compliance Management: Ensured accurate invoices and payments, reconciling discrepancies.
Risk Evaluation: Ensured financial and operational practices of AFC complied with policies and regulations.
Financial Reporting: Prepared and filed AFC's bank reconciliations.
Audit: Assisted with various audits.
Payments: Managed and processed payments for creditors.
Financial Software: Utilized BR-Net for cash accounting.
Education
Certificates & Badges

Carbon & ESG Analyst Certificate
Certificate from the University of Cambridge Online
Issue date: Jan 29, 2025
Projects
Author
The Place We’ve Been Given” highlights how conservation in the Maasai Mara can only succeed when it is community-led, culturally grounded, and equitable. The story underscores the need to balance wildlife protection with pastoralist livelihoods, ensure fair benefit sharing, and integrate Indigenous ecological knowledge with modern science. It calls for greater inclusion of women and youth, who are emerging as leaders in land restoration and sustainable resource use, while also addressing climate challenges like drought through resilience measures such as fodder banks and water harvesting. Ultimately, it shows that effective conservation depends on partnerships that respect community autonomy and promote justice, sustainability, and cultural continuity.
Languages
English
Swahili
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
Financial Reporting and Analytics
Financial Risk Management
Resource Management