Dinah Gakuba

Highly organised and proactive professional with over 10 years of experience supporting senior leadership, coordinating international stakeholders, and managing operations across East Africa. Experienced in executive coordination, diary and meeting management, stakeholder engagement, travel logistics, programme administration, and cross-functional communication within fast-paced international environments. Skilled at managing competing priorities with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail while supporting senior executives, partners, donors, and institutional stakeholders.

Strong background working across multicultural teams, coordinating high-level meetings and events, and maintaining structured communication across internal and external stakeholders.

Executive Assistant to the CEO - Sesame Solution

(2023-05 - 2025-05)

• Provided executive and administrative support to the CEO within a fast-paced international business environment
• Managed diary scheduling, meeting coordination, stakeholder communications, and follow-up actions
• Coordinated workshops, stakeholder meetings, and partnership engagement activities across multiple sectors
• Prepared reports, presentations, briefing materials, and communication documents for senior leadership
• Supported operational planning, project coordination, and cross-functional communication with partners and institutional stakeholders
• Assisted with travel coordination, event organisation, and day-to-day executive support activities
• Maintained professional relationships with government bodies, donors, private sector stakeholders, and external partners

Chief Operating Officer - Nature Atlas

(2024-09)

• Coordinated operations and communications across international suppliers, buyers, and stakeholders
• Managed stakeholder relationships and partnership engagement activities
• Supported logistics coordination, scheduling, and operational planning across multiple partners
• Maintained professional communication with clients and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and stakeholder satisfaction

Business Development & Partnerships - Munyax Eco Consultant

(2025-04 - 2025-05)

• Supported engagement with international donors, regional institutions, and strategic partners
• Coordinated stakeholder communications and partnership activities across multiple platforms
• Assisted with proposal development, meeting coordination, and project administration
• Represented the organisation in professional forums and partnership discussions

East Africa Advisory Lead - Challenges Group

(2021-10 - 2022-04)

• Supported advisory teams through stakeholder coordination, meeting scheduling, and project communication
• Coordinated cross-border engagements and maintained communication across multiple time zones
• Assisted with due diligence, reporting, and documentation for leadership decision-making
• Managed relationships with clients and supported the delivery of regional advisory projects

Business Development Manager - Challenges Group

(2021-06 - 2021-09)

• Managed stakeholder relationships and coordinated outreach activities with clients and partners
• Supported proposal preparation, communications, and business development initiatives
• Organised meetings and engagement activities to strengthen organisational partnerships

Country Manager - INCO.ORG

(2020-08 - 2021-06)

• Coordinated startup incubation programmes and stakeholder engagement activities in Rwanda
• Managed programme scheduling, event coordination, and communication with international teams and partners
• Organised workshops, meetings, and high-level stakeholder events, including embassy and partner engagement
• Supported operational coordination and reporting across programme activities

Executive Assistant to the CEO - Gashora Farm

(2020-07 - 2020-11)

• Provided executive and administrative support to the CEO, including diary management, scheduling, and meeting coordination
• Coordinated travel arrangements, stakeholder communications, and operational follow-up activities
• Assisted with the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation for meetings and partnerships
• Supported strategic projects and maintained communication with financial and agricultural stakeholders
• Organised meetings, tracked action points, and ensured smooth day-to-day coordination of executive activities

Head of Accounts Management - BeneFactors Ltd.

(2018-01 - 2020-07)

• Managed client portfolios and maintained professional relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Supported operational coordination, reporting, and financial communication activities
• Assisted with process improvement and cross-team collaboration within a fast-paced start-up environment

MSc - International Business & Economics - University of East London (2026)

Bachelor's Degree - Marketing - Mount Kenya University (2016 - 2019)