Gidraf Burii

Results-driven community development and microfinance professional with a solid background in project implementation, financial empowerment, and grassroots mobilization. Skilled in loan fund management, financial literacy training, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation, ensuring transparency, sustainability, and impact. Experienced in field operations and data collection, with a strong ability to streamline processes, build trust, and drive local economic growth.

Highly adaptable, efficient in managing multiple projects, and committed to advancing financial inclusion and community-led development.

Field Credit Officer - Women Enterprise Development Institute

(2016-03)

• Spearheaded the mobilization and capacity-building of 100+ community-based groups across five counties, establishing sustainable revolving loan fund systems that enhanced local economic empowerment.
• Designed and delivered targeted financial literacy and project development training, enabling group members to launch profitable joint ventures that improved household income.
• Facilitated the creation of group-led income-generating projects, increasing group sustainability and promoting collective economic growth through diversified funding sources.
• Streamlined loan repayment systems by developing structured schedules and accountability mechanisms, maintaining a consistent repayment rate of over 90%.
• Oversaw daily financial operations and reporting, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and transparent fund management in line with institutional policies.
• Promoted a culture of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity within community groups, strengthening collaboration and ensuring long-term program sustainability.
• Strengthened institutional-community relations by serving as the primary contact for field operations, improving program visibility and grassroots participation.

Research Assistant - Water Youth Network

(2016-01 - 2016-02)

• Localized and contextualized research tools for assessing El Niño's socio-economic impact, improving relevance and accuracy in community-level data collection.
• Administered structured household surveys and optimized field data collection processes, achieving a 100% response rate with minimal data inconsistencies.
• Conducted accurate data entry and validation in Microsoft Excel, enabling efficient analysis and reliable reporting on disaster impact trends.
• Analyzed household vulnerability indicators and synthesized key findings to inform community-based disaster preparedness strategies.
• Collaborated with research leads to develop tailored recommendations, enhancing the practicality of interventions for affected populations.
• Built strong community rapport, increasing participation and ensuring data reliability during short-term field deployment.

Fieldwork Officer Assistant (Intern) - National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)

(2015-05 - 2015-12)

• Collected and managed monitoring data for drought response initiatives, improving real-time tracking of program performance across Laikipia North.
• Participated in field assessments and verification missions, contributing to timely decision-making for drought mitigation efforts.
• Assisted in the drafting of donor-aligned funding proposals under the Kenya Rural Development Program (KRDP), supporting financial mobilization for pastoralist communities.
• Coordinated logistics and community outreach for stakeholder meetings, enhancing collaboration between local leaders and development partners.
• Supported project documentation and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely records that aligned with NDMA's M&E frameworks.

Bachelor of Development Studies - Development Studies - Mount Kenya University, Thika Main Campus (2012-09 - 2015-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Kanjuri High School, Nyeri County (2008 - 2011)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Mugunda Primary School, Nyeri County (1997 - 2007)