Philip Ngaah

Results-driven Enterprise Development and Climate & Market Systems Specialist with 10+ years of experience designing and implementing high-impact programmes across agribusiness, circular economy, and climate-smart sectors in Kenya. Proven track record in leading donor-funded initiatives, mobilizing climate and development finance, and strengthening inclusive market systems. Demonstrated expertise in integrating climate adaptation and mitigation into enterprise and value chain programmes, advancing green growth, and building resilient trade-linked ecosystems.

Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, ESG integration, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for programme performance and reporting.

Project Lead – Resource Mobilization & Strategic Partnerships (Part-Time) at Nature Best Green Culture Limited (2026-04 – Present)

Lead resource mobilization for green and circular economy programmes, targeting climate and development financing partners.

• Lead resource mobilization for green and circular economy programmes, targeting climate and development financing partners.
• Develop grant proposals, concept notes, and donor reports aligned to climate resilience and green trade priorities.
• Build partnerships with the private sector, NGOs, and public institutions to scale sustainable trade-linked enterprises.
• Conduct market assessments and enterprise diagnostics to inform climate-smart investment decisions.
• Oversee programme monitoring, performance tracking, and impact documentation.

Project Lead – Resource Mobilization & Strategic Partnerships at Nyumbani Greenculture Limited (2025-06 – Present)

Designed and implemented fundraising strategies supporting green enterprise and sustainable trade initiatives.

• Designed and implemented fundraising strategies supporting green enterprise and sustainable trade initiatives.
• Secured funding and partnerships to scale circular economy and environmentally sustainable business models.
• Conducted value chain analyses and facilitated SME integration into structured and export-oriented markets.
• Coordinated donor compliance, reporting, and programme performance tracking.

Circularity & Waste Management Technical Expert – WE4D (GIZ/IKEA) at Sustainet Group Ltd (2025-01 – Present)

Conduct technical due diligence and environmental performance assessments of MSMEs in circular economy sectors.

• Conduct technical due diligence and environmental performance assessments of MSMEs in circular economy sectors.
• Evaluate business sustainability, regulatory compliance, and climate impact potential.
• Provide advisory support on improving business models, cost structures, and green competitiveness.
• Contribute to knowledge products, technical reports, and programme learning.

Financial Inclusion Training Consultant at MicroSave Consulting (MSC Global) (2025-09 – Present)

Designed and delivered financial inclusion and climate-resilient enterprise training programmes.

• Designed and delivered financial inclusion and climate-resilient enterprise training programmes.
• Supported MSMEs to access appropriate financial products aligned with green growth and resilience.
• Facilitated multi-stakeholder engagements across government, private sector, and financial institutions.

Project Lead at SIYB Africa Limited (2023-07 – 2025-08)

Led incubation and acceleration programmes in agribusiness and waste management sectors.

• Led incubation and acceleration programmes in agribusiness and waste management sectors.
• Integrated climate-smart and sustainable business practices into enterprise development models.
• Managed programme budgets, reporting, partnerships, and compliance.
• Mentored youth-led MSMEs on growth, financial management, and sustainability.

Business Advisor – Agribiz Programme at Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) (2020-09 – 2023-10)

Delivered technical support to 300+ agribusinesses on climate-smart agriculture and sustainable value chains.

• Delivered technical support to 300+ agribusinesses on climate-smart agriculture and sustainable value chains.
• Facilitated access to finance and market linkages, enhancing trade competitiveness.
• Led MEL activities including data collection, validation, and reporting.
• Coordinated programme implementation across multiple counties.

Regional Project Manager (Acting) at Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) (2022-06 – 2023-01)

Oversaw regional programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.

• Oversaw regional programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensured alignment with donor requirements and programme targets.

Programs Officer at Thriive Impact Investment Fund (2017-01 – 2020-08)

Delivered enterprise development programmes supporting MSME growth and financial inclusion.

• Delivered enterprise development programmes supporting MSME growth and financial inclusion.
• Conducted monitoring, reporting, and impact tracking for donor-funded projects.

Agent Banking Consultant at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) (2013-11 – 2015-12)

Supported expansion of financial access through agent banking networks.

• Supported expansion of financial access through agent banking networks.
• Trained entrepreneurs on digital financial services and compliance.

MBA in Project Planning & Management – Mount Kenya University

BSc in Agribusiness Management – Egerton University