Derick Otieno
About Derick Otieno
Derick Otieno is a Senior Associate Grants & Budgets for the East and South Africa Region at Evidence Action, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Shujaaz Inc and Koinonia Community, and holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Nairobi.
Current Role at Evidence Action
Derick Otieno serves as the Senior Associate Grants & Budgets for the East and South Africa Region at Evidence Action. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing grant management and budgetary processes, ensuring compliance with donor requirements. He regularly participates in budget monitoring review meetings with budget holders, contributing to effective financial oversight.
Previous Experience at Shujaaz Inc
Prior to his current role, Derick Otieno worked at Shujaaz Inc as a Finance Associate from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he prepared initial versions of financial donor reports and mapped expenditures with approved donor budgets. He also led a successful system migration while managing a sizeable governance budget. Earlier, he served as a Finance Assistant at the same organization from 2016 to 2018, where he gained valuable experience in financial operations.
Educational Background
Derick Otieno holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting from The Technical University of Kenya, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance at the University of Nairobi, expected to be completed in 2024. Additionally, he achieved the Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification from the Corporate Finance Institute® in 2022, enhancing his financial analysis skills.
Early Career and Training
Derick began his career as an Assistant Accountant at Koinonia Community in 2016, where he worked for five months. He also underwent specialized training in Business Intelligence & Data Analysis, equipping him with skills to analyze financial data effectively. His early education includes completing the Kenya Certificate of Secondary School at Orero Secondary School from 2006 to 2010.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In his current role, Derick Otieno reviews monthly timesheet allocation reports for the East and Southern Africa Sub Region, providing guidelines on time allocation in line with grant agreements. His responsibilities also include regular participation in budget monitoring review meetings, which are essential for maintaining financial accountability and transparency within the organization.