Yvette Odhiambo

Senior Specialist, East and Southern Africa @ WWF

About

Global Finance & Grants Specialist and Certified Public Accountant with 10+ years of progressive experience strengthening financial sustainability, governance, and multi-donor fund management across Africa, EUNA, and Asia. Currently providing cross-country financial leadership within WWF International, supporting six Country Offices through business partnering, donor compliance, cost recovery, and strategic financial decision-making. Proven track record in managing USD 50M+ donor portfolios, strengthening sub-grantee governance, leading audits, and embedding financial accountability across complex global structures. I partner strategy with stewardship to protect donor resources, reduce risk, and deliver measurable conservation and development impact.

Country

City

Kenya

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Systems & Automation, Governance, Compliance, Risk & Sustainability, Financial Strategy & FP&A Budgeting & Forecasting, Donor Management, Research

Experience

Senior Specialist, East and Southern Africa

WWF

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

1. Lead cross-country financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned to regional and global strategy. 2. Review liquidity, burn rate, cost recovery, and portfolio health across multiple Country Offices. 3. Oversee the full grants lifecycle: proposal costing, due diligence, donor compliance, audits, and close-out. 4. Diagnose finance capacity gaps and deploy targeted coaching and surge support. 5. Coordinate cross-country risk reviews and audits, driving timely closure of all audit actions. 6. Advise on sustainable liquidity management and stewardship of donor funds.