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Chipo Nyambuya

Chipo Nyambuya ... Vice Consul Innovation & Economics at British Consulate-General Chicago ... Greater Chicago Area ... Government Relations

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Chipo Nyambuya Vice Consul Innovation & Economics at British Consulate-General Chicago Greater Chicago AreaGovernment Relations Previous MLER, Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO), Center for Companies That Care Education The Ohio State University 500+ connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Background Summary Writing: Extensive experience writing, editing & interpreting technical documents, reports and legal instruments, (i.e. treaties, statutes, constitutions, policies, sourcing & licensing documents) Legal Advisory: Fifteen years’ experience as a lawyer & sourcing executive negotiating contracts, identifying issues, communicating ideas, advising parties to explore & implement problem resolution strategies through negotiation of corporate sourcing, outsourcing & purchase agreements for license rights, copyright protection, establishing service levels & asset transfer to acquire various products & services—drafting, negotiating & creating corporate standards & templates (i.e. outsourcing; software license, development maintenance & support services; hardware purchase, leasing, database, consulting & professional services). Rule of Law & Governance: Counsel for international governmental organizations and governments; coordinated process for governmental reform agenda; organized & implemented the administrative framework for corporate & governmental reporting processes (i.e. treaty reporting, newsletters, ministerial restructuring). Drafted, reviewed & implemented corporate & public sector governance rules & regulations, reported on international treaty compliance, co-drafted policy which established Judicial College in Republic of Liberia (RL), co-designed policy which established Judicial Information Management System for Judiciary Branch of RL, co-designed organizational structure & objectives for all units within the Ministry of Justice of RL & co-drafted report on compliance with international treaties acceded to by the RL Project Management: Designed and managed domestic and international implementation of processes and operations in the public and private sector Specialties:Organizational change management, program design and implementation, software licensing, outsourcing contracting, hardware purchasing, rule of law and legal and judicial reform, corporate and legal governance Experience Vice Consul Innovation & Economics British Consulate-General Chicago November 2011 – Present (2 years 9 months)Chicago, IL Identify, establish and manage relationships between UK commercial and academic institutions and commercial and academic institutions in the Midwest Identify, establish and manage innovation collaborations (technology, scientific, process, methods, etc) between US and UK institutions Manage the administration of the Marshall Scholarship for the Midwest Region Regional Economic Reporting Board Member MLER 2011 – 2013 (2 years) Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)Midwest Regional Coordinator Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) December 2009 – June 2011 (1 year 7 months)Chicago, IL Regional office head, advised and designed programmatic, organizational and operational structures and processes to establish individual and institutional program participation, donor relations, financial contributions and management Program Associate Center for Companies That Care 2009 – 2009 (less than a year)Chicago, IL Advised and managed programmatic structures and processes to improve individual and institutional program participation, donor relations and financial contributions Consultant Youth About Business 2008 – 2009 (1 year)Chicago, IL Advised on operational structure and processes, community relations and develop standard outreach and funding processes and documentation. Provide consul on organizational strategic planning. Legal/Governance Officer United Nations Development Programme May 2005 – April 2008 (3 years)Monrovia, Liberia Coordinated process for governmental reform agenda; Counsel on governance, Rule of law, legal and judicial reform; Provided legal review and co-managed preparation of Project Documents, reviewed MOUs and other policy and commercial agreements with Government, INGOs, implementing partners and with the procurement unit for third party suppliers; ensured programme implementation complied with UNDP rules and regulations; provided legal advice to settle disputes, controversies or claims arising out of, or relating to various employment contracts (i.e. Service Contracts (SC), Special Service Agreements (SSA)); procurement contracts or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof UBS Investment BankAssociate Director - Corporate Sourcing UBS Investment Bank January 2001 – May 2004 (3 years 5 months)Chicago, IL Corporate Sourcing Manager for various procurement projects in the sourcing lifecycle (i.e. negotiate, draft and review contracts for procurement of telecommunications, technology products and related services, RFP, and RFI); copyright protection. Advise and negotiate contracts for outsourcing services. Counsel Bank One July 1998 – December 2000 (2 years 6 months)Columbus, OH and Chicago, IL Counsel in the Retail and Technology and Procurement practice groups and Negotiated, drafted and reviewed contracts to procure technology and non-technology products and related services including: • outsourcing projects and related issues arising therefrom, including asset and human resource transfer, service level agreements, specification/service definition and design, electronic commerce, and Internet banking products and services • Maintained, updated and internally circulated an annotated bibliography and summary of emerging issues in computer law to ensure compliance with current technology laws and regulations • Performed due diligence for several of the Bank’s institutional sales and acquisitions Intern Chancery Lane Barrister's Chambers 1995 – 1995 (less than a year)London, England Legal Intern to review pre-trial documents Courses Independent Coursework Prince 2 Project Management Languages English Native or bilingual proficiency Spanish Professional working proficiency Volunteer Experience & Causes Board Member Survivor's Truths October 2011 – Present (2 years 10 months)Social Services Using Social Media to make Social Change - http://survivorstruths.org/index.php Volunteer Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago February 2003 – Present (11 years 6 months)Education Youth Program Facilitator; Provide translation services Board Vice President Minority Legal Educational Resources (MLER) October 2011 – Present (2 years 10 months)Education Providing quality education in Illinois Bar Exam preparation; co-develop organizational re-branding; program design Causes Chipo cares about: Human Rights Science and Technology Politics Social Services Education Environment Children Civil Rights and Social Action Organizations Chipo supports: Survivor's Truths Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago Minority Legal Education Resources, Inc. The Lawyers Club of Chicago Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 60Policy 54Program Management 28Governance 27Strategic Planning 23Fundraising 22Government 14Community Outreach 13International... 13Public Policy 11Contract Negotiation Chipo also knows about... 10Project Management 9Policy Analysis 9Nonprofits 8Community Development 7Editing 7Management 5International Relations 4Non-profits 4Negotiation 4Analysis 4Change Management 3Corporate Social... 3Event Planning 3Spanish 3Project Planning See 25+ Education The Ohio State University The Ohio State University JD, Law 1993 – 1996 The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law JD, Law 1993 – 1996 University of Michigan University of Michigan A.B., English and History 1990 – 1993 Villa Corsi-Salviati 1990 – 1991 Recommendations Given (4) Peter, would you like to recommend Chipo? Recommend Chipo PETER NII NOI ANUM PETER NII NOI ANUM TRAVEL CONSULTANT Peter is an infinitely professional agent. He is direct and clear while finding solutions and is friendly while delivering services to his clients. I have recommended him to several contacts and will continue to do so. November 6, 2012, Chipo was PETER NII NOI's client Matthew Halek Matthew Halek Policy & Communications Intern I highly recommend Matthew for several reasons. While working at the British Consulate, I found Matthew's work to be thorough and thoughtful. He asks questions when needed and ensures his work product is professional and comprehensively addresses the task asked of him. He prioritized his tasks well and was able to strike the proper balance amongst his various demands...more June 26, 2012, Chipo managed Matthew indirectly at British Consulate-General Chicago, British Foreign & Commonwealth Office Benjamin George Arthur Benjamin George Arthur Procurement Officer with 14 yrs experience in the UN system and Mining Sector Benjamin is a talented, hard working detail oriented procurement professional. I trust his work and solutions driven approach. His entrepreneurial spirit lends a unique insight into his procurement expertise and allows him to consider and forclose problems in instances most would not. I highly recommend Benjamin December 11, 2011, Chipo worked with Benjamin George at United Nations Development Programme Alexandria Beausoleil Alexandria Beausoleil International Program Coordinator I found Lexi to be focused, direct and a problem solver, while being friendly and focused on achieving her goals February 2, 2010, Chipo was with another company when working with Alexandria at Constitutional Rights Foundation See More ConnectionsAll (500+)Shared (2)New (4) Cecilia MowattCecilia Mowatt3rd Owner, Strategies In Site, Inc. 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