About
Pauline Ambala has over 13 years of experience in social impact strategy, with expertise in programme development, partnerships, and resource mobilization across Africa. She has managed multi-country initiatives ranging from $50K to $20M and works with nonprofits, social enterprises, and government agencies on funding, organizational systems, and impact scaling. Her focus areas include entrepreneurship, women-led enterprises, and livelihoods programs in emerging economies.
Experience
- ConsultingManagement Consultant2020 — 2026Nairobi County, Kenya
- SeedstarsProgram and Partnerships Manager, Africa2023 — 2025
- TriggeriseProgram Lead2022 — 2023Nairobi County, Kenya
- Rise & Learn GlobalProgramme and Partnerships Manager, InMySteps Programme2021 — 2022Nairobi County, Kenya
- Resilience Action InternationalSenior Adviser, Business Development and Programs2018 — 2019Nairobi
- The African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI)Business Development Manager2016 — 2018Kenya (host), Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland.
- ArtAge UKBusiness Development and Co-ordination Lead (Work study)2014 — 2015Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
- Vinila Trends LimitedOperations Manager2013 — 2014Nairobi, Kenya.
- Ahshish IndustriesTeam Leader2012 — 2013Nairobi, Kenya.
- SyngentaMonitoring, Evaluation and Administration - KHCP Project2012Nairobi, Kenya.
- SyngentaCustomer Service/ Sales Intern2011 — 2012Nairobi, Kenya
Education
- University of OxfordCertificate, Project Management2023
- Newcastle UniversityMaster of Science - MS, MSInnovation2014 — 2015
- Alliance Francaise NairobiDELF A1, French Studies2011
- University of NairobiBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Psychology2007 — 2011
Skills & more
Leadership1Strategic Partnerships1Partner Relationship ManagementPartnership-buildingProgram ManagementBusiness Strategy and DevelopmentRelationship BuildingResource MobilizationPublic Relations2Strategic Communications2Press Releases1Corporate Communications1
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Media RelationsInternal CommunicationsMarketingEvent ManagementStartupBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyConsultingMicrosoft OfficeResearchBusiness PlanningBusiness Process ImprovementLanguages English · French
From Pauline's professional profile.
Colleagues at Seedstars
Adrien
Co-founder at Seedstars
Alisée de Tonnac
CO-CEO & CO-FOUNDER at Seedstars
Archie Moberly
PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER ASIA at Seedstars
Benjamin Benaim
Investor at Seedstars
Benjamin Benaïm
CO-FOUNDER at Seedstars
Benjamin Langer
DIRECTOR, WINNIPEG VENTURES at Seedstars
Charlie Graham-Brown
GENERAL PARTNER at Seedstars
Daniela Moreno
MARKETING MANAGER SEEDSTARS CAPITAL at Seedstars
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Pauline Ambala work?
- Pauline Ambala is Partnerships Manager Africa at Seedstars.
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Also attended Newcastle University72
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Also attended University of Nairobi23
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Shared employers
Also worked at Consulting103
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Also worked at Seedstars35
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Also worked at Syngenta12
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