Shanice Shibweche

Country: Kenya

How did you join the Re:BUiLD team?

I came across an advertisement of Finance assistant position on the IRC career site, I applied and after several interviews I got confirmation to join Rebuild as a Finance Asisstant.

What’s a typical day like for you?

My workday starts at 7AM.First I Check through how the program team need my support and act on the needs .Afterwards I get to do my other tasks that don’t involve the program team directly. In between my workday I get to have small breaks just to catchup with my colleagues.

What’s your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part in my job is when I achieve synchrony in program activities and finance processes for support.

What is your greatest achievement/thing you are most proud from your work at Re:BUiLD?

That the finance support I give contributes to impacting lives through implementation of the program. In addition, I get to learn a lot on the programs end that’s building my capacity to be diverse in my career.

What would you like your colleagues to know about your work?

That I value delivering my work in excellence and collaboration is key as everyone’s contributions matter.

Do you have any hobbies or favorite pastimes outside of work?

Reading Books Singing

Who’s been your favorite mentor?

I have several but for neutrality I would go with Lesley Osei

What’s your favorite book?

No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline by Tracy, Brian

What is your favorite quote?

You become what you believe.

Where would you go if you won a “dream vacation”?

Maldives.