Kimama Ivy et al., “Assessment of factor affecting adoption of ISO 14001 Standards in the public sector,Case study of Ministry of
Environment & Forestry,Nairobi,Kenya.”in the 1st EIK Environmental Conference, on 24th – 25th November 2022.
Kimama Ivy et al., “Assessment of factor affecting adoption of ISO 14001 Standards in the public sector,Case study of Ministry of Environment & Forestry,Nairobi,Kenya.
”inthe 1st EIK Environmental Conference, Book of Abstracts, 24th – 25th November 2022.
Experience
2014 – to Date
: Research Scientist (Quality Assurance & Environmental Management)Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
Proffesional Achievements
Successfully initiated Integrated Management System (ISO 9001 & 14001) and led the institute to certification and implementation of both EMS and QMS
Coordinated the Performance Contract Secretariat that led to achievement of “excellent score” in government performance contract evaluation for the first time in KEFRI
Led the Institute to acquiring 1st position in 2017 and 2022 ASK Tradefair show for demonstration of best Environmental and Quality practices
Successfully inducted over 500 students and stakeholders to raise awareness of both EMS and QMS implementation
Successfully and most actively represented the Institute in various national and international collaborations including participating in steering committees
such as National Environment day steering committees, National wetlands day, Environmental conference steering committee and EMS P-twinning collaboration between Japan and Kenya through KEBS
Academic Qualification
2018– 2020:
University of Nairobi, Kenya Masters Degree- Environmental Planning and Management
2018
Kenya School of Government Certification in Result Based Monitoring & Evaluationa
2008 – 2012:
Makerere University,Uganda Bachelors degree- Environmental Management Second Class Honors
2003 – 2007:
St.Lawrence Citizens High School Division 1- In Uganda Certificate of Secondary Education (UCSE)
1994 – 2001:
Bathi Primary School C in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Key Competencies
Environmental Management and auditing, quality assurance, risk management, performance contracting,
monitoring and evaluation, management systems (ISO stardards), research and development, environmental management, occupational safety and health.
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Quality Management System (ISO 9001) Lead & internal auditors’ training
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) internal auditors’ training
Information Security Management System (ISO 27001) training
Occupational Safety and Health, and fire safety training