Experience

• June 2010 – April 2014: Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer, Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP) Duties building capacities of communities and organizations on environmental issues, Preparation of Environmental management plans for activities implemented by KCDP, conduct environmental impact assessments, monitor the implementation of EMPs, work with governmental and non-governmental organizations in mainstreaming environmental and social safeguard issues
• August, 2000 – Sept., 2003: Manager, KEFRI Seed Centre - Managing the Seed Centre for production of high quality seeds, quality control, marketing of seeds and research for improved seed production, Managing financial and human resources, Overall coordination of the national seeds programme
• June 1997- July, 2000:Training Officer - Social Forestry Training Centre, Kenya Forestry Research Institute: Conduct training needs assessment, developing of training programmes for different clientele, facilitation of training courses, conducting and disseminating research findings.
• Dec 9th 1996 - Jan 12th 1997: Acting Head of Division, Dryland Silviculture Programme, Kenya Forestry Research Institute.: Overall coordination of the drylands national program, Conducting research on the management of dryland resources
• Apr. 1996 -May, 1997: Assistant Research Officer, Dryland Silviculture Programme, Kenya Forestry Research Institute- Headquarters.; conducting research on systems that work in the drylands for improved livelihoods of drylands communities, sharing of experiences with other stakeholders and the general public.
• Nov 1992 - Mar. 1996: Officer-in-Charge/Assistant Research Officer, Turbo National Forestry Research Centre, KEFRI.: Handling of Administrative, Personnel, Technical and Financial matters of the Centre in Western Kenya Region, Conducting research for the large scale production of pulpwood, poles and timber in Western Kenya and Western Rift Valley regions, Provide advisory services to various stakeholders in the region, Preparations of extension materials and conducting publicity events such as open days, field days
• July 1987 - Sept 1989: Project Forester, Bamboo Project, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, duties included data collection from research trials, execution of research designs and plans, nursery management, germplasm collection. Establishment of Bamboo Arboreta in different parts of the country including coast, western, Central, Rift Valley and Nyanza

Academic Qualification

1. Masters of Environmental Studies (Community Development), Pwani University (On-going)
2. Bachelor of Science in Forestry, 1992, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
3. Diploma in Forestry, 1987: Egerton University College, Njoro, Kenya.

Key Competencies

1. Wide experience in building capacities of various stakeholders in the management and conservation of forest resources including training needs assessment, development of training courses, facilitation of courses and evaluation of training courses for rural communities and other stakeholders over my working life spanning 30 years.
2. I have specific interest and experience in participatory forest management both as a trainer and facilitator of PFM with different forest adjacent communities and cadres of staff working for Government and non-governmental organizations.
3. I have been involved in climate change research particularly on the area of how communities in the drylands can adapt to climate change with the use of forest resources and other natural resources in the forests.
4. I have particular strengths in team building, networking and experience in working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment having worked in bilateral research initiatives in Kenya including projects supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC), USAID, World Bank (WB), German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation. I see myself as a team player and a motivator of individuals and partners towards achievement of commonly shared goals.
5. Preparation of extension materials for different cadres of staff including manuals, leaflets, video documentaries, guidelines.
6. Facilitation of communities in implementing Donor funded projects for management and conservation of natural resources
7. Development of guidelines for rehabilitation of degraded mining sites for small scale miners

Other Courses

1. Bio-Energy and Climate Change, University of Edinbrugh, Scotland, 13 September -15 October, 2011, Funded by the Scottish Government through the Commonwealth Fellowship Programme
2. Effective Scientific Communication and Publishing Course, Held at Training Centre in Communication, University of Nairobi, 8 – 12 December, 2008
3. IHDP – APN 2006 International Human Dimensions Programme Training Workshop on Institutional Dimensions on Global Environmental Change: Water, Trade and Environment, 12 – 26 October, 2006, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Sponsored by International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP) and Asia Pacific Network (APN).
4. Participatory Forest Management Course, 10 – 25 August 2006, MS-TCDC Training Centre, Arusha, Tanzania, Sponsored by United States Aid Agency (USAID).