Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 32 years of experience in forestry management, research, and training, the expert excels in program and project management, environmental conservation, resource mobilization, and leadership. Career highlights include leading international projects that surpassed targets by 60%, organizing numerous stakeholder workshops, and forging partnerships with organizations like UNIDO. Responsibilities have encompassed managing large teams, formulating projects for fundraising, and providing technical input for substantial donor funding. Leadership roles include serving as Regional Center Director at KEFRI and holding board member positions, with notable achievements in research and publication.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with entities such as the Government of Sweden, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Swedish Research Council (Formas). Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and fundraising for sustainable forest management and marine conservation projects. These collaborations have been regional in scope, involving multiple African countries and focusing on environmental conservation, forestry management, and resource mobilization. Significant funding has been successfully mobilized for projects across Africa, including the UNEP Africa Marine and Coastal Programme.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The expert has worked across various sectors, including environment and natural resource management, gender, poverty reduction, land and erosion, science and innovation, and program and resource management. Previously held roles such as program manager, associate projects officer, and regional center director involved project implementation, research, and stakeholder coordination. Interdisciplinary expertise spans forestry management, environmental conservation, and resource mobilization. The expert's work has a regional scope, primarily in Africa, engaging with various international and local entities to advance sustainable development initiatives. Extensive experience across Africa, particularly in Kenya, has involved managing forestry research and development programs, coordinating projects and workshops in several African countries, and collaborating with regional and international organizations. This work has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education.

Fluent in English and Swahili, the expert utilizes these languages in diverse professional settings, including international projects, stakeholder workshops, and collaborations with multilingual teams across Africa. With a background in higher education, the expert holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, a Master of Science in Botany from the University of British Columbia in Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Moi University in Kenya.