Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in forest resources assessment and natural resources management, with a specialization in geoinformatics and sustainable forest management. Career highlights include managing significant projects such as the Empowering Communities through PFM, REDD+, and Climate Change Initiatives, and contributing to the UNREDD Programme. The expert possesses advanced skills in multispectral image analysis, statistical analysis, and programming languages. Responsibilities have included leadership roles as a project manager and national consultant, delivering substantial contributions to both local and international environmental initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with prominent international donors including WWF, UNDP, and USAID. Their involvement spans project management, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas such as natural resource management and climate change adaptation. The expert has worked across diverse projects implemented at both national and regional levels, with significant contributions to initiatives like the UNREDD Programme, the GEF-Coastal Forest Project, and the Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania project. Geographic locations of work include Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the environment and climate sectors, the expert has focused on forest resources assessment, natural resources management, and climate change initiatives. Previously held roles such as project manager, national consultant, and lecturer have involved providing leadership in project implementation, technical training, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes geoinformatics and sustainable forest management. The geographic scope of work primarily covers Tanzania and extends to other East and Southern African countries. The expert has extensive experience working in Tanzania since 2004, with additional professional engagements in Kenya, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, and South Africa, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, a UN official language, and Swahili, the expert utilizes these languages in professional contexts such as in-country work and participation in multilingual teams. Their proficiency in English is at the C2 level, indicating full professional capability in speaking, reading, and writing. The expert holds a Master of Science in Geomatics from Ardhi University, Tanzania, and a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania. These academic qualifications provide a robust foundation in geomatics, forestry, and related environmental studies.