Project Management

• Jul 2023 - Present

The ECAS Institute is a capacity-building, research, and consulting entity registered in Nairobi Kenya. We design and deliver training, research, policy, advocacy programs, and consulting services. We provide practical experience, technical expertise, and policy advice on climate adaptation, climate finance, circular economy, sustainable energy, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable forest management, nature-based solutions, and sustainability. Our vision is a world where people live and work in safe, secure, and healthy environments supported by relevant data, skills, information, and policy. ECAS Institute is uniquely placed to improve understanding of the environment, climate change, and energy, and to increase the ability to respond effectively. Show less

Youth Board Member

• Jul 2020 - Present

I am part of a Board under the Executive Team running the Kenya Green Building Society-Youth Chapter. I am part of a Board under the Executive Team running the Kenya Green Building Society-Youth Chapter.

Project Assistant

• Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

Green Climate Fund Civil Society Organizations Readiness for the Green Climate Fund– focus Africa Green Climate Fund Civil Society Organizations Readiness for the Green Climate Fund– focus Africa

Project Officer

• Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

Youth for SDGs Kenya is a registered youth organization which exists to create spaces and further youth engagement in the sustainable development discourse in Kenya for equitable, impactful, and sustainable youth solutions to youth developmental challenges. We work in the areas of environmental and climate justice, food security, and SDGs governance. Founded in October 2017, Youth for SDGs Kenya has been actively coordinating various youth consultations on climate change in Kenya. Youth for SDGs Kenya is a registered youth organization which exists to create spaces and further youth engagement in the sustainable development discourse in Kenya for equitable, impactful, and sustainable youth solutions to youth developmental challenges. We work in the areas of environmental and climate justice, food security, and SDGs governance. Founded in October 2017, Youth for SDGs Kenya has been actively coordinating various youth consultations on climate change in Kenya.

Secretary

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

A Secretary in a Climate Finance Thematic Group convened by Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance under the auspice of Kenya Platform For Climate Governance representing African Youth Initiative on Climate Change, under the theme of: STRENGTHENING CIVIL SOCIETY ADVOCACY FOR IMPROVED CLIMATE FINANCE GOVERNANCE IN KENYA. *Operationalization of Climate Change Funds as Stipulated Under the National Climate Change Act [2016] among other relevant legislations. *Building the capacity of Civil Society Organizations Acquiring and Understanding of Access Modalities of The Climate Change Funds – Partnerships, Accredited Bodies and their Modules of Operations. *Green Climate Fund County Trainings on Access and Modalities In Collaboration With The National Treasury of Kenya and State Department of Planning. Show less

Operations Intern

• Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

Partnerships & Networking

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

My Achievements *Organized meetings both at National and County levels in Kenya. Inter-University Policy Dialogues on Climate Finance, and Youth & Women Roles in Adaptation and Mitigation Measures. *Developed and increased the capacity of youth in climate governance and sustainable development in Kwale and Taita Taveta Counties through setting up local platforms. *I have influenced policy dialogues related to youth and sustainable development (from national to international levels) through organized dialogues in different universities nationally. *I have built a generation of young servant leaders who are passionate about the environment. *I have facilitated establishment of grassroots youth networks, programs, and strategies to support the above objectives. Show less

Brand Advocate

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

Business Development Intern

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

*Researching, and evaluating prospects, leads and potential new markets for the organization. *Establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects. *Embracing the inbound sales funnel process, identifying problematic areas and recommending solutions for the organization. *Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization's standards. *Qualifying leads from market opportunities campaigns as sales opportunities. *Identifying client needs and suggesting appropriate energy efficient products/energy audit/ energy management services. *Customizing product/service solutions to increase customer satisfaction. *Setting up meetings and points of engagement with potential clients. *Staying up to date with new products and services in the energy industry. *Developing quotes and proposals for energy products and services. *Negotiating and following up on clients for products and services offered by the company. *Recommending profit and service improvements. *Staying informed with current industry trends, market activities and competitors. *Benchmarking state of the art business development practices. *Attending educational workshops, reviewing professional energy publications and participating in energy conferences and workshops. Show less

YALI Cohort 29

• Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

A programme aimed at educating and networking young African leaders in the tracks of Business and Entrepreneurship, Civil Society Leadership and Public Policy and Management. A programme aimed at educating and networking young African leaders in the tracks of Business and Entrepreneurship, Civil Society Leadership and Public Policy and Management.

Attache

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

During my stay as an intern at Mazingira Limited, there were roles that I can confidently highlight as the basis of the operations I was involved in: -Being part of Environmental Audits,Environmental Impact Assessments reports and Occupational Health and Safety Audits where the company has been mandated to do so. -Being part of the team that ensures issues that National Environment Management Authority would need improvement on, are taken into serious consideration. -Creating environmental awareness among the company’s staff and community locals through public meetings. -Development of mitigation measures in order to curb and or minimize the negative impacts that would be associated to a particular project where Mazingira Limited has been given the mandate to carry out Environmental Impact Assessments. -Empowering the public, providing them with the knowledge and understanding that enables them to create a sense of ownership and responsibility over the project. -Establish effective communication procedure between management, project proponent and the affected community at large or rather where the project is to be set up. -Evaluation of potential environmental impacts associated to a project. -Giving the public an opportunity to raise concerns and influence the decision making processes involved in either Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Audits. -Holding stakeholder meetings and public consultations with community members while on field assignments. -Liaising with relevant statutory authorities and meeting the set national and international environmental standards that are in line with the sector that the organization runs within. -Making it known to the public how decisions are made and on what basis, and how much the public’s input is important in the whole process. -Review of project reports that have already been prepared by the company. -Scoping and development of project terms of references. Show less

Attache

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

I was able to get invaluable knowledge on development matters vis a vis environmental protection and preservation.It was an honor to work under really great professionals and the experience was humbling. FUNCTIONS • Establish a schedule of environmental audit and monitoring for each calendar year for all KETRACO projects. • Conduct Environmental and Social Management Plan Monitoring for all projects under construction at least once in every three months. • Identify non-conformities with Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999 and other international best practices and make recommendations to the management. • Ensure KETRACO implements and maintains an environmental management system. • Compile statistics of environmental concerns in all KETRACO projects as primary data for providing remedial measures,plan and allocation of resources. • Investigate project affected persons[PAPs] complaints on environmental issues. • Advise on appropriate mitigation measures of all environmental concerns identified in all KETRACO projects. • Ensure that Environmental and Social Impact Assessment [E.S.I.A] reports and licenses are availed to the contractors. • Ensure that NEMA’s improvement orders are complied with as and when they are availed. • Establish effective and honest communication between the Management,Contractors and the Project Affected Persons. • Ensure compliance with donor conditionality. • Create environmental awareness among KETRACO staff and even among the Project Affected Persons[PAPs]. This is done through public meetings/barazas and through distribution of environmental brochures. Show less