Japhet Tembo
Project officer _Technical lead expert under the Go Blue project. Mariculture value chains at Kwetu Training Centre- Claim this Profile
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English and Kiswahili Professional working proficiency
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Kiswahili Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Water Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship
Cap-Net virtual CampusSep, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kwetu Training Centre
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Kenya
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Conservation Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project officer _Technical lead expert under the Go Blue project. Mariculture value chains
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Oct 2022 - Present
Prove technical support on Fisheries and Coastal Aquaculture; Milkfish, Tilapia, Prawn, and Mud crab value chains on business model approach. Mangrove conservation and fisheries resource management for sustainable community development Prove technical support on Fisheries and Coastal Aquaculture; Milkfish, Tilapia, Prawn, and Mud crab value chains on business model approach. Mangrove conservation and fisheries resource management for sustainable community development
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Egerton University
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Kenya
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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MSc research student, under WIOMSA eel project. Slippery resource in peril
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Mar 2021 - Present
Conduct research on freshwater eel Biology and Ecology in East flowing rivers in Kenya, along the WIO region. Understand the Ecology of western Indian Ocean anguillid eels and their contribution to sustainable fisheries and livelihood’ Conduct research on freshwater eel Biology and Ecology in East flowing rivers in Kenya, along the WIO region. Understand the Ecology of western Indian Ocean anguillid eels and their contribution to sustainable fisheries and livelihood’
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Planet and People
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Mtwapa, Kilifi Kenya
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Co Founder and Technical Consultant
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Apr 2020 - Present
Provide consultancy on fisheries and aquaculture value chains, natural resource management, and community livelihoods on a business model approach for sustainable utilization of tropical natural capital. Provide consultancy on fisheries and aquaculture value chains, natural resource management, and community livelihoods on a business model approach for sustainable utilization of tropical natural capital.
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Volunteer for Africa for World fish migration day event
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Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
• Mobilize and sensitize organizations in Africa to take part in the world fish migration day • Popularize the event course in Africa among organizations • Identify potential organization and individuals to participate in the event • Send invitations and follow ups on the registrations for African organization participation • Support the Event coordinator in organizing side events for Africa after and during the event day • Support African organizations in developing budget and resource mobilization frameworks to support their activities in Africa scheduled for the WFMD Show less
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Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
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Msabaha, Kilifi Kenya
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Plant Research on improved drought tolerant food crop systems and climate change adaptation (Plant breeding and crop protection) Plant Research on improved drought tolerant food crop systems and climate change adaptation (Plant breeding and crop protection)
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Kwetu training centre
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Mtwapa, Kilifi Kenya
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Intern conservation assistant (Environment and Mariculture)
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Sustainable use and management of the natural resources, especial aquatic resources, Mangrove conservation on climate change adaption, Silvofisheries as a tool for mangrove conservation and alternative livelihood options to coastal communities, informative research, capacity building to build resilience communities, outreach, and advocacy on human rights and environmental education. My role includes: •Spearhead environmental awareness and Education on conservation to visiting student, researchers, citizen scientists, and nature enthusiastic onsite on the conservation Centre •In charge of fish pond culturing and develop pond management plan for the organization demonstration ponds with clear production targets for each pond •Work closely with researchers/ students to refine small scale mariculture in terms of research to increase production •Ensure efficient and effective routine pond management; including pond construction, renovation, stocking, monitoring, and fish stock assessment for maximum production. •Provide technical support in organic farming such as beekeeping, agroecology farming of Moringa and value chain addition of nature-based products such as neem tree products and moringa •Ensure Mangrove nurseries are established every season and out planted for purpose of ecosystem restoration of degraded Mangrove ecosystems •Participate in relevant stakeholder meetings and create linkages as Kwetu-Representative for marine and environment initiatives •Provide mentorship training (capacity building) both an on-field extension, onsite, and on station to CBOs on pond management, small-scale Mariculture related activities, and general wise natural resource use. •Support the organization business enterprise through training, production, and Eco-tourism activities at the conservation Centre •Assist in the development of concepts/ proposal for fundraising and resource mobilization for the organization in support of its initiatives Show less
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A Rocha Kenya
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Watamu- Malindi
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Volunteer Conservation research assistant
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2018
Science and conservation, Research and Monitoring, Biodiversity conservation, Community Conservation, Ecological field-based survey's, plant phenology and plant taxonomy, vegetation structure, and forestry regeneration projects, ornithology research and survey's Science and conservation, Research and Monitoring, Biodiversity conservation, Community Conservation, Ecological field-based survey's, plant phenology and plant taxonomy, vegetation structure, and forestry regeneration projects, ornithology research and survey's
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Eco-Ethics International - Kenya
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Mombasa-Kenya
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Volunteer
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Community conservation, environmental awareness and Education, livelihoods alternative options, ecosystem restoration, sustainable fisheries, capacity building, and empowerment of community groups on responsible natural resources utilization Community conservation, environmental awareness and Education, livelihoods alternative options, ecosystem restoration, sustainable fisheries, capacity building, and empowerment of community groups on responsible natural resources utilization
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KWETU Training Center
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Mtwapa- Kilifi
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Volunteer and Research student
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Feb 2017 - Mar 2017
Mangrove conservation, mariculture and silvo fisheries, Research, Environmental awareness and Education, Eco tourism for sustainable natural resource utilization and community empowerment. Mangrove conservation, mariculture and silvo fisheries, Research, Environmental awareness and Education, Eco tourism for sustainable natural resource utilization and community empowerment.
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National Museum of Kenya
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Nairobi- Kenya
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Attachee
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Sample collection and data digitization, collection management for curation, report writing and presentation, biodiversity nature walk on nature awareness and bird watching, bird ringing and nesting, presentation to visiting students and researchers and taking them around the collection. Sample collection and data digitization, collection management for curation, report writing and presentation, biodiversity nature walk on nature awareness and bird watching, bird ringing and nesting, presentation to visiting students and researchers and taking them around the collection.
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Education
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2023 - 2023
Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation (WCDI)
Certificate in International Course in Aquaculture Smallholder Business Development, Aquaculture Smallholder Business Development -
2020 - 2023
Egerton University
MSc, Limnology and wetland management -
2013 - 2017
Egerton University
BSc, Biological sciences ( Zoology and Botany options)
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