Kevin Mutia
Professional Officer-Urban Systems at ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability - Africa- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Swahili Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Wilberforce Chege, M.Eng, MBA
Kevin is a diligent and hardworking professional, with whom I have had the pleasure of working closely with on several projects over the years. I immediately noted his keen nature and how he pays attention to detail – with a creative sense in problem solving and solution generation. Kevin is always a great team player, offering support and contributing effectively to team efforts. I highly vouch for his interpersonal and communication skills in this regard and firmly believe he would add immense value in any space he finds himself in. A rising star indeed!
Aerial Chen
Kevin has a perpetually positive attitude, is a go-getter, and a team player. He is especially skilled in urban design, and has effective, clear visual skills both manually drawn and software-produced. He also has very effective, clear communication skills, both through interpersonal contact and within presentations. A problem solver and critical thinker, he is good at coming up with unique solutions and perspectives to urban issues. Finally, he is passionate, and truly dedicated in improving accessibility and livelihoods in urban spaces. I highly recommend Kevin and am confident he would be a strong asset to any company.
Wilberforce Chege, M.Eng, MBA
Kevin is a diligent and hardworking professional, with whom I have had the pleasure of working closely with on several projects over the years. I immediately noted his keen nature and how he pays attention to detail – with a creative sense in problem solving and solution generation. Kevin is always a great team player, offering support and contributing effectively to team efforts. I highly vouch for his interpersonal and communication skills in this regard and firmly believe he would add immense value in any space he finds himself in. A rising star indeed!
Aerial Chen
Kevin has a perpetually positive attitude, is a go-getter, and a team player. He is especially skilled in urban design, and has effective, clear visual skills both manually drawn and software-produced. He also has very effective, clear communication skills, both through interpersonal contact and within presentations. A problem solver and critical thinker, he is good at coming up with unique solutions and perspectives to urban issues. Finally, he is passionate, and truly dedicated in improving accessibility and livelihoods in urban spaces. I highly recommend Kevin and am confident he would be a strong asset to any company.
Wilberforce Chege, M.Eng, MBA
Kevin is a diligent and hardworking professional, with whom I have had the pleasure of working closely with on several projects over the years. I immediately noted his keen nature and how he pays attention to detail – with a creative sense in problem solving and solution generation. Kevin is always a great team player, offering support and contributing effectively to team efforts. I highly vouch for his interpersonal and communication skills in this regard and firmly believe he would add immense value in any space he finds himself in. A rising star indeed!
Aerial Chen
Kevin has a perpetually positive attitude, is a go-getter, and a team player. He is especially skilled in urban design, and has effective, clear visual skills both manually drawn and software-produced. He also has very effective, clear communication skills, both through interpersonal contact and within presentations. A problem solver and critical thinker, he is good at coming up with unique solutions and perspectives to urban issues. Finally, he is passionate, and truly dedicated in improving accessibility and livelihoods in urban spaces. I highly recommend Kevin and am confident he would be a strong asset to any company.
Wilberforce Chege, M.Eng, MBA
Kevin is a diligent and hardworking professional, with whom I have had the pleasure of working closely with on several projects over the years. I immediately noted his keen nature and how he pays attention to detail – with a creative sense in problem solving and solution generation. Kevin is always a great team player, offering support and contributing effectively to team efforts. I highly vouch for his interpersonal and communication skills in this regard and firmly believe he would add immense value in any space he finds himself in. A rising star indeed!
Aerial Chen
Kevin has a perpetually positive attitude, is a go-getter, and a team player. He is especially skilled in urban design, and has effective, clear visual skills both manually drawn and software-produced. He also has very effective, clear communication skills, both through interpersonal contact and within presentations. A problem solver and critical thinker, he is good at coming up with unique solutions and perspectives to urban issues. Finally, he is passionate, and truly dedicated in improving accessibility and livelihoods in urban spaces. I highly recommend Kevin and am confident he would be a strong asset to any company.
Credentials
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CPD certificate : Sustainable Outcomes, Climate Responsive Design and Resilient Infrastructure
Commonwealth Association of ArchitectsAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Geo-spatial database development and management using ArcGIS
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)Mar, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ICLEI
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Germany
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Public Policy Offices
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100 - 200 Employee
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Professional Officer-Urban Systems
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Jan 2021 - Present
Working in the urban systems unit at ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability- Africa Secretariat Office. Focusing on the following thematic areas; -National scale project on strengthening urban planning and development control in a rapidly developing African context -Mainstreaming nature based solutions through urban planning and a rights based approach in selected secondary cities within Africa. - Integration of the Safe Systems Approach within Urban mobility in African cities - Environmental Degradation hotspot identification and prioritization in Sub Saharan Africa - RISE Africa Action Festival 2023 coordinator Show less
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University of Cape Town
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Guest Lecturer-urban Planning and urban design
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Jun 2022 - Sep 2023
Guest lecturer and tutor for the urban planning honours degree local area planning studio and Urban design masters studio at the University of Cape Town, South Africa Guest lecturer and tutor for the urban planning honours degree local area planning studio and Urban design masters studio at the University of Cape Town, South Africa
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SDI. (Slum Dwellers International)
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South Africa
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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UrbanDesign Internship
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
Worked with Community Organization Resource Centre (CORC) an SDI affiliated organization on providing technical input on supporting informal settlement upgrade projects around the western cape, partnering with community groups, social movements, the Cape Town municipality and Western Cape provincial government to implement acupuncture and catalytic projects in informal settlements. Worked with Community Organization Resource Centre (CORC) an SDI affiliated organization on providing technical input on supporting informal settlement upgrade projects around the western cape, partnering with community groups, social movements, the Cape Town municipality and Western Cape provincial government to implement acupuncture and catalytic projects in informal settlements.
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University of Cape Town
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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EGS Geographical thought Tutor
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Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
Tutoring final year students in the Geographical thought course in the Environmental and Geographical Sciences department at the University of Cape Town. Delved into physical geography, geographies of production and consumption
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Master in Urban Design Guest Lecturer- Urban Design Theory II -Nairobi
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2020
Gave a guest lecture on Nairobi, Kenya for the Master in Urban Design, Urban Design Theory II focusing on the urban transformation, infrastructure and public space development in the city.Find the lecture here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nhy8gwmdwv6e2sc/AABn-dE86f_t8lnVnAU7Iyxoa?dl=0
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Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU NPC)
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Urban Design Intern
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
worked on a public open space framework in an informal settlement in the metro south east. Supporting in stakeholder engagement with public officials and carrying out a training on mapping activity in open space by fieldworkers for improved monitoring and data collection in public open spaces in informal settlements. This would inform a contextualized public space framework. worked on a public open space framework in an informal settlement in the metro south east. Supporting in stakeholder engagement with public officials and carrying out a training on mapping activity in open space by fieldworkers for improved monitoring and data collection in public open spaces in informal settlements. This would inform a contextualized public space framework.
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African Centre for Cities
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South Africa
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Urban Research Assistant
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
Among other activities, offered editorial support on research articles featured on the Routledge studies in cities and development book titled, 'Reframing the urban challenge in Africa- knowledge co-production from the south.'' Edited by Ntombini Marrengane and Slyvia Croese. Find book link here; https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/id/29670f95-232b-49b1-8e7c-8487eee45e42/9781000333411.pdf Among other activities, offered editorial support on research articles featured on the Routledge studies in cities and development book titled, 'Reframing the urban challenge in Africa- knowledge co-production from the south.'' Edited by Ntombini Marrengane and Slyvia Croese. Find book link here; https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/id/29670f95-232b-49b1-8e7c-8487eee45e42/9781000333411.pdf
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ARG Design
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South Africa
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Urban planning and design intern
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
Urban planning and design intern at Arg Design in Cape Town, South Africa. The main focus is on spatial development frameworks and precinct plan designs through analysis, policy reviews and design exploration of public projects within the Cape Town metropole. Urban planning and design intern at Arg Design in Cape Town, South Africa. The main focus is on spatial development frameworks and precinct plan designs through analysis, policy reviews and design exploration of public projects within the Cape Town metropole.
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Square One Landscape Architects
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Australia
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Landscape architecture intern
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
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Bloom Landscape Studio
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Kenya
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Architecture and Planning
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Landscape Architect
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
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UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
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Kenya
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern( Urban Planning and Design Branch)
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Aug 2016 - Feb 2017
Intern at the Regional and Metropolitan Planning Unit, Urban Planning and Design Branch, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Intern at the Regional and Metropolitan Planning Unit, Urban Planning and Design Branch, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
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Landscape design
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Kenya
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Freelance Attache (Landscape design)
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
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The Really Useful Landscape Company (TrulCo)
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Rosslyn, Nairobi
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Landscape architecture Attache
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Responsibilities included; • Following projects from the design phase to implementation phase by; • Carrying out site documentation and site analysis. • Drawing planting plans, grading plans for commercial and residential projects on CAD including, rendering as well as 3d modelling on sketch up.. • Executing planting designs on residential and commercial projects. • Site visits to observe grading works and assess maintenance practices. Responsibilities included; • Following projects from the design phase to implementation phase by; • Carrying out site documentation and site analysis. • Drawing planting plans, grading plans for commercial and residential projects on CAD including, rendering as well as 3d modelling on sketch up.. • Executing planting designs on residential and commercial projects. • Site visits to observe grading works and assess maintenance practices.
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Plants Galore limited
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Runda,Nairobi, Kenya
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Intern
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
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kenya forest service
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Environmental Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Attache
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
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Education
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2019 - 2019
University of Cape Town
Master of Urban Design, Urban Design -
2018 - 2018
University of Cape Town
Postgraduate degree: Bachelor of City Planning- Honours, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning -
2011 - 2015
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture -
2010 - 2010
Rosebank Progress College, Cape Town, South Africa
Matriculation -
2006 - 2009
Strathmore School
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