Environmental Scientist

CURRICULUM VITAE

-IVY ACHIENG OKUCHE-

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To be a multi-faceted person with skills that depict commitment, integrity, innovation and flexibility with a contingency management approach to professionalism.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: P.O BOX 5163-00200, NAIROBI

TELEPHONE: +254-717-466 -291

DATE OF BIRTH: 27TH JULY, 1986

NATIONALITY: KENYAN

RESIDENCE: NAIROBI

MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED

LANGUAGES ENGLISH, SWAHILI (fluently spoken)

ID No. 25326198

EMAIL *******.***@*****.***

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Sep 2006 to May 2010 MASENO UNIVERSITY

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Science with Information Technology

Second Class (Hons.) Upper Division

Jan 2002-Nov 2005 ST ALBERTS ULANDA GIRLS –SARE AWENDO

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Mean Grade C+

Jan 1997- Nov2001 ST TERESA’S RAPOGI GIRLS - SARE AWENDO

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education,

Total Marks: (371/500)

Sept 1997-Nov 1997 BABY SHINES ACADEMY - MIGORI

Jan 1993-July 1997 SHADY GARDENS ACADEMY - KISUMU

JOB EXPERIENCE

October 2014 – to date Environmental Associate Expert working with Africa Centre for Environment, Health and Safety Services (ACHESS), (Research, Training and Management consultants)

June 2014 Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources

Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project II

Worked as an Individual Consultant; Prepared an Environmental Social Impact Assessment project report for the Proposed Bio-Toilet construction in Rudacho, Marenga and Bumbe BMU’s in Busia County

May 2013 Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources

Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project II

Worked as an Individual Consultant; Prepared an Environmental Social Impact Assessment project report for the Proposed Lake Victoria Wetland conservation and irrigation project at Rachuonyo North District, Kendu Bay BMU, Homa-Bay County

Sep 2012 Worked as an Environmental Associate expert with Centre for Climate Change and Sustainable Development Limited

Associate Expert Reg. No. 6772

Prepared various Environmental Impact Assessment Reports for the proposed:

oResidential Development on plot BLOC III/0151 LOC Maragi, Murang’a County

oCommercial/Residential Building on plot BLOCK LOC II/MARAGI/3545, Murang’a County

oCommercial building expansion on plot BLOCK II/047, Murang’a County

oExtension of a commercial development on plot BLOCKII/101A, Murang’a County

oCommercial/Residential Development flats on plot BLOCKII/530, Murang’a County

oResidential development on plot BLOCK LOCII/MARAGI/5911, Murang’a County

oResidential development on plot BLOCK LOCII/MARAGI/3504, Murang’a County

oHotel construction on plot no. 393/1220&1221 LOC 15/KIMATHI/641,Kiharu Sub-County, Murang’a County

May 2010 – August 2012 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY HQS. NAIROBI

Intern– Reporting to supervisor (CEPO, CNRE, HQs)

Drafting Provincial Environment Action Plans and District Environment Action Plan.

Develop and design fundable proposals

Organizing and Participating in environmental events ( World Environment Day, World Wetlands Day, World Day to Combat Desertification)

Formulation of Environment Management policies and drafting of environmental management regulations and plans.

Drafted, Edited and contributed in authoring of Integrated National Land-use Guidelines (INLUG), National Action Plan (NAP), County Environment Action Plan Manual (CEAP), National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (NBSAP) and State of Environment 2010 and 2011 (SoE)

Participated in various workshops and retreats on environmental issues.

May 2009 – August 2009 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Attachment – Reporting to supervisor (PD, Nairobi)

Drafting of Environmental Impact Assessment approvals and licenses.

Review Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Environmental Audits.

Dispatch of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports to Lead Agencies.

February, 2008 – Feb, 2009 ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GROUP KERICHO

Member

Raising awareness on issues of environment

●Solid waste management

●Sustainable agriculture

●Conservation of wetlands and catchments

●Conservation of terrestrial ecosystems

ACHIEVEMENTS & ABILITIES

Excellent research skills

Project proposal and report writing

Co- author of State of Environment Report, 2010 (Biodiversity Chapter)

Drafted and edited Integrated National land Use Guidelines (INLUG)

Drafted and edited National Action Plan (NAP),

Drafted and Edited County Environment Action Plan Manual (CEAP)

Drafted and edited the Draft Kenya Environment Information Network (KEIN)

Participated in the 4th National reporting to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification using the PRAIS System portal.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Swimming

Making friends

Nature walks and bird watching

Travelling

Reading motivational books and professional journals

Listening to inspirational audio books

REFEREES

Dr. Kennedy I. Ondimu

Director Environmental Planning and Research Coordination

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

P.O BOX 67839 - 00200,

Nairobi, Kenya.

Cell Phone: +254-***-***-***

E-mail: *******@****.**.**

Dr. Raphael .A. Kapiyo

Associate Director

School of Environment and Earth Sciences

P. O. Box Private Bag

Maseno, Kenya

Cell Phone: +254-***-***-***

Ali Adan Ali (PhD)

Senior Research Scientist & Head

Phytochemistry and Environmental Research

Team Leader-Climate Change and Heritage Group

Centre for Biodiversity, National Museums of Kenya

P.O Box 406**-*****, Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254-**-*******: Fax: +254-**-****-***

Cell: 072*-***-***; 073*-***-***

Email: *******@*****.***

Website:www.museums.or.kehttp://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.museums.or.ke&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFTe6NxFRzd2Mq3vT8x3azQg_M3cQ

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