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I monitor forests, train farmers, and support community-led restoration projects.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a challenging, rewarding role in community development and livelihoods where I can apply forestry, field monitoring, farmer training, and community engagement skills to deliver innovative long-term solutions.

I've supported forest restoration and community livelihoods with Joint Efforts to Save the Environment, Catholic Relief Services, and Core Woods. My work includes monitoring tree health and survival, conducting inventories, mapping planting areas, and training farmers on tree management.

I've worked across diverse communities, including refugee-hosting districts, and enjoy fieldwork in hard-to-reach areas. I bring practical forestry training in nursery operations, silviculture, tree identification, carbon stocks, data collection, and community engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Tree Monitor

Joint Efforts to Save the Environment (JESE)

Jan 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Mapped tree planting areas using TPAL, prepared weekly and monthly reports, monitored tree growth and health, conducted inventory, and trained farmers on good management practices. Organized community engagement meetings and focus group discussions.

TPAL Excel Word Report Writing Tree Monitoring Inventory Data Collection Community Engagement Training Meeting Organization

Research Assistant

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 (2 months)

Involved in the MASS project focusing on improving livelihoods by providing fruit tree seedlings and high value crops in refugee-hosting districts. Organized community meetings with area chairpersons and worked in varied community settings.

Research Data Collection Community Engagement Meeting Organization Livelihood Improvement Tree Seedlings High Value Crops

Consultant

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Assessed forest management practices for sustainability and restoration under the Restore Africa project in Kagadi and Kyankwanzi districts. Evaluated tree health, carbon sequestration strategies, and trained farmers on management options.

Forest Management Sustainability Restoration Tree Health Assessment Carbon Sequestration Training Community Engagement

Intern

Core Woods

Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)

Worked in the tree nursery gaining skills in soil mixing, potting, clipping, root pruning, spraying fungicides, hardening off, and nursery economics. Involved in forest management practices including monitoring silvicultural practices and tree health.

Soil Mixing Potting Clipping Root Pruning Spraying Hardening Off Nursery Economics Forest Management Silviculture Tree Planting Weeding Pruning Thinning Enumeration Monitoring Corporate Social Responsibility

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Makerere University

Bachelor of Science, Forestry

2021 - 2025

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Forestry, gaining skills in forest management, research, and community engagement.

Nyabyeya Forestry College

Practical Training, Forestry

2021 - 2023

Engaged in practical training in forestry operations, including tree nursery management, species identification, and forest inventory, during annual sessions.

Brainstorm High School, Kabale

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, General Studies

2018 - 2019

Completed A' level studies with subjects in Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Geography, and Sub-math, earning the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.