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James Ndungu

@jamesndungu

Environmental and Development Consultant with expertise in natural resource management.

Kenya

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration and innovation in environmental sustainability.

I am an experienced Environmental and Development Consultant with a strong background in natural resource management and environmental planning. With a Master of Arts in Environmental Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi, I have dedicated my career to addressing global environmental issues and promoting sustainable development practices.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led numerous projects aimed at ecosystem restoration, water quality assessment, and biodiversity conservation. My role as a Lead Consultant for various organizations, including WWF and ENRM Associates, has allowed me to develop comprehensive strategies that align with national and global environmental goals. I am passionate about stakeholder engagement and have a proven track record of facilitating multi-stakeholder participation to achieve impactful outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

EA

Lead Consultant, Water Quality Study

ENRM Map and Associates

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 (3 months)

Led a baseline study to map hydrology, assess water quality and quantity, and determine ecological flows in Kimana – Nolturesh sub-basins. Established a citizen-led monitoring system and documented the status of water pollution.

EA

Lead Consultant, Restoration Plan

ENRM Associates

Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)

Developed a comprehensive restoration plan for 25,000 Ha in Kajiado South for the WWF AREECA project. This included concrete restoration measures and budgets for all land use clusters, aiming for positive environmental impact.

EA

Lead Consultant, Ecosystem Restoration

ENRM Associates

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 months)

Consolidated and developed a national ecosystem landscape and restoration strategy for Kenya, including an implementation plan. Assessed institutional mandates, mapped stakeholders, and framed a Theory of Change for enhanced restoration commitments.

EA

SEA, Land Use Subdivision Plan

ENRM Associates

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Conducted a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Mbririkani Group Ranch Land Use Subdivision Plan, anticipating short and long-term impacts. Recommended mitigation measures for plan implementation, addressing individual land rights.

IG

Regional Expert, Blue Economy

IGAD

Dec 2018 - Jun 2019 (6 months)

Assessed the Blue Economy's contribution across IGAD member states, focusing on sustainable natural resource management and resilience. Developed a strategic manual for BE valuation and an IGAD BE strategy with an implementation plan.

MI

Evaluation Sector Expert, NRT

Management Systems International

Oct 2016 - Jan 2017 (3 months)

Conducted a post-evaluation of the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) project, identifying management weaknesses and sustainability gaps. Provided recommendations on governance structures, conservancy management, and peace-building among pastoralist communities.

HP

ESIA Expert, Railway Project

Habitat Planners

Sep 2016 - Oct 2016 (1 month)

Carried out an Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Nairobi-Enoosupukia Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project, which received NEMA approval. Involved upstream consultations, scenario building, stakeholder mapping, impact analysis, and report writing.

AN

NRM/Socio-Economic Analysis Consultant

Act Change and Transform NGO

Nov 2015 - Nov 2015 (0 months)

Assessed the Environment & Natural Resources sector in Kenya, identifying negative impacts of climate change, land degradation, and weak land use policies on livelihoods. Focused on water scarcity, food security, and income loss, presenting findings and recommendations.

UN

National Environment Consultant, UNHCR

UNHCR

Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 (5 months)

Developed an energy strategy for refugee humanitarian operations in Kenya, aiming to improve energy access and reduce security risks for women and girls. Conducted baseline studies, impact assessments on land degradation, and recommended sustainable energy types.

HL

EIA Expert, Amboseli National Park

Habitat Planners Ltd.

Jun 2014 - Jun 2014 (0 months)

Conducted a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) for the Amboseli National Park Ecosystem Management Plan, providing recommendations on land use, tourism development, and conservation. Emphasized zoning for tourist facilities and infrastructure for host community participation.

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Environmental Consultant, Climate Change

Help Self Help Centre (NGO)

May 2013 - Sep 2013 (4 months)

Developed the Nyeri County Climate Change Policy Framework, domesticating the National Climate Change Response Strategy and mainstreaming climate resilience measures. Evaluated activities for emission reduction, existing legal frameworks, and recommended county legislation for carbon trading.

HL

EIA Expert, Geothermal Development

Habitat Planners Ltd.

Jun 2013 - Jun 2013 (0 months)

Conducted a full Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Olkaria Geothermal Development Area, highlighting social, environmental, and economic implications. Provided recommendations for resettlement, technology, and mitigation of air and water pollution impacts.

PL

Environmental Consultant, Land Management

PDP Consultants Ltd

Sep 2011 - Feb 2012 (5 months)

Developed an Integrated Investment Framework (IIF) for Tanzania’s Sustainable Land Management, informing resource allocation criteria across seven Agro-ecological zones. Assisted in decision-making for suitable land use types, optimizing financial and labor resources with minimal land degradation.

IG

Environmental Consultant, Biodiversity

IGAD

Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 (5 months)

Developed a biodiversity management proposal for the IGAD region, targeting cross-border ecosystems and securing funding for a Dryland Forest and Biodiversity Management project. The proposal supported cross-border conservation sites and promoted conservation initiatives.

AC

Deputy Director, Wildlife Conservation

African Conservation Centre

Sep 2001 - Dec 2009 (8 years 3 months)

Provided programmatic and financial management support to community wildlife conservation projects, securing funding and establishing three wildlife conservancies. Trained Game Scouts for security and oversaw day-to-day administration, ensuring compliance with work plans and budgets.

KS

Regional Wildlife Partnerships Coordinator

Kenya Wildlife Service

Mar 1993 - Sep 2000 (7 years 6 months)

Implemented a benefit-sharing program, improving relationships between host communities and Kenya Wildlife Service, mainly reducing human-wildlife conflicts. Managed wildlife conservation initiatives outside protected areas, establishing community conservancies and building community capacity.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AS

African Centre for Technology Studies

Certificate of Achievement, Technology and Sustainable Development

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Technology and Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis

Completed a program focusing on technology and sustainable development. Gained skills in policy analysis.

TU

TCA Governance and Public Policy Unit

Certificate, Governance and Policy Formulation, Analysis and Advocacy

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Public Policy Analysis (UK) and Kenya, Communication of Policy, Influencing Public Policy

Undertook training in governance and public policy, focusing on formulation, analysis, and advocacy. Developed skills in communication of policy and influencing public policy.

CS

Conservation International and Centre for Applied Biodiversity Science

Certificate, Remote Sensing and Biodiversity Habitat Monitoring

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Remote Sensing and Biodiversity Habitat Monitoring

Completed training in regional analysis, with a focus on remote sensing and biodiversity habitat monitoring. Gained practical skills in conservation applications.

MK

Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Kenya

Certificate, Fisheries Management

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Fisheries management, Aquaculture and fish processing technology

Received training in fisheries management and aquaculture. Gained knowledge in fish processing technology.

NS

National Museums of Kenya and Kenya Wildlife Service

Certificate, Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Education

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Conflicts in wildlife areas and their resolution, Forests, Savannah and Wetland areas, and their conservation, Production of Environmental Education Materials

Studied conflicts in wildlife areas and their resolution, and conservation of forests, savannah, and wetland areas. Gained skills in the production of environmental education materials.

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University of Nairobi

Master of Arts, Environmental Planning and Management

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Major Global Environmental Issues, Environmental management Sustainable Development, Conflicts in resource Use and the Environment, Industrial Pollution, Environmental Protection, Human Impacts on the natural Environment, Environmental Management Review and Critique, Research methods in Environmental Planning and Management, Biodiversity Resource Management, Remote Sensing and GIS, Environmental Impact Assessment

Focused on major global environmental issues, environmental management, and sustainable development. Studied conflicts in resource use, industrial pollution, and environmental protection. Gained expertise in human impacts on the natural environment, environmental management review, and research methods.

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University of Nairobi

BSc., Botany, Zoology and Geography

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Spatial Organization and the Human Environment, Aquatic Ecology, Theoretical Ecology, Applied Ecology, Advanced Plant Ecology

Studied Botany, Zoology, and Geography, focusing on spatial organization and the human environment. Gained knowledge in aquatic, theoretical, and applied ecology. Developed advanced understanding of plant ecology.

GD

German Foundation for International Development

Training Certificate, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Resource Use

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Concepts to Link Biodiversity Conservation and the Sustainable use of Natural Resources in Protected Areas Systems

Completed training on concepts to link biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources. Focused on protected areas systems.

TS

The School for Field Studies

Certificate, Community Wildlife Management

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Community Wildlife Management; Stakeholder consultations, benefit sharing and local resource communal governance

Studied community wildlife management, stakeholder consultations, and benefit sharing. Gained knowledge in local resource communal governance.

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Kenya Wildlife Service

Certificate, Wildlife Resource Protection and Enforcement

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Officers Basic Paramilitary Training. Resource Protection and enforcement of regulations (e.g., Fishing regulations, Mangrove harvesting, tourism activities)

Completed basic paramilitary training for wildlife officers. Focused on resource protection and enforcement of regulations, including fishing and mangrove harvesting.

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Cranfield University

Certificate, Managing Enterprise Development

Activities and societies: Relevance: Fishery value chains, credit access, Technology sourcing and market access

Gained expertise in managing enterprise development, with relevance to fishery value chains, credit access, technology sourcing, and market access.

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Kenya Institute of Management

Certificate, Small Enterprise Promotion

Activities and societies: Relevant studies included: Small Enterprise Promotion programme

Completed a small enterprise promotion program. Gained knowledge in promoting and developing small businesses.

GN

Graffins College Nairobi

Diploma, Marketing and Communications

Obtained a diploma in Marketing and Communications. Developed skills in marketing strategies and communication techniques.

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Strathmore University

Certificate, Solar PV Power Systems Design

Activities and societies: Solar is the main energy source for preservation in remote areas that are not connected to the national grid Reduction of post-harvest losses

Completed training in T1/T2 Solar PV Power Systems Design. Focused on solar energy as a main source for preservation in remote areas not connected to the national grid, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses.

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The British Council

Certificate, English Language

Grade: Band 7

Achieved an overall band 7 in the International English Language Testing System. Demonstrated high proficiency in English language skills.

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