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Nicole Cherono

@nicolecherono

Civil engineering graduate and WASH field researcher who assessed water quality, drainage, sanitation, and hygiene in Kibera.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a structured civil engineering internship where I can apply my technical knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and grow professionally in a collaborative engineering environment.

As a WASH Field Researcher with the Resilient Futures Program (UoN / DTU), I conducted field assessments in Kibera examining water quality, drainage, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene practices. I collected and analyzed facility and community data to identify infrastructure gaps and propose scalable WASH solutions.

During my engineering attachments at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Mangat IB Patel Ltd., I assisted with road design using Civil 3D and supported site inspections and testing on the Northern Collector Tunnel water project. My civil engineering studies at University of Nairobi included a thesis on Moringa oleifera seed-based coagulation for turbidity and microbial reduction in drinking water.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Engineering Attachee

Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA)

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Prepared daily and monthly site reports detailing activities, resources used, and progress against project schedule. Assisted in road design using Civil 3D and participated in quality control tests and supervision of road construction activities.

Civil 3D Roadway Design Quality Control Site Supervision Reporting Slump Test

Engineering Attachee

Mangat IB Patel Ltd.

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Supported the Northern Collector Tunnel water project, conducting site inspections to ensure adherence to drawings and specifications. Assisted in surveying, alignment checks, and material testing, and coordinated between contractors, engineers, and laborers.

Site Inspections Surveying Material Testing Soil Compaction Welding Inspection Coordination

WASH Field Researcher

Resilient Futures Program (UoN / DTU)

Aug 2026 - Present (2 months)

Conducted field assessments in Kibera examining water quality, drainage, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene practices. Collected and analyzed facility and community data to identify infrastructure gaps and propose scalable WASH solutions.

Water Quality Evaluation Sanitation Data Collection Data Analysis Field Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

2021 - 2026

Grade: Second Class Honors, Upper Division

Activities and societies: Member of the Engineering Students Association; academic projects in road design with Civil 3D.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Second Class Honors, Upper Division. Final year thesis on Moringa oleifera seed-based coagulation for water treatment.

Pangani Girls’ School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education

2017 - 2021

Grade: A- (80 points)

Activities and societies: House captain (2020-2021), overseeing student activities and peer mentorship.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean aggregate of 80 points (A-), with distinction in sciences and mathematics. Served as house captain from 2020 to 2021.