SLSimon Loktari
@simonloktari
Environmental management officer driving catchment restoration and climate resilience.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced environmental management professional with a strong track record in catchment restoration, afforestation and soil conservation, having led large-scale activities in the Mwache catchment and contributed to Kenya’s landscape restoration targets.
At the Coast Development Authority I coordinated environmental programmes, developed proposals, reviewed EIAs, prepared performance and strategic reports, and managed multi-stakeholder partnerships for World Bank-funded projects focused on water security and climate resilience.
I have supervised university interns, published peer-reviewed research on afforestation and terracing impacts, and hold certifications in EIA, integrated coastal zone management, green growth and circular economy, reflecting my commitment to applied research and sustainable practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Environment Management Officer
Coast Development Authority
Dec 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Implement and monitor environmental programmes to support sustainable development and Kenya's forest cover targets; develop proposals, work plans, EIAs, policies and performance reports, and provide technical advice to partners and stakeholders.
Catchment Project Officer
Coast Development Authority
Jan 2015 - Apr 2021 (6 years 3 months)
Led afforestation and watershed restoration across the 2,000 ha Mwache catchment, planting over 300,000 trees, constructing 150 km of terraces and restoring 100+ km of riparian areas to conserve more than 900 ha.
Assistant Environment Officer
Coast Development Authority
Jan 2016 - Nov 2020 (4 years 10 months)
Supported development of work plans, budgets and EIAs; prepared quarterly and annual reports, performance contract submissions, and advised leadership on environmental approaches and partnerships.
Management Trainee - Environment
Coast Development Authority
Jul 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Prepared project proposals, work plans and budgets; contributed to workplace environmental policy reviews and produced quarterly and annual environment section reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PUPwani University
Master of Science, Environmental Science
2018 - 2025
MSc in Environmental Science with a thesis evaluating effectiveness of afforestation and terracing conservation techniques in Mwache watershed, Kwale County.
UKUniversity of Kabianga
Bachelor of Education, Geography and Kiswahili
2009 - 2013
Grade: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
Bachelor of Education (Geography & Kiswahili) completed with Second Class Honors (Upper Division).
Chewoyet High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2004 - 2007
Grade: B+
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with grade B+.
Korellach Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education
1996 - 2003
Grade: A- (378/500)
Activities and societies: Primary Level Education
Completed Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) with score 378/500 (A-).
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