Catherine Yaa
Nairobi
Summary
I am a self-motivated and dynamic individual with exceptional report writing and stakeholder engagement skills. Passionate about the governance of natural resources, over 80% of community feedback has been integrated into construction projects, enhancing biodiversity conservation and compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
Green By Choice Limited
Nairobi
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Carried out environmental and social impact assessments that informed the development and management of two construction sites with sensitive ecosystems and critical biodiversity.
- Carried out a site inspection for one industrial park project and guided on environmental, health, and safety compliance, as per national and international guidelines on the construction of warehouses.
- Organized 10 stakeholder and community participation meetings for 2 construction projects, where 80% of the views discussed were integrated into the actual implementation of these projects.
- Prepared environmental and social impact assessment reports following studies for two proposed construction projects for which approval licenses were issued by the National Environment Management Authority.
Associate Environmental Expert
Environmental Management Consultancy
Nairobi
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Monitored the implementation of the environmental management plan for one road construction project (Nairobi Western Bypass), where I advised on environmental, health, and safety compliance as per national and international guidelines.
- Carried out weekly routine inspections, identifying and addressing health, safety, and environmental loopholes, where over 90% of control measures put in place were effective.
- Prepared monthly project reports informed by monitoring, inspection, and workers’ feedback on site operations.
- Participated in education and awareness campaigns on the environment, health, and safety, where 100% of construction workers were enlightened about accident prevention, sanitation, and other relevant operational challenges.
Consultant
Big Five Africa Limited
Nairobi
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Participated in performance improvement planning processes for two water companies, where 95% of operational issues stalling water and sanitation services were resolved, leading to an improvement in revenue collected.
- Contributed to the development of a fundraising strategy for one water company, allowing them to secure funds that facilitated the expansion of water and sanitation services.
- Organized seven workshops for four water companies on strategic planning, governance, gender equality mainstreaming, and customer care, resulting in strategic policy changes that improved operations and monthly revenue.
Coordinator, Kenya Wetlands Forum
East African Wild Life Society
Nairobi
01.2009 - 10.2014
- I wrote articles published in the East African Wild Life Society newsletter, informing relevant government authorities to take appropriate action in the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, resulting in the gazettement of the wetlands regulations.
- Trained more than 150 stakeholders on the content of Kenya’s Wetlands Policy and other relevant pieces of legislation in three different counties, enlightening them on their roles in the conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems.
- Organized the shooting and airing of a documentary titled 'Wetlands: A Threatened Ecosystem: Is There a Cause to Worry?' towards advocating for the approval of Kenya’s Wetlands Policy by cabinet.
- Coordinated relevant partners from the government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and rural communities, who actively contributed to the process of reviewing and updating Kenya’s Wetlands Policy, which was approved by the cabinet on July 31, 2014.
Acting Coordinator, Kenya Wetlands Forum
East African Wild Life Society
Nairobi
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Supported the development of six proposals that received funding for the implementation of activities focusing on the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their related biodiversity.
- Organized monthly meetings for forum members, where strategies and action plans regarding the conservation of critical wetland ecosystems were discussed for implementation.
- Established and maintained long-lasting relationships and partnerships by working together to implement common objectives, enhancing conservation, and improving the livelihoods of communities largely dependent on natural ecosystems.
Volunteer
East African Wild Life Society
Nairobi
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Researched various topical issues on wetlands, prepared, and circulated the Kenya Wetlands Forum bulletin, reaching over 500 readers nationally.
- I reorganized the East African Wild Life Society library and developed and maintained a soft copy of the library catalog, providing more efficient services to staff and external clients.
Education
International General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH)
Sheilds Limited
Hull, United Kingdom05.2023
Master of Science - Water Management: Specialization: Water Conflict Management
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Delft, The Netherlands04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Management
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda06.2006
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office
- Research and analytical skills
- Report writing and presentation
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Writing articles
- Proofreading and editing
- Training and capacity development
- Team management and leadership
- Environmental social impact assessment and audit
Affiliations
- Registered associate expert with the National Environment Management Authority
- Environment Institute of Kenya
Certification
- International refresher course: managing conflicts in wetland and river basin management planning processes, Windhoek, Namibia, 12/01/12 to 12/11/12
- International Training of Trainers on Wetland Management: a course focusing on the facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes and curriculum development, Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation, Netherlands, 09/06/10 to 09/24/10
- Kenya National Training Course on Community and Ecosystem-Based Climate Change Adaptation, Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute, Naivasha, 08/23/10 to 08/28/10
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit, Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi, 11/30/09 to 12/18/09
- International Training Program on Transboundary Water Management for the Lake Victoria Region, Rwanda, and Sweden, 11/01/08 to 02/28/09
- Rural Community in Development (RUCID) on Principles and Practices of Sustainable Organic Agriculture, Energy Conservation, and Food Processing, Lubanja Training Center, Mityana District, Uganda, 01/08/06 to 01/20/06
- Training on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Busoba Sub County, Mbale District, Uganda, July 17, 2005, to July 22, 2005
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL), the Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT), Nairobi, Kenya, 04/01/03 to 07/31/03
Timeline
Associate Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
Green By Choice Limited
10.2020 - 11.2021
Associate Environmental Expert
Environmental Management Consultancy
11.2019 - 06.2020
Consultant
Big Five Africa Limited
11.2017 - 05.2019
Coordinator, Kenya Wetlands Forum
East African Wild Life Society
01.2009 - 10.2014
Acting Coordinator, Kenya Wetlands Forum
East African Wild Life Society
08.2008 - 06.2009
Volunteer
East African Wild Life Society
04.2007 - 08.2008
International General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH)
Sheilds Limited
Master of Science - Water Management: Specialization: Water Conflict Management
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Management
Makerere University
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