Faith Mumbua Mutua
Environmentalist/Water Resources Management Personnel
Matiliku
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company's success. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Integrated Water Resources Management Officer
Mercy Corps
06.2022 - Current
- Improved organization's productivity by implementing efficient water resources management approaches towards ensuring their effectiveness at community and policy levels.
- Initiated water resources management process improvements that enhanced overall organizational effectiveness and streamlined workflows.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with the target Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs), Water Users Associations (WUAs), Water Resources Authority (WRA) and the County Government relevant departments in a bid to ensure proper water resources management in my area of jurisdiction.
- Mentored community members to be better water/natural resources managers through capacity building approaches on governance, Sub Catchment Management Plan development, social accountability (horizontal and vertical) and resource mobilization skills fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth and collaboration.
- Developed annual WASH focused implementation plans (including workplans and concept notes) aligned with company goals, resulting in improved annual performance metrics across multiple areas of operation.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources wisely to support program's objectives and maintain fiscal responsibility, while focusing on the value for money approach of the resources.
- Built strong partnerships with external stakeholders to leverage additional resources and support mutual success outcomes for each party involved in collaborative projects like the USAID STAWI, PACIDA, SNV-LISTEN Project and the County Government.
- Developed timely activity implementation reports and necessary data to inform the project's progress tracking as per the set indicators, to ascertain whether it's being implemented as it should.
- Delivered comprehensive reports summarizing project progress, challenges faced, and potential solutions in a timely manner.
- Played a big role in the learning component of the program to ensure employability of the learnings associated with my work inform decision making at the program and the organization's level.
- Organized and participated in the ongoing development of the Samburu County Water Policy, Bill and Water and Sanitation Services which include the exhauster, vending and water harvesting and storage regulations facilitated jointly by the USAID Nawiri and STAWI programs.
- Monitored and supervised the implementation of the program's water projects through full fledged field visits and spot checks, giving feedback after every visit to inform progress of the project implementation and as well as the necessary adaptations that need to be made on the project course and for future planning.
Environmentalist/Sociologist
Shanxi Geological Engineering Exploration Inst.
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Enhanced public awareness of environmental issues through engaging community participatory programs.
- Drafted technical reports summarizing key findings from field studies or data analyses that informed decision-making processes related to environmental protection.
- Took part in the development of environmental impact assessments for proposed developments, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and minimizing adverse effects on natural resources.
- Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
- Conducted employees health and safety tool box talks and checks before setting off for work on a daily basis.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Designed and recommended habitat restoration projects, aiding in the recovery of endangered species populations and increased biodiversity.
- Improved local ecosystem health by conducting regular environmental assessments and implementing restoration activities like tree growing in areas the sewerage pipeline is passing.
- Conducted multi-stakeholder meetings to facilitate collaboration between diverse interests in addressing pressing environmental concerns together effectively.
- Provided general environmental compliance support to the project.
- Streamlined waste management processes within companies and at the field through housekeeping, leading to significant reductions in landfill contributions and overall environmental footprint.
- Conducted regulatory compliance inspections.
Environmental Officer
DAI
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved company's compliance with environmental regulations through regular monitoring and reporting activities.
- Sensitized the community on sanitation and hygiene through the Community Led Total Sanitation programme in collaboration with the Sanitation Specialist.
- Offered technical support to the Makueni and Kitui County WRUAs in the development and implementation of sub catchment water security plans.
- Provided training and mentoring to WRUAs to incorporate climate change data into their planning and monitoring efforts.
- Mobilized key stakeholders, including relevant County Government Departments, WSPs (Water Service Providers), Water Resources Authority, KMD, KFS, NEMA, WRUAs (Water Resource Users Associations), Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in line with project activities at the counties to develop a pilot Water Resources Database for the Kibwezi East Sub County of Makueni County.
- Implemented and monitored prior designed and planned activities/projects to expand source water quality protection in selected sub-catchments in the duty counties mainly through Tree Growing and Tree Nursery establishment.
- Collected and collated environmental data, including resources mapping, on selected sub-catchments with the help of the WRUAs on board.
- Prepared KIWASH bi-weekly, quarterly, annual and contributed to the compilation of the final reports and annual work plans.
- Assisted with providing input for KIWASH monitoring and evaluation, specifically for tasks related to environmental sustainability and climate change resilience.
Environment/Climate Change Liaison Officer
Government of Makueni County
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed strong working relationships with external partners, strengthening collaboration on joint initiatives from the community to the NGO and the Government levels.
- Coordinated efforts between teams to achieve project objectives within tight deadlines.
- Maintained an open line of communication with team members and partners, ensuring satisfaction and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Conducted Environmental Education Programmes to the County Wards to create awareness of matters environmental conservation and climate change mitigation/adaptation.
- Supervised and participated in the rehabilitation of various main water towers within Makueni County through Tree Growing initiatives and community engagement/mobilization for ownership of the projects, and well, to avoid vandalism.
- Mainstreamed environment and climate change from the County to the Ward levels where Ward Environment and Climate Change Committees respectively were formed.
- Saw into the implementation of various climate smart water projects which are now very operational and therefore sustainable.
- Participated in the various multi-stakeholder county wide tree growing activities set at the national level and scaled down to the counties to help in reaching the 10% tree cover goal as stipulated in the constitution of Kenya, 2010.
- Contributed to the development of the County Environment and Climate Change Policies.
- Reviewed EIA Reports and assessed various environmental projects to ensure they are compliant with the set NEMA environmental standards.
- Supervised and mentored a good number of attachés and interns placed in the Directorate of Environment.
- Organized and spearheaded various climate change workshops mainly aimed at mainstreaming climate change into the various county departments and stakeholders.
- Greatly contributed in developing proposals for environment and climate change fund sourcing from donors, the county and the national governments.
- Optimized resource allocation across various projects by closely monitoring budgets and expenditures.
- Delivered comprehensive reports summarizing project progress, challenges faced, and potential solutions in a timely manner.
Education
Master of Science - Project Planning And Management
Mount Kenya University
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Conservation And NRM
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Work coordination
Accomplishments
Took part in the rehabilitation of several degraded lands in Samburu counties for pasture production and crop production through the employment of the agroecological designs and Perma-garden technologies.
Supporting development of climate proven Multi-Use Water Systems in Samburu County through the USAID Nawiri Program, coupled with the development and capacity building of the water management committees, governance-wise, for sustainability of the projects.
Co-designing of the IUCN’s climate resilient dashboard in ecosystem restoration.
Establishment of need-based Water Resources Users Association and development of Sub Catchment Management Plans in collaboration with the Water Resources Authority offices in Samburu County through the USAID Nawiri program.
Integrated Water Resources Management capacity building at community level geared towards sustainably reducing persistent acute malnutrition in Samburu County through ensuring sustainable MUS water provision by the water resources enhancing resilient livelihoods.
Livelihoods enhancement through Climate Change adaptation interventions: this was achieved through working with the Makueni and Kitui WRUAs where incorporation of tree nursery establishment (for catchment rehabilitation) together with vegetable growing to serve as a source of livelihoods for the communities was done. Through this, the community was able to sell the vegetables and some of the tree seedlings after having planted some at their catchment areas for protection.
Kitui and Makueni WRUAs Water Security Plans: this was formed while working for USAID as Environmental Officer. It was established in collaboration with WRA, aimed at informing the WRUAs and WSPs on action they should take especially when planning on rehabilitating/implementing their sub catchment water resources.
Rehabilitation of the Main Water Towers in Makueni County through tree growing and community engagement – the project was Aimed at bringing back the natural water towers of the county into their usable states through planting the water table raising trees and plantation tree seedlings. Sustainability was ensured through intensively involving the area community during the entire exercise, bringing about the project ownership and hence triggering their jealousy protection of the project
Affiliations
Environmental Institute of Kenya - Associate Member
National Environment Management Authority - Associate Expert
Certification
Code of Ethics
Timeline
Code of Ethics
10-2024
Integrated Water Resources Management Officer
Mercy Corps
06.2022 - Current
First Aid Training
07-2021
Environmentalist/Sociologist
Shanxi Geological Engineering Exploration Inst.
12.2020 - 05.2022
Ethics and IT
07-2019
Environmental Officer
DAI
09.2018 - 12.2019
Environment/Climate Change Liaison Officer
Government of Makueni County
07.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Project Planning And Management
Mount Kenya University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Conservation And NRM
University of Nairobi
04.2001 -
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