JULIET CHELAGAT TOSKIN
Endebess
Summary
Passionate environmental professional in biodiversity conservation, Community Advocacy, social development and livelihood empowerment.
Competent in environmental concerns, sustainable development and farmer led agroecology initiatives. Well conversant with skills in Environmental science, Soil health and habitats, Soil conservation practices, Environmental planning and management, urban and rural development, biodiversity conservation and resource management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental education, undertaking Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit for projects and advocating for farmers agroecology awareness and practices.
Attained skills in Environmental sustainability, Farmer producer organisation leadership, policies in institutional management, stakeholder collaboration and linkages, tools in data collection and research in environmental management.
Flexible, patient, easily adaptable to changing environments and teamwork in a workplace. Ability to deliver quality results within an expected and demanding timelines.
Experienced in community advocacy in environmental conservation, farmer based projects and social development in women, marginalized and vulnerable groups. Established in setting priorities, proven honesty and integrity, adaptable to diverse constructive ideas, good leadership and communication skills with a practical approach to problem solving, and a high drive to see things through to completion within expected time.
Visioned to secure and work in a promising position that offers both a challenge and a good opportunity for professional and organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Community Advocate
Elkony water towers CBO
Mt.Elgon, Kenya
01.2021 - Current
- Advocating for environmental conservation and tree planting in the community boarding Mt. Elgon biosphere. Taken part in school tree planting exercises and presidential tree planting through area chiefs forums.
- Collaborated with Mt.Elgon National park wadern and rangers during community sensitisation programmes of conservation
- Joined the AFRIMAB youth forum in Mt.Elgon biosphere reserve conservation in activities such as tree planting exercises, Cleaning Cheptantan river and promoting awareness on importance of sustainable conservation practices.
- Promoted conservation of river banks and better agricultural practices through Citizen Television aired in the year 2021.
- Created awareness and empowerment of women in the community on conservation practices and livelihood development.
- Organized workshops to educate residents and school pupils on environmental conservation practices.
Farmers Cooperative Chairperson
Endebess Sub-County Local Chicken Society Limited
Endebess
11.2019 - Current
- Promoting Community empowerment through climate-smart agribusiness
- Capacity build the board members on leadership and governance seminar under NARIGP program.
- Increase agricultural productivity and profitability through community driven initiatives.
- Led initiatives for transformation of farmers from subsistence farming to commercialisation through building resilience to climate change and strengthening small holder farmer under NAVCDP program.
- Worked with farmer groups and individuals in promoting climate resilience and adaptation program through kuku project and local chicken programmes
- Emphasis on use of organic chicken manure as best farm manure
- Promoting community livelihood development through climate-smart agribusiness initiatives for profitability, market links and improved nutrition in the community.
- Led strategic planning initiatives for local chicken development programs.
- Managed financial resources to ensure effective project execution and sustainability.
- Oversaw compliance with Cooperative regulations and agricultural quality standards.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses to enhance resource sharing opportunities.
- Directed regular monthly business meetings of Board of Directors for decision-making on budget expenditures, strategic planning and personnel issues.
- Cultivated favorable stakeholder relationships for strategic progress and mutually beneficial business agreements
- Supervising the overall activities Cooperative Society.
Trainer
Endebess Technical Training Institute
Endebess
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Teaching, supervision, guiding
- Developed training programs for technical skills and industry standards.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops to enhance practical learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with industry experts to update training materials and curriculum.
- Organized community outreach events to promote technical education awareness.
- Encouraged students on environmental conservation through tree planting exercises in the institution.
- Carried all other duties as directed by the Principal.
Education
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & MANAGEMENT -
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
09.2021 - 09.2025
Certificate Of Completion - Servant Leadership
Avant Ministries
01.2024 - 02.2024
Certificate - Environmental Impact Assessment And Audit
University of Eldoret
Eldoret , Kenya 03.2021 - 04.2021
Certificate - Leadership And Governance For Farmers Cooperative
National Agricultural And Rural Inclusive Growth Project
Mabanga Agricultural Training Centre 12.2020 - 12.2020
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi , Kenya 08.2012 - 12.2016
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE) -
DRY'S GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2008 - 11.2011
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (KCPE) -
KITUM PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2002 - 11.2007
Skills
- Environmental sciences
- Climate change adaptability and resilience
- Soil science and agroecology
- Community outreach
- Conservation practices
- Workshop facilitation
- Project sustainability
- Stakeholder engagement
- Collaboration skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Advocacy strategies
- Policy advocacy
- Media relations
- Partnership development
- Public speaking
- Workshop organization
- Data collection
- Program coordination
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Social justice advocacy
- Resource conservation and utilisation
- Communication skills and critical thinking
- Computer skills
References
- AD. Collins Omondi, Assistant Director, Kenya wildlife Service-Mt.Elgon National Park, 0731 662928.
- Dr. Fatuma Daudi, Head of Department of Environmental Planning and Management, University of Eldoret, 0720200671
- Stephen Matum, Chairperson, Elkony Water Towers, 0700504904
- Moses Biketi, County Project Coordinator, Trans-nzoia County, 0750980777
- Eugine Laleti, Cooperative Officer, Endebess Sub-County, 0718716014
- D. Mwanga, Chief chorlim Sub-location, 0781 813319
- Presbyter Robert Matui, Cheprirbei Section, 0737609504
Membership On Boards
- Registered member under NEMA.
- Endebess sub county farmer producer organisation board
- Member of Endebess Sub-County anti-liquor board Trans nzoia County, Representing women's groups
- Endebess Ward Education Bursary Committee of Trans nzoia County
- Endebess District Women leadership church board.
- Kenya livestock commercialisation project ward committee
- Kitum girls high school committee
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2
Sabaot
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion - Servant Leadership
Avant Ministries
01.2024 - 02.2024
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & MANAGEMENT -
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
09.2021 - 09.2025
Certificate - Environmental Impact Assessment And Audit
University of Eldoret
03.2021 - 04.2021
Environmental Community Advocate
Elkony water towers CBO
01.2021 - Current
Certificate - Leadership And Governance For Farmers Cooperative
National Agricultural And Rural Inclusive Growth Project
12.2020 - 12.2020
Farmers Cooperative Chairperson
Endebess Sub-County Local Chicken Society Limited
11.2019 - Current
Trainer
Endebess Technical Training Institute
01.2018 - 04.2019
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
08.2012 - 12.2016
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE) -
DRY'S GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2008 - 11.2011
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (KCPE) -
KITUM PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2002 - 11.2007