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Nicole Abekah

Summary

Detail-oriented Geospatial Engineering graduate skilled in GIS mapping, remote sensing, and drone imagery processing. Demonstrated experience in land degradation monitoring and spatial analysis through projects utilizing GMES indicators and change detection. Technical attachment at RCMRD involved collaboration with project teams on geospatial data and documentation. Ready to contribute to mapping production, spatial data development, cartography and quality-focused geospatial workflows while continuing to develop practical industry skills.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Center for the Study of adolescents
Nairobi, Kenya
2026.07 - 2026.09
  • Assisted field interviews and primary data collection, contributing qualitative information from respondents.
  • Coordinated interviews and follow-up sessions with participants to ensure comprehensive primary data collection.
  • Organised and documented research findings to facilitate evidence-based reporting and informed decision-making.
  • Conducted desk reviews and summarised relevant literature to enhance research activities and inform evidence development.

Surveying Camp

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026.06 - 2026.07
  • Completed practical training in levelling techniques across various surveying sites, including bridge deformation monitoring, cadastral surveying, topographical surveying, control surveying, and route location surveying to enhance measurement accuracy.
  • Processed digital images and created planimetric maps to support effective project planning and execution.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Final Year Project

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2025.09 - 2026.05

Spatio-Temporal Monitoring of Land Degradation and Desertification Risk in Narok County, Kenya (2015–2025)

  • Utilized GMES indicators to create land degradation index maps for 2015, 2020, and 2025, enabling visual assessment of environmental changes.
  • Conducted change detection and hotspot analysis to evaluate spatial and temporal patterns of land degradation, informing targeted interventions.
  • Created map-based outputs to effectively communicate environmental patterns and changes, enhancing stakeholder understanding of land degradation.

Technical Attachment — GIS and Cartography /Remote

Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD
Nairobi, Kenya
2025.08 - 2026.01
  • Executed geospatial mapping and documented project details to support spatial information interpretation for the Disaster Risk Reduction Project.
  • Processed drone imagery and mapped invasive alien species for the PASSAGE project, enhancing understanding of ecological impacts.
  • Prepared factsheets, feasibility reports and bulletins for the African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas project.
  • Conducted fieldwork and facilitated capacity-building activities to strengthen technical project teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Engineering - First Class Honours

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-09

Skills

  • GIS analysis
  • Cartographic design
  • Drone imagery processing
  • Remote sensing
  • Geospatial data handling
  • Data collection
  • Technical documentation
  • Fieldwork and teamwork
  • Public speaking
  • Field interview techniques

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
C1

Softwares

  • ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, Pix4D, Agisoft, AutoCAD.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Center for the Study of adolescents
2026.07 - 2026.09

Surveying Camp

University of Nairobi
2026.06 - 2026.07

Final Year Project

University of Nairobi
2025.09 - 2026.05

Technical Attachment — GIS and Cartography /Remote

Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD
2025.08 - 2026.01

Bachelor of Science - Geospatial Engineering - First Class Honours

University of Nairobi
Nicole Abekah