Sammy Weru
Naivasha
Summary
I am a leading and dynamic wildlife and natural resources management and conservation professional with 35 years of postgraduate technical and practical experience at WWF Kenya, KWS, and USAID, excelling in strategic planning, leadership, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in managing multi-donor funds and developing impactful conservation strategies. Adept at crisis management and fostering relationships with government agencies, driving successful project outcomes across East Africa. I am particularly interested in three key development challenges in Africa: climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. I am passionate and committed to environmental values and respect for all human resource cadres under my supervision. My executive leadership skills complement these values. I can initiate and maintain working relationships with government, non-government organizations, donors, international organizations, and other relevant circles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant - Strategic Planning, NRM, Governance
DalviS Consulting
Nairobi
07.2014 - Current
- Development of fundraising proposals for UNEP (Nairobi Convention) and CARE International in Kenya.
- Worked with partners and stakeholders to develop organizational strategies for the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, the Amboseli Ecosystem Trust, the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, and Wildlife Protection Canine Units for Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and Uganda.
- Portfolio Management of outstanding African conservation organizations in Kenya through MaliAsili
- Mid-Term and End-Term Project Evaluations for WWF and AWF.
- Combating illegal wildlife trade through project interventions for IFAW and TRAFFIC.
- In-depth assessment of the National Wildlife Conservation Strategy and the Environment and Natural Resources Policy Framework Affecting Conservancies in Kenya.
Regional (EAC) Programme Management Specialist/Advisor
USAID - East Africa
Nairobi
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Advised East African Community decision-makers on appropriate mitigation measures, project interventions, and policy instruments for economic development interests, and conservation concerns.
- Provided technical advice on conservation projects to government agencies and non-profit organizations.
- Collaborated with other specialists, such as biologists, ecologists, hydrologists, foresters, engineers, and planners, on multi-disciplinary teams addressing complex conservation issues.
- Monitored compliance with relevant U.S. government and EAC legislation, regulations, policies, and protocols relating to natural resources.
- I represented USAID at conferences, meetings, and workshops.
Programme Coordinator & Conservation Manager
WWF Kenya
Nairobi
11.2003 - 06.2013
- I managed multi-donor funds for all WWF conservation projects in Kenya.
- I ensured the WWF Kenya Conservation Strategy was developed and evolved according to Kenya’s conservation requirements.
- I provided advice and collaborated appropriately with the Country Director and WWF project teams.
- I established and maintained high-level relations with the relevant Kenyan government agencies and donors (foundations, government aid agencies, foreign missions, WWF family, etc.).
- I promoted the vision and objectives of the WWF Kenya Conservation Strategy to external and WWF stakeholders.
- Establish and implement effective project organizational, management structures, policies, and processes.
- I ensured that WWF's technical standards and reporting requirements were met.
Ecologist
Kenya Wildlife Service
Mombasa, Naivasha, Kiunga, Diani, Nairobi
11.1990 - 11.2003
- Senior Scientist in charge of the KWS Coast/Marine Conservation Program
- Monitoring and Evaluation/Research Officer
- Head of the Department of Tourism Studies at KWS Training Institute
- Lecturer in Biodiversity Conservation, KWSTI
- I served in several KWS stations (HQs and field) where I was involved in management-oriented research, ecological monitoring, appraising, and evaluating Kenya’s Marine National Parks and Reserves.
Education
Certificate - Evaluation For Programme Managers
USAID
Nairobi08-2013
Certificate - Executive Leadership
Cornell University
USA07-2011
Certificate - Conservation Training
University of Chicago At Illinois
Chicago, USA08-1998
Master of Science - Biology of Conservation
University of Nairobi
Nairobi12-1997
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Moi University
Eldoret12-1990
Ph.D. - Environmental Policy
Unversity of Nairobi
NairobiCornel University
On-LineSkills
- Strategic planning
- Fundraising strategy
- Relationship building
- Experience in leadership
- Team leadership
- Crisis management
- Financial management
- Management Coaching
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Project management
- Policy writing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Performance assessments
- Organizational development
- Change management
- Resource allocation
Accomplishments
- Chairman of the Conservation Alliance of Kenya - an alliance of all wildlife and environmental conservation public benefit organizations in Kenya
- Chairman of the Wildlife Professionals Society of Kenya
- Member of the Board, Amboseli Ecosystem Trust
- A long-standing advisor to CITES, CBD, and CMS technical committees in Kenya
Timeline
Consultant - Strategic Planning, NRM, Governance
DalviS Consulting
07.2014 - Current
Regional (EAC) Programme Management Specialist/Advisor
USAID - East Africa
07.2013 - 07.2014
Programme Coordinator & Conservation Manager
WWF Kenya
11.2003 - 06.2013
Ecologist
Kenya Wildlife Service
11.1990 - 11.2003
Certificate - Evaluation For Programme Managers
USAID
Certificate - Executive Leadership
Cornell University
Certificate - Conservation Training
University of Chicago At Illinois
Master of Science - Biology of Conservation
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Moi University
Ph.D. - Environmental Policy
Unversity of Nairobi
Cornel University
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