- Loss and Damage Research Observatory
- Loss and Damage Research Observatory
Project Coordinator
GIZ
Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena
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Overview
I am an expert in Earth observation, specializing in remote sensing, GIS, and data analytics for climate resilience and disaster risk management. With over a decade of experience, I have led impactful research projects on environmental monitoring, drought early warning systems, and sustainable agriculture. My technical expertise spans satellite data, UAV systems, and big data analytics. I am a lecturer of Geodata Science and Analytics where I mentor young researchers, I have guided teams in applying geospatial technologies to real-world challenges, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. My work significantly contributes to climate resilience, food security, and environmental sustainability across sub-Saharan Africa.
""Through the power of Earth observation and data analytics, we can drive real-world solutions for climate resilience and environmental sustainability, while empowering the next generation of researchers to shape a more sustainable future.""
Saleemul Huq Memorial Scholarship: Project Update
2024-11-14
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Earth Observation | Doctorate Degree
2015-12-14 - 2019-02-06
Doctorate study on the applications of EO both climatic and agroecological variables within a rangelend ecosystem. Publications on the use of EO data, both optical and microwave remote sensing data Data fusion AI and machine Learning Satellite image processing and modeling with reference ground data
Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering | MSc Degree
2011-10-04 - 2013-09-30
geography | BSc Degree
2005-02-01 - 2009-11-30
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
January 14, 2011
Scholarship award to pursue MSc degree in Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering at Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
February 14, 2015
Scholarship award to pursue Doctorate degree in Earth Observation at Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena in Germany
Innovate UK |
October 1, 2024
A grant of 49000 GBP for leveraging the potential of EO data in development of climate resilience tools targeting pastoralists and agropastoralist communities in the Horn of Africa and the SAHEL
Bronze
2011-01-01 - Present
Lodwar, Kenya | Project Coordinator
2024-10-01 - Present
Overall conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities. Key responsibilities include facilitating annual operational planning and ensuring coordination with county teams, stakeholders, and other SCIDA III components. The role requires steering contractors, grantees, and local subsidy recipients, while also supporting accurate and timely M&E and reporting. Collaboration with actors in Karamoja/Uganda and borderland areas under the EU co-funded “Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands” initiative, ensuring effective integration of funded activities. Providing technical leadership to GIZ personnel and managing finances in compliance with GIZ rules, in coordination with the Nairobi office, are also critical tasks. Providing professional advice to county institutions for the development of drought-resilient agricultural and food systems, including livestock, rain-fed, and irrigated crops. Establishing strong networks with relevant institutions, government departments, civil society, private sector actors, and development partners is essential. Supporting cross-border processes and ensuring German Development Cooperation’s active participation in relevant county-level meetings and coordination efforts. Additionally, helping GIZ consultants during their missions in Turkana and West Pokot
Nairobi, Kenya | Lecture, Goedata Science & Analytics
2020-01-01 - Present
Develop syllabus in Geodata Science Mentor students through programmed lecture, both physical and virtually Supervision of student theses and dissertations Contributing to research through publications in peer-reviewed journals, attending and presenting research methodologies and results in workshops and scientific seminars Collaborations in research proposal development and implementation
Nairobi, Kenya | EO and Big Data Specialist
2018-10-01 - 2023-02-28
