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Environmental Planning and Management professional with over 12 years of experience in institutional leadership, programme coordination, community development and environmental conservation. Holds a Master's degree in Environmental Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi. Experienced in forest rehabilitation, landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. Has coordinated restoration initiatives involving approximately 200–300 community volunteers and supported conservation activities including the planting of approximately 1,500 trees. Has developed several funding proposals and actively participates in environmental restoration initiatives, contributing to resource mobilisation, programme planning and collaborative implementation. Committed to advancing locally led ecosystem restoration, climate resilience and sustainable natural resource management across Africa.

Skills

  • environmental planning and management
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  • Ecosystem Restoration and Forest Rehabilitation
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  • Environmental Programme Coordination
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  • Funding Proposal Development
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  • Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Developmen
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  • Strategic Planning and Workplan Development
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  • Community Mobilisation and Capacity Building
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  • Monitoring
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  • Evaluation and Reporting
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  • Biodiversity conservation
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  • Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Resilience
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  • Sustainable Land and Natural Resource Management
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  • resource mobilisation
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  • Environmental Research and Data Analysis
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  • Team Supervision and Performance Management
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  • technical report writing
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  • Risk Management and Quality Assurance
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  • GIS and Remote Sensing
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  • SPSS and Microsoft Excel
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  • Leadership and Team Coordination
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  • Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving
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  • Communication and Presentation
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  • COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK
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  • Stakeholder Negotiation
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  • Adaptability and Continuous Learning
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  • Mentoring and Coaching
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  • Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication
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  • English
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  • KISWAHILI
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  • Luhya
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Experience

Pauline Nafula

Work experience
  • January, 2021 - October, 2025
  • Parttime
  • Coordinated community-based forest rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration initiatives, mobilising approximately 200–300 volunteers to support conservation and landscape restoration activities.
  • Led stakeholder engagement and partnership-building efforts involving local communities, government agencies, civil society organisations and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Supported landscape assessments and restoration planning, integrating biodiversity conservation, ecosystem recovery, climate resilience and sustainable land management priorities.
  • Contributed to the development of funding proposals and resource mobilisation initiatives supporting environmental restoration and sustainable development programmes.
  • Supported implementation of nature-based solutions, including reforestation, afforestation, agroforestry and community-based ecosystem management.
  • Promoted community participation, capacity building and sustainable livelihood approaches to strengthen local ownership of restoration interventions.
  • Supported monitoring, evaluation and documentation of restoration activities, incorporating stakeholder feedback and adaptive management approaches.
  • Participated in environmental restoration planning and collaborative initiatives aimed at strengthening conservation outcomes and long-term ecosystem sustainability.

Pauline Nafula

Education
  • September, 2014 - August, 2018
  • Fulltime
  • Completed postgraduate studies in Environmental Planning and Management, developing advanced knowledge in environmental conservation, ecosystem management, sustainable development and natural resource planning.
  • Conducted postgraduate research on the bio-economic values of Kakamega Forest and associated human impacts, examining relationships between forest ecosystems, human activities and environmental sustainability.
  • Developed knowledge relevant to biodiversity conservation, forest ecosystem services, landscape restoration, environmental governance and sustainable land management.
  • Strengthened competencies in environmental research, socioeconomic assessment, data analysis, technical reporting and evidence-based environmental planning.
  • Developed an interdisciplinary understanding of the ecological, social and economic considerations influencing conservation and restoration initiatives.

Pauline Nafula

Work experience
  • Provide departmental leadership, coordinating strategic and operational workplans, staff supervision, performance monitoring, quality assurance and institutional reporting.
  • Serve as Wildlife and Environmental Management Patron, coordinating environmental conservation, sustainability education and ecosystem protection initiatives.
  • Coordinated environmental conservation activities, including the planting of approximately 1,500 trees, promoting biodiversity protection and environmental sustainability.
  • Actively participate in environmental restoration and conservation initiatives alongside institutional responsibilities, contributing to ecosystem rehabilitation, sustainable land management and climate resilience.
  • Have developed several funding proposals for environmental restoration and related sustainable development initiatives, supporting project conceptualisation, resource mobilisation and programme planning.
  • Engage with community stakeholders, conservation practitioners and other partners to advance collaborative approaches to landscape restoration and environmental management.
  • Contribute to the design and planning of restoration initiatives, integrating community participation, biodiversity conservation, nature-based solutions and sustainable livelihoods.
  • Support monitoring, documentation and evaluation of environmental conservation activities, applying lessons learned to strengthen implementation and sustainability.
  • Contribute to institutional strategic planning, risk management, resource coordination and performance improvement processes.
  • Coordinate environmental field studies, professional development activities and community awareness programmes focusing on conservation and sustainable natural resource management.
  • Demonstrated leadership in improving Geography subject participation from approximately 40 to more than 160 learners through effective coordination, engagement and programme improvement.

Pauline Nafula

Work experience
  • October, 2010 - September, 2013
  • Fulltime
  • Coordinated entrepreneurship training, financial literacy and community development programmes supporting sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment.
  • Facilitated capacity-building programmes for youth, women and community beneficiaries, promoting inclusive participation and practical skills development.
  • Consistently exceeded quarterly training targets of 400 participants through effective programme delivery and beneficiary engagement.
  • Supported programme planning, stakeholder coordination, beneficiary monitoring and reporting of implementation outcomes.
  • Maintained programme documentation and contributed to continuous improvement of training and community development activities.
  • Developed practical experience in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, results monitoring and community empowerment.

Pauline Nafula

Education
  • September, 2004 - December, 2008
  • Fulltime
  • Graduated with Second Class Honours (Upper Division), specialising in Geography and Business Studies.
  • Developed a strong academic foundation in physical and human geography, environmental systems, natural resource management and socioeconomic development.
  • Acquired knowledge of land use, ecosystems, environmental processes and interactions between human activities and the natural environment.
  • Developed skills in geographical research, environmental interpretation, data analysis, communication and educational programme planning.
  • Established foundational competencies in leadership, capacity building, stakeholder communication and community education relevant to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
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