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1 CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Family name: Nzainga 2. First names: Helen Kithuma 3. Date of birth: April Nationality: Kenyan 5. Civil status: Married, three children 6. Education: Institution Date Jan- June 1990 Degree/ Diploma obtained Institute of Housing Studies, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Postgraduate Diploma in Housing, Planning and Building Construction Institution University of Nairobi, Kenya Date Degree/ Diploma obtained M.A. Planning (Urban &Regional Planning) Institution University of Nairobi, Kenya Date Degree/ Diploma obtained B.ED (Hons)(Geography and Economics) 7. Language skills: Language Reading Speaking Writing English Kiswahili Membership in Professional Societies/ Board of Governors: Registered as a lead Environmental Impact Assessment / Audit Expert with National Environmental Management Agency (NEMA). Registered as a Practicing Physical Planner with the Physical Planners Registration Board Corporate Member of the Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), Former Corporate Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya, Member of the Network for Environment and Sustainable Development (NESDA) Kenya, Member of the Board of Governors (BOG) Nile-Jogoo Road Secondary School 1

2 9. Other skills: Computer literate. Refresher course on Capacity Building: Managing the Context and Developing Appropriate Content for Urban and Regional Development Held in Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya (May, 2006). Refresher Course on Effective Municipal Management of Urban Development in Eastern Africa and Yemen held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1999). Knowledge and practical experience in the preparation of environmental impact assessments of housing development /construction projects in urban and rural human settlements. Practical experience in the preparation of rural, urban and regional physical development plans airport land use compatibility issues. Practical experience and participation in large national human settlement and environmental projects such as the preparation of National Environmental Action Plans Practical experience in carrying out socio-economic evaluations of on- going programmes/projects. District Focus course for Rural Development (1987). Competent driver 10. Present position: Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi and practising registered physical planner/eia expert. 11. Key qualifications / Experience Helen holds a Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelors degree in Education (Economics and Geography) from the University of Nairobi, with over twenty years of working experience in the area of urban and regional planning with the Central and Local Governments in Kenya. She has been involved in key participatory physical planning, socioeconomic evaluations, environmental and training assignments / projects including the on-going Kenya slum upgrading programme (KENSUP); Review and revision of the EIA/Audits Guidelines; preparation of Pwani University College Master Plan, participation in the preparation of a Master Plan for Kenya Airports System; Preparation of Strategic Urban Development Plan; National land policy; Kibera Urban Environmental and Sanitation Programme (KUESP); Evaluation of Urban Livelihoods Projects in Kenya and Uganda; Community involvement in the Meru Conservation Area; preparation of the Regional Development Plans; Habitat II, 1996; preparation of the Kenya National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) and Guidelines for National Environmental Impact Assessment. At both the national and regional level she has experience and working exposure with the informal / slum settlements in Nairobi, Mavoko and Nakuru as well as Kampala, Lira and Mbarara municipalities, especially as a lead evaluator of ITDG s (now Practical Action group) and Living Earth Uganda s work with the urban poor in these municipalities. As a lecturer, Helen has trained and supervised research projects in the field of Urban and Regional Planning, and in Environmental Planning and Management. She is an active promoter of Participatory Action Learning both in local communities and Municipal Councils; where she has also moderated HIV and AIDS sensitization seminars. She has been an active trainer in conflict resolution and consensus building for Chief Officers and Councillors for Local authorities at the Kenya Institute of Administration. Helen is also a trainer for ACT! / USAID in Environmental compliance and EIA issues. She is also a trainer with Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO) the South Volunteer Programme, now called VSO JITOLEE East Africa, an international organization, that recruits and prepares volunteers for change before they are posted to various stations in the entire southern hemisphere or third world countries. She also trains for United Nations Centre for Regional Development (The UNCRD / JICA / AICAD African development collaborative) and other organizations. These training programmes require that training manuals are prepared and updated from time to time in order to incorporate emerging concerns and issues 2

3 from past participants. Participants in the foregoing programmes have evaluated her highly as a trainer. Helen has also worked in the arid and semi-arid areas where the involvement of people in the sustainable development and management of wildlife and their fragile / sensitive environment are major challenges. She has served as a member in the Governing Council of the Architectural Association of Kenya, The Physical Planners Registration Board and Kenya Institute of Planners and Board member of a Secondary school in Nairobi. On several occasions she has been appointed as part of the Professional Examiners both for oral and written examinations by the Kenya Physical Planners Registration Board (KPPRB), Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) and the Architectural Association of Kenya. Helen has travelled both locally and internationally on various assignments thus gaining valuable experience and exposure. Summary of some specific projects Responsibilities and Experience Employment Records Project Urban Planner and Team Leader for carrying out a Situational Analysis for slums and slum upgrading initiatives for the Central Region Cluster (Nairobi, Thika, Embu, Nyeri and Naivasha) under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project in the Ministry of Housing with IPE- Global. A GOK and World Bank /AFD/ CIDA collaboration; February, Project Director in the preparation of Nanyuki Town Integrated Strategic Urban Development Plan, a Ministry of Local Government Project with AIDAL Company, October, 2012 Key resource person in the preparation of an Integrated Regional Development Plan for the Tana and Athi River Development Authority (TARDA), A collaboration of several organizations including GOK and UNCRD, (On-going, 2012). Edited informally the Draft Report on an Atlas for Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) in Kenya, for the Development Impact Consulting Company, funded by WWF, May Project Director in preparation of Wajir Urban Strategic Development Plan, a Ministry of Northern Kenya Government Project with Geodev Planning &survey Company, March 2012 An environmental impact assessment expert with Fairplan Architects for the proposed headquarters for the Pest Control Products Board Nairobi Kangemi area- Jan An environmental impact assessment expert for the proposed inland container depot at Eldoret and two other sites in Southern Sudan for the Government of Southern Sudan with Mayira Ltd Company, (Jan ongoing but with Government technical challenges that have greatly stalled the project). A trainer/facilitator in a training course on Environmental Assessment and Environmentally Sound Design & Management for Small-Scale Activities for The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) which is being implemented under an award between USAID and Pact, Inc. (an international NGO) and Pact Kenya (a Kenyan NGO). September - October, 2011 Edited informally the Draft Report on Olerai Conservancy Management Plan of for the Development Impact Consulting Company commended for excellent work by the colleague who assigned me the task. June A planning and an environmental impact assessment expert in preparation of Pwani University Master Plan in Kilifi under the supervision of James Cubitt and Partners (JCP) and Symbion International. October,

4 An environmental impact assessment expert for Safaricom for some of their Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) country wide, on-going A Juror in the International Spatial Planning Concept Competition for the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, October March A planning and an environmental impact assessment expert in a review and revision of the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations of 2003 and drafting of the relevant sections in the Environmental Management and Coordination Act of 1999, a National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) project, awarded to Africa Project Coordination Agency (APCA), June, Professional Examiner for ISK and KIP ( ) and KPPRB (in 2008) An expert planning witness in an environmental planning and management case at the National Environmental Tribunal opposing the development of a high density development near Watamu Marine Park- an environmentally sensitive area, October, Case was successfully completed in June 2009 and the developer asked to do a full EIA, while lead agencies such as KWS are looking into the possibility of carrying out a strategic environmental plan for the whole Watamu /Coastal area. Project Director in preparation of Garissa Urban Strategic Development Plan, a Ministry of Local Government Pilot Project with Africa Project Coordination Agency (APCA), September, 2008 Project encountered many challenges. Great lessons were learnt from the implementation of this project that have informed the implementation of other similar projects. A Land Use Planner in the preparation of land use compatibility plans under the Master Plan System for all the major Airports and Airstrips in Kenya, except Wajir; a KAA funded project with Louis Berger (U.S.A) and Eng. Runji Consultancy Firms, June, A Principal Trainer in the Preparing for Change Course (PfC) for VSO Jitolee- East Africa an international organization in partnership with VSO one of the largest international Voluntary Charity that recruits volunteers worldwide and promotes volunteering to fight global poverty and disadvantage. PfC is a compulsory course that is given to all recruited volunteers before they are send to various placements 2000 to date. Key resource person in the preparation of the Ewaso Ngiro North Development Authority (ENNDA) Regional Development Plan, A collaboration of several organizations including GOK and UNCRD, (Nanyuki, December, ). Edited Document on the Relocation of Residents from Soweto to the Decanting site for Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP) and participated in Ministry of Housing Team on Slum Upgrading Facilitator (SIDA consultant) in a Team Building Seminar for Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP) officials: GOK/SIDA Collaboration. Presented Paper on the International experiences in Slum Upgrading and Lessons to be learnt. (Outspan Hotel, Nyeri- Kenya, 3-5 th June, 2007) Team Planner in the preparation of a Site Plan for Kenyatta University that will guide the future growth of this institution. (May June 2007) Mid-Term Review of the Urban Livelihoods Project (ULP) for Living Earth Uganda (LEU) that supports Local communities to develop capacities and implement initiatives in natural 4

5 resource and environmental management through a partnership approach in identifying environmental problems and finding solutions for them. ULP is a four year project that intended to work with emerging enterprises and MSEs in 6 Urban Municipalities / Local Authorities of Wakiso, Makindye, Mukono, Jinja, Lira and Mbarara. (August - September, 2006) Assessment of Land Use Policies with Prof. Olima; under The Drylands Livestock Wildlife Environmental Interface project (DLWEIP); an IUCN project funded by UNEP/GEF, in Kenya covering the two districts of Laikipia and Samburu. (July-September, 2006). Environmental Impact Assessment of a proposed Government Tenant Housing Project in Kileleshwa, Nairobi city as a lead consultant with a team of professionals, On-going, Environmental Impact Assessment of a proposed Housing Project within Mavoko Municipality as a lead consultant with a team of professionals, June Participation in the Kenya National Land Policy exercise, Strategic Plan: Towards academic excellence in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi. Member of the committee. June, Environmental Impact assessment of a proposed Housing Project within Nairobi s industrial area for the Great Properties as a lead consultant with a team of professionals, November, Environmental Impact assessment of a proposed Housing Project for Jamii Bora in Kaputei, Kajiado District as an EIA consultant in urban planning issues, September Mid-Term Evaluation of ITDG s Improved Urban Livelihoods Programme for poor men and women and the Integrated Approach to Housing Projects in Nakuru and Mavoko, Kenya, June- July Trainer for the UNCRD African Course on Local and Regional Development Planning and Management which covers all the countries in Sub Saharan Africa ( ). The course is highly participative in order to build on the diverse experiences of the participants and be able to meet the expectations of the various stakeholders. Major topics include: Participatory Methodologies; PRA and Poverty Mapping. Resource person and preparation of a paper on Women Land Rights, urban settlements, livelihoods, housing and shelter for the consortium think tank on same issues in East and Southern Africa meeting of.26 th to 28 th November, One of the outputs was to come out with a realistic strategic plan for the region building on strengths and opportunities. Held in Nairobi Safari club under CLEAR and sponsored by UNIFEM, UNEP, KLA and other international and local partners. Resource Person / Trainer on Managing Conflicts in Local Authorities in the on-going (2003) Local Government Management Training Course for the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), organized by the Development and Environment Management Department of Kenya Institute of Administration and the Department of Urban Development (MOLG). On - going PhD thesis research entitled: Cash Flow Management and Survival of Residents in Nairobi, Kenya. Participatory Regularization of the informal settlements / subdivision of several ranches near 5

6 Mlolongo settlement in Mavoko Municipality where informal settlements have taken place without proper prior planning, July, Senior Registered Physical Planning Advisor for the Government of Kenya and Local Authorities as well as other clients from the private sector under the PEMAN Consultants. The physical planning work has included the preparation of Physical Development Plans for various urban centers in Kenya; Subdivision schemes and Change of Users / Amalgamation /Extension of leases according to the Physical Planning Act (1996). This kind of work has been done for clients such as National Housing Corporation, Church Organizations, Land Buying Companies and private individual properties. Consultant Partner in a Community Consultation Partnership study for Kenya Wildlife Service for the Meru Conservation Area, sponsored by AFD and IFAW, (August, 2002). Consultant Urban Planner in the Kibera Urban Environmental Sanitation Project where assignments included: A Participatory Assessment & Review of infrastructure planning issues & concerns, Master Planning of Trunk infrastructures for the Kibera Area, Formulating potential action plans and advising on land matters and potential Action plans (March, 2002). Collaboration between the Kenyan Government and France / World Bank / DFID. Preparing and compiling a manual on solid waste management for Waste recyclers for RUCBIC, (February, 2002). Consultant Trainer / Facilitator in a ten days Participatory Workshop on Strengthening capacity for 50 NGO Senior Staff in Somalia- Mogadishu on Sustainable Development, Gender, Networking, Alliance Building, Leadership and Group Dynamics in war / conflict torn environments; sponsored by European Union and The Network for Peace and Human Rights. PRA as one of the effective techniques was covered (5-18 th January, 2002). This included the coming up with a training manual that would utilize participative methodologies for effective delivery. Resource person / consultant in the preparation of Kenya National Environmental Action Plan (KNEAP) & KNEIA report and sensitization workshops for KNEAP (a Kenya Government/World Bank Collaboration 1994); and an active participant in the Community Development Programme (UNCHS- MOLG initiative) of the mid 90s where several municipalities: Embu, Thika and Mombasa were visited. 13. Sample of Specific Countries experience: Country Ethiopia, Nazareth Date/ Activity Consultant Trainer / Facilitator (2010) UNCRD Progamme in Nazareth, Ethiopia. Uganda, Kampala, Lira, Nansana and Mbarara Lead Evaluator in the Mid term Review of the Urban livelihood project being implemented by Living Earth Uganda funded by Living Earth Foundation (UK) and Comic Relief. September, 2006 Somalia, Mogadishu Consultant Trainer / Facilitator (5-18 th January, 2002) in a ten days Participatory Workshop on Strengthening capacity for 50 NGO Senior Staff in Somalia- Mogadishu on Sustainable Development, Gender, Networking, Alliance Building, Leadership 6

7 South Africa, Durban Ethiopia, Addis Ababa and Group Dynamics in war / conflict torn environments; sponsored by European Union and The Network for Peace and Human Rights. PRA as one of the effective techniques was covered. This included the coming up with a training manual that would utilize participative methodologies for effective delivery. Visited (2003) several urban renewal projects including the work being done to improve the low income settlements as a planning and learning exposure Visited (1999) various areas in relation to planning challenges and approaches being used The Netherlands, Rotterdam Visited (1990) Urban renewal projects, and planning of villages, and management of planning matters at the local level Belgium, Site seeing (1990) across the country and noting the urban and rural planning issues. 14. Professional Experience Record: Academic staff member in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1998-to-date. Helped introduce and teach Elements of EIA in several course units for both the undergraduate and graduate students. Academic staff member in the Department of Environmental Planning and Management, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University, Part- time Lecturer for Economics of Education in the Department of Education Planning and Administration, Kenyatta University, Lecturer in the External Mural centre of Learning at Nakuru for University of Nairobi, teaching CPA- Economics Consultant Partner (Registered Physical Planner) with the PEMAN consultants Company dealing with physical planning, strategic planning and environmental impact assessment assignments for: Individuals, firms, companies, parastatals and local authorities / central government. Resource Person/Consultant in key Participatory Planning; Socio Economic; Environmental Development and Training assignments for: Pact/USAID, SIDA, UNCRD; VSO-Jitolee East Africa, Lois Berger (USA) and Runji consulting firms, Clear-Women, KWS, UNEP& KOEE; UNCHS (Habitat), ITDG_EA & MOLG & Housing, Government of Kenya & World Bank, KNEAP, RICDC, ISORE-CORD, NEST and RUCBIC. Senior Physical Planner in the Ministry of Lands and Settlement, Government of Kenyan and worked in close collaboration with various Local Authorities and United Nations as well as World Bank sponsored projects. 15. Others: Publications/ Unpublished Documents 2009 : Paper written and presented with Prof. P.M. Syagga on Property Ownership and Sustainable Urban Planning with special reference to Kibera, Nairobi. The Third International Continuing Education Course n Sustainable Communities: Bridging the Gap between Research and Action. Organized By Helsinki University Of Technology, Un-Habitat, UNEP 7

8 and AIT in Collaboration With University Of Nairobi, at The Kenya Wildlife Service Conference Room, Nairobi, and 28th August,