CURRICULUM VITAE Joseph Kurauka, B.Env. Sds, M.Envi.Sci., PhD (Candidate) 1. PERSONAL DATA Qualifications: B.Env. Studies (Environment and Community Development)-KU, M.Envi.Sci. (Natural Resources Management)-KU, PhD (Candidate). (Specialization-Natural Resources Management). Official Address: Kenyatta University, School of Environmental Studies Dept. of Environmental Studies & Community Development P. O. Box 43844, 00100-Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone: +254 (2)-8710901-19 (ext. 57-220) Private Address: P. O. Box 17586, GPO, 00100-Nairobi, Kenya. Email: jkathiai@gmail.com; kurauka.joseph@ku.ac.ke Cell phone: + 254-720-851435 2. EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Certificate Institution Specialization Date Awarded: M.Envi.Sci. Kenyatta University Natural Resources Management B.Env. Studies Kenyatta University Environment and Community Development 3. WORK EXPERIENCE 3.1 TEACHING 2005 1999 September, 2009 to date: Teaching (Full-time) Kenyatta University, School of Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Studies and Community Development. Involved in teaching the following courses: 1. Principles of Natural Resources Management 2. Human Ecology & Adaptations II 3. Environmental Impacts Assessment and Auditing 4. Energy Resources and Community Development Joseph Kathiai Kurauka CV, June, 2011 1
5. Environmental Law and Policy I & II December, 2010, Part-time Lecturer, Kenyatta University, School of Health Sciences, Department of P Health. Involved in teaching Environmental Inspection. January, 2007 to 2009: Teaching (Part-time) Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT), Department of Geomatic Engineering & Geospatial Information Systems. 3.2 CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENT December, 2010: Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Regional Authorities through Que Energy Ltd: Lead Expert, Environmental Impact Assessment: Consultancy Services for Pre feasibility Study for Integrated Projects (Chalbi Desert and the Surrounding districts). October, 2010: Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd: Lead Expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed constructions of Three (3) Small Hydro-power stations along Mara, Kipsonoi and Ogembo rivers. August, 2010: Safaricom Ltd: Lead Expert/Team Leader, Environmental Audit six (6) Retail facilities in the Coast region. April, 2010: Segera Ltd: Lead Expert, Environmental.Impacts Assessment for the Proposed Segera Treetop Lodge, Laikipia, Kenya. August, 2009 to date: Safaricom Ltd: Lead Expert/Team Leader, Environmental Audit: Base Transceiver Stations ( BTS ) sites in Nairobi, Coast, Eastern, Western and Rift Valley regions. Reporting on the following areas main parameters EMR and Radio Frequencies, Noise and vibrations, Soil contamination, Water contamination and Air Quality. June, 2010 to September, 2010: WWF-EARPO: Consultant during Final Evaluation of WWF (EARPO) MFS projects in the Lake Naivasha Basin. September, 2009: GOAL IRELAND KENYA: Lead Expert/Team leader, Environmental Impact Assessment for of the proposed for the proposed 6 (Six) Community Bio-Centres in Korogocho and Mukuru Slums, Nairobi. May to October, 2009: Ministry of Energy and KTDA through Que Consultants Ltd: Lead Expert/Team Leader in Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed constructions of Twelve (12) Small Hydro-power stations feasibility studies. May, 2009: Barpello Mission East Pokot: Lead Expert/Team leader, Environmental Impact Assessment for the Barpello community water dam. May November 2009: WWF-Naivasha: NRM specialist in the Feasibility Study on the Status of Tourism in the Naivasha Lake Basin. Joseph Kathiai Kurauka CV, June, 2011 2
May, 2009: World Vision Kenya: Lead Expert/Team leader, Environmental Impact Assessment: Environmental Impact Assessment for Esoit Community Borehole in Lorngusua, Namanga division. April, 2009: Mololine Services Limited: Lead expert/team leader, Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed office building, Kirinyaga Road, City Centre, Nairobi April, 2009: Botanical Extracts EPZ Limited: Lead Expert/Team leader, Initial Environmental Audit. January, 2009: Kenyan Paraplegic Organization (KPO): Lead expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for of the proposed Environmental Impact Assessment for the Rehabilitation/Trauma Centre including a Borehole at Kiserian area along Pipeline Road. January, 2009: Andy de Mare: Lead expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for of the proposed residential houses in Rasi area, Ngomeni of Malindi District. October-November, 2008: GOAL IRELAND KENYA: Lead expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for of the proposed attenuation pond at Kiltimagh centre, Ruiru. September 2008: WWF MFS Naivasha: Livelihood Improvement, Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability Project. Involved as a Natural Resources Specialist in project monitoring assignment. October-September 2008: Al CARE KENYA: Lead Expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for of the proposed residential house for M/S Alcare Kenya. June-October 2008: The County Council of Thika/EU: Lead expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for construction of Curio Market at the 14-Falls Sanctuary. Nov. 2007 Feb. 2008: Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation (NTZDC)/ ADB: Lead expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for construction of a Tea Processing Factory in Kirinyaga District. 2007/8: TTF/TARDA: Lead expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for construction of Masinga Dam Africa Kayak-Canoe Camp. October-September 2007: Kyaume Self-Help Welfare Group: Lead expert, Environmental Impact Assessment for of the proposed Ithanga Mortuary, Kakuku village, Kakuku sub-location, Ithanga Location, Kakuzi division, Gatanga Constituency in Thika district. 2007: GoK/World Bank Project: Involved as an environmental specialist in evaluation of Arid Lands Resource Management Project (ALRMP) Phase I & II projects consultancy covering the following districts: Narok, Baringo, West Pokot, Mbeere, Kitui, Tana River, Mandera and Marsabit. 2007: GoK/UNDP Project: Involved as an environmental specialist in External Evaluation of Poverty Eradication Commission covering the following 28 sample districts: Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang a, Nyeri, Meru Central, Embu, Marsabit, Tana River, Garissa, Joseph Kathiai Kurauka CV, June, 2011 3
Mandera, Wajir, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Baringo, West Pokot, Koibatek, Kajiado, Nakuru, Kisumu, Bondo, Migori, Nyamira, Kakamega and Vihiga. 2006/7: TARDA: Involved as NRM Consultant in Design and Development of the Tourism Master Plan for the Tana Basin Ecosystem for the New Tourist Circuit stretching from Mt. Kenya Forest to the Coast Region. 2005: GoK, Environmental specialist, Annual Environmental Audit Arid Lands Resource Management Project Phase (ALRMP) I & II, covering 12 arid & semi-arid districts as follows: Kajiado, Makueni, Kitui, Mbeere, Garissa, Tana River, Wajir, Mandera, Narok, Laikipia, Samburu and Baringo districts. 2005: World Vision ADP Soweto: Environmental Specialist, Environmental Impact Assessment for Ngundu Primary School and neighbouring community Borehole. 2003/4: Thuiya Enterprise/USA Embassy: Involved as Research Officer in determination of improved soil fertility through integration of selected Acacia spp. and other fodder trees with food crops in Rarieda and Tinderet districts in Kenya. 2003/4: Thuiya Enterprise and USA Embassy: Consultancy on the establishment of sustainable community commercial tree nurseries for the Rachar Youth group, Nyabera Youth group both in Rarieda Constituency and Kamelili Community Development Organisation in Tinderet, Nandi district. 1999: Catholic Diocese of Meru, Tigania Integrated Development Projects (TIDP): Involved in establishment of sustainable community commercial nurseries for Women groups in Akithi, Meru county in Kenya. 1999: United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) and ANPPCAN Involved in Community Based Organized Groups Mobilization within Korogocho and Kibera slums. 4. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Feasibility Study on the Status of Tourism in the Naivasha Lake Basin. Research Project under the SNV and WWF-EARPO, Kenya. 5. PUBLICATIONS Preparation of the following farmers agroforestry extension manuals: 1. Mugo, F. W. and Kurauka, J. K. (2004). Acacia species in Kenya. A reference manual for extension. Acacia species discussed in this manual includes: A. abyssinica, A. lahai, A. mearnsii, A. nilotica, A. polycantha, A. senegal, A. seyal, A. tortilis and A. xanthophloea. 2. Mugo, F. W. and Kurauka, J. K. (2004). Selected highland species in Kenya. A reference manual for extension. Selected species discussed in this manual includes: Bridelia micrantha, Cordia africana, Croton macrostarchyus, Croton megalocarpus, Maesopsis eminii, Markhamia lutea, Olea capensis subsp. welwitschii, Prunus africana, Psidium guajava, Vitex keniensis and Ocotea usambarensis. Joseph Kathiai Kurauka CV, June, 2011 4
3. Dr. Masake R., Boit A., Dr. Mugo, F. W., Muyenge S. and Kurauka, J. K. (2007). Subsistence Wood and Tree Requirements for Household Use and Ecological Sustainability in Kamelili Sub-location of Tinderet Division, Nandi South. CARPA Working Paper Series, No. 1, 2007. 4. Kurauka, J. K. (2004). An Investigation of Wood Products Consumption in Kisumu: Implications for Sustained Tree planting. Unpublished M. Env.Sci. Thesis, Kenyatta University. 6. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP, ASSOCIATION & PARTNERSHIP Registered as an EIA/Audit Lead Expert with NEMA under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) 1999 and Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations 2003, Kenya Wetlands Forum (KWF) and Kenya Climate Change Working Group (KCCWG) 7. REFEREES 1. Dr. Fuchaka Waswa Kenyatta University, School of Environmental Studies Dept. of Environmental Studies & Community Development P. O. Box 43844, 00100-Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone: +254 (2)-8710901-19 (ext. 57-220) Email: wfuchaka@yahoo.com Cell Phone: + 254-723-580126 2. Dr. Essuman Suliman Managing Consultant Ecomasters Consultants Ltd P. O. Box, 17586, 00100, Nairobi Email: ecomasters@gmail.com Cell Phone: 0724888138 3. Dr. Samuel C. J. Otor School of Environmental Studies Kenyatta University P. O. Box 43844, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Email: cjotor@yahoo.com Cell Phone: 0725634258 Certification: I, the undersigned certify that to the best of my knowledge and believe, these data correctly describes my qualifications, my experience, and me. Date: June, 2011 Day/Month/Year (Signature) Joseph Kathiai Kurauka CV, June, 2011 5