James Kisekka
YEP period 2014 - 2016, batch 2
Young Expert at Rain Foundation - UgandaFirst position after YEP
Partner at Aidenvironment and independent consultant in Uganda
YEP Role
My position during YEP was a “project officer”. I was responsible for research and project development with a specific emphasis on the ecological and environmental component of rainwater harvesting; project coordination, monitoring and evaluation; fundraising and acquisition. Click here for more information about my project.
Skills
I am a dynamic person keen to use my competencies, skills, creativity and experience to perform tasks that can contribute to livelihood improvement through sustainable management of natural resources. My skill-set stretches from general natural resource management planning, to research and data management, professional writing, policy analysis, and environmental education and awareness.
Background
Nationality: Ugandan
Education: I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry and I am currently finalizing my Master in Forestry
Experience before YEP
Between mid 2010 and early 2014, I provided freelance consultancy services and also worked on research projects in natural resource management, forestry, biodiversity, agriculture, ecology, renewable energy, community-natural resource interactions, REDD+ and PES.
