Joshua Kakala

YEP period 2021 - 2023, batch 24
Young Expert at Aidenvironment - UgandaYEP Role
I work as the Engineering assistant and I am responsible for activities of water resources mapping, setting up soil and water conservation measures, design and construction structures (rainwater harvesting tanks, biogas plants), data collection, reporting, and resource mobilization
Skills
- Water resources modeling using ArcSWAT, EPANET, HecRAS, HecHMS, ModFlow
- Designing using Computer-Aided design (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD),
- Mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), JOSM, and GPS
- Setting up data collection tools using Kobo Toolbox
- Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Background
- Nationality: Ugandan
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering
Experience before YEP
2016: Intern at National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Uganda
2016: Intern at Joadah Consults, Uganda
2016 – 2018: Volunteer at Humanitarian Open Street Map Team
2014: Volunteer at Global Health Uganda
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