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CURRICULUM VITAE
Jacqueline Wanjiku Njogu
Nationality: Kenya. DOB: 12/12/1982 Marital Status: Single Sex: Female
Mobile: +254 734 448290, +254 713 481158
Email:[email protected], [email protected]
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PROFILE
I am an environmental consultant having done an MSC in Environmental Planning and
Management with particular experience in researching environmental issues especially in Urban
Environmental Management, Sustainable Cities, Climate change issues, City to City cooperation,
Multilateral stakeholder participation, Water Resource Management, Basic Infrastructure
Planning such as portable water supply, solid wastes disposal, sewerage and drainage among
others. I also want to enhance my skills and knowledge with the latest developments within my
area of profession. I have wide range of experience in academics. I am able to work on own
initiative and as part of a team. I am also excellent in analytical, design and problem solving
skills. I am dedicated to maintaining high quality standards and computer literate.
EDUCATION
2011:
Kenyatta University
PhD Urban Planning
2007-2009:
Kenyatta University
Master of Environmental Planning and Management
2002-2006:
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science Ornamental Science and Landscaping and awarded
with Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
1997-2000:
Kerugoya Girl’s High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Attained Grade B (B plain)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Kenyatta University 2009- 2011
Lecturer, Department of Environmental Planning and Management
I have taught in the department for two academic years teaching various courses including:
 Integrated Environmental Management
 Introduction to Environmental Planning and Management
 Environmental Landscape Planning
 Planning for Leisure and Recreation Facilities
 Planning for Natural Resource Use,
 Sustainable Management of Wetlands
 Integrated Coastal Zone Planning and Management among others
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT), April to December 2010
Consultant for Lake Victoria Region City Development Strategies, Urban Environmental
Planning Branch (UEPB)
The main aim of the consultancy was to:
 Organize and coordinate training programmes, seminars, workshops under the Lake
Victoria City Development Strategies
 Establish a resource centre with collaboration with the UNHABITAT partner institutions
such as IGS and ALGAK
 Preparation of relevant documents such as Agreement of Cooperation’s, Memorandum of
Understanding, Project Documents and other project supporting documents
 Carrying out research work to support the ongoing studies such as Local Agenda 21 in
Nakuru Municipality
 Organizing various documents
 General support of the Staff in the Urban Environmental Planning Branch
 Performing other duties as directed by my supervisor.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2008-2009
Part-time Lecturer, Department of Landscape Architecture
I have taught there for three academic semesters in the department of Landscape Architecture.
Units taught include:
 Physical Environment
 Planting Design
 Pests and Diseases for Landscaping Crops
RESEARCH DOCUMENTS
 Challenges with Adaptation in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
 Private Planning, Development Control and Infrastructure Provision: A Case Study of
Thome Neighborhood, Nairobi, Kenya
 Evaluation of Local Agenda 21: Provision of Basic Infrastructure in Nakuru Municipality
ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Water Supply and Demand Management in
Ruiru Municipality
2. Sustainable Development of Mombasa as a Sea Port City: The Environmental challenges
3. Sustainable Revitalization of Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga District
4. Community Based Conservation as an Alternative paradigm for Wildlife Conservation in
Kenya: The Case of Laikipia District
INTERNSHIPS
May-July 2004:
Activities:
Jan-March 2003:
Activities:
HOBBIES
Reading
Traveling
Tree planting
Attachment Diani Landscapers Limited
Activities coordination
General supervisory work
Indoor plant installation
Inventory control
Lawns installation and maintenance
Planting design and installation
Floral management
Attachment at Sunrose Nurseries Limited
propagation
Root stock production
Showcase of new varieties
Flower production
Supervisory work
REFEREES
Dr. Peter. K. Kamau,
Chairman, Department of Environmental Planning and Management,
Kenyatta University,
P.o.box.43844-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email address: [email protected]
Phone number: +254 712 761716
Cecilia Kinuthia Njenga
Human Settlements officer, Urban Environmental Planning Branch,
United Nations Human Settlements Programme,
P.O Box 30030-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email address: [email protected]
Tel: +254 20 7623164
Mobile: +254 722 919767
Prof. Ngamau Kamau
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture,
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,
P.O. Box 62000-00200,
Nairobi.
Mobile: +254 733 225739
Email address: [email protected]