Nicholas Ngece

Consultant/Sustainability/ Programme Management and Development Specialist , International non-profit/ Private Sector/Development Banks

Nairobi, Kenya

Programme Cycle Management/ Development/design & Org Dev specialist in Sustainability and Development (Natural resources, Environment, renewable energy, PES, Green growth, sustainable tourism, entrepreneurship), with 17+ years’ experience in Programme Cycle Management/ M&E,ESIA, NGO / Private sector Management. Experience spans 22 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, America.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

Programme Management, Organizational development, Environment and Sustainability Specialist seeking for a new position

Nicholas An English/French Programme Cycle Management/ Development/design & Org Dev specialist in Sustainability and Development (Natural resources, Environment, renewable energy, PES, Green growth, sustainable tourism, entrepreneurship), with 17+ years’ experience in Programme Cycle Management/ M&E,ESIA, NGO / Private sector Management.

He has experience developing and managing programmes for communities, small organizations, governments, international organizations, and private sector and donor institutions; and has relevant knowledge in project cycle management, finance and human resources management, participatory M&E, organization capacity development, partnerships building, and resource mobilization. Nicholas is a results oriented, highly motivated, passionate and innovative professional; educated to Doctorate level, and a great communicator. His main interest is in the Energy, Environment, Climate and Sustainability Sectors. Nicholas is a 4 time global finalist and 2 time global winner for showcasing how sustainability can be achieved through nature businesses.

His vast experience in supporting start-ups in environment and climate change sectors, and also in grant making make him an all-round person who is suitable to be a team member for the assignment that demands experience in renewable energy, grant making, business development and start-ups mentorship.

His track record includes the management of programmes and organizations that cut across borders, development of winning proposals for community sustainability programmes and set up of sustainable organizations and businesses in Europe and Africa.

On specialization, I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to the table. Distilling the essential from the complex and making it applicable to diverse team of stakeholders. This is coupled with my vast experience in managing large donor funds and facilities in Africa in the area of environment, development and sustainability.

Outside of work, travel is a passion that brings me to amazing places around the world. I spend remaining energy wondering how beautiful the world is, but man has all efforts to destroy it.

Specialties: Entrepreneurship, Business Development & Strategy, Emerging Markets, Project Design, Project Management, Sustainability Start-ups.

Education:

Jomo Kenyatta University, Kenya -Ongoing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Thesis on Renewable Energy Adoption, Enterprise Development and its effect on climate change mitigation; SMC University, Switzerland (2011-2017)- Online Doctorate in Economics; Bled School of Management, Slovenia (2009) -Executive MBA; Sustainability Challenge Foundation, Netherlands (2008)- Certificate in International Programme in Management of Sustainability; Wageningen University, Netherlands (2006) Certificate in Trainer of Trainers in Planning and Management ; University of Nairobi, Kenya (2000-2001)-Master of Science; Egerton University, Kenya (1995-1998) Bachelor of Science.

Undertaken a number of international trainings in sustainability, monitoring and evaluation, donor fund management, fund accounting, audits and project management; and as below

j) April 2016: Anticorruption in the Natural Resources Sector, U4, Norway/Sweden
k) Nov 2015: Interpretation of Audit findings in Development programmes, PWC/Deloitte, Kenya
l) Feb 2012: Communication and public presentation Skills: British Council in Nairobi
m) Oct 2010: Outcome Mapping to monitor and evaluate projects, IIRR, Kenya.
n) Sep 2008: Leadership Development for Conservation Professionals- Supported by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), hosted by Parks Canada, Halifax, Canada.
o) June 2008: HIV/AIDS and the Environment- an IUCN, IPPF collaborative training session. Kenya.
p) Nov 2007: Gender Mainstreaming in Water Resources Management Training of Trainers, The Institute for Environment and Water and the Gender and Water Alliance- Netherlands.
q) May 2007: M&E, EIA and Institutional and Organization Analysis- Inter American Development Bank Training.
r) Mar 2007: Facilitation of Monitoring and Evaluation workshop for community members, IUCN- The World Conservation Union and European Union.
s) Mar 2007: CIRAD supported International Mechanism of Scientific Expertise on Biodiversity, African Regional Consultation, Younde CAMEROON.
t) July 2006: GIS and Remote Sensing for Management of Community Based Projects, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, Nairobi, Kenya.
u) Feb 2005: UNDP/CAPRI/ILC/CGIAR workshops on Land Tenure for Dry lands, Nairobi, Kenya.
v) Feb 2004: ICT for Conservation workshop, Pretoria South Africa
w) 2004: World Agro forestry Centre/ CAPRI course on Natural Resource Management and Institutions: Link between property rights, collective action and NRM. Nairobi, Kenya
x) 2003: World Wide Fund for Nature course on Measuring and monitoring Sustainable Livelihoods, Bogoria, Kenya.
y) 2003: World Wide Fund for Nature course on Participatory monitoring and evaluation techniques, Bogoria, Kenya.
z) 2003: International Resources Group/ USAID course on Systems Modelling and Planning in Research, Kampala, Uganda.
aa) 2003: British Council Course on Project Management and Planning, Nairobi, Kenya

Affiliations and Achievements:

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
a) 2010: Finalist Sukuma Africa Entrepreneurship Awards, with proposal on Cow-Moo Milk Products LTD.
b) 2009: Recipient of Executive MBA Scholarship from Bled School of Management, Slovenia, Europe. Thesis and research on Environmental Entrepreneurship and Payment for Ecosystem Services.
c) 2009: Winner, Sukuma Africa Awards on Social Entrepreneurship at the World Social Forum- Cape Town, South Africa
d) 2009: Winner, Bid Network Challenge on Environmental Entrepreneurship, Rotterdam, Netherlands..
e) 2008: Finalist, 2007 UNEP Seed Awards on entrepreneurship (Business plan of Business case for Nature).
f) 2007: Finalist Ashoka fellows in Social Entrepreneurship
g) 2007: Finalist, Bid Challenge International on Environment and climate enterprise.
h) 2001: Recipient of University of California Scholarship for study for Master of Science degree.

ADVISORY AND BOARD ROLES
November 2008 to-date: Board Member/ Director, Ngece Rinjeu Foundation. Supporting the setup and institutionalization of this organization. To date the organization has impacted positively to over 100,000 families due to the programmes in food security, renewable energy, education and health

January 2016 to-date: Board Member, Kagoka Foods Ltd. Support in set-up of this social enterprise keen on Business for Development initiatives with farmers in Eastern Kenya.

Jan 2001 to date: Advisor for Volunteers For Africa (VFA) - Fundraising, programme development, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, staff recruitment, training and support, and donor liaison and reporting for VFA Regional Office projects. Raised over USD 250,000 for VFA projects in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and led M&E missions.

BOOK CHAPTERS
a) 2010: Co-author chapter on Natural Resources Management in the face of climate change- in the IDRC supported Textbook for Graduate students in NRM titled Natural Resources Management and Development in Africa
b) 2010: Co-author chapter on Community Based Natural Resources Management- in the IDRC supported Textbook for Graduate students in NRM titled Natural Resources Management and Development in Africa

MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
a) Registered Lead Expert, National Environment Management Authority, Kenya to undertake ESIA and Audits.
b) Member, Outcome Mapping Network, supported by IDRC
c) Member, IUCN Monitoring and Evaluation Team for the IUCN Global Forest Programme- The IUCN- Commission for Ecosystem Management and the IUCN-Commission on Environmental, Economical and Social Policy.
d) Elected Member of the Board of Directors, Partnership Development Forum Network (PDF Forum), Canada
e) President, Society for Conservation Biology, Eastern Africa Chapter
f) Member, The Global Development Network (GDN),
g) Member, International Geographic Union Commission on Tourism, Leisure and Global Climate Change,
h) Member, International Society for Environmental Information Sciences,
i) Member, Gender and Water Alliance (GWA),

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, French

Nationality:

Kenya

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