Guyo Malicha Roba, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

The Jameel Observatory is a new initiative to support the use of data and earth observation approaches to catalyze early action to avoid food crises among pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in East Africa. The Jameel Observatory brings together a consortium led by University of Edinburgh and involving Save the Children, the International Livestock Research institute, the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and Community Jameel as founding members. The vision of the Observatory is to achieve food… Show more The Jameel Observatory is a new initiative to support the use of data and earth observation approaches to catalyze early action to avoid food crises among pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in East Africa. The Jameel Observatory brings together a consortium led by University of Edinburgh and involving Save the Children, the International Livestock Research institute, the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and Community Jameel as founding members. The vision of the Observatory is to achieve food security and reduce malnutrition, through a networked approach to improved forecasting, long-term preparedness and emergency response to climate-related food and health risks in East Africa. Show less

Kenya

The country technical analyst provide technical expertise in country programme and project designs, programme/project oversights during implementation and provide technical analysis and contribute to knowledge products from diverse thematic priorities - i) environment, climate, gender and social inclusion, ii) sustainable productions, markets and institutions and iii) research and impact assessments. The position provide analytical support to to programme activities within IFAD's mandate of… Show more The country technical analyst provide technical expertise in country programme and project designs, programme/project oversights during implementation and provide technical analysis and contribute to knowledge products from diverse thematic priorities - i) environment, climate, gender and social inclusion, ii) sustainable productions, markets and institutions and iii) research and impact assessments. The position provide analytical support to to programme activities within IFAD's mandate of improving rural food security, land, natural resource management, water and rural infrastructure. Through gathering evidence based on data from projects, the country technical analyst also generate and disseminate knowledge, good practices and innovations. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Lead the technical implementation of project activities in the field, including rangeland assessments and policy dialogue, to refine rangeland assessment methodologies and participatory approaches, and to ensure their alignment with the Global Drylands Initiative (GDI) programme strategy and IUCN’s wider programme. Support collaboration with regions and global thematic programmes and with IUCN Commissions in order to assist the growth of the drylands portfolio as well as support to the… Show more Lead the technical implementation of project activities in the field, including rangeland assessments and policy dialogue, to refine rangeland assessment methodologies and participatory approaches, and to ensure their alignment with the Global Drylands Initiative (GDI) programme strategy and IUCN’s wider programme. Support collaboration with regions and global thematic programmes and with IUCN Commissions in order to assist the growth of the drylands portfolio as well as support to the development of strategic external partnerships and fund raising and representation of IUCN and the GDI in external events and policy dialogue, and lead selected areas of programme learning, knowledge sharing and communication Show less

Nairobi

Managing a large portfolio of projects across East and Southern Africa, focusing on improving the resilience and sustainability of dryland ecosystems and livelihoods, through stronger governance systems and institutions, Responsible for the strategic growth and implementation of the portfolio in line with Global programs, full management of the Dryland portfolio team across the region, and all technical oversight of the projects, Networking with a wide range of actors in the UN, donor and… Show more Managing a large portfolio of projects across East and Southern Africa, focusing on improving the resilience and sustainability of dryland ecosystems and livelihoods, through stronger governance systems and institutions, Responsible for the strategic growth and implementation of the portfolio in line with Global programs, full management of the Dryland portfolio team across the region, and all technical oversight of the projects, Networking with a wide range of actors in the UN, donor and non-governmental sectors as well as strong relationships with government counterparts and partners Show less

Nairobi

Manage the dryland project (work plans, reporting) and take overall responsibility for the project budgets in collaboration with the IUCN Finance team and Provide technical support and facilitation to project activities and ensure quality outputs that meet the satisfaction of partner institutions and projects on joint activities; In collaboration with Technical Co-ordinator and others, develop Project proposal, negotiate project funding with potential donors in terms that facilitate IUCN cost… Show more Manage the dryland project (work plans, reporting) and take overall responsibility for the project budgets in collaboration with the IUCN Finance team and Provide technical support and facilitation to project activities and ensure quality outputs that meet the satisfaction of partner institutions and projects on joint activities; In collaboration with Technical Co-ordinator and others, develop Project proposal, negotiate project funding with potential donors in terms that facilitate IUCN cost recovery Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Master’S Degree, Energy Policy Studies