Kilian Kelvin Swai
Environment,Biodiversity and GIS Specialist
Dar Es Salama,Dar es Salaam
Summary
With extensive six years of experience in natural resource management, I specialize in climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. My background equips me to tackle environmental challenges and drive sustainability through innovative strategies and proactive measures. My expertise in climate change management allows me to develop and implement effective strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and communities. I focus on building resilience and adaptability to ensure a sustainable future. In addition to climate change, I am deeply committed to biodiversity conservation. I am passionate about preserving the planet's diverse life forms and understand the vital connections between species and ecosystems. My work encompasses habitat restoration and species conservation to protect our natural heritage. I also possess advanced skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technology, using these tools to analyze spatial data and enhance resource management strategies. Driven by a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, I am dedicated to making a positive impact through sustainable development initiatives. I am eager to contribute my skills and expertise to projects that foster a harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Coordinator
Lawyers' Environmental Action Team
Sumbawanga, Tanzania
04.2024 - Current
- Maintaining strong partnerships with government stakeholders and local communities
- Supervising the mapping exercise using the social development model to identify vulnerable individuals
- Providing technical supervision on natural resource management interventions
- Overseeing the development of land use plans
- Facilitating the demarcation and adjudication of land entitlements, contributing to the issuance of Certificates of Customary Rights of Occupancy (CCROs)
- Managing financial planning and monitoring, ensuring efficient use of resources
- Preparing comprehensive narrative reports to document project progress
Field Coordinator
Lawyers' Environmental Action Team
Sumbawanga, Tanzania
03.2020 - Current
- Coordinating field activities
- Establishing linkages between government stakeholders and the project
- Supervising a team of technical professionals
- Policy making and program development
- Monitoring the budget for technical activities, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization
- Providing technical supervision for natural resource interventions
- Preparing narrative reports, including quarterly and annual reports
- Coordinating and facilitating partnerships between implementing partners and stakeholders
- Managing financial planning and monitoring, resulting in efficient resource use
- Supervising the development of 18 land use plans
- Overseeing the demarcation and adjudication of land entitlements, leading to the issuance of 16,005 Certificates of Customary Rights of Occupancy (CCROs)
- Registering 32 Village Loan Associations (VSLA)
- Supervising the planting of 400,000 environmentally friendly tree species as a climate change mitigation measure
- Training community members in the development of Forest Management Plans (FMP)
- Overseeing the development of 625 energy-saving stoves
- Capacitating 600 community members in Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Social Accountability Monitoring (SAM)
- Leading and supervising a team of 10 technical staff
- Assisted in the coordination of field activities, including scheduling and tracking.
- Organized and maintained accurate records of field operations and personnel.
- Developed comprehensive reports on field activity progress.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming field projects and monitored expenditures.
- Conducted site visits to assess operational needs, evaluate performance, and troubleshoot issues.
- Actively communicated with stakeholders regarding changes or updates related to the project's timeline or scope.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities that are necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation of equipment and supplies needed for field operations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources to identify trends or patterns which could be used to improve efficiency.
- Collaborated with supervisor to manage logistics for varying stages of installation projects.
- Built and managed relationships with third-party vendors for contracting and invoicing.
- Facilitated weekly project meetings to maintain schedule, budget and service delivery requirements.
GIS Specialist
Lawyers' Environmental Action Team
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Combine remotely collected and on-site data to generate unified geographical mapping information
- Train para surveyors on spatial data collection with the use of MAST technology
- Perform supervised classification on Google Earth Engine and ArcGIS pro
- Perform remote sensing analysis for Forest and Fire Management
- Supervised land classification maps
- Fire Maps
- Other Maps example topographical maps
- Created GIS databases to store, manage, analyze, and display geographic information.
- Produced complex cartographic maps for various departments utilizing appropriate data sources.
- Prepared reports and documents that include spatial analysis results and recommendations.
- Managed digital imagery projects including image processing and manipulation activities.
Intern
Lawyers' Environmental Action Team
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Writing activity, quarterly, and annual reports
- Developing project proposals
- Conducting field visits and trainings for community members on Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Social Accountability Monitoring (SAM)
- Delivered required deliverables on schedule
- Developed new project proposals
- Organized and facilitated stakeholder meetings
- Coordinated transport logistics effectively
Para Surveyor
Ramani Huria Project
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Ramani Huria is a community-based mapping project that began in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, training university students and local community members to create highly accurate maps of the most flood-prone areas of the city
- The project is supported by funding from the UK Department for International Development through the Tanzania Urban Resilience Programme
- Spatial data collection in the field
- Participatory mapping and Developing flood maps
- Training the community members on map reading
- Scheduling meetings with government authorities
- Ramani Huria is a community-based mapping project that began in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, training university students and local community members to create highly accurate maps of the most flood-prone areas of the city
- The project is supported by funding from the UK Department for International Development through the Tanzania Urban Resilience Programme
- Analyzed aerial photographs, maps, and other data sources for surveying projects.
Education
Masters of Science - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
11.2023
Bachelor degree - Geography and Environmental Studies
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
11-2018
Advance level studies -
St Marys Seminary Nyegezi
06.2015
O level studies -
St Marys Seminary Nyegezi
10.2012
Primary education -
Bismarck Primary School
09.2008
Primary Education -
Butimba Primary School
01.2003
Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Computer Skills
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Driving skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Team Collaboration
- Report Preparation
- Excellent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Team building
Personal Information
Name: Kilian Kelvin Swai.
Nationality: Tanzanian.
Profession: Environment,Biodiversity & GIS specialist.
Email: kiliankelvin004@gmail.com
Phone: +255621649476/ +255765781464.
Address: 413 Sumbawanga.
References
- Hana Lupembe,LEAT,hlupembe@leat.or.tz, 0766065222
- Franklin Masika, LEAT, fmasika@leat.or.tz, 0753036965
- Edna Tibaijuka, LEAT, edinatibaijuka@gmail.com, 0653011113
- Glory Ephraim, LEAT, utukufug@gmail.com, 0754587200
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Field Coordinator
Lawyers' Environmental Action Team
04.2024 - Current
Field Coordinator
Lawyers' Environmental Action Team
03.2020 - Current
GIS Specialist
Lawyers' Environmental Action Team
03.2020 - 11.2021
Intern
Lawyers' Environmental Action Team
11.2018 - 02.2020
Para Surveyor
Ramani Huria Project
07.2018 - 10.2018
Masters of Science - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
Bachelor degree - Geography and Environmental Studies
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
Advance level studies -
St Marys Seminary Nyegezi
O level studies -
St Marys Seminary Nyegezi
Primary education -
Bismarck Primary School
Primary Education -
Butimba Primary School
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