Academic qualifications

• Ph.D. (Dr. rer nat.) (Biogeography and Nature Conservation) (cum laude), University of Saarland, Germany (1997)
• M.Sc. (Wildlife Management and Control), Reading University, U.K. (1989)
• B.Sc. (Agriculture) (Upper Second Class Honours.), University of Nairobi (1985)
• East African Certificate of Education (A Levels), Alliance High School, Kikuyu (1978)
• Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (O Levels), Alliance High School, Kikuyu (1980)
• Certificate of Primary education (CPE), Musengo Primary School, Kitui (1974)

Working Experience

1. Agricultural extension – Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Kenya (1985 – 1990); Agricultural Extension Officer, Wundanyi Division, Taita Taveta (1985 - 1987)
2. University education management, teaching, research, quality assurance, consultancy and community service
   
   • Senior Lecturer in environmental conservation and natural resources management in Moi University (1990 - 2003)
   • Head of Department of Wildlife Management (1999 - 2003)
   • South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) (2010 – 2013; 2018 – to-date)
   • Chairman, Department of Environmental Studies – (2011-2012)
   • Founding Director of Quality Management Systems and Performance Contracting, SEKU (2011 - 2013)
   • Dean, School of Environment and Natural Resources Conservation- (October – December, 2013)
3. Senior management in public administration, corporate governance, human resources, financial, supply chain and audit
   
   • Director of Environmental Education, Information and Public Participation, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) (2003 - 2006)
   • Director General and Secretary to the Board, NEMA (2006 – 2010)
4. Senior County Government Management:
   
   • Chief Officer, County Ministry of Environment, Energy and Mineral Investments Development, County Government of Kitui (2014 -2017)
5. NEMA-registered Lead Expert
   
   • Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
6. Corporate governance expertise:
   
   • NEMA, KFS, NPDC, KWS, County Government of Kitui and St. John Ambulance

Professional Training

1. July 2004: Corporate Governance Course, Serena Beach Hotel, Mombasa
2. June 2005: Performance Contracting in Public Service, Utalii College, Nairobi
3. September 2006: Leadership Course, Durban, South Africa
4. February 2007: Induction on Public Procurement Regulations, MENR, KCA
5. April 2007: Induction on Public Audit Regulations, MENR, KCA
6. November 2007: Course on Corporate Governance, KIA (now KSG)
7. January 2010: Anticorruption and Integrity Management in Public Service, KIA, Nairobi
8. April 2012: Certification as ISO Implementer and Auditor, SEUCO and Sleek Consultants Ltd.
9. May 2012: Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions, Commission for Higher Education - CHE (now Commission for University Education CUE)
10. July 2014: Induction Course on Administration, Human Resources Management, Financial, Procurement and Performance Contradicting Processes for County Governments, Kenya School of Government (KSG)
11. July 2014: Certificate as a Trainer and Lead Expert on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

Board Membership

1. Director General and Secretary, NEMA Board (2006 - 2010)
2. Board Member – Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and National Population and Development Council (NPDC) (2006 - 2010)
3. Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Policy and Strategic Planning) – St. John Ambulance National Council (2007 - 2015)
4. Chairman, Board of Management (2011 – 2016), Kitui High School

Areas of research interests

1. Environmental conservation and management
2. Natural resources management
3. Climate change mitigation and adaptation issues
4. Pollution and waste management

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Phone: 0722674243; 0100865991
Email Address: mmwinzi@seku.ac.ke; muusyamwinzi2014@gmail.com