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Dr. CHRISTINE WALELA
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Soil and Plant Application Scientist
, International Soil, Plant and Meteorological Instrumentation Company
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Armidale,
Australia
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A Soil Scientist with 9 years of experience in a national and international research environment. Experience in designing, implementing and managing innovative agriculture technologies for smallholder farmers in developing countries. Specialist skills in climate smart agriculture production systems. Highly developed technical skills. A team player with excellent interpersonal skills. |
 Contact Dr. CHRISTINE WALELA
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Professional Experience: |
•Attained advanced education (PhD, Soil (Science), Mphil. (Soil Science), Bsc. (Forestry)
•Advanced research skills (laboratory & field experimentation), problem solving skills;
•Experience in applied plant physiology;
•Strong statistical analysis skills;
•Working experience in Instrumentation and Software;
•Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
•Strong interpersonal skills & work in multidisciplinary teams;
•Peer reviewed publications in high impact factor journals;
•Knowledge of smallholder farmers crop production constraints in developing countries;
•Knowledge of gender and social issues;
•Experience and applied farmer participatory research in project implementation;
•Experience in technology dissemination (training manuals, demonstration trials, farmer field schools, open days)
•Experience in Donor, stakeholder and community engagement
•Provided technical support to national and international scientists/researchers/Students (PhD etc);
•Provided advanced guidance in the use of instrumentation for specific research areas;
•Prepared and delivered technical presentations, workshops;
•Conducted research using advanced soil and plant monitoring instrumentation;
•Prepared technical and research notes for company website;
•Initiated research collaborations with researchers especially from Africa; and currently am in charge of East, West and Southern Africa Region;
•Experience in greenhouse Gas accounting (Currently registered as a reporter for various clients in Australia);
•Superior research skills in climate change and mitigation of greenhouse gases through soil carbon sequestration; and
•High technical knowledge on Land use/Management impacts on soil carbon dynamics and climate smart agriculture production systems.
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Education: |
PhD Soil Science (2009 to 2012) – University of New England, NSW Australia. Research focus: 'Soil organic carbon storage and stability down the profiles across various land uses in Australia’.
Master of Philosophy in Soil Science (2001 to 2004)– Moi University, Kenya
Thesis title: : ‘The influence of ‘MBILI’ and Conventional (maize-legume) intercropping systems on nutrient uptake, yield and rooting characteristics of intercrops in Western Kenya'.
Bachelor of Science,Forestry (1998 to 2001)- Moi University, Kenya
Second class honors upper division.
Dissertation Title: Responses of Crotolaria grahamiana, Tephrosia vogelii and beans to direct application of Minjingu Rock Phosphate for improved and sustained production in Western Kenya’
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
5-10 years |
Highest Qualification:
Doctorate |
Languages:
English, Kiswahili |
Nationality:
Kenya
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