Japheth Kipsang

A passionate ecologist with a strong enthusiasm for sustainability. I have excellent time management skills, which enable me to handle multiple tasks and deliver results with close attention to detail. I have experience in ecological surveys, environmental monitoring, and data collection, and I can record, analyse, and report results. I am a highly motivated and driven person, and I am keen on contributing to and improving ecological research and conservation for a sustainable environment.

Environmentalist at Norken International Limited (2021-11 – 2025-01)

Conducted ecological impact assessments, environmental audits, and consultancy engagements for telecommunications and energy clients.

• Conducted the Ecological Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Off-Grid Solar Access Project across 14 counties, including detailed ecological studies on flora and fauna. Authored the EIA reports and designed site-specific Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), enabling the client and the World Bank to secure permits and facilitate the electrification of over 10,000 households.
• Led and authored 70+ EIAs for telecommunications and energy clients, achieving a 100% approval rate from NEMA. Streamlined the EIA process for telecom base stations, reducing permit acquisition time by 30% and accelerating project rollout.
• Delivered an ecological assessment for the Ihithe–Ndunyu Njeru Road project through the Aberdare Forest ecosystem, leading a botanical survey that identified 82 species of conservation concern. Provided recommendations that informed the final road alignment, reducing habitat impact by ~15%, incorporating wildlife crossings and enabling timely approval of the EIA licence.
• Executed the Initial Environmental Audit and baseline study for an agroforestry carbon project in the Lake Victoria watershed. Established biodiversity and soil health baselines, providing the compliance documentation needed for carbon market validation.
• Facilitated over 180 stakeholder engagement sessions such as community meetings, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIIs) to inform ecological assessments and conservation planning.

Intern – Environmentalist at Norken International Limited (2021-02 – 2021-11)

Conducted environmental and social impact assessments and developed environmental management plans.

• Delivered the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the 150 km Rironi–Mau Summit Road Project, including ecological and hydrological impact analysis.
• Developed a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) based on field data, contributing to the successful acquisition of the mandatory EIA licence from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
• Carried out EIA Process and authored EIA reports for clients in telecommunications (Safaricom PLC Base trans receivers).

Cleaning Operative - Part-time at Kent Science Park (2025-03 – Present)

Maintained office and facility premises to a high standard.

• Maintained office and facility premises to a high standard, ensuring a tidy and professional environment. Key duties included daily cleaning of workspaces, floors, kitchens, and washrooms; completing deep cleaning tasks; restocking supplies; and adhering to all site safety and hygiene protocols.

MSc in Global Environmental Change with Industrial Practice – University of Greenwich (2025-01)

BSc in Environmental Planning and Management – Kenyatta University (2013-09 – 2017-07)