Lydia Guda

I have worked as an EHS officer, engaged in spatial planning exercises, environment officer and currently an educator and trainer at Thika technical training institute. I am also a certified and registered EIA associate expert.

Agri-Environmental trainer (Contract) at Thika Technical Training Institute (2021-06 – Present)

• Preparation of scheme of work and training materials in relation to the set curriculum, including climate-smart agriculture and wise resource-use
• Delivery of course content as schemed
• Evaluation of students through continuous assessment and end of term/stage exams, and submission of marks and processing of students' progress reports
• As the departmental exam officer – overseeing the internal exam moderation process, exam timetable formulation, and supervision schedules. Additionally, ensuring successful registration of students with the KNEC exam series, and performance analysis of past series to determine the department's trajectory.

Environment, Health and Safety Officer at Suman Shakti (EPZ) (2017-08 – 2019-09)

• Development and implementation of policies and programs to promote safe working environment that complies with regulatory agencies and internal policies.
• Monitor and ensure all employees and contractors comply with safety guidelines including PPE use.
• Monitor and evaluate safety inspection programs, and carry out accident and incident investigation.
• Coordinate implementation of Fire Safety and Emergency Response guidelines and policy.
• Coordinate statutory environment and safety audits and monitor corrective actions plans on findings.
• Constitute and Coordinate all Safety and Health Committee activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and monitoring exercises.
• Oversee the operations of and prepare periodic reports on Housekeeping and solid waste management.

Environmental Officer - Intern at Nairobi City County – Starehe Sub County (2017-03 – 2017-08)

• Responding to environmental complains and issues.
• Participating green initiatives and activities such as clean ups and tree planting within the sub county and working with CBOs.
• Organizing and participating in public awareness and education forums on environmental care and conservation within the sub county.
• Writing monthly, quarterly and evidence reports.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science – Egerton University (2011 – 2015)