Kamasa Dorothy

Skills

1. Water & Irrigation Systems
Irrigation mechanization
Water conservation techniques
Groundwater management & pumping
Community-based water access
Water resource management

2. Environmental, LCA & Sustainability Expertise
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Sustainability reporting
Carbon footprinting (product & corporate)
Hotspot and material analysis
Supply chain environmental assessment
Environmental data collection & analysis
Environmental databases (e.g., Eco invent, EF datasets)
Nature-based solutions
Climate-smart agriculture
Agroforestry systems
Degraded land restoration
Circular economy principles & initiatives
Plastic waste diversion
Environmental management

3. Waste Management
Waste reduction strategies
Community waste management
Composting & organic waste handling

4. GIS, MRV & Data Systems
ArcGIS / QGIS
GPS and polygon mapping
MRV field verification
Remote data validation
Kobo Collect
Data quality assurance

5. Project & Stakeholder Management
Project planning & coordination
Community & stakeholder engagement
Farmer training & capacity building
Multi-stakeholder collaboration
Traditional authority engagement
Monitoring & reporting

6. Digital, Analytical & Technical Tools
Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
Excel (advanced)
SPSS
NVivo
Python (basic)
R (basic)
Google Workspace
Dashboarding/data visualization tools

7. Communication, Leadership & Client Support
Technical writing (LCA reports, environmental insights)
Presentation of findings
Client training & support
Coaching & mentoring
Intercultural collaboration
Policy advocacy
Program leadership

8. Languages
English (fluent)
Dutch (basic)

About

Impact-driven environmental and climate resilience specialist with 10+ years of experience delivering ecosystem restoration, water and irrigation systems support, agroforestry development, sustainable land management, and circular economy solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. Strong foundation in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), environmental data analysis, sustainability reporting, and measuring ecological impact using data-driven methodologies.
Proven track record leading community-based restoration initiatives, managing nurseries, coordinating irrigation support for smallholders, and implementing climate-smart agricultural practices. Experienced in conducting GIS mapping, MRV field verification, geospatial data collection, and translating technical environmental knowledge into practical, actionable project plans.
Skilled in supporting organizations to measure and improve their environmental footprint through LCA, hotspot analyses, supply chain assessments, and clear, structured reporting. Adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, traditional authorities, farmers, SMEs, and local institutions, to co-create inclusive, culturally sensitive, and sustainable solutions.
Recognized internationally for leadership in climate action, food security, and community development. Known for strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality outputs. Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, supporting clients through training and guidance, and advancing evidence-based environmental and sustainability strategies.