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Thomas Kavoo
Research Intern at West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change & Adapted Land Use (WASCAL)
West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change & Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) ACA, Nairobi, Kenya, SWAS Water Surveys Limited and Allied Geotechnical Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including climate change (PAUWES), Tlemcen, Algeria, Maseno University

  • Summary

    • A dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a desire to grow academic, technical, and professional skills. In pursuance to my goals, I`m seeking to work in a reputable water-related organization that presents a growth environment where I shall apply my gained skills, knowledge and experience to execute and accomplish tasks as I engage with experienced professionals to learn and draw knowledge

      Key Interests: Disaster Risk Management, Geographic Information System (GIS), Flooding, Community Development, Hydrological Modelling, Hydrogeology, Integrated Catchment Management, Water Resources Management, and Climate Change

  • Experience

    • Research Intern
      West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change & Adapted Land Use (WASCAL)
      Mar 2019
      Jun 2019
      Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (4 months) Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
      (4 months) Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
      Internship on technical tools for water and energy sciences
    • Intern
      Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) ACA, Nairobi, Kenya
      Jul 2018
      Oct 2018
      Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (4 months)
      (4 months)
      Conducted community sensitization on riparian protection & riparian-land mapping exercise Worked as a technical assistant in the surface water department
    • Junior Hydrogeologist
      SWAS Water Surveys Limited and Allied Geotechnical Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
      Sep 2016
      Sep 2017
      Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 1 month )
      (1 year 1 month )
      Conducted multiple geophysical surveys for boreholes and geotechnical investigations for dams 2-D and 1-D analysis of hydrogeological and geotechnical survey data Conducted assessment of oil spills through leakages, impact mapping and recommendations Carried out geological investigations for landfills Supervised the drilling of boreholes and core drilling Prepared and designed hydrogeological survey reports

  • Language

    • English
      Proficiency Professional Working
    • French
      Proficiency Elementary
    • Swahili
      Proficiency Native or Bilingual

  • Skills

    Top Skills

    Proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, WEAP, WEPP, HEC HMS, SPSS, MySQL and Global Mapper
    2-D and 1-D imaging using a Terrameter
    Mailchimp, WordPress
    Driver’s license Class BCE

  • Education

    • Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including climate change (PAUWES), Tlemcen, Algeria
      Water Engineering
      2017
      2019
      2017 - 2019
      Degree Master Degree
      Activities & Societies PAUWES Community of Practice, PAUWES Entrepreneurship Club
    • Maseno University
      Earth Science with Information Technology
      2012
      2015
      2012 - 2015
      Degree Bachelor Degree
      Activities & Societies Earth Science Students Association of Maseno University, ViSER,

  • Certifications

    • Governance of Environmental and Water Services, Climate Change and Water Right
      Certification Authority HydroAID Water for Development Management Institute
      Certification URL https://www.ehydroaid.it/
      Nov 2018
      Jun 2019
      Nov 2018 - Jun 2019 (7 months)
    • Technical Course on Rural Water Supply Management
      Certification Authority HydroAID Water for Development Management Institute
      Certification URL https://www.ehydroaid.it/
      Sep 2018
      Oct 2018
      Sep 2018 - Oct 2018 (1 month)

  • Publications

  • Contact Information

    • Date of Birth Apr 24 1992
      Gender Male
      Marital Status Single
      Nationality Kenyan
      Email thomasofkavoo@gmail.com
      Phone Number +213554572397
      Address Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) PAUWES c/o Tlemcen University, B.P. 119 | Pôle Chetouane, Tlemcen 13000 • Tlemcen • Algeria