Philbert Nsengiyumva
Kigali
Summary
With over 12 years of experience in national and international environmental management, I have developed extensive expertise in sustainable development, climate change, ecosystem management, and environmental policy. In my current role, I focus on bridging climate policy and local governance by integrating Nationally Determined Contributions into sub-national planning and supporting the mobilization of funds for local climate action.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Advisor for Climate Change
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)-Rwanda
11.2021 - Current
- Managing specific climate change activity packages at the sub-national level within the good governance program.
- Coordinate collaboration with key stakeholders to mainstream the nationally determined contributions into local planning.
- Coordinate district-level capacity development initiatives related to climate finance.
- Managing grant agreements and local contributions and steering of key experts
Director, Conservation and Development Program
Albertine Rift Conservation Society
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Lead the development, management, and implementation of the ARCOS Conservation Program
- As appropriate, advise the Executive Director, ARCOS Board of Directors, and ARCOS Network
- Promote the vision and objectives of the ARCOS Conservation Strategy and Plan to external partners and support strategic partnerships
- Supervise ARCOS Conservation Program staff, providing technical assistance as required per ARCOS policies, procedures, and standards
- Ensure all Conservation Program reports are delivered on time and with due quality.
Policy, Environment and Development Program Manager
Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS)
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Provide leadership in designing and implementing the ARCOS’ policy work
- Provide strategic support to ARCOS’s projects and programs, focusing on biodiversity threats and development issues
- Assist in developing ARCOS’ strategy to build resilience to climate change through capacity building, organizational change, and provision of technical support and standard tools
- Provide leadership and initiative in developing ARCOS’s position on environmental issues by working with ARCOS staff and partners.
Policy and Climate Change Program Officer
Albertine Rift Conservation Society
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Assist in designing and implementing ARCOS’ climate change and policy work
- Assist in developing ARCOS’ strategy to build resilience to climate change through capacity building, organizational change, and provision of technical support and standard tools, methods, and frameworks
- Developing ARCOS’s positions on environment and development emerging issues in the Albertine Rift and Great Lakes of Africa.
Education
MSc. in Environment and Natural Resources -
Makerere University
12.2022
Bachelor of Biology and Conservation -
National University of Rwanda
12.2010
High School Certificate of Biology and Chemistry -
Groupe Scolaire de Gahini
12.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Policy analysis and advocacy
- Stakeholders’ management
Timeline
Senior Technical Advisor for Climate Change
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)-Rwanda
11.2021 - Current
Director, Conservation and Development Program
Albertine Rift Conservation Society
09.2015 - 09.2019
Policy, Environment and Development Program Manager
Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS)
01.2014 - 09.2015
Policy and Climate Change Program Officer
Albertine Rift Conservation Society
03.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Biology and Conservation -
National University of Rwanda
High School Certificate of Biology and Chemistry -
Groupe Scolaire de Gahini
MSc. in Environment and Natural Resources -
Makerere University
Trainingcertificates
- Result-Oriented Project Management, GIZ Headquarters, 2024-01-01
- Planning for Climate Change in African Cities, Erasmus University Rotterdam, 2024-01-01
- Mentorship Program for African Heritage Professionals, UNESCO-WHC, 2022-01-01
- Climate Adaptation in Africa, University of Pretoria, 2021-01-01
- Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System (LEAP), SEI, 2017-01-01
- Strategic Environmental Assessment, ARCOS, 2014-01-01
- Effective management of conservation projects, Tropical Biology Association, 2015-01-01
- Community Climate Change Adaptation Assessment (C3A2), USAID, 2015-01-01
- Scenario Guided Policy Analysis, UNEP-WCMC, 2015-01-01
- Strategic Planning, ARCOS, 2014-01-01
Ongoingtrainings
Certified Expert in Climate Adaptation Finance, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH; Ongoing.
Awards
Outstanding Young Presenter award for the presentation: “Public Participation in Impact Assessment of Projects Affecting Albertine Rift Lakes.” Presented at the African Great Lakes conference in May 2017.
Membershipofprofessionalsocieties
- Good Governance Africa; Urbanization and Climate workstream
- Africa Climate Change Knowledge Network
- Climate change adaptation planning, research, and practice (we ADAPT)
- IPCC; Junior expert reviewer to IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, WGII
Disclaimer
I declare that the details above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I undertake to inform you of any changes therein immediately.
Publicationsandresearchreports
- Nsengiyumva P., (2019) African Mountains in a Changing Climate: Trends, Impacts, and Adaptation Solutions.
- Issue Brief (2018): Leaving no one in the mountains behind Localizing the SDGs for the resilience of mountain people and ecosystems. Authors: Susanne Wymann von Dach, Christoph Bracher, Manuel Peralvo, Katya Perez, Carolina Adler. Contributing authors: Salome Alweny, Marie Du-Pontavice, Christian Hergarten, Abid Hussain, Samuel Kanyamibwa, Aino Kulonen, Gabriela Maldonado, Eric Nanchen, Philbert Nsengiyumva, Alma Uzbekova, Nadine Salzmann, Philippus Wester.
- Tuyishimire J., Nsengiyumva P., and Rwanyiziri G., (2014). Spatial Modelling of Common Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinifurthii) Ecological Niche in the Western Part of Rwanda, Using Remote Sensing and Global Environmental Data.
- Alweny S., Nsengiyumva P., and Gatarabirwa W., (2014) Africa Sustainable Mountain Development Technical report.
- Kakuru, W., Kanyamibwa, S., Gatarabirwa, W., Nsabagasani C., Nsengiyumva P., and Ndengera, M., (2014). The Total Economic Valuation of Mukura Forest Landscape, Rwanda.
- Kakuru, W., Kanyamibwa S., Nsabagasani C., Nsengiyumva P., and Ndengera M., (2014). The Total Economic Valuation of Echuya Forest Landscape, Uganda. ARCOS, June 2014
- Nsengiyumva P., Kanyamibwa S., 2012. Reconciling Conservation, Development, and Community Benefits Through Ecosystem Services in the Albertine Rift Region. Paper presented at “Conférence sur les Ecosystèmes de Forêts Denses et Humides d’Afrique Centrale” 13–16 Novembre 2012, Kigali, Rwanda.
- Kakuru, W., Kanyamibwa, S., Gatarabirwa, W., Nsabagasani C., Nsengiyumva P., (2016) Economic Valuation for Conservation of Mountain Ecosystems in Albertine Rift region. Paper presented at the World Mountain Forum 2016, Mbale -Uganda.
- Rutting L., Tumuhereze M., Sassen M., Soesbergen A.v., Kanyamibwa S., Nsengiyumva P., – Albertine Rift Conservation Society Yara Shennan Farpón Y.S., (2017). Using foresight for regional policy coordination and alignment in the Lake Victoria Basin. Paper presented at the African Great Lakes Conference, May 2017, Entebbe – Uganda.
- Nsengiyumva P., (2017) Public Participation in Impact Assessment of Projects Affecting Albertine Rift Lakes. Paper presented at the African Great Lakes Conference. Entebbe – Uganda.
- Nsengiyumva P., Salome A., Kanyamibwa S., (2019) Localizing the SDGs for the resilience of water towers in Uganda. Paper presented at Uganda Water and Environment Week 2019, Entebbe - Uganda.
References
Available on request