Expertise Area: GIS Expert (Geographic Information Systems)

PAULO KITOSI

Meet Mr. Paulo Samweli Kitosi – a skilled Urban Planner, Urban Designer, and GIS expert. Currently, he is employed at the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlement Development in Tanzania\\\’s capital city of Dodoma. Mr. Kitosi holds two postgraduate degrees, a Master of Architecture (Urban Design) from Ardhi University in 2016, and a Master of Science in Geographical Information Systems (MSc. GIS) from the University of Dar es Salaam, which he obtained in 2023. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from Ardhi University, which he earned in 2014.

Gaspard Rwanyiziri

Gaspard Rwanyiziri is an Associate Professor of Environmental Planning and Management with 25+ years of experience in conducting environment and climate change research; coordinating national and regional research projects; conducting consultancy services for public and non-government institutions; and undertaking community outreach on environment and climate change related matters across the country. He has an extensive publication record and proven track record in managing international consortia with universities, NGOs, and government, partners.

Abebe Mengaw Wubie

Abebe has teaching and research experience since 2007.  He served as lead/senior GIS/land expert with FINN MAP International (Finland), IAK Agrar Consulting (Germany), GOs and NGOs on land information development, land use planning and land consolidation projects. He is currently Director of Research at Bahir Dar University.

Oluibukun Ajayi

Geospatial intelligence expert with over twelve years of research and teaching experience, applying quantitative geospatial, remote sensing, land management, and artificial intelligence methods to policy-focused challenges across Africa. I am currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Land and Spatial Science at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, where I also lead the Geospatial Intelligence Research Lab.

FREDRICK MOKUA

I am an international consultant with extensive experience in Participatory Land Use Planning and mapping and developing land information management systems. Climate change variability and vulnerability assessment and development of mitigation and adaptation strategies/policy, organizational and institutional capacity need assessments for implementation of ICT, disaster risk assessment and geospatial applications, configuration and deployment of GIS-based information management systems, and Compilation of GHG Inventories (all sectors) and National Communication to the UNFCCC, preparation, and implementation of MRV systems for mitigation and adaptation, NDC Tracking, transitioning to the enhanced transparency framework of the Paris Agreement, Science-based Target Setting (SBTi), and NBS/Carbon Project development.

kendie Kenmoe

I am a geospatial and land information systems expert with over 12 years of experience supporting land governance, land-use planning, forest governance, and sustainable land management across Africa. I currently serve as the Lead of WRI Africa’s Data Lab, where I provide strategic and technical leadership for the development and deployment of geospatial, AI-enabled, and cloud-based platforms that strengthen evidence-based decision-making for governments, regional institutions, and development partners.

Gebeyehu B. Shibeshi

I am a land administration and land management expert specializing on land use planning, registration, catastrophic and land information system. Experienced in land administration system development and policy review.

Margaret Tinashe Nkhosi

    • GIS Consultant with experience supporting land governance, natural resource management, and spatial decision-making in Zambia
    • Provided geospatial analysis and mapping for participatory land use planning and traditional land rights documentation in Northwestern Province (Kalumbila, Kasempa, Mwinilunga)
    • Supported Participatory Integrated Land Use Planning (PILUP) projects through parcel mapping, geocoding, and spatial verification using QGIS and ODK
    • Designed and implemented ODK-based land and resource data collection systems, including form development, cloud and local database setup, and data integrity protocols
    • Developed spatial databases and thematic maps to support community institutions, civil society organisations, and government stakeholders
    • Analyzed and visualized community resource and land-related data using PowerBI, Tableau, and QGIS to support planning, monitoring, and accountability
    • Contributed to monitoring and evaluation systems for public institutions, integrating spatial data into decision-support dashboards
    • Delivered GIS and spatial data management training for professional and regional networks, with a focus on applied land and environmental governance
    • Mentored technicians and field staff on GIS workflows, mobile data collection, and data quality assurance
    • Recognised through regional initiatives for innovations in WebGIS, biodiversity, and spatial data systems

Padona Matabaro

Geospatial Data Scientist and Environmental Analytics Specialist with strong experience applying advanced data science, geospatial analysis, and statistical methods to support agricultural research, climate risk reduction, disaster risk reduction, and farmer-focused decision-making in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proven ability to analyze large, multi-source and longitudinal datasetsbincluding field trials, household surveys, weather and climate data, and satellite imagery to generate actionable insights for product development, agronomic recommendations, and resilience-building interventions.

Jean Pierre HABIYAREMYE

I am a passionate Surveyor, optimist, self-motivated, quick learner highly accurate and detail-oriented in different consultancies activities with experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

As a researcher and Professor at University, with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and problem solving abilities allow me to identify potential issues early in a project and implement effective solutions. My excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enable me to work cooperatively with clients, colleagues, and other project stakeholders by sight, truth and transparency.