Expertise Area: GIS Expert (Geographic Information Systems)

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.

Nsanzimana Julien

I have an extensive experience in urban and regional planning, GIS analysis, land use policy, spatial planning, mapping, environmental modelling, and stakeholder engagement, gained through roles in government agencies, private consultancies, and international urban development projects.

Abdul Husaini

Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Lands & Survey; land governance and spatial planning expert with strong GIS and Earth Observation background; UN-Habitat and FAO contributor on urban-rural linkages, food systems, land-use change, and sustainable territorial development in Africa.

FRANCIS XAVIER TUNGBANI

I serve as a GIS specialist focused on vegetation analytics for both governmental and non-governmental organisations within the agricultural and sustainability sectors. My expertise extends to spatial analytics, where I apply rigorous methodologies to support data-driven decision-making.

Moha EL-AYACHI

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Rose MEDIEBOU CHINDJI

7+ years of experience in land governance, with expertise in gender, land access, and planning. Geographer and Associate Professor. URAMDER coordinator, NELGA Central Africa assistant. Author of scientific publications and speaker at several land-related conferences.