George Malembo M'manga
Mzuzu
Summary
I am a Forest ecologist and environmental scientist with a background in forest management, project management, ecology, botany and GIS. I have grown as in project officer in forestry and conservation, in both the laboratory and the field. I am a driven individual and a team player, striving to maintain standards and exceed expectations. I wish to pursue a career in which I can combine ecological research and conservation, and in which I hope to inspire and motivate others.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Assistant (Conserve Malawi Project)
Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi-WESM
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisting in different project activities in Mzimba and Salima funded by JOA.
- The project involved species mapping, Afforestation, Reforestation, and Natural regeneration
- Worked with programmes manager to complete complex projects task on time and under-budget.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by providing comprehensive administrative support to the team.
Intern
SBAPP Project Under MUST and EAD
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Gained valuable experience working on georeferencing of localities with plant occurrences in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Kenya
- Gained experience in collecting biodiversity data on iNaturalsist to be used by the scientific world on gbif.
- Developed organisational skills by managing numerous tasks at once while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
Research assistant
Mzuzu University, Biological Sciences Department
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Field research assistant of a lecturer and PhD candidate studying the ecology and conservation of an endemic threatened forest stream damselfly in Ntchisi Forest Reserve
- I was responsible for GPS data collection for spatial and temporal distribution, population size estimates and range of the species.
Assistant Lecturer and Laboratory technician
Mzuzu University, Biological Sciences Department
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Delivered Lectures in General biology and plant form & function under the supervision of Professor Munyenyembe.
- Student assistant in the following courses: Ecology, Applied Ecology, Biostatistics, Research Methods and Report Writing, Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Conservation Biology, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, Genetics and Evolution, and Ornithology.
- I gained experience in planning, preparing, supervising, and demonstrating practical experiments/lessons with undergraduate students.
Research assistant
Consultant -Tandwe
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Field data collection, analysis and report writing for ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used to treat Covid-19 related illnesses around the northern region of Malawi.
- Community data collection on the collection and trade of species of rare orchids around Nyika National Park.
- Field and community data collection on environmental impact assessment at Bwengu, Njuli proposed project sites in Mzimba and Chiradzulu districts respectively.
- Developed good experience in interviewing, discussing, and negotiating with relevant stakeholders.
Project assistant
Terra Global, Kullera REDD+
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Crew leader in Kulera REDD+ biomass project by Terra Global conducted in Nkhotakota, Nyika National Park and Vwaza Game Reserve
- Responsibilities included: leading the team to a plot (using GPS), laying out a plot, leading in measurements, and data entry following field work and analysis.
Internship
Mzuzu Botanical gardens
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Student internship at botanical gardens during holidays where I learnt nursery management, landscaping, fire management and I was involved in the development of project plans for the conservation of soil, water and wildlife habitat.
Education
Master of Science - Forestry And Environmental Management
Mzuzu University
Luwinga, Mzuzu, Malawi.08.2024
BSc in Forestry and Environmental Management -
Mzuzu University
01.2016
Skills
- Research abilities
- Meeting Coordination
- Project Management
- Data analysis and strong communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance monitoring
- Budget Control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Written Communication
Skills
species identification and sampling (birds, trees, insects), GPS mapping, community interviews, vegetation and animal surveys, proposal writing, supervising undergraduate proposal development, strong communicator, excellent organizational and decision-making skills, hard worker, social, SPSS, R, Microsoft Excel, English, Tumbuka, Chichewa
References
- Associate Professor L. Mwabumba, Dean of Environmental Sciences Faculty, Mzuzu University, lmwabumba@gmail.com
- Dr jessica Van der Wal, FiztPatric Institute of ornithology, University of CapeTown, jessicavanderwal1@gmail.com
- Ausward Bonongwe, Programmes manager WESM, auswardwesm@gmail.com, +265 888 56 2298
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of WESM and SOLDEV in the development of activities and implementation.
Choral Music
Keyboardist and Conductor for over 2o years in the Catholic Church.
Languages
Chichewa, Tumbuka
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Intern
SBAPP Project Under MUST and EAD
05.2023 - 06.2024
Project Assistant (Conserve Malawi Project)
Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi-WESM
05.2022 - 06.2024
Research assistant
Mzuzu University, Biological Sciences Department
06.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Lecturer and Laboratory technician
Mzuzu University, Biological Sciences Department
01.2019 - 12.2021
Project assistant
Terra Global, Kullera REDD+
08.2018 - 12.2019
Research assistant
Consultant -Tandwe
09.2016 - 12.2021
Internship
Mzuzu Botanical gardens
07.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Forestry And Environmental Management
Mzuzu University
BSc in Forestry and Environmental Management -
Mzuzu University
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