Josephine Musyoki Qualification

Academic Qualifications

May 2016 to date: Undertaking Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Studies & Community Development) in Kenyatta University

2008- 2012: Masters in Environmental studies and Community Development in Kenyatta University by Course work and Thesis

1991-1995: Moi University, B.Sc. Degree in Forestry, Second Class Honors Upper division

1986-1989: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mutonguni Secondary School, Grade B.

Key Competencies

1. Socio-economic studies related to indigenous use and distribution of various forest products
2. Forestry extension/information dissemination and training: This includes practical community training on propagation of bamboo, Melia volkensii and other tree species
3. Participatory Forest management research
4. Use of SPSS for data analysis
5. Establishment and management of research trials

Other Courses

1. Jan to Feb 2020: Senior Management Course (Kenya School of Government, Kabete)
2. November 2014: Performance Management Training organized by KEFRI and Career Route
3. September 2014 Training workshop for professionals on Rapid carbon Stock appraisal organized by African Forest Forum (AFF), KEFRI, Kitui, Kenya.
4. June 2013 Breeding Theory Training, Japan
5. May 2013 Resource Use Conflict Management Course, CETRAD, Nanyuki, Kenya
6. April to June 2012 Training on Bamboo Propagation, utilization and management, China.
7. Mar 2012 Training on Marketing Analysis and Market Development Supported by Miti Mingi Maisha Bora Programme, Machakos-Kenya
8. Feb 2012 Extension material Preparation, Muguga, Nairobi.
9. Sept 2009 International Forestry Resources and Institutions Regional Training, Muguga, Kenya.
10. Dec. 2002 Plant improvement (grafting) held at Kibwezi, Kenya.
11. Nov-Dec. 2000 Use of Photo shop and Page maker for Publication organized by Winrock International held at Kitui KEFRI Centre, Kenya.
12. Aug.–Oct. 2000 Joint training course on social forestry in Japan organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
13. Sept. 2000 Basic computer training course (Microsoft windows and Microsoft office) organized by Tsukuba International Academy in Conjunction with JICA, Japan.
14. July 1999 Computer training Course on Microsoft word 97, Microsoft Excel 97 and Windows 98 Disk operating System.
15. Feb. 1998 Socio-economic survey training held at Kitui Regional research Centre.
16. July 1997 Training of Trainers course conducted by Kenya/Japan Social Forestry Training Project, Muguga, Kenya.
17. Feb. - Mar 1997 First regional refresher course for Alumni of IAC-International course on the design of community forestry held at Muguga, Kenya.
18. 17- 27 Nov. 1996 Training workshop on how to grow and use Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) held at ICIPE’s Mbita point field station (Kenya).