MUGISHA B. LIVINGSTONE

I'm a senior-career programme/project manager with an academic background in Agricultural Economics, natural resources economics, international cooperation, and project management. I have more than 10 years of experience in development cooperation mainly in projects and programmes management and implementation. I possess round expertise in programme life cycle elements ranging from programme design, planning, execution, control and monitoring as well as final closure. I have led &/ supported the design, implementation and advised on projects and programmes mainly in 1) shocks resilience strengthening, landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation, 2) skills upgrading and job opportunities creation, 3) livelihoods programmes, 4) social protection, 5) sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems, 6) Market Systems Development (MSD) programmes among others. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.

• GIZ Global Sustainability Awards, Sustainability Champion of the Year, 2018
• Tony Elumeru Young Entrepreneur Award, Among the 100 best entrepreneurs in Africa, 2016

• National pool of consultants training on Climate Compatible Developments (CCDs), project design and planning and Training of Trainers
• Toastmasters International - Competent Communicator
• World Bank - Environment and Social Framework (ESF)
• UNFCCC - Introduction to Climate Change Science
• UNSSC - Circular Economy and the 2030 Agenda
• UNEP - From source to sea to Sustainability
• PAGE - Introduction to inclusive green economy
• Economic Assessment of Land-based Ecosystems services (6+1 Approach - Economics of Land Degradation)
• Reaching National Targets and Goals of the Paris Agreement, NDCs, Adaptation Strategies and Actions and Climate Change Governance
• UNCTAD - Trade and gender linkages with a focus on Non-tariff Measures

• Mr. Christian Naccashe, Sida, Senior Environment & Energy Advisor, christian.naccashe@sida.se
• Mr. Gilbert Rubangisa, GIZ, Deputy Principal Technical Manager, gilbert.rubangisa@giz.de
• Dr. Saima Malik, USAID, Senior Education Advisor, samalik@usaid.usaid.gov

I the undersigned declare that the above information is faithful and truly describes my qualifications and experience.

• National Pool of Consultants on Climate Compatible Development
• Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners
• Toastmasters International - Rwanda Chapter
• Member of National Pool of Practitioners on Climate Expert Methodology
• Member of Expert Pool on Economic Assessment of Land-based Ecosystems services - 6+1 Approach

I'm a senior-career programme/project manager with an academic background in Agricultural Economics, natural resources economics, international cooperation, and project management. I have more than 10 years of experience in development cooperation mainly in projects and programmes management and implementation. I possess round expertise in programme life cycle elements ranging from programme design, planning, execution, control and monitoring as well as final closure. I have led &/ supported the design, implementation and advised on projects and programmes mainly in 1) shocks resilience strengthening, landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation, 2) skills upgrading and job opportunities creation, 3) livelihoods programmes, 4) social protection, 5) sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems, 6) Market Systems Development (MSD) programmes among others.