Francis Migici

Experience

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  Freelancer.com

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2019

  Online Content Producer

  Worked as a professional writer with blogs and writing companies and contractors in the creation and production of quality online content.

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  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  Internal Attache at JKUAT

  Participated in the school's internal attachment as a GIS student. The attachment was geared towards the application of theoretical knowledge into impactful survey and remote sensing work whose spatial outputs have meaningful use to the various data users.Tasks included:a) Acquisition, pre-processing, and analysis of satellite imageryb) Preparation of reports for various tasks undertaken during the attachmentc) Reporting to the attachment supervisor with spatial deliverables specified in various exercisesd) Team leader in surveying work including preparing and maintaining sketches, setting up equipment, carrying out staking out, cadastral surveys, and preparation of analytical maps from field surveys. Show less

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  Kenya National Highways Authority

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Engineer Intern

  Worked as an external attaché at the Kenya National Highways Authority. I was posted at the Waiyaki Way Highway A104 ( Rironi to James Gichuru Juction Project) in the consultancy's Chief Surveyor's office.Tasks undertaken under the attaché role included:a) Assisting the surveyors in delegated roles such as collection of road levels, setting up equipment etc.b) Staking out of road extents on the Highway A104 road projectc) Taking road levelsd) Calculation of reduced levels using the rise and fall methode) Plotting of road levels and features using AutoCAD Show less

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  Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC)

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Geographic Information System Assistant

  Worked as a GIS assistant in the development of a GIS system for the the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation. Tasks undertaken include the spatial data cleaning and design of electrical lines including features such as Low Voltage Lines, High Voltage Lines, Transformers, Electricity Poles, Earthings, Customer Premises among others. With minimum supervision from senior engineers and surveyors, the role entails utilization of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Excel Sheets, and company servers to setup an efficient and effective Geospatial Infrastructure that consolidates and eases the cooperation of the design, wayleaves, and construction departments. This is all geared towards subsidized and sustainable provision of renewable energy to rural areas across the country. Show less

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH

  Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

  Technical Intern

  Worked with local governments in the regional initiative: Covenant of Mayors in Sub-saharan Africa e.g. Nakuru and Embu, to develop Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plans (SEACAP) and waste management plans, infrastructural projects such as WASH facilities, and facilitate knowledge exchange among the global signatories and partners.Responsibilities included: 1. Supporting the project team in planning and implementation of climate infrastructure projects2. Knowledge transfer support including planning seminars, meetings, trainings and workshops3.Research and documentation of materials related to assisting local governments strengthen their resilience against climate change4. Drafting, presentation and dissemination of documents including reports, proposals, concept notes and lessons learnt from project activities5. Project communication support including partner and stakeholder management6. Supporting partners and project team in local and international travel arrangements7. Documentation and tracking disbursement of funds including travel expenses for the project team and partners.8. Monitoring and evaluation, among other duties assigned by the line manager. Show less

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  Rural electrification and renewable energy corporation

  Nov 2022 - May 2023

  Geographic Information System Expert

  GIS expert involved in digitization, analysis, and design of the electricity connection lines in rural areas as part of the initiative to provide green energy and subsidized electricity for every citizen.

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  SPC Telecom

  Aug 2023 - now

  Technical Consultant

  Designing fibre optic cable routes to government offices using Google Earth and AutoCADGenerating and filling in Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for various equipment to be used in internet installation

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  Indepth Research Institute (IRES)

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

  GIS and R Programming Trainer

  Worked as a consultant to train government and international development organizations' staff in:1. Spatial data visualization using open-source software and tools including QGIS and Google Earth2. R Programming for spatial data analysis3. Spatial data types and the data analysis processes applicable to them4. Map production using R and QGIS5. Spatial techniques applicable in building, managing, and analysing spatial and non-spatial data