Maureen Anyango, PhD

Experience

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  Kenya Meteorological Department - Wilson Airport

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Meteorological Officer Intern

  Was involved in daily Weather observation.Weather forecasting and briefingsComputation of data and coding of SYNOP, CREX and the METEntry into relevant weather registers forms and cards. - Transferring the above mentioned codes to the National MeteorologicalCentre and Data processing sections every three hours. - Transmitting of METAR to Air Traffic Controllers every hour.- Preparation and transmitting of AGROMET, CLIMAT, and WIND data.- Issuance of Low Level Forecast Charts to various airline companies. Show less

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  Lake Victoria Basin Commission

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Data Analyst

  Carried out desktop research and literature reviews on select topicsPerformed data analysis on information from field research and writing reports on the same. Analysed field findings from a Climate Vulnerability and CapacityAnalysis carried out in the Lake Victoria Basin of East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, andTanzania).

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  IGAD-Climate Prediction and Aplication Center (ICPAC)

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2015

  Research Assistant

  Developed Climate Change scenarios to inform adaptation measures in sub-Saharan Africa region. Co-led weather discussion and analysis in the GHA. Contributed towards the design and implementation of research methodology, data processing analysis and report writing.

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  The Technical University of Kenya

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2018

  Sessional Lecturer

  Taught climate change, hydrology, and environmental management classes and supervised undergraduate students’ research projects.

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  ICPAC

  May 2016 - Jan 2019

  Provided technical support in development & dissemination of climate services through coproduction process, Model Interpretation Hubs & regional working groups (FSNWG, NECJOGHA). Led Capacity building of climate scientist & users from IGAD member states. Produced seasonal and sub seasonal GHA consensus forecasts and led the steering committee in dissemination of climate outlooks & stakeholders’ engagements in IGAD region. Piloted the development prototype climate Services through Strengthening Climate Information Partnership (SCIPEA) in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA). Led climate monitoring technical initiatives through High End cLImate Extremes (HELIX) project to inform climate risk reduction and adaptation policy briefs. Spearheaded the Endorsement and Institutionalization of the Food Security and Nutrition Working Group (FNWG) in IGAD.

  • Regional Climate Modelling & Climate Service Development Expert

    Mar 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Senior Meteorologist & Climate Downscaling Expert

    May 2016 - Feb 2017
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  International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Columbia Climate School

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

  Research Staff Associate
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  Met Office

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Visiting Research Associate
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  University of Reading

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2022

  Doctoral Researcher & Commschool Scholar
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  European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

  Visiting Scientist

  Led research and data analysis on the performance evaluation and skill of Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) over Kenyan catchments. I was the focal point for Kenya and spearheaded the establishment of the GloFAS river monitoring points for Kenya. I also designed research, methodologies with focus statistical analysis tools.

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  World Food Programme

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2023

  Meteorologist & Climate Science Consultant
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  Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  Forecast and Modelling Expert Anticipatory Humanitarian Action
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  World Meteorological Organization

  Apr 2024 - now

  Scientific Officer