CURRICULUM VITAE
Name:
Joseph M. Mathuva
Date of Birth:
1970
Nationality:
Kenyan
Summary:
Joseph Mathuva is a BDS specialist, development researcher,
social scientist and a trained Regional Planner. His experience
in BDS is based on his exposure in the field since 1994 when he
started working in enterprise development. He has been fully
involved in the evolvement of BDS thinking and paradigm shift
through preparation of case studies and participation in various
discussions.
Joseph has wide experience working with
marginalized groups both in the urban and rural environments
assisting them to access quality service and improve their
livelihoods.
Other
valuable areas of
expertise are
in
programmes management, appraisals, performance monitoring
and monitoring and evaluations, documentation and general
programmes support including funds management
Key Skills:
Market
linkages
organizational
delivery,
development,
development,
networking
capacity
privatization
producers
and
in
building
MSE
material
and
service
suppliers,
broadening market outreach and governance and management.
Qualifications:
 MA in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of
Nairobi, 1994
 BA in Geography and Philosophy from the University of
Nairobi, 1991
 Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
from the University of Nairobi, June 2004
 Certificate of Participation and Training, Business Services
Program Design, Development and Implementation in Ghana
(by AFE of Arlington, USA), March 2004
 Certificate
of
Training
in
Disaster
Preparedness
Communication in Emergencies from African
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and
Institute of Disaster Management and Development, Nairobi,
May 2002
 Certificate of Participation and Training, First Annual ILO BDS
Seminar in Turin – Italy, September 2000
 Certificate
of
Excellence
in
Geographical
Information
Management, Laikipia Research Programme & CDE –
University of Berne, Nanyuki, February 1999
Country of
Experience:
Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Ghana
Languages:
English (fluent), Kiswahili (fluent), Kikamba (fluent), Kikuyu
(moderate)
RECENT EXPERIENCE
2005 April to present: Intermediate Technology Consultants – Eastern Africa
Business Development Specialist:

Developing the consulting business and marketing ITC services in Eastern Africa

Developing bidding links and collaboration for business alliances

Networking with potential clients for relations-building and assignments sourcing

Developing Expressions of Interests /technical proposals for bidding

Coordinating consulting assignments and reporting to clients

Undertaking PR services on behalf of ITC International in Eastern Africa

Leading consulting teams for assignments awarded to ITC International and ITC EA
within the Eastern Africa region.
2004 May to 2005 March: Intermediate Technology Development Group
Team Leader – BDS and Advisory Services Coordinator:

Developing project ideas and drafting project proposals as per donor guidelines

Networking with potential clients for relations-building and assignments sourcing

Developing Expressions of Interests and technical proposals for consulting
assignments

Coordinating consulting assignments and reporting to clients and donors

Support the development and growth of M&E practice within the organisation

Undertaking intervention specific studies within the micro-enterprise sector in
collaboration with partners and donor agencies
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
Participating in various assignments as a member of the consulting teams
1996 February – Present: Consulting assignments related to design and
mainstreaming of M&E systems (either within the employer-organisations, association
or independently);

Developed the monitoring plan and associated schedules for three projects
currently under implementation at SITE; Mango market linkage initiative funded by
USAID (September 2003), Strengthening of Trade and Producer Associations
Project funded by DfID and Comic Relief (April to July 2003), and Technology
Transfer in Apiculture Project funded by FARM Africa (currently in progress)

Developing and monitoring and evaluation system for the Lower Imenti Solar Fence
Project under the EU-CDTF /BCP funding arrangements (January to February
2002)

Assisting UNDP /COMPACT Mt. Kenya field office to develop a monitoring and
evaluation framework for 11 projects around the Mt. Kenya Ecosystem (May to
September 2001)

Developing and mainstreaming M&E system for a project “Making for the Market
Through Training” implemented by FIT Resources (working with 11 service provider
organisations) and funded by EU-MESP (September 1999 to February 2000)

Developed a monitoring framework and inducted local players for the Naari Solar
Fence, Mt. Kenya ecosystem for the Elephant Programme of the Kenya Wildlife
Service (January to February 1999).
2002 November – 2004 April: SITE (Strengthening Informal Sector Training &
Enterprise), Nairobi
Programmes Officer; Capacity Building and M&E Systems

Coordinating
capacity
building
initiatives
within
partner
micro-enterprise
membership associations

Undertaking intervention specific studies within the micro-enterprise sector in
collaboration with partners and donor agencies

Developing mechanisms and strategies to address the needs of the microbusinesses within the framework of Business Development Services

Promoting
Apiculture
Division
through
network
building
among
farming
communities within the Kenya’s target ASALs

Working with disabled groups and women representative in lobbying and advocacy
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capacity development for improved access to services

Supporting diverse resource mobilisation initiatives within SITE through proposals
development and marketing.
2000 October – 2002 October: Laikipia Research Programme /CETRAD, Nanyuki
Research Scientist – Socio-Economics

Coordinating and guiding refinement of research missions and designs

Organising and directing field research campaigns

Undertaking report writing for demand-driven and oriented studies

Co-developing collaborative initiatives and extension packages for emerging
research results

Undertaking needs assessment and information dissemination activities at different
user-group levels

Internally supervising and guiding local and international post-graduate students
sponsored and affiliated to the Programme on research activities and assisting
them in research design and data analysis.
1999 June – 2000 September: FIT Resources, Nairobi
Projects Officer

Coordinating projects implementation under the organisation’s portfolio

Undertaking grants administration and management on behalf of supporting donors

Developing and mainstreaming Monitoring and Evaluation systems among partner
Service Provider Organisations (SPOs)

Conducting supportive training to Service Provider Organisations as supportive
efforts towards Business Development Services (BDS) provision to ultimate clients

Monitoring application of training modules in association with independent and
contractual trainers

Providing technical advice to the SPOs – on a franchising scheme

Building the project-related capacities of the collaborating SPOs in areas of project
management and monitoring and evaluation plus financial management

Facilitating development of networks among SPO trainers for information
dissemination and institutionalization of principles of Best Practice in BDS.
1996 February – 1999 Sept.:
Socio-Economic Scientist
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Laikipia Research Programme, Nanyuki

Leading researchers and research teams in the socio-economic realm

Preparing research and information dissemination work plans and following on their
implementation

Undertaking report writing for demand-driven and oriented studies within the
mandate of the Programme

Organising workshops and seminar events for results’ dissemination of the
Programme’ research works.
1994 September – 1995 December: Applied Research, Inc.
Assistant Researcher – Field Co-ordination

Coordinating field campaigns and data gathering mechanisms

Developing data collection tools and training data-collection team

Organising data entry formats and analysis

Developing client-tailored reports

Marketing the consultancy services through potential client identification and visits.
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