https://oceanexpert.org/expert/j-mahongah-wala

Msc

Decision Making & Policy

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

1. Assist in the management of the IOCAFRICA secretariat, the regional programmes, human resources/team and partnerships
2. Support the development of IOCAFRICA programmes, incorporating a focus on the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
3. Assist in the coordination of implementation of IOCAFRICA activities, particularly its capacity development programmes

Indian Ocean

Mahongah Wala Joseph is a highly qualified fisheries expert with over twenty-five years’ experience in the State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries in Kenya. He holds a Master’s degree in International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology, University of Bremen in Germany.  He is well versed in fisheries sector matters having participated in the development of current Policy and Legal Framework used in the management of the fisheries sector in Kenya. His areas of specialization include the development of Policy, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Sustainable Blue Economy, and transboundary cooperation. Mr. Mahongah also has valuable experience in organizing international, national and regional multi-stakeholder workshops, capacity building initiatives including technical assistance missions. In the course of his career life, he has served as the lead consultant for the UNDP Somalia Project on Improving Livelihood through support to Fishery Sector in Puntland where he worked on the                                                        

conceptual framework for the development of the Fisheries sector; Supporting Fish marketing through private sector support. “Creating A Business Plan” through various stakeholder workshops and Creating Market outlets and awareness to promote increased fish consumption.

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