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Bright Masocha

Summary

With a strong background in ecological impact assessments, wildlife research, consulting, and field conservation, have gained extensive experience in various aspects of environmental work. From conducting monitoring and mapping activities to writing technical reports and engaging communities in resource management programs, have successfully managed protected area programs and addressed conservation issues. With over 10 years of experience in human-environment relations, ecology, and research in Southern Africa, possess a unique combination of qualifications and expertise that enable to excel in their role. Additionally, have recently completed their doctoral thesis at the University of Cologne, further enhancing their knowledge in anthropology, ecology, and environmental research methods.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader (Ecologist)

SDP Africa Consulting engineers
06.2006 - 12.2020

SDP Africa was a consultant company comprising engineers, biologist and social scientists. We worked on projects on environmental and social impact assessments in Zimbabwe and neighboring countries. I gave my expert knowledge and lead a group of 10 researchers and assistants in ecological section reporting to the Environmental Engineer. My duties included the following

  • Designed ecological monitoring programs to track changes in ecosystem health over time.
  • Prepared technical reports, presenting findings from field studies, data analysis, and environmental assessments.
  • Coordinated community outreach events, engaging public in environmental education programs and stewardship activities.
  • Enhanced biodiversity by conducting field surveys and identifying plant and animal species.
  • Promoted sustainable practices within industry partners by sharing research findings on ecosystem services provided by natural habitats.
  • Advised landowners on best practices for managing their properties to support local wildlife populations.
  • Implemented customer relationship management (CRM) systems, improving client engagement and retention rates.

Intern

Africa Center for Holistic Management
07.2004 - 08.2005
  • Developed educational programs, increasing awareness of park regulations and environmental conservation.
  • Actively contributed in planning rehabilitation projects that aimed at restoring damaged landscapes and water systems caused due to human activities/natural calamities.

Education

PhD Ethnology -

University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany
07.2022

MSc Social Ecology -

University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
12.2014

BSc (Hons) degree Forest Resources and Wildlife management - Wildlife Biology

National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
05.2006

High School Diploma -

Nyashanu High School
Buhera Zimbabwe
12.2001

Skills

  • Ecological assessment and restoration
  • Wildlife policy implementation
  • Community engagements, Environmental awareness
  • Field surveys, ethnography
  • ArcGIS, SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, R data analysis
  • Report writing
  • Species identification
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Ecological Modeling
  • Endangered species recovery
  • Project Management
  • Natural resource protection

Accomplishments

  • Provided recommendations for the restoration of Chilonjo Hills in Gonarezhou to return land to its natural state.
  • Designed and implemented process improvements to decrease project reporting time by 2 weeks.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 biologists in the development of Chikomba dam restoration project.

Publications

The Political Ecology of Great Limpopo Trans frontier Conservation Area (GLTCA): Focusing on Human-wildlife Conflicts, Masocha, Bright, 2022, Universität zu Köln, http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/63734 (Publisher) (free access)

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Team Leader (Ecologist)

SDP Africa Consulting engineers
06.2006 - 12.2020

Intern

Africa Center for Holistic Management
07.2004 - 08.2005

PhD Ethnology -

University of Cologne

MSc Social Ecology -

University of Zimbabwe

BSc (Hons) degree Forest Resources and Wildlife management - Wildlife Biology

National University of Science And Technology

High School Diploma -

Nyashanu High School
Bright Masocha