Dr Arthur Mugisha was a Technical Specialist in Natural Resources Management, Fauna & Flora International (FFI), East African Region before he became the IGCP programme Manager. Before he joined FFI, Arthur had been with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) where he moved through the organization from a park warden position to that of Executive Director.

Over the three year period Arthur led UWA, he turned it into an organization where management is based on principles, where there is transparency and accountability in all the organization’s systems, and where decisions are made and actions taken in a timely manner after careful analysis of available information and the perspectives and views of all stakeholders.

Maryke works regionally on monitoring and evaluation, tracking the conservation impact of all activities to ensure that IGCP is focusing on and achieving its targets. An independent Aussie, she is a born field operative with first class mapping and GIS skills.

Mediatrice is a qualified biologist who has quickly mastered the complexities of the programme's Global Information System (GIS). Her enthusiasm, strength and effectiveness in the field have already earned huge respect from her predominantly male colleagues in Rwanda and the region.

A native of Nairobi, Peter has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Business Administration, and is a certified public accountant, as well as a certified public secretary. Before joining IGCP, Peter spent ten years at ACROSS, an international humanitarian NGO working Southern Sudan, where he held various positions, including Financial Controller.

A budget whiz who also coordinates IGCP administrative regulations and assists with IGCP’s frequent IT challenges, Peter has been responsible for implementing SUN systems as the organizations main accounting software, which has translated to improved financial management and accurate and timely reporting. A family man with two quickly growing boys, Peter’s current interest (and goal) is to learn how to swim. Anyone who is willing to teach him is most welcome!

After a long career in governmental forestry department where he won the best forest award. James tactful attitude has enhanced his relationships with park staff and their effectiveness. He is Mr GIS of the programme.

Finance and Administration Officer, DRC Bachelors in Business and adminstration Rosy has worked for IGCP, DRC for almost 7 years.

A native of Kenya’s Rift Valley, Enoch joined the IGCP Finance team in January 2008. He is a certified public accountant in Kenya, and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting. Enoch works with the entire IGCP finance team in our three country programs in Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda to continuously improve the records system and internal controls.

Before IGCP, he worked for the American Center for Labor Solidarity (ACILS-Solidarity Center), a partner organization of the American Labor Union AFL-CIO. He enjoys IGCP’s supportive work environment and interacting with staff at the Directorate office in Rwanda. A follower of politics, he also watches football (soccer) and likes to read in his spare time. His big smile can often be seen lighting up rainy and sunny days alike throughout the office.

An ever present feature of IGCP’s Uganda office in the town of Kabale, Hilary hails from nearby in Mbarara, Uganda. Hilary is a certified public accountant, who also holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and a Uganda diploma in Business Studies. Hilary is also pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management.

Before joining IGCP, Hilary worked for the Uganda Revenue Authority as a Revenue Assistant. He is at home with numbers of all kinds, specializing in financial management and auditing. In his spare time, Hilary likes watching football (soccer) and catching up on the latest current events reading newspapers and magazines.