Maryke Gray
Information Management Officer, IGCP
MSc. Botany/Zoology (First Class)

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.

Augustin Basabose
Conservation Science Officer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Zoology

Augustin has played a lead role in the conservation of great apes in Central Africa for more than 15 years. He is the currently leading the Ranger-based Monitoring Program, and also acting as the Country Representative in DRC. Augustin is providing extensive primatological field research knowledge to strengthen IGCP’s mountain gorilla conservation impact in Virunga Massif and Bwindi Impenetrable forest.

Mark Mwine
Enterprise Officer, DRC
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

A specialist in economics and enterprise, Mark has developed a close rapport with the local communities, with whom he works to explore new business opportunities (see Improving livelihoods). After having successfully initiated conservation enterprises in Rwanda, Mark Mwine has now moved to the challenging post war zone of DRC. Mark is a very good team player and is viewed as a seasoned campaigner.

Médiatrice Bana
Programme Officer, Rwanda
BSc. Biology

Médiatrice 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.

Peter M. Ngigi
Finance and Administration Manager
BA Accounting & Business Administration

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!

Altor Musema
Programme Officer, DRC
Masters in Applied Biology (MSc)

Though coming from an academic background, Altor has embraced the conservation field work with enthusiasm. Working in a challenging environment doesn’t stop him from energetically moving the programme's conservation agenda.

Stephen Asuma
Programme Officer, Uganda
BSc. (Hons) Wildlife Biology & Ecology and Applied Parasitology & Entomology

With many years of experience as a park manager, Stephen brings on-the-ground operational strength to IGCP. A strong, authoritative character, he is adept at persuading people to agree on a chosen course of action.

James Byamukama
Programme Officer, Uganda
MSc in Environmental systems analysis and management.

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.

Alister N. Mungai
Programme Assistant, Nairobi

Rosy Kabeya
Finance and Admin Assistant, DRC

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

Jamie Kemsey
Communications Officer

Hailing from the former industrial city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, Jamie is an independent traveler who is inspired by nature and loves experiencing new people, culture and challenges. He has a Masters degree in International Environmental Policy, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. He joined IGCP in July 2008 after serving as Field Director for an orangutan conservation project on the island of Borneo, Indonesia. He has also worked on projects focusing on the other great apes – chimpanzees, bonobos and lowland gorillas – in Gabon, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo. His favorite part of his job going out into the field to meet the communities and experience the immense natural beauty of the Virunga Volcanoes region. A huge music fan, he also enjoys reading, writing, yoga, mountain biking and skiing (when he can find snow outside of Africa’s tropics!)

Wellard Makambo
Enterprise Officer – DRC Programme

A multinational traveler who often appears at all IGCP offices in the space of a week, Wellard was born in Burundi and raised in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a major in Business Administration from Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. Comfortable anywhere in East Africa, Wellard worked as an Assistant Regional Coordinator for YCS (Young Christian Students) in Kenya before joining IGCP in November 2007. With his business background, Wellard’s favorite aspect of his work is working with communities and developing projects aimed at increasing family income in a sustainable manner. He loves football (soccer) and cooking, and spends his free time with his wife and daughter, as well as visiting friends. His beloved Congolese music can often be heard merrily blaring from his mobile phone at breaks or after work during conferences and IGCP meetings.

Enoch Rono
Finance and Administration Officer – Directorate

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.

Hilary Azaarwa
Finance and Administration Officer – Uganda Programme

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.

Wilbur Kaiire
Finance and Admin Assistant, Uganda

Due to his dedication and hard work, Wilbur was elevated from driver to Finance and admin assistant.