I have a M.Sc. in Applied Geographical Information Systems from Kingston University London. I am a certified Prince II Practitioner and a member of Nigeria Institute of Management. I have good project management/GIS project monitoring experience and skills including field data gathering, data analysis, training and consulting. I have supervised a number of environmental assessments works (mapping, sampling and analyses) and have considerable knowledge and experience in planning and development of sustainable environmental management programme.
My qualities and passions in managing teams and delivering projects on time and on budget, in addition to my professional training as a GIS / Project Management professional make me a qualified candidate and a potential key component of any team. Likewise, my excellent knowledge of project management tools, as well as GIS software such as ArcGIS, have equipped me with a solid base upon which I built my career. I am also an Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) & Sustainability professional with excellent environmental and social due diligence skills for high and medium risk projects.
I have conducted several due diligence assessments for major capital projects for development finance institutions, private equity firms, lenders, and infrastructure developers in Nigeria. I am well versed in essential ESG principles, standards, frameworks, toolkits, and guidelines such as IFC Environmental & Social Performance Standards, World Bank Group Environmental Social Standards, and African Development Bank Operational Safeguards. I have worked on numerous projects performed to the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and other lender standards and guidelines.
As an ESG & Sustainability Consultant, I assist public and private organizations manage their ESG risks and opportunities through:
• ESG due diligence of prospective investments against local and international requirements and industry best practice standards and guidelines. • Development of ESG corrective/preventive action plans that prioritize findings, and provide. actionable recommendations with the necessary resources and timelines for addressing issues. • Capacity building and training for fund managers, and investee companies in order to facilitate successful ESG integration. • Independent ESG Monitoring/Audit of portfolio and investments. • Reporting and Assurance. • Sustainable Finance Advisory.
I am accustomed to successfully juggling multiple projects and have an excellent track record of building new businesses, forging strong relationships with clients, developing partnerships and improving company efficiency through innovative and creative strategies. At my present and all my previous job roles, I leverage(d) my skills to meet and exceed expectations. I would like to do the same as a member of your team.