CURRICULUM VITAE

Lawrence Aspa Aporto

****D Washington Street, Barangay Pio Del Pilar

Makati City

E-mail: ac0ha5@r.postjobfree.com

Cellphone #s: 099*-***-**** & 091*-***-****

I.Work Experiences

1.Nov. 5, 2015 - Present: Information Management Associate

UNDP-UN OCHA

Ayala Avenue, Makati City

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Information Management Officer, the IM Associate carries out the following tasks:

Setting and Implementing Information Management Strategies

•Support and maintain a client-oriented approach with all relevant stakeholders to help identify information requirements for their geographic products and support activities, ensuring that the information needed to support humanitarian operations (and the coordination role of the Humanitarian Coordinator, OCHA field office) is submitted / collected, organized and made available to all humanitarian stakeholders in-country.

•Maintain the client-oriented approach with all relevant stakeholders to help identify their priority information requirements.

Data Collection and Dissemination

•Collect, clean, consolidate and document (metadata) relevant statistics and spatial datasets in line with OCHA’s “Country Level Minimum Common Operational Datasets” and disseminate to cluster/sectors.

•Incorporate common standards such as P-codes and GLIDE numbers into datasets and products and insure that common operational coding standards are disseminated and used across cluster/sectors for data collection and reporting.

•Provides support when necessary for OCHA’s core information management tools, such as, the Financial Tracking System (FTS), Who Does, What and Where database (3Ws), contact directory (HID), HDX, HumanitarianResponse.info.

•Support in the development of databases and other applications to support the collection and processing of context specific data (e.g.: affected population, displaced populations, demographic and vulnerability data, results of common rapid needs assessment etc.).

•Work together with the UN partners and others to analyze the information collected as detailed above

•Collaborate with key partners and relevant agencies and organizations in the collection of data for the Humanitarian work in the country.

Other Information Management Inputs

Support the management in the development and updating of national overview/analysis papers on humanitarian work in the country.

Assist the IMWG in supporting agenda setting and providing secretariat services (eg meeting minutes)

Assist the office in organizing joint activities with partner organizations and agencies

Participate in workshops, meetings, conferences relevant to the work of the OCHA office including making presentations and acting as rapporteur as appropriate

Continue to create and maintain cohesive communication linkages between larger organizations engaged in humanitarian work in the country

2.Jan. 5, 2015– Nov. 4, 2015: Information Mgt. Analyst

(Service Contract Holder) For Haiyan Recovery Activities

UN Coordination Office

UNICEF–Tacloban City Sub-Office

Accomplishments:

Managed information to support the UNRC and the UN system, as well as partner organizations, recover from humanitarian disaster & emergencies;

Determined the primary data and information elements that are required internally and externally to support inter-sectoral analysis and decision-making for recovery and disaster risk reduction;

Supported strategic and operational decision-making by processing and analyzing data and information and presenting it in format most useful for analysis (e.g. reports, maps);

Developed a client-oriented approach with all relevant stakeholders to help identify their priority information requirements;

Designed and implemented a dissemination plan for all information products produced;

Undertaken data preparedness activities in support of disaster risk reduction response preparedness efforts;

Established & maintained an information network at the national level to facilitate rehabilitation & recovery information exchange and the promotion of data and information sharing protocols;

Supported the advocacy, communication and reporting functions of the UNRC through the collection, processing, storage and retrieval of documents, including images of rehabilitation and recovery efforts.

3.Jan. 15, 2014 to Dec., 2014: Information Mgt. Analyst (GIS)

(Service Contract Holder) UN Development Programme

United Nations Office of the

Coordination for Humanitarian

Affairs (UN-OCHA), Tacloban City

Coordination Hub, Leyte

Accomplishments:

Worked within the IT team in developing and producing maps and related documents to support the work of OCHA office, senior decision makers and humanitarian community;

Prepared and distributed maps, report and documents in various formats (hard copy, digital and web-compatible);

Identified requirements for special analysis and products relevant to the activities of the humanitarian community;

Liaised with other information providers on spatial data issues;

Liaised the government to ensure data, especially spatial-related, shared between the humanitarian community and the government;

Assisted members of the Geographic Information community to work with standards and data to ensure a wide variety of data can be pulled together for rapid analysis;

Participated in sectoral working groups to identify information needs and provide technical support.

4.Feb. 16, 2013 to Jan. 14, 2014: Community Affairs Officer III

(GIS Mapper/Analyst, Job Order) Provincial Planning & Dev’t. Office

Provincial Government of Bataan

Bataan Capitol, Brgy. San Jose

City of Balanga, Bataan

Accomplishments:

Prepared the Hydro-meteorological and Geological Hazard Profile (Maps and Table Analysis), Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Change Adaptation of the Province of Bataan using the GIS software.

Assisted in the technical aspect in preparation of electronically-generated maps of the Province using GIS software and matters related to forest and coastal resource management if needed.

Prepared various electronic thematic maps of Province of Bataan to be incorporated on different Plans.

Processed and analyzed on a Provincial scale the hazard and vulnerability maps provided by different national agencies.

Maintained and updated relevant provincial electronic maps.

Assisted in the provision of maps needed by other Departments, offices, data collectors, researchers and visitors.

Helped and assisted in preparation of geo-hazard, vulnerability, development, land-use and framework plans of the Province.

Helped in monitoring targets and accomplishments in line with annual work and financial plan of the office.

Performed basic office duties such as answering telephone calls, direct calls, emails, fax, photocopying, encoding letters/communications/documents, spreadsheets.

Augmented in the absence of a co-worker and participate on tasks requiring added assistance on a specific event/activity.

Assisted co-workers in computer-related operations/activities.

Performed other related responsibilities and functions that may be assigned by the superior and/or higher officials to ensure success of office-related activities.

5.May 12, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2013: Ecosystems Mgt. Specialist II

(Regional Contractual Staff) Coastal & Marine Mgt. Division

DENR- Regional Office III

City of San Fernando, Pampanga

A government agency under the Protective Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Service, Coastal and Marine Management Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office III, lead agency in the implementation of the ADB-funded Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project (ICRMP) in nine (9) participating Municipalities in the Province of Zambales.

Accomplishments:

Involved in electronic mapping and analysis using the GIS technology (ArcMap/Arcview) in relation to Coastal and Forest Resource Management and Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Planning.

Assisted in the conduct and updating of Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment (PCRA) in 72 coastal Barangays in the Province of Zambales.

Engaged in Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Planning, Information, Education & Communication Campaign and Biodiversity Conservation Activities in 9 coastal Municipalities in Zambales;

Conducted underwater habitat (Coral Reef, Seagrass, Fish Visual Census) assessments using SCUBA diving and terrestrial habitat (Mangrove, Beach and Forest) assessments using various scientific methods;

Provided technical assistance to coastal and upland communities in relation to natural resources management.

Worked in administrative and other technical functions that the superior may direct.

3. June 2000 – February 2008: Plantation Officer/Technician

(Permanent Employee, Resigned) Bataan Highland Tree Plantation

Royal Highland Farms, Inc.

Brgys. Sibul & Pagasa,

Orani, Bataan

A registered private land tree plantation located in Brgys. Sibul, Pagasa and Tala, Orani, Bataan, established in 1999 covering 500 hectares, planted with different forest tree species such as Gmelina, Mangium, Mahogany, Teak and Eucalyptus, targeted for lumber harvesting at least 10 years after establishment.

Accomplishments:

Raised more than 100,000 of various species of seedlings in a tree nursery from certified seeds.

Prepared planting plan and design on 300 hectares titled private property of the Company.

Established a mixed species plantation from seedlings raised at the nursery.

Maintained and protected established plantation from day one to harvest.

Performed timber stand improvement and other silvicultural treatments for better lumber yield.

Prepared annual firefighting and monitoring plan all throughout the planted areas.

Performed other duties that the Managing Director assigned from time to time.

4. January 1999 – June 2000: LGU/Municipal Employee

(Casual Employee, Resigned) Municipality of Mariveles, Bataan

Accomplishments:

Assisted in various office works at the Municipal Assessor’s Office.

Ran errands.

Performed other duties that the Municipal Assessor assigned from time to time.

5. October 1998 – December 1998: Project Manager

(Contractual, End Contract) Mariveles Watershed Farmers’ Association, Inc., Bataan

A registered People’s Organization (P.O.) funded by a foreign institution (OECF/JBIC) with reforestation project covering 2,000 hectares. An 18 million peso-grant project, assisted by the DENR Office Region 3 that covers three Barangays (Camaya, Balon Anito and Biaan), aims to reforest denuded watershed area and provide livelihood projects to the community.

Accomplishments:

Assisted and trained members of the P.O. in technical capabilities with regards to plantation management.

Monitored plantation activities of the members on a daily basis.

Prepared monthly plantation accomplishment report of the P.O.

Reported directly to the P.O. President regarding plantation update of the three Barangays.

Prepared correspondences and communications in relation to plantation documents needed by the DENR Regional Office.

6. January 1997 – June 1998: Community Organizer (C.O.)

(Contractual, End Contract) Forestry Development Foundation

Los Baños, Laguna

An assisting non-government organization that deals on projects that help local communities on reforestation activities, with manpower of mostly forestry students and graduates.

Accomplishments:

Conducted house to house interview of watershed-dependent residents.

Identified potential leaders that will handle a local organization.

Assisted the local residents on the formation of a People’s Organization (P.O.) that will be awarded by a reforestation project.

Assisted in several trainings undertaken by the formed P.O. both in office and plantation management.

Assisted the P.O. in technical and office procedures in handling a funded Community-Based Forest Management.

Performed other duties that the NGO President assigned from time to time.

II.Personal Data

Age : 44 years old

Sex / Civil Status : Male / Married

Date of Birth : February 25, 1973

Height / Weight : 5’ 7” / 70 kgs.

Citizenship : Filipino

Language Spoken : Tagalog, English

Father’s Name : Monico Lacaba Aporto (dec.)

Mother’s Name : Teresa Mesias Aspa-Aporto

III.Educational Attainment

Post-baccalaureate: Currently enrolled, Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management (MENRM)

University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)

College: 1993 - 1997

Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF, Gen. Forestry)

University of the Philippines Los Baños (U.P.L.B.)

College of Forestry, College, Laguna

Scholarship: Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program of U.P. (STFAP-UP)

1991 – 1993

Forest Ranger Certificate (FRC)

University of the Philippines Los Baños (U.P.L.B.)

College of Forestry, College, Laguna

Scholarship: Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program of U.P. (STFAP-UP)

High School: 1985 – 1991

Cerilio Constantino Technical Institute (CCTI)

San Pablo City, Laguna

Elementary: 1979 – 1985

San Roque Elementary School

San Pablo City, Laguna

IV.Trainings & Seminars Attended/Completed

1.August 22-27, 2016

Training on Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment Systems (REDAS)

PHIVOLCS & PLGU of Pangasinan, City of Lingayen

2.March 11-17, 2016

Information Management Coordination and Preparedness Training (IMPACT)

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

3.January 18, 2014

Online Training Course on Advanced Security in The Field II

United Nations Department of Security and Safety (UNDSS)

http://dss.un.org (training.dss.un.org)

4.January 15, 2014

Online Training Course on Basic Security in The Field II

United Nations Department of Security and Safety (UNDSS)

http://dss.un.org (training.dss.un.org)

5.October 21-26, 2013

Training on Use of Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System (REDAS) Sofware

Subic Holiday Villas, SBMA, City of Olongapo

6.January 15-19, 2013

Training on Climate Smart for Protected Area Management Planning

Traders Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, City Of Manila

7.October 8-12, 2012

Training on Oil Spill Awareness and Response

AES Training Compound, Masinloc Powerplant

Masinloc, Zambales

8.May 17-24, 2012

Training Course on Biodiversity Conservation Projects For Locally Managed Marine Protected Areas and Principles Of Stock Enhancement and Habitat Rehabilitation

SEAFDEC Training and Information Division

Tigbauan, Iloilo

9.September 5-9, 2011

Training on Basic GIS and Use Of GPS For ICRM Project Implementers

Hacienda Gracia Resort, Lubao, Pampanga

10.August 23-26, 2011

Training on Preparation Of Reforestation Plan For The Province Of Zambales

Hacienda Gracia Resort, Lubao, Pampanga

11.May 24-27, 2011

Refresher Course on Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment (PCRA) With Emphasis on Situational Analysis and Enhancement of the Integrated Coastal Management Plans for DENR Implementers

By The Sea Resort, Barretto, Olongapo City, Zambales

12.January 24-28, 2011

Training on Establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Coastal Habitat Assessment Methods

Reutotar Beach Resort, Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales

13.November 3-6 and 16-19, 2010

Training on SCUBA Diving (PADI-Open Water)

Dawal Beach Resort, Candelaria, Zambales

14.November 18-19, 2009

Training Workshop on Communication Planning, Coastal Hazard, Rapid Rural Appraisal and Environmental Impact Assessment

Bakasyunan sa Baybay-Dagat Resort, Iba, Zambales

15.April 13-17, 2009

Training on Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) and Use of Global Positioning System for ICRM Project Implementers

Bakasyunan sa Baybay-Dagat Resort, Iba, Zambales

16.March 10-12, 2009

Training on Conduct of Feasibility Studies (Project Development)

By The Sea Resort, Olongapo City, Zambales

17.August 26-28, 2008

Trainer’s Training on Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment (PCRA)

Dawal Beach Resort, Candelaria, Zambales

18.July 16-18, 2008 (1st Module) and July 23-25, 2008 ( 2nd Module)

Crash Course on Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Hacienda Gracia Resort, Lubao, Pampanga

V.Organizational Affiliation

1.U.P.L.B. Zeta Beta Rho Honor Fraternity (1992)

2.U.P. Thursday Club Civic Organization (1992)

3.U.P. Alumni Association (1993 and 1997)

4.U.P. Los Baños Alumni Association (1993 and 1997)

VI.Eligibility

Career Service Professional Eligible (Civil Service Commission)

Exam Taken on August 16, 1998

Central School, San Pablo City, Laguna

Licensed Open Water SCUBA Diver

PADI Diver Number 1012AE6771

Completed on November 19, 2010

Masinloc, Zambales

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