Business Development Climate Change
Resume:
Buba Camara
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Buba Camara
AMRC Layout
Farato
West Coast Region
Banjul. The Gambia
+220-******* ********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/buba-camara-4666b5b0 PROFILE
I am highly organized, dedicated and commitment to pursue a career in project management. I possess a strong interpersonal skill, demonstrating the utmost discretion and integrity when dealing with matters of concerns. I have had a good performance from all my previous position. Buba had worked on healthcare projects in Medical Research Council, the Gambia particular on clinical trials as a study nurse responsible for recruiting study participants, collect study specific data and monitoring patients on trial drugs as may be necessary.
In 2014 I switch from clinical research to Climate change project and worked on the GCCA support project to the Gambia where I had assisted the coordinator and the Technical assistance service in developing the National climate change policy for the country.
As a project officer I have been very instrumental in conducting national and regional climate change activities such as regional sensitisation, arranging for national workshops and preparing the event report. I was also part of the technical assistance team who developed the national strategy programme for climate resilient for the country at the Ministry of Environment Climate change and Natural resources responsible for operations and logistics for the TA component.
KEY SKILLS
Public speaking
Presentation
Budget preparation
Excellent communication
Business development
Community mobilisation
Capacity building
Operations management
Project planning and management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Development Officer / Technical Assistant / Agrer Consulting Firm, Dec 2020 to 31 May 2024 Agrer is an International consulting firm based in Brussels are with expertise in Agriculture, environment, climate change, coastal zone, Infrastructural development, performance monitoring, and have successfully implemented EU and World Bank project all around the globe.
Assist in searching for new business development opportunities in the country in the Gambia and the sub-region.
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Assist in the drafting of expression of interest for any opportunity.
Assist with identifying local partners for collaboration as may be necessary.
Provide Technical assistant to the International team of expert in organizing workshops, seminars, regional consultations, and serve as secretary to such meetings.
Assist in the regularization of status for the consultants
Assist with Country specific data for EOI / tender
Assist in the drafting of technical reports
Assist in Managing project funds and submit financial reports as appropriate. Field Supervisor Future proof project. Banjul City Council Mar 2020 to Nov 2020 Banjul City Council is a local government authority responsible for the administration of the Capital city.
To monitor all field activity and generate a technical report on every field activity.
To register all project risk and possible mitigation action for discussion during project meeting.
Advice the project coordinator as to the state of project implementation in the field.
To make request for procurement of field work materials.
Serve as focal for the project partner institutions. Administrative Assistant United Nations office for Project Services Apr 2018 to Mar 2020 United Nations office for project services is a UN entity implementing and doing procurement for the UN system and hosting country.
Maintain the diary for the Country Manager planning for his appointment and booking confirm meetings.
Provide briefing notes for visiting consultants
Assist in the procurement of goods and services.
Update and monitoring of system of delegation authority.
Receipts of shipment and custom clearance
Preparation of request for payment for DSA and other contractual fees
Petty cash custodian
Asset management
Research Assistant Department of Water Resources (Third National Communication)Dec 2017 to Dec 2017 Department of Water Resources is the government institution providing climate services.
To conduct field work and collect relevant data for input in the draft preparation.
To establish contact with all the relevant department and or projects
To facilitate in the conduct of both national and regional workshops.
To collect and collate all relevant project data that may be relevant in the process.
Administer questionnaire to relevant stakeholders. Technical team project assistant Agrer Consulting firm Mar 2017 to May 2017 Buba Camara
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Agrer is an international consulting firm based in brussels with expertise in agriculture, environment, climate change, infrastructure, energy and has implemented series of projects in the Gambia
Identifying Strategic Programme on Climate Resilient (SPCR) stakeholders in consultation with the Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Natural Resources (MoECCNAR)
Arrange meeting for the consultative process both at national and regional level and serve as secretary.
Prepare and collate list of stakeholders during the consultative process.
To collect and collate all the relevant policies / documents for review by the team of consultants.
To assist the Ministry (MoECCNAR) in the implementation of its SPCR activities. Project Assistant GCCA Support project to the Gambia (EDF) Oct 2014 to Jul 2016 European Development Fund has been assisting the Gambia in combatting climate change through series of projects.
To assist C2 Coordinator in the implementation of C2 activities, including attending meetings of the Climate Change Technical Working Group and acting as a meeting secretary including preparation of agendas, distribution of any required documentation, and preparation of meeting report/minutes for confirmation by the TWG members. Drafting of terms of references, invitation letters, financial documentations and supply contracts required for execution of C2 sub- activities, Assist with the organization and management of logistical arrangement for conducting meetings, workshops and training courses including travel arrangements within the Gambia for International visitors to C2, Assist with the organization and management of visas and logistical arrangement for implementing C2 overseas study missions and practical attachments, Assist with design and delivery of any visibility awareness raising for C2, Manage inventory of project office equipment and supplies at DWR and arrange for purchase of office consumables, Ensure that all documentation and files concerning C2 events are organized, up to date and audit ready at all time . Research Nurse Medical Research Council, The Gambia Jul 2012 to Oct 2014 MRC is a UK supported medical research institute in the Gambia and have successfully implemented series of clinical trials.
Recruitment of Study participants, supervise & maintain an up to date research data (Study specific), cross check and verify field data before entry. Conduct training on study specific procedures to field workers, prepare report on issue of concern to the principal investigator, account for project asset under my supervision. Conduct counselling to study participants, To maintain patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters, To collect data in a systemic and on-going process, To collect laboratory samples from patients using appropriate techniques, Serve as liaising officer between M.R.C and the staff of Government health facilities, Administration of study specific drugs, Record and maintain patient’s vital signs in a retrievable form.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Wrexham Glyndwr University - MBA Project Management in progress Project Management Ongoing Stratford College of Management - Graduate Diploma Social work 2013 Institute for Commercial Management - Advanced Diploma Project Management 2011 Cinchip Institute of professional studies - Diploma Accounting and Finance 2010 School for Enrolled Nurses - Enrolled Nurse Basic Nursing 1997 Nasir Ahmaddiyyaa High School - GCSE
English
Agriculture
Geography
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Biology 1993
INTERESTS
planning, organising, leadership, team work, adaptability and communication REFERENCES
Katherine Kennedy Consultant / Team leader Agrer Technical Assistance GCCA+ project National Environment Agency Jimpex Road Kanifing. The Gambia *********@**************.**.**
WhatsApp: +44-797*******
Foday Conteh Deputy Director Department of Water Resources 7 Marina Parade Banjul. The Gambia *********@*****.***
WhatsApp: +220-*******
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