Environmental and social development Specialist/Analyst
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RESUME
MICHAEL OMWONY (MSc.ESA,NL; MSc DPP,UK and BScESTM,UGA)
DETAILS
Nationality: Ugandan
Date of Birth: 21-11-1988
Address: Makindye
P.O. Box 3311, Kampala
Uganda
Tel: +256*********
Email: ***************@*****.***
Skype: omwony. michael
linkedin.com/in/michael-omwony-
532b0829Linkedin
SKILLS
Microsoft iWork
Excel
Miro/ElucidChart
Canvas
ODK
Gleam-i & EX-ACT tools
CROPWAT
SimaPro
CRiSTAL Tool
LANGUAGES
English
Luo
Langi
Luganda
Swahili
Akarimojong
Leb’thur (Jo’Abwor)
HOBBIES
Football
Reading
Nature walks
Travelling to remote places
PROFILE SUMMARY
I am an environmental specialist/systems analysis with 10 years of work experience in environmental and natural resources management accumulated in development finance banking, public and private sector, and multi-lateral agencies such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), African Development Bank (AfDB), Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC). I am passionate about environmental management and socio-economic development with a high degree of interest in system analysis for alternatives, sustainable business development models and designs that address socio-economic inequalities and promote environmental sustainability. My experience in development banking government, private sector and international organizations, and technical background MSc Environmental Sciences, MSc Development & Project Planning and BSc Environmental Science Technology & Management has provided with me theoretical and applied knowledge, multidisciplinary and team member/leader holds me abreast of sound technical judgement, coordination, strategic planning & budgeting, human resource management, critical report writing and communication skills.
Core areas of specialty include applied scientific & social sciences research; stakeholder analysis & engagement; project finance and economic analysis; programme planning and management; ecosystems assessment & restoration; life-cycle assessment; climate change adaptation in water management and food systems; environmental assessment for pollution management (energy & agriculture projects); environmental cost-benefit analysis; environmental quality governance, environmental policy analysis & evaluation, environmental education, and learning & capacity building for sustainable development. EDUCATION
MSc. Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands August 2020 — Feb 2022
Thesis subject: Understanding stakeholders’ perceptions of benefits and threats to the degradation of wetland ecosystem services in the Layibi wetland, Gulu City, Uganda MSc Development & Project Planning, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom September 2015 — December 2016
Thesis subject: The impact of climate variability on agricultural production and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA); A case of Malawi, Uganda, and Kenya BSc Environmental Science Technology & Management, Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda
August 2017 — June 2020
Thesis Subject: Assessment of the efficiency of wastewater treatment works in the reduction of water pollution parameters; A case of Bugologi wastewater treatment works, Kampala, Uganda
St. Joseph’s College Namagunga, High School, Mukono City, Uganda Feb 2007 — Nov 2008
Three Principal Passes-Cambridge GCSE Grading System Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Principal & Practice of Agriculture St. Sir Samuel Baker School, Uganda Certificate of Education, Gulu City, Uganda Feb 2007 — Nov 2008
Three Principal Passes-Cambridge GCSE Grading System Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Principal & Practice of Agriculture, commerce, English, History, Mathematics, and Geography
OTHER TRAINING
Tools and Methods for Sustainable Land Management, Uganda Land care Network (ULN) in collaboration with the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) February 2017
Advanced Level Training in Isotope Hydrology, Makerere University in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Feb 2013
Basic Level Training in Isotope Hydrology, Makerere University in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). December 2010
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Environmental and Social Risk Officer at Uganda Development Bank, Kampala, Uganda May 2019 — Aug 2020
My responsibilities included developing and operationalisation of environmental and social management policy/framework, and provision of technical leadership and support in the implementation of (ESMF) to the bank and its stakeholders over her investment portfolio of US$ 120 million per year through research, environmental due diligence and environmental risk appraisal to identify risk, measures to mitigate/enhance environmental & social risks/gains and enhance compliance with the Bank’s related policies, Uganda Environmental policies and environmental and social safeguards standards for its development partners: the World Bank, Islamic Development Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Kuwait Grant, Agency for French Development (AFD), European Union (EU), African Development Bank (AfDB), Green Climate Fund (GCF), and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Technical Specialist/Environmental Compliance Officer at Abt Associates Inc, Kampala, Uganda, the United States President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) USAID VectorLink Project, Uganda-Task Order 01 - 01, US$ 85 Million funded by USAID
Feb 2018 — April 2019
I managed and coordinated the implementation of environmental compliance, health, and safety assurance program of the project, under the United States Government (USG) 22 CFR 16 documentation and Uganda’s national environmental requirements/laws and strengthened program adherence to requirements laid out in USAID Programmatic and Supplemental Environmental Assessments and Pesticide Evaluation Report, and the President’s Malaria Initiative Indoor Residual Spraying (PMI IRS) Best management Practices Manual. This involved pesticide quality assurance of efficacy, bio-beds construction, routine inspections, and capacity building programme of the 10245 spray personnel, 16 district technical specialists, 8 store managers, technical staff from 16 district local governments (spray geographies), the National Malaria Control Programme, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Development. Ag. Head of Natural Resources Department, Government of Uganda at Pader district, Uganda. December 2016 — February 2018
I managed and provided technical support and leadership to the department and the district to promote sustainable exploitation and management of natural resources. My tasks included planning, budgeting, supervision of the implementation of departmental activities, financial accountability, and human resources management. Which included the Senior Land Management Officer, District Forestry Officer, Wetlands Officer, Staff Surveyor, Cartographer, and Physical Planner; and handled staff payroll under the vote function 8 for natural resource, Pader district-547. Environmental & Natural Resources Focal Person, Project for the Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Uganda at Pader district.
September 2016 — February 2018
I coordinated and accomplished the implementation of 17 community based natural resources management sub-projects, with funding of US$ 5,000 each and dissemination of weather information for the local government of Pader district under the Project for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Uganda (PRELNOR), Ministry of Local Government, US$79.9 Million funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Environmental & Social Safeguards Focal Person, Northern Uganda Social Action Fund, Phase II at Pader district
September 2016 — February 2018
I coordinated the generation, guided the implementation, and compliance monitoring of the environmental and social management plans (ESMPs), resettlement guidelines of 326 sub-projects, and strengthened compliance of Pader district with the environmental and social management framework (ESMF) under the project, the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Phase III (NUSAF III), Office of the Prime Minister, US$130 million funded by the World Bank through the Office of the Prime Minister, Government of Uganda.
District Environmental Officer, Government of Uganda at Pader district, Uganda. May 2014 — February 2018
My responsibility involved assessment and optimization of the implementation and compliance with environmental laws and policies, and the national environmental action plan for sustainable exploitation of natural resources in the district. I planned for the environmental sector, implemented the activities, and conducted periodic compliance evaluation and evaluation reviews of environmental impact statements, and audits for development projects in the district. Environmental Specialist at JBN Consults and Planners Ltd, Kampala, Uganda June 2012 — April 2014
I prepared technical and financial proposals to respond to calls for environmental consultancy assessments, conducted field reconnaissance studies and environmental scoping of different development projects (infrastructures, health, water, and agriculture), and prepared environmental and social impact assessment reports, environmental audit reports and environmental life-cycle impact assessment reports. Project Field Assistant at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kampala, Uganda
April 2011 — May 2011
Under the project Enabling Activities for Implementation of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Uganda” funded by the Global Environment Fund (GEF) through UNEP and implemented by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), my tasks involved undertaking an inventory of stockpiles of obsolete and banned pesticides in Uganda; inventory of transformers and capacitors contaminated with Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCBs) and assisting in the analysis of safe handling of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in terms of infrastructural capacity, local expertise, and laws under the commission of contracted assessment consultant.
REFEREES
1. Dr Francis Abibi (PhD)
Development Impact Manager, Uganda Development Bank Plot 6, Nakasero Road, Rwenzori Towers
P.O Box 7210, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256*********; Mob: +256*********
Email: ******@****.**.**
2. Dr Albert Acquaye (PhD.)
Associate Scientist, Environmental Compliance and Safety Manager Abt Associates Inc-USAID/PMI VectorLink Project, Uganda 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
New York, United States of America (USA)
Office: +1-301-***-****; Mobile: +1-916-***-**** E-mail: **************@********.***
3. Mr. Peter Bismarck Olanya (MSc)
Environment and Climate Change Specialist, Project for the Restoration of Livelihoods in Northern Uganda (PRELNOR), Ministry of Local Government
P.O. Box 7037, Kampala, Uganda,
Tel. +256- 784051102
E-mail: *****.******@*****.***
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