Risk Management Project Manager

Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo (Ph.D)

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Analyzing the spatial distribution of noise generation in relation to land use patterns to inform urban planning and promote healthier, more sustainable environments.

Disaster risk management for flooding, emphasizing vulnerability assessment, early warning systems, and resilient infrastructure planning to reduce flood-related impacts.

Impacts of climate change on disaster risk management, with a focus on environmental risk assessment to enhance adaptive strategies and resilience in vulnerable communities.

Environmental evaluation of human activities and development projects

Disaster Risk Reduction and strategies

Vulnerability Assessment, Capacity Building and Training Needs Assessment in Disaster Risk Reduction

EDUCATION

Master of Science (MSc) – Project Management

Anderson school of Graduate Studies, University of New Mexico, NM, United States

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Environmental Management Department of Geography and Environmental Management University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

2023

2021

Master of Science (MSc) – Disaster Risk Management and Developmental Studies

Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies

University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

2013

Bachelor of Science – Estate Management

University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria

2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office of the Vice President of Research, University of New Mexico (Program Coordinator)

Faculty Aide Anderson School of Graduate Studies

Environmental Manager, Monier Construction Company (MCC)

Project Manager, Environmental Project Manager, Program Manager, Sustainability Organization & Cross-Functional Collaboration Skills

Resource Management, Budgeting, Stakeholder Management, Documentation, Reporting, People Management & Construction Management Skills

EXPERIENCE ON DETAILED TASKS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

Expertise in strategic initiatives such as determining that the electricity generating plants were the major source of noise pollution across the study area and proposing remedial and control measures, resulting in 6 discoveries.

Ability to work professionally with leading minds in the industry as experienced leading the Real Estate department of Monier Construction Company and as demonstrated by working with 5 teams.

Ability to quickly assess complex situations gained while investigating the perception of noise pollution by residents of the south-south region of Nigeria as evidenced by attending 3 conferences.

Inspection of Audit facility, administration of audit questionnaires and Identification of potential threats and non-compliance.

Compulsory acquisition of Assets and buildings for state and federal government projects Communities and stakeholders’ consultation, data gathering and identification of potential and associated impacts, and preparation of the EIA report.

Experience guiding junior team members leveraging expertise in analysis of environmental degradation caused by artisanal oil refining in the Delta region, as evidenced by mentoring 4 professionals.

Research and analysis expertise gained by working on the adaptation of noise pollution, the variation in noise pollution of land use types, and periods of the day across the Niger delta region, resulting in 6 surveys, focus groups and interviews.

Understanding of interdependencies of various contributing functions establishing and implementing project management policies, processes, and procedures to ensure projects are executed consistently and in alignment with organizational objectives as evidenced by 6 optimized methodologies

Designing/adopting appropriate research methodologies, supervising field surveys, analyzing data.

Interfacing with regulatory bodies to arrange Report hearings and presentations. Coordinate the socio-economic impact assessment team. Conduct Social Impact Assessment and public participatory consultation program.

Preparation of project environmental documents related to socioeconomic analysis and impacts for the Project’s

Design and conduct of community participatory consultation and grievance management programs

Strategic analysis, identification, and management of social risks.

Surveying through structured questionnaires and focus group discussions, data spreadsheet

analysis through pivot table technique.

PUBLICATIONS:

H.A Kika, Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo, P. Ikezam (2021), Public Perception of the Environmental Conditions of Restaurants in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

E E ; Oyegun C U ; Elenwo and Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo. (2021) Spatial Distribution of Noise generated from CBD to outskirts across major land use areas in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo. (2022) A Review on the Integrated Disaster Risk Management Strategies for Wildfire Outbreaks in the United State of America

Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo Helen A 2 Kika and Precious Ikezam (2022).Analyses On the Variation In Noise Pollution Of Land Use Types And Time Periods Of The Day Across The Niger Delta Region

H.A Kika, Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo, P. Ikezam (2022), Analysis of the Variation in the Cost Implications and Monetary Benefits of Artisanal Oil Refinery in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo (2023) Vulnerabilities and resilience of coastal communities: disaster risk management for flooding in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo. (2024) Exploring Climate Change Impacts on Disaster Risk Management: Environmental Risk Assessment in Abia State, Nigeria

Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo. (2024) DISASTER AND SAFETY SCIENCES Comprehensive Environmental Management for Disaster Resilience: An Integrated Review of Pre-Disaster Preparedness, Post-Disaster Recovery, and Sustainable Restoration Strategies.

Ekene Uchenna-Ogbodo. (2024) ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND POLLUTION STUDIES Exploring Climate Change Impacts on Disaster Risk Management: Environmental Risk Assessment in Abia State, Nigeria

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CONFERENCE PAPER

Uchenna- Ogbodo, E, Ugwu M.O, Conference Paper presented at the 54th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (Edo 2024), ‘Title’; Artisanal Oil Refineries in Nigeria’s Niger Delta: The Counter Effect on the Land Value and the Nation’s GDP.

EDITOR

Carl and Cart Journal

AWARDS

Excellence in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation National Institute of Professional Engineers (NIPES)

Outstanding Service Award, Monier Construction Company Monier Construction Company (MCC)

Leadership Excellence Award, Monier Construction Company MCC

Innovator of the Year Award, Monier Construction Company MCC

Exemplary mentorship Award, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers NIESV

Inspirational Role Model Award, Institute of Environmental Managers port Harcourt

Team Collaboration Champion, Ahiwe Associates

Inclusive Excellence Award, Ahiwe Associates

Innovative Problem Solver Award, Ahiwe Associates

Adaptability and Resilience Award, Disaster Risk Managers association

Community Engagement Advocate, Monier Construction Company MCC

Continuous Improvement Award, Ahiwe Associates

Unsung Hero Award, Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA)

Lifetime Achievement Award, University of Nigeria Nsukka(UNN)

Innovative Educational Initiatives Award, Ignatius Ajero University

Associate Member, National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)

Associate Member, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

Associate Member, Nigerian Institution of Estate surveyors and Valuers (NIESV)

Cooking, teaching/presenting topics & traveling

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/CERTIFICATION

Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, ‘Theme: Nigeria’s Trillion Dollar GDP Dream: harnessing the wealth of our Land (Edo State- 2024)

Certificate of Appreciation, American Public Health Association (2025) as a reviewer for the Environment Program of the APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo

Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing. Journal of Geography, Environmental and Earth Science International

Fellow; Institute of STEM Innovation and Excellence (ISIE)

Fellow;

Associate Member; National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)

Associate Member; Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

Associate Member; Associate Member, Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers

(NIESV)

SKILLS

Excellent time management

Prioritization

organizational skills

leadership

Commercial Acumen

Teamwork and Cross functional collaboration

Time management

Project Management

Outstanding communication skills

Relationship building

Client-facing skills

Strategic Planning

Professional Awareness

Adaptability and flexibility

Conflict Resolution

Current Industry trends

Creative Problem Solving

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Emotional Intelligence

{Microsoft, SharePoint, Primavera, Sure track, Word, Excel, Power Point}

Target Driven

Negotiation

Property Management

Exceptional critical / generative thinking skills

Interpersonal skills

Decisiveness

Problem-solving

Ability to delegate effectively

REFERENCES

References are available on request

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