Below is a comprehensive list of my professional experience in environmental and social assessment, project management, and data analysis. This portfolio is designed to provide a complete overview of the depth and breadth of my expertise for a detailed technical review.
| Date(s) | Project & Client / Funder | Country | Role | Key Responsibilities & Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Role: E&S Project Portfolio Management | ||||
| Apr 2021 - Present | E&S Project Portfolio Direction & Management Client: ESDCO (for B2Gold, Endeavour, Hummingbird, IFC, WB, AfDB, KfW etc.) |
Mali, Senegal | Environmental and Social (E&S) Project Manager | • Directed the development and monitoring of safeguard instruments (ESMF, ESIA, RAP, ESMP) for 20+ mining & infrastructure projects. • Oversaw E&S compliance, reducing deliverable approval delays by 20%. • Integrated geospatial (QGIS, GEE) and statistical analysis (R) to refine risk assessments. • Managed and mentored a team of 20+ experts, improving report quality by 15%. • A key achievement includes managing the E&S studies (ESIA & RAP) for a strategic 100 MW solar power plant, serving as the project's Data Scientist to ensure the data integrity required for AfDB co-financing in a high-security-risk environment. |
| Independent Consulting: Advanced Data Analysis & Strategic Advisory | ||||
| 2025 - Present | Lead Data Specialist for a World Bank-Funded ESIA/RAP Update Client: Senior Independent Consultant |
Guinea-Bissau | E&S Data Scientist & Analyst | • Conducting a detailed land use classification using Landsat 8/9 imagery (Random Forest algorithm). • Performing a high-resolution air quality analysis by downscaling CAMS and MODIS data to model PM2.5 & PM10 concentrations. • Supervising the in-field noise data collection campaign and authoring the technical baseline reports in full compliance with the World Bank's ESF. |
| Mining Sector | ||||
| 2025 - Present | E&S Due Diligence Review - Kobada Gold Project Client: Behr Dolbear (for Endeavour Financial) |
Mali | Field E&S Due Diligence Specialist | • Led critical on-the-ground data collection and fieldwork to support a high-stakes technical due diligence process. • Analyzed project compliance against national legislation and IFC Performance Standards. • Performed a detailed technical review of the draft due diligence report, providing critical corrections to ensure the final assessment was robust, accurate, and defensible for the investor. |
| 2024 - 2025 | Impact Evaluation - "Mercury-Free Mali" Project Client: Khulisa M.S. (for U.S. Dept. of State) |
Mali | Subject Matter Expert (Mining) | • Served as the SME for Mali within a multi-country program (Mali, Indonesia, Colombia). • Led the adaptation of data collection tools and conducted strategic interviews (KIIs, FGDs) to evaluate social impact. |
| Mar - Aug 2023 | ESIA - Fantola Small-Scale Gold Mine Client: Independent (for Fantola Gold Mining Society) |
Mali | Environmentalist | • Led and delivered the complete Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA). |
| May - Nov 2022 | ESIA - Sindo Small-Scale Gold Mine Client: Independent (for Sindo Gold Mining Society) |
Mali | Socio-environmentalist | • Led and delivered the complete Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA). |
| Jun 2024 | Simplified ESIA - Sepola Exploration Permit Client: Independent (for Niare Mining) |
Mali | Environmentalist | • Delivered the Simplified ESIA for mineral exploration activities. |
| Energy & Infrastructure Sector | ||||
| 2025 - Ongoing | Lead E&S Expert for a Pan-African Green Energy Platform Client: Jiri Services (on behalf of EED Advisory / CEI Africa) |
Mali | Lead E&S Expert | • Leading the development of the E&S framework to streamline compliance for Green Mini-Grid (GMG) developers across Africa. • Mapping E&S regulatory and legal frameworks across multiple countries to identify critical risks and requirements. • Conducting strategic interviews with key stakeholders (developers, regulators) to inform the platform's design and ensure market relevance. • Shaping the technical requirements for training modules to ensure future energy projects are compliant, de-risked, and fully bankable. |
| Feb 2023 | Simplified ESIA - Kouremalé Military Camp Client: Associate Consultant (EU Financed) |
Mali | Environmentalist | • Delivered the Simplified ESIA for the construction of a military camp under EU standards. |
| Jun 2025 - Present | ESMP - Senegal River Basin AEP Infrastructures Client: 3E-TPS |
Mali | Environmentalist | • Development and on-site implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the construction phase. |
| Mar - May 2025 | E&S Compliance Audit - Akuo Mali Solar Plant (50MW) Client: Independent |
Mali | Environmentalist | • Conducted an E&S compliance audit against national regulations for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project. |
| May 2024 | E&S Audit - HNRB Construction Sites Client: Independent |
Benin | Data Analyst | • Led the E&S audit of remote construction sites for Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group, including physico-chemical analyses. |
| Mar - May 2020 | Mopti Road & River Quay Rehabilitation (WB Financed) Client: Independent |
Mali | Data Analyst | • Managed the RAP database for compensation and resettlement of 120 PAPs, ensuring compliance with World Bank ESF. |
| Mar - Aug 2018 | Rural Roads (PAAR) E&S Audit (WB Financed) Client: Independent |
Mali | Independent Consultant | • Conducted the E&S compliance audit for 1700 km of rural roads against World Bank safeguard policies. |
| Environment, Agriculture & Forestry Sector | ||||
| Oct - Nov 2024 | ESMF - Health Systems Resilience Project (WB Financed) Client: Independent |
Mali | Environmentalist | • Led the development of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). |
| 2024 | Degraded Land Restoration Project (WB Financed) Client: Independent |
Mali | Data Analyst | • Managed and validated the RAP database to ensure data integrity for monitoring and compliance with WB ESF. |
| May - Sep 2021 | Simplified ESIAs - SBF Forestry Projects Client: Independent (for Société de Boiserie Farota, SBF) |
Mali | Environmentalist | • Delivered 35 out of 40 Simplified ESIAs for forestry development and management projects. |
| Mar - Apr 2017 | Simplified ESIAs - Hydro-agricultural Works (P2RS) Client: CEDI-SAHEL (WB Financed) |
Mali | Socio-environmentalist | • Delivered Simplified ESIAs for the P2RS program, including social and environmental analysis. |
| Capacity Building | ||||
| Mar 2025 | Training - "E&S Impact Assessment" (PTCS) Client: Trainer (Enabel Financed) |
Mali | Assistant Trainer | • Delivered training on E&S Impact Assessment best practices to government technical services, local authorities, and CSOs within the Sahel Climate Thematic Portfolio (PTCS). |