Managing and conducting ESIAs for more than 100 construction projects (warehouses, malls, industrial establishments and commercial buildings)
Managing & conducting ESIAs of more than 8 large scale commercial farming (cage fish farms, Irish potatoes, rice and mixed farms, animal husbandry)
Coordinating and writing ESIAs of more than 5 pharmaceutical plants
Managing and writing ESIAs of more than 1,000 telecommunication masts
Managing and undertaking ESIAs of more than 50 recreational facilities (hotels, gardens, resorts and beaches)
Coordinating and conducting ESIAs more than 40 mining and extraction projects (stone quarrying, iron ore extraction, dimension stone)
Coordinating and writing more than 100 annual Environmental Audits of industrial establishments.
Managing and conducting annual Environmental Audits of more than 8 large scale commercial cage fish farms
Coordinating and writing more than 80 annual Environmental Audits of fuel stations
Coordinating and writing more than 19 annual Environmental Audits of Stone quarry and crusher plants
Providing analysis and insight on environmental concerns for different projects for both public and private industries
Conducting site assessments for property acquisition, Permits for project development and construction;
Occupational, Health and Safety audits
Environmental Consultant
Uganda Skills Development Project (USDP) under Ministry of Education & Sports
01.2020 - 01.2022
Undertook monthly monitoring of construction sites at different schools that were being funded under USDP project and this included
Ensured the certificate from the National Environment Management Authority was obtained and displayed.
Ensured that the CESMP was available and properly displayed.
Checked if there was a Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE), Waste, Dust, and Traffic/Transport plans available and displayed.
Monitored waste management and disposal practices at the site.
Ensured that landscaping and greening measures were implemented at the site
Monitored the presence of site hoarding or fencing to ensure environmental and safety protocols.
Verified whether PPE was available and usage enforced
Ensured that there were separate toilet facilities for males and females on-site.
Verified whether regular (monthly) reporting mechanism for environmental and social safeguards issues was undertaken
Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist/Team Leader
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of South Sudan
Juba , South Sudan
07.2015 - 03.2019
Ensured that project activities comply with the Project Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) processes and procedures.
Conducted environmental screening for all project activities and assist in preparing activity-specific Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
Organized environmental orientation, awareness, and training sessions.
Prepared environmental information materials and support the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in disseminating this information to stakeholders.
Reviewed project activity plans to ensure environmental factors and mitigation measures are incorporated.
Supervise project activities on-site and provide feedback.
Communicated with vendors, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure environmental compliance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget
Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution
Environmental Audits Officer
NEMA-Uganda
01.2009 - 06.2011
Education
Certificate in Effective Impact Assessment -
IAIA, Kuching Malaysia
Professional Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Specialist (Manager, Supervisor, Trainer of Trainer, Team Leader and Team Member) - undefined
NEBOSH, (UK)
Master of Science in Environment & Natural Resources -
Makerere University, Kampala
Uganda
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management - undefined
Makerere University Kampala
Skills
Customer Relations
Quality Assurance
Root Cause Analysis
Expert Problem Solving
Certification
06/26/2024, Phionah Sasira
Affiliations
Registered executive member Uganda Association of Impact Assessors (Vice President UAIA)
Certified and Registered Team Leader (Assessor and Auditor), Uganda
Registered TDC member International Association of Impact Assessors
Adequacyforassignment
Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts:
Following my experience in;
Coordinating several projects
Team Leader on more than four hundred projects in construction, agriculture, telecommunication and mining sectors.
Assignment coordinator of several Projects both national and international
Responsible for coordination and organization of the different activities during the assignment.
The contact person for the Team
Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks.
I hold a Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resource Management and Bachelors Degree in Environmental Management all from Makerere University Kampala Uganda. I have undertaken various professional training in Environment management, EIA, ESA, OHS, ESMP in addition to holding a coordinating role on a number of local and international consultancies including those funded by the World-Bank and other International Funding Organization, the recent one being the preparation of a Resettlement Policy Frame (RPF) for the South Sudan Emergency Food Crisis Response Project. In addition to consultancy work.
Expertscontact
sfionah@gmail.com, 256 704 235 427/777 207 767
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/11/86
Nationality: Uganda
Training
Organizational Capacity Building Skills Course, MS-TDC Arusha Tanzania, 03/2018
World Bank Social Safeguards, Environmental and Social Management Training, Kampala, Certificate of attendance
Participatory Rural Appraisal and Community Action Planning, Geography Department, Faculty of Arts, Makerere University, 02/2012
Sustainable Integrated Farming and Energy Saving, Makerere University in conjunction with SDI, 01/2012
Sustainable Waste management strategies and approaches for emerging Economies, NEMA/Enviro-Plan Consult, Uganda, 04/2013
Integrated Farming and Energy Saving Technologies, Makerere University, 07/2010
Languages
English
Runyankore/Rutooro/Luganda
Assignments
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the ESIA of Budongo Eco Lodges in Budongo CFR in Murchison Falls National Park in Kaniyo Pabidi, Masindi District
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the ESIA of Greenery and Nature Walk Trails at the Kipling Lodge in Namakandwa Kayunga District
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the ESIA of Re-Development of Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch in Nakitoma – Nakasongola District
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the ESIA of an ecotourism hotel in Muko Forest Reserve in Rubanda District
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the ESIA of a Recreational Facility in Mubende District
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the ESIA of Family Beach & Recreation center in Bbaale village Masaka District
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the ESIA of a Conservation Breeding and Tourism Center in Butambala District
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the conduct of ESIA for Eco Tourism center in Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve, Katabi Kitubulu Village, Wakiso District
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist in the conduct of ESIA for Eco-Tourism Project (Gwamba Eco Village) in Karama Village, Masaka District
Project Team Leader in the conduct of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Namanve- Moniko Power Line in Mukono District
Project Team Leader in the preparation of annual Environmental Compliance Audit for Nakifuma-Substation in Mukono District
Project Team Leader in the conduct of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Lira-Gulu Feeder Reliability Improvement Works
Project Team Leader in the conduct of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Ishaka- Sub-station Redesign and reliability works
Project Team Leader in the conduct of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Hima Switch Station in Hima Kasese District
Team Leader in the preparation of Social Impact Assessment for Agriculture and Rural Development Project in Central, Eastern and Western States of Equatorial Region for the Government of South Sudan, under World Bank funding
Member in carrying out Stakeholder engagement / Socio-Economic assessment in the Implementation of IFC Performance Standards for the Construction of Escarpment and Infield Road in Kingfisher Oil Discovery Area in Hoima District
Team Leader in carrying out Stakeholder engagement / Socio-Economic assessment in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Kigogole Field Appraisal Drilling in Kisiabi Parish, Buliisa District for Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Limited
Member in carrying out Stakeholder engagement / Socio-Economic assessment in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the construction of Escarpment Road (Ikamiro - Buhuka Flat) within Kingfisher Oil Discovery Area in Hoima District in conjunction with Golder Associate Pty Limited from South Africa
Environmentalist in the implementation of South Sudan Emergency Food Crisis Response Program (SSEFCRP) in the nine counties of Morobo and Terekeka-Tali (Central Equatoria State), Yambio (Western Equatoria State), Tonj North (Warrap State), Leer (Unity State), Panyikang and Maban (Unity State), Raja (Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State), and Pochalla (Jonglei State) for the Government of South Sudan, under World Bank funding
Team Leader- Preparation of a Resettlement Policy Framework for Southern Sudan Emergency Food Crisis Response Program (SSEFCRP) for the Government of South Sudan, under World Bank funding
Team Member-feasibility study for the Masaka – Mwanza 220kV transmission line between Uganda and Tanzania developed in accordance with the East African Power Master Plan implemented by Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) Uganda in cooperation with Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL) with International Development Agency (IDA)/World Bank funding
Team Member- Resettlement Action Plan for the proposed new Nile Bridge Jinja
Team Member-Preparation of Social Impact Assessment for IFAD/ADB funded Community Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Project (CAIIP) under the Ministry of Local Government
Team Member-Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) on community access roads for the Community Agricultural and Infrastructure Development Project (CAIIP) in 26 districts in Uganda under the ADB Funding
Team Member –Preparation of ESIA study for Kampala Southern By-Pass project under UNRA-Uganda
Team Member-Preparation of ESIA for the New Highway Kampala – Entebbe Airport modern express highway to be constructed by Government of Uganda with the assistance of the Government of China (assignment conducted under the auspices of UNRA (Uganda National Roads Authority))
Sociologist during the EIA study for the planned Rehabilitation and Expansion of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
Team Member-Preparation of EIA Guidelines for Slaughterhouse projects for Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Kigali-Rwanda
Team Member during the ESIA study of the planned rehabilitation of Tororo-Pakwach railway line under a contract from Rift Valley Railways (U) Ltd
Lead consultant during the EIA for the proposed Oil Waste Treatment Facility in Tangi areas for Strategic Logistics Limited (SLL)
Lead Consultant during monitoring and evaluation of “strengthening constituency – MP links” reference code: UGO9A50F. Funded by Westminster foundation for democracy & Uganda women’s parliamentary association in the district of Pallisa, Rukungiri, Kamwenge, Gulu & Namutumba
Team Member during the ESIA study for the proposed construction Jinja – Bugiri Highway
EIA Lead consultant during the Socio-environment impact assessments studies for Municipal waste compositing project in Nine Municipalities in Uganda
Team Member in the preparation of the Resettlement Policy Framework for Nakivale and Oruchinga Refugee Settlements, South-western Uganda, October 2002
Team Member, Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE) for Multi Year Assistance Program Proposal (MYAP) for FY 2008/2009 – FY 2012/2013 for Amuru and Gulu districts covering the sub counties of Pabbo and Atiak (Amuru District) and Bungatira, Patiko, Palaro & Awach (Gulu District)
Timeline
Environmental Consultant
Uganda Skills Development Project (USDP) under Ministry of Education & Sports
01.2020 - 01.2022
Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist/Team Leader
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of South Sudan
07.2015 - 03.2019
Environmental Audits Officer
NEMA-Uganda
01.2009 - 06.2011
Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist
Eco Innovations International Ltd
1 2012
Certificate in Effective Impact Assessment -
IAIA, Kuching Malaysia
Professional Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Specialist (Manager, Supervisor, Trainer of Trainer, Team Leader and Team Member) - undefined
NEBOSH, (UK)
Master of Science in Environment & Natural Resources -
Makerere University, Kampala
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management - undefined
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