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Brighton Chama
Livingstone
Summary
Accomplished Sector Manager at BioCarbon Partners, adept in team management and strategic planning, significantly improved sector performance and employee retention by over 90%. Expert in VCS and CCB verifications, I led initiatives that enhanced company positioning in the Carbon Markets, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and motivational leadership.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
BioCarbon Partners
Sector Manager
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Formulated long-term engagement strategies to capitalize on emerging trends in the Carbon Markets, positioning the company for future success.
- Trained and mentored employees, increasing their skills in VCS and CCB verifications, Community Forest Management regulations as well as the fundamentals of REDD+ and fostering professional growth.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize resource allocation in the sector.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic plans and monitoring progress.
- Managed budgets and resources for the engagement activities in the Sector, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing sector performance metrics that is fed into the Board of Directors report.
- Improved employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that encouraged personal growth and career advancement opportunities.
- Established strong relationships with key industry stakeholders (Government, Communities, Other Carbon Players, NGO's, etc), enhancing company reputation and influence.
- Conducted goal setting for the team, and performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
- Participated in the development of the Project Document and Monitoring reports for VCS and CCB verifications.
International Union for Conservation of Nature
IUCN Expert Assessment Group for the Green List
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Assessor for protected areas to see if they meet the Green list standard.
- Assessed the North Luangwa National Park (NLNP) and recommend it to IUCN for Green list.
- Volunterliy in adapting the IUCN generic indicators to the Zambian context for IUCN Green list
BioCarbon Partners
Chiefdom Lead
10.2018 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Led 3 chiefdoms in managing their community Forests with minimal encroachments
- Led one Chiefdom to 5 consecutive VCS verifications and one CCB.
- Participated in the drafting of the Monitoring reports for the project.
- Achieved 90% project success rating due to constant Community engagements
Education
University of Lusaka Lusaka, Zambia
Master Of Science from Project Management
Copperbelt University Kitwe, Zambia
Bachelor Of Science from Wood Science And Technology
08.2018
University Overview
- Member of Copperbelt University Natural Resources and Environmental Society
- Awarded Best Second Year Student
Cornell University USA
Certificate from Global Environmental Education
06.2018
Skills
- Team Management
- Motivational Leadership
- Staff Development
- Meeting facilitation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Certified Climat Reality Leader, Climate Reality Leadership Training
- Certificate Assessor for IUCN Green List.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Sector Manager
BioCarbon Partners
10.2022 - Current
IUCN Expert Assessment Group for the Green List
International Union for Conservation of Nature
01.2021 - Current
Chiefdom Lead
BioCarbon Partners
10.2018 - 09.2022
University of Lusaka
Master Of Science from Project Management
Copperbelt University
Bachelor Of Science from Wood Science And Technology
Cornell University
Certificate from Global Environmental Education
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