Chimpukesa Chisala
Woodlands,Zambia
Summary
Highly skilled Environmental Consultant with a strong background in environmental impact assessments, waste management, and sustainability projects. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations and possesses the ability to provide strategic advice to clients on environmental compliance. Strong analytical skills, complemented by effective communication abilities, have led to successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
ARC ENVIRO INNOVATIONS
11.2022 - Current
- My duties in this role is to participate in the preparation of environmental and social impact assessments and conduct site reconnaissance visits
- This also includes facilitation of communication with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency on procedural changes and relevant legislation as per project demands
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs): Conducting comprehensive EIAs for major new developments, ensuring thorough analysis of potential environmental impacts
- Collaborating with clients to understand their needs and conducted field and onsite visits as required
- Regulatory Compliance and Client Support: Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, ensuring clients met all regulatory requirements and providing expert advice on environmental compliance and best practices
- Fieldwork and Data Analysis: Conducting fieldwork, recording data, and analyzed results using specialized software modeling packages to inform environmental assessments
- Reporting and Recommendations: Preparing detailed reports and action plans, offering actionable recommendations to mitigate environmental risks as per project need
- Environmental Issue Identification and Solution Development: Identifying key environmental issues and developed tailored solutions to assist clients in formulating and implementing effective environmental strategies
- Designing remedial solutions for environmental hazards, and supporting clients in environmental cleanup and conservation efforts
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
ARC ENVIRO INNOVATIONS
01.2020 - 10.2022
- My role in this position involved providing liaison for developer or client and the community where the developer wishes to invest in
- I have experience in stakeholder engagement and government protocols; this includes, but is not limited to:
- Municipal councils: submission of necessary applications and obtaining approvals as per project or development requirement;
- Government regulators and agencies: Issue notifications to government regulators as per requirement of the project and to ensure each project has all necessary approvals pre and post project commencement on behalf of client s;
- Traditional area chiefs: paying homage and ensuring all concerns of area traditional leaders and cultural procedures are met on behalf of the developer/client;
- My duties extended to following aspects:
- Managing relationships with outsourced experts on projects to ensure timely report submissions of EIAs, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations are met
- Providing comprehensive support to clients, resulting in high satisfaction rates with environmental solutions and compliance advice
- Designing and implementation of effective environmental remediation strategies
ENVIROMENTAL MANAGER
SAMFUEL LIMITED
06.2016 - 01.2020
- My role in this position included the following:
- Compliance and Risk Management: Developed and implemented systems to ensure employee awareness and compliance with environmental, safety, health, and community legal requirements and best practices within the company
- Created a comprehensive database of environmental, safety, health, and community risks, providing practical risk management solutions and employee awareness programs
- Led investigations into accidents, implementing preventative measures to prevent reoccurrences
- Regulations and Licensing: Managed mining licenses and exploration permits, ensuring statutory compliance with government departments
- Ensured compliance with dynamic statutory licensing for trading petroleum products nationwide
- Monitored regulatory changes impacting business operations and aligned management for compliance
- Project Management and Reporting: Prepared and submitted Environmental Project Briefs to the Zambia Environmental Management Agency
- Provided advice on project environmental footprint management
- Prepared biannual returns for waste and toxic substance storage
- Participated in the assessment and implementation of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) for potential accidents
- Sustainability and Community Relations: Managed safety, health, and community relations in mineral exploration and petroleum trade locations
- Measured and managed company energy consumption and waste disposal at fuel depots/sites
PROJECT COORDINATOR
ARC ENVIRO INNOVATIONS
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Key Responsibilities
- Conducted Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for diverse projects, including optical fiber cable installations, tailings dams, copper concentrators, and service stations
- Prepared detailed Environmental Project Briefs and action plans for environmental clean-ups
- Advised clients on compliance with environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
- Designed and developed maps using GIS tools to support project planning and environmental assessments
- Coordinated noise pollution assessments and proposed mitigation strategies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions and ensure project goals were met within timelines
CENSUS ENUMERATOR
ZAMBIA CENTRAL STATISTICAL OFFICE
06.2010 - 11.2010
- While waiting for my enrollment into university I had an opportunity to participate in the Zambia National Census as a Census Enumerator
Education
BSc. - Environment and Natural Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
01.2015
Full GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate -
Nchanga Trust Secondary School
01.2009
Nchanga Trust Secondary School
01.2006
Nchanga Trust Primary School
01.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
- GIS
- GPS
- Environmental Compliance
- Project Coordination
- Environmental Project Briefs
- Technical reporting
References
- John Samaras, Managing Director, Samfuel Limited, 1308 Ulengo Road, Ndola, Lusaka, Zambia, Jsamaras@samfuel.com, +260 096 455 5042
- Mr. Charles Sikaona, Principal Consultant, ArcEnviro Innovations Limited, Room 4, Palace Complex, President Avenue, Ndola, Lusaka, Zambia, +260 096 699 8007
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/13/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
Languages
English, Bemba
First Language
Timeline
ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
ARC ENVIRO INNOVATIONS
11.2022 - Current
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
ARC ENVIRO INNOVATIONS
01.2020 - 10.2022
ENVIROMENTAL MANAGER
SAMFUEL LIMITED
06.2016 - 01.2020
PROJECT COORDINATOR
ARC ENVIRO INNOVATIONS
01.2016 - 06.2016
CENSUS ENUMERATOR
ZAMBIA CENTRAL STATISTICAL OFFICE
06.2010 - 11.2010
BSc. - Environment and Natural Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
Full GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate -
Nchanga Trust Secondary School
Nchanga Trust Secondary School
Nchanga Trust Primary School