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Martin Lyambai
Project Development Specialist
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
A seasoned Renewable Energy Expert with over 7 years of work experience. A dynamic leader with management and project development experience in donor-funded projects. Experience working across various sectors including energy, agriculture and forestry. Currently working with German Cooperation as an Advisor for Embedded Energy generation for the Commercial and Industrial Sector for Zambia and Botswana. Holds an MSc in Energy Policy, MBA General, and BSc in Forestry. Vast experience in developing renewable energy projects for the Commercial and Industrial sector in Zambia, with in-depth knowledge of technical, commercial, and legal aspects of rooftop solar PV projects.
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor: Renewable Energy Project Development
German Development Cooperation
Lusaka, Zambia
08.2018 - Current
- Facilitated entire project development of 20 solar PV projects totaling 20 MW for Commercial and Industrial sector in Zambia and Botswana.
- Drove operations that saw establishment of relationships between Germany Renewable energy project developers and local off-takers and project developers in Zambian and Botswana through match making.
- Supported implementation of Renewable energy activities in Southern Africa through organizing training and webinars to build capacity and skills for local project developers to develop bankable energy projects.
- Worked closely with Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG) to identify stakeholders, facilitated stakeholder meetings in Zambia to incentivize installation of effective N2O abatement technology at nitric acid plant in Kafue Zambia.
- Cross collaboration with other projects to support Renewable energy entrepreneurship for Zambia through TVET.
- Gathered market information by conducting research on energy market, renewable energy development and climate change mitigation in Zambia and Botswana.
- Supported development of cooperation network for German companies and local project developers through execution of conferences under AHK business trips, conferences and workshops.
- Worked hand in hand with other stakeholders on Zambian and Botswana market to establish projects ad activities for developing Renewable energy.
- Devised TORs for load measurement, reviewed technical proposals and facilitated awarding of contracts to consultants.
- Facilitated transfer of leads to German companies, reviewing offers and facilitated deal closing.
- Cross collaboration with other projects to support Renewable energy entrepreneurship for Zambia through TVET. This involved working with other projects within GIZ to identify synergies e.g. Supporting and creation of energy directory.
- Conduct research on the energy market, renewable energy development and climate change. Eg conducted a feasibility study for carbon offsetting using solar PV for the C&I sector.
- Supported development of cooperation network for German companies and local project developers through execution of conferences under AHK business trips, conferences and workshops.
- Worked hand in hand with other stakeholders on Zambian and Botswana market to establish projects ad activities for developing Renewable energy.
- Devised TORs for load measurement, reviewed technical proposals and facilitated awarding of contracts to consultants.
- Facilitated transfer of leads to German companies, reviewing offers and facilitated deal closing.
- Performed other duties such as analyzing energy data and making system recommendations.
- Performed other duties such as analyzing energy data and making system recommendations.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys for development of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial sector in Zambia and Botswana.
Data Collector and Reseacher
Crown Agents USA
Lusaka, Zambia
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Assist Climate Economic Analysis for Development, Investment and Resilience (CEADIR) team to collect data on Cost-Benefit Analysis that would improve efficiency of charcoal production and use.
- Gathered and submitted observational information on costs of different fuels, such as charcoal, wood, LPG, kerosene, electricity, and biogas on Zambian market.
- Collected financial and technical information on charcoal at various market locations in Lusaka district.
- Assessed capital and operating costs, and characteristics of equipment directly or indirectly needed for cooking with different fuels, such as kilns, stoves, gasification equipment, briquette equipment, rooftop solar and battery equipment.
- Conducted research on local practices related to use of fuels and equipment for cooking, such as using charcoal only, mixing of different fuels, areas where cooking takes place, relationship between income and type of fuel used.
- Collect information regarding ongoing efforts to establish sustainable plantations to generate wood.
- Collect Information regarding economic, social and environmental effects of charcoal production.
Consultant Manager
Sechaba Energy Consultancy
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with other stakeholders and developed energy projects such as bio-digester, solar cooking, biomass pellets and briquettes as alternatives to charcoal in Zambia.
- Performed feasibility studies on waste to energy in Lusaka as an alternative to the over-dependence on charcoal for cooking.
- Conducted stakeholder mapping, facilitated the organization conferences and held meetings regarding the current status of the charcoal industry in Zambia.
- Participated in energy events in Lusaka and offered review for the public policy documents.
- Offered consultancy services on energy to other stakeholders such as reviewing funding and business proposals on energy and climate change.
Editorial Assistant
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Group, RESD
Lusaka, Poland, Zambia
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided review and research for the manuscript on “Business models and innovativeness of potential renewable energy projects in Africa” https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.02.039.
- Review research papers on energy economics, technology and policy for the conference and journal.
- Determined readiness of written manuscripts and research papers, made changes, comments and recommendations for final versions for publication.
- Conduct research on renewable energy sources, policy and economics.
- Attract researcher papers for publication in the journal of energy for Renewable Energy Sources - Research and Business.
Student Assistant
Community of Practice, Pan African University (PAUWES)
Lusaka, Algeria
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Overseeing the coordination and administration of the COP including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling community activities.
- Assisting United Nations University (UNU-EHS) in Bon, Germany in developing and managing the Pan African University Alumni and Student Community of Practice.
- Facilitated the organization of the first international Water fair and entrepreneurial workshop at the Pan African University in Tlemcen, Algeria.
- Facilitated the organization of the Africa-EU Symposium on Renewable Energy Research and Innovation, Tlemcen (Algeria).
- Support PAUWES administration and coordinate with stakeholders e.g. Companies, NGOs in water and energy.
- Coordinate the day to day activities of the PAUWES Community of Practice such as welcoming lecturers, registration, orientation and mentoring of new students.
- Facilitate the development and management of the online platform and mobile app for students in water and energy programs. http://pauwes-cop.net/
- Delegating responsibility and assigning team leaders in charge of various management groups.
- Organize climate change and renewable energy events such as symposiums, webinars, science fairs, debates, summer schools etc. to support extra-curricular activities at PAUWES.
Master Thesis Research Intern
Centre for International Forestry Research
Lusaka, Zambia
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted research on he charcoal value chain in Lusaka as part of the on-going master thesis research.
- Developed research tools such as Open Data Kits for data collection to support data collection for other on-going research in the organization.
- Conducted economic analysis for the charcoal value chain in Lusaka through literature reviews and field and market assessments.
- Performed stakeholder analysis, mapping and engagement Stakeholder meetings and discussions on charcoal sector.
Research Consultant
Centre for International Forestry Research
Lusaka, Zambia
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Contribute to the research on wood preferences for fish preservation in fishing camps in the Northern Province of Zambia and the Nyimba “Carbon Facts and figures.
- Edited data collection forms and created questionnaires on the charcoal for Lusaka.
- Checked incoming data for accuracy and integrity to identify and resolve problems.
- Administered questionnaires to focus groups and individuals.
- Coordinated researcher's meeting with researchers’ movements to local communities, lunch, and accommodation.
- Supervised 4 research assistant on the charcoal study.
- Conduct literature reviews for manuscripts.
High School Science Teacher
St. Raphael’s Secondary School
Livingstone, Zambia
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Taught high school Physics and Chemistry science using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Provide outstanding teaching that created a vibrant and distinctive culture for the learning of students.
- Ensured all students were able to thrive and engage in both academic and vocational learning to achieve above and beyond their highest potential.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
- Provide extra-curricular activities such as science and innovation club management.
Research Assistant
Centre for International Forestry Research
Lusaka, Zambia
03.2013 - 12.2013
- Lusaka, Lusaka Province.
- Conducted vegetation assessments in Nyimba Forests of Eastern Province to assess the carbon stocks of the province.
- Provide expertise in tree identification and produced a tree species checklist for the project.
- Developed exceptional attendance record to workshops and meetings with special attention to preparation to work upon arrival.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all the data gathered for the systematic review.
- Wrote project reports, collected country reports of carbon stocks in the miombo eco region.
- Conducted preliminary literature screening on biomass stocks and fluxes in the miombo eco region.
- Supervised small teams of data collectors.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs in MiniTab and SPSS and charts highlighting results forest stocking for presentations.
Environmental Inspector - Internship
Mopani Copper Mine
Kitwe, Zambia
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Informed different mining departments about harmful wastes and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.
- Reviewed and provided advice and recommendations on environmental management plans, including erosion and sediment control plans and spill control and response plans of Hazardous wastes from different mining departments.
- Submitted inspection reports within established timeframes to appropriate the environmental department, consistently maintaining conformance standards.
- Provided trash and recycling programs oversight such as color coding and awareness programs for waste segregation in the mining premise.
- Visited treatment and environmental sites to collect data samples for testing and analysis as part of environmental compliance regulations.
- Participated in development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommended corrective actions for hazardous waste problems.
- Monitored new projects and developments for adherence to local regulations, issued violations and determined necessary corrective actions to different mining departments.
- Collected variety of water, wastewater or storm water samples on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and prepared them for laboratory analysis to ensure compliance.
Education
MBA - General Business Administration
University of Zambia, Graduate School Business
Lusaka, Zambia 05.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Energy Policy
Pan African University Institute For Water And Energy Science
Tlemcen, Algeria 10.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia 02.2009 - 12.2012
Certificate - Teaching Methodology
Vocation And Teachers Training College
Luanshya, Zambia 01.2013 - 06.2021
Certificate - Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
The University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia 04.2015 - 05.2015
General Certificate of Education -
St. Raphael’s Secondary School
Livingstone, Zambia 01.2003 - 12.2007
Certified Expert - Energy Transformation
Renewable Energy Academy
German 01.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Expert - Renewable Energy COBENEFITS
Renewable Energy Academy
German 12.2020 - 08.2021
Skills
Project development and life cycle
Accomplishments
- Regional Woodfuel Workshop: Sharing Lessons on Woodfuel Domestic Strategies and Options for Production and Trade Organized By Centre For International Forestry Research in Lusaka, Zambia: (Guest Speaker):Attending date: 26th – 27th February 2020.
- Project Development Programme Training Workshop under German Cooperation, in Berlin Germany (Participant). Attending date: 15th -23rd February 2020.
- Manufacture Africa Conference and Exhibitions in Lusaka Zambia (Guest Speaker).
- Topic: Resolving the Energy Crisis Pragmatically (Panelist) Attending date: 14th November 2019.
- Effective Communication and Presentation Skills. In-House Training. Attending date: 15th August 2019.
- 9th Zambia Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibitions in Lusaka Zambia (Guest Speaker).See full profile http://ametrade.org/zimeczambia/speaker/martin-lyamba/ Attending date: 14th June 2019.
- Germany Energy Training week on project development for embedded energy generation for the commercial and industrial sector in Lusaka, Zambia (Organizer). Attending date: 6-10 May 2019.
- Project Development Programme Training Workshop under German Cooperation, in Berlin Germany (Participant). Attending date: 01-10 September 2018.
- Research to Practice forum on climate change, energy, water and food in Tlemcen Algeria (Guest Speaker). Attending date: March 2018 (Guest Speaker).
- IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land Expert Review Was one of the selected expert reviewers to provide comments encompassing the range of scientific, technical and socio-economic views on the IPCC Report. I did a thorough review of the 182 pages chapter 2, on Land and Climate Interactions within the given period. Adhered to the principles and confidentiality of the IPCC. Attending date: 11/06/2018 – 05/08/2018.
- Workshop on Research Methodology for Climate Change and Energy in Africa, in Niamey, Niger. (Participant). Attending date: March 2017.
- First international Water fair and entrepreneurial workshop at the Pan African University in Tlemcen, Algeria (Participant). Https://ehs.unu.edu/news/news/first-international-fair-and-entrepreneurial-workshop-at-the-panafrican-university.html Attending date: July 2016.
- Spring School on Renewable Energy and Water, in Cologne & Bonn, Germany (Participant). Attending Date: 28th March to 11th April 2016.
- Africa-EU Symposium on Renewable Energy Research and Innovation, Tlemcen (Algeria (Participant). Attending Date: December 2015.
Research and Publications
- Lyambai M, Wojciech M. et al. 2018. Business models and innovativeness of potential renewable energy projects in Africa. Elsevier. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1Wc793QJ-dXUo0
- Lyambai M, Aissa, B. 2016. Bio-energy demand for southern Africa under Africa century case and new policies scenarios (Submitted).
- Lyambai M. Wojciech M., Gumbo, D. 2017. Life Cycle Assessment on Economic feedbacks in the value chain of charcoal in Zambia. Journal of Renewable Energy Sources - Technology, Business and Policy. Poland.
- Lyambai M, et al. 2017. Policy Brief: Land use, land cover consequences on hydropower systems in the changing climate context. WASCAL, Niamey, Niger.
- Lyambai M, Wojciech M. 2018. Electrification models for Solar Photovoltaic Technology in Rural areas of Zambia. Journal of Renewable Energy Sources - Technology, Business and Policy. Poland. (working paper).
- Lyambai M, Mbita, N. 2018. Accelerating energy access through Public-Private Partnership Investment in Zambia. Paper Presentation. Research to Practice Forum, Tlemcen, Algeria.
- Lyambai M. 2018. Financing options and approaches for microgrid projects in sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of Zambia. Abstract and Lecture Presentation. Journal of Renewable Energy Sources - Technology, Business and Policy. Poland.
Summer Schools and Online Trainings
- Risk assessment and reduction strategies for sustainable urban resource supply in Sub-Saharan Africa (RARSUS) Online Summer School. https://elearning.rarsus.com/ Attending date: 7th to 18th October 2019
- Joint Summer School on Modelling Tools for Sustainable Development: Organized by International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Attending date: 14th June to 2nd July 2021:
- Alumni Network and Support For African Participants: Organized by Renewable Energy Academy (RENAC). Attending date July 19th – October 15th, 2021.
- Online Training Program On Solar PV Mini Grid Implementation. Organized by International Solar Alliance. Attending date 1st to 5th March, 2021.
- Online Training Program On Rooftop Solar PV Implementation. Organized by International Solar Alliance. Attending date 8th to 12th March, 2021.
- Online Training on The Hidden Side of Energy Access: Understanding Clean Cooking . Organized by World Bank Open Learning. Attending date 12th July to 7th August, 2021.
- Online Training Course on Energy Statistics and Modelling. Organized by International Energy Agency (iea). Attending date 21st April to 11th May 2021.
Software
Mendeley Research
Homer
Energy Balances and Projections
SPSS
Life cycle analysis
Python Programming
Certification
Certified: Energy Transformation Expert
Interests
Nationally determined contributions (NDCs)
National adaptation plans (NAPs)
Low-emission development strategies (LEDS)
Financial Modelling
Climate Change
Energy Efficiency
Energy Access
Clean Cooking
Sustainable Charcoal
Referees
- Peter Förster
Project Development Programme (PDP) (Advisor)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Köthener Straße 2,
BK 16025
10963 Berlin, Deutschland
T +49 (0) 30 – 33 84 24 – 389
M +49 (0) 171 – 557 36 00
E peter.foerster1@giz.de
I www.giz.de
Projektentwicklungsprogramm | GIZ
- Pablo Torres
Sr. Program Manager, Climate Change and Clean Energy
CEADIR Chief of Party
Crown Agents USA, Inc.
Cell: (919) 548-3619
Email: ptorres@crownagents.com
1129 20th Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20036, United States
- Dr. Davison Gumbo
Director
Centre for International Forestry Research
Lusaka, Zambia
D.GUMBO@cgiar.org
Lusaka, Zambia
D.GUMBO@cgiar.org
Timeline
Certified COBENEFITS Expert
08-2021
Certified: Energy Transformation Expert
07-2021
Certified Expert - Energy Transformation
Renewable Energy Academy
01.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Expert - Renewable Energy COBENEFITS
Renewable Energy Academy
12.2020 - 08.2021
MBA - General Business Administration
University of Zambia, Graduate School Business
05.2020 - Current
Data Collector and Reseacher
Crown Agents USA
12.2019 - 02.2021
Advisor: Renewable Energy Project Development
German Development Cooperation
08.2018 - Current
Consultant Manager
Sechaba Energy Consultancy
01.2018 - 07.2018
Editorial Assistant
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Group, RESD
03.2017 - 12.2017
Master Thesis Research Intern
Centre for International Forestry Research
03.2017 - 09.2017
Student Assistant
Community of Practice, Pan African University (PAUWES)
01.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Energy Policy
Pan African University Institute For Water And Energy Science
10.2015 - 10.2017
Research Consultant
Centre for International Forestry Research
09.2015 - 12.2015
Certificate - Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
The University of Zambia
04.2015 - 05.2015
High School Science Teacher
St. Raphael’s Secondary School
05.2014 - 12.2014
Research Assistant
Centre for International Forestry Research
03.2013 - 12.2013
Certificate - Teaching Methodology
Vocation And Teachers Training College
01.2013 - 06.2021
Environmental Inspector - Internship
Mopani Copper Mine
01.2012 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Copperbelt University
02.2009 - 12.2012
General Certificate of Education -
St. Raphael’s Secondary School
01.2003 - 12.2007
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