I am an Environmental, Social, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Safeguard Specialist with over 17 years of experience supporting infrastructure, energy, transport, and development projects across public and private sectors. Since 2007, I have worked extensively on integrating environmental and social safeguards into project design, implementation, and monitoring, in alignment with international standards such as the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), and regional/national regulatory frameworks.

My core expertise includes environmental and social risk assessments (ESIA/ESMP), stakeholder engagement, grievance redress mechanisms, OHS compliance auditing, due diligence, and capacity building. I have provided technical support to multilateral development bank-funded projects and led safeguard processes from planning through closure, ensuring alignment with both lender and regulatory expectations.

Known for my pragmatic approach to risk mitigation and collaborative work with government entities, NGOs, contractors, and community stakeholders, I bring a solutions-oriented mindset to safeguard implementation. I am passionate about sustainable development and ensuring that social inclusion, environmental protection, and health & safety are central to long-term project success.

My technical expertise includes:

• Leading Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and preparing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP)
• Developing and auditing OHS Management Systems (aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001)
• Designing and implementing Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM) and Stakeholder Engagement Plans
• Managing resettlement and livelihood restoration processes (RAP, LRP)
• Conducting E&S due diligence, site audits, and climate risk screening
• Delivering training and capacity building for implementing partners and contractors

I bring a deep understanding of safeguard challenges in field implementation and offer practical, context-sensitive solutions. My approach emphasizes participatory planning, risk-based management, and continuous engagement with communities and project teams to support sustainable outcomes.