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HENRY YENNUMA NAAH
HSEQ Officer
Accra
Summary
Senior Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Quality (HSSEQ) professional experienced in international project support across diverse sectors including telecommunications, infrastructure, and construction. Achieved compliance and quality assurance through expertise in regulatory frameworks, risk management, and the application of quantitative analysis tools to deliver tailored solutions. Focused on process optimization and effective communication to enhance decision-making and team performance.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HSEQ Consultant & ESG Lead
ISAT Africa
Africa Region
04.2024 - Current
- Led SHERQ, ESG, and quality assurance programs across DRC, Zambia, Liberia, South Sudan, Kenya, and UAE, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
- Manage ESG reporting, IFC standards implementation, stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms.
- Develop SHERQ policies, procedures and management systems for multi-country operations.
- Managed ESG reporting, implemented IFC standards, engaged stakeholders, and established grievance mechanisms to enhance transparency and accountability.
- Advise executive management on telecom, satellite, LEO/GEO and smart infrastructure projects.
- Developed security management policies and tailored country-specific risk controls to mitigate operational risks.
HSE Officer
SKA International Group
Somalia
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Facilitated construction of U.S. Joint Operations Center (JOC), Anti-Ballistic Facility, airport hangars and force protection projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted daily site safety inspections in accordance with EM 385-1-1 requirements.
- Reviewed and monitored Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and risk assessments.
- Participated in toolbox talks, pre-task planning and contractor safety meetings.
- Conducted incident investigations, performed root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Monitored fall protection, excavation safety, confined space entry and lifting operations.
- Oversaw hazardous waste handling and emergency response preparedness, enhancing site safety and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated with Government QA representatives and verified Definable Features of Work (DFOW) following USACE CQM principles.
- Led maintenance team to maintain gym at the British camp in Mogadishu (OB SHAND)
SHERQ Manager
ATC Ghana (Formerly Eaton Towers Ghana)
11.2011 - 06.2020
- Led national SHERQ programs for telecom tower construction and infrastructure projects.
- Implemented ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 14064 management systems to enhance compliance and operational standards.
- Managed environmental impact assessments, quality assurance and contractor safety compliance.
- Developed method statements, risk assessments, and emergency response procedures to improve project safety and regulatory adherence.
- Conducted lifting equipment audits and accident investigations.
- Managed ESG reporting and social policies while overseeing security contractors, ensuring compliance and effective personnel management for over 1,000 staff.
Civil Works Site Supervisor
AB Ericsson Congo Brazzaville
07.2010 - 04.2011
- Oversaw safety compliance and site supervision for MTN telecom projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Performed PAT/FAT acceptance testing and site inspections to validate project specifications and quality standards.
- Achieved project objectives by coordinating efforts related to safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
Civil Works Site Supervisor / Engineer / CAD Engineer / CAD Draughtsman
Ericsson Rwanda, Ericsson Kenya, Ericsson Uganda, Leadcom Ghana, Rom International
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Managed site operations to ensure project compliance
- Directed site management to maintain safety standards
- Coordinated site activities to support engineering tasks
- Managed civil works projects in Ghana
- Supervised civil works and drafting tasks at Rom International
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Occupational Health & Safety and Risk Management
Open University Malaysia
MBA - Management
Australian Institute of Business
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - undefined
Institute of Commercial Management (UK)
Construction Technician - undefined
Accra Polytechnic
Skills
- HSSE Leadership
- ESG & Sustainability
- SHERQ Management
- ESMP management
- IFC Performance Standards
- Incident Investigation
- Emergency Response
- HIRA
- Quality control
- Permit to Work Systems
- Construction Safety
- Security Risk Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- ISO 9001/14001/45001
- Integrated Management Systems
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Compliance auditing
- Contractor Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Grievance Management
- Competency training
- Construction Risk Assessment
Accomplishments
- Established and led HSEQ departments from the ground up across multiple African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Kenya, Zambia, and Liberia, developing governance frameworks, management systems, policies, procedures, and operational controls aligned with international best practices and ISO 45001 standards.
- Championed the development of a proactive safety culture by designing and delivering organization-wide Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) training, coaching, and awareness program's, significantly improving employee engagement, hazard reporting, and compliance across multi-country operations.
- Designed and implemented a structured monthly HSEQ training and competency development programme for approximately 120 Toyota workshop employees in Somalia, strengthening workforce capability, regulatory compliance, hazard awareness, and safe work practices while reinforcing the organization's commitment to Zero Harm.
Affiliations
- Graduate Member – IOSH
- Transitional Safety Practitioner – BCSP
- Member – INSSA
Certification
- USACE / NAVFAC Contractor Quality Management (CQM) for Construction Certificate
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
- 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety – Hazard Awareness for Construction Workers
- International Diploma in Safety Engineering (IDSE)
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (CQI IRCA)
- 48-Hour OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Manager
- IOSH Managing Safely in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Prince2 Foundation
- World Bank Environmental & Social Framework
- Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Expert Training Udemy
- Security Risk Management Professional (INSSA)
- Security Risk Management Essentials, Disaster Ready
- Managing Security Incidents Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation / Disaster Ready
- Explosives (Security Training) – Disaster Ready
- Civil QA QC – Construction, Quality Control Masterclass – Udemy
- Construction Quality and Completions – Construct-IQ
- Fire Safety Management – International Training Centre - ILO
- Fire Safety Management – ILO
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- Construction Quality & Completions
- ESG Expert Training
Timeline
HSE Officer
SKA International Group
05.2025 - 02.2026
HSEQ Consultant & ESG Lead
ISAT Africa
04.2024 - Current
SHERQ Manager
ATC Ghana (Formerly Eaton Towers Ghana)
11.2011 - 06.2020
Civil Works Site Supervisor
AB Ericsson Congo Brazzaville
07.2010 - 04.2011
Civil Works Site Supervisor / Engineer / CAD Engineer / CAD Draughtsman
Ericsson Rwanda, Ericsson Kenya, Ericsson Uganda, Leadcom Ghana, Rom International
01.2004 - 01.2010
Construction Technician - undefined
Accra Polytechnic
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - undefined
Institute of Commercial Management (UK)
MBA - Management
Australian Institute of Business
Master of Science (MSc) - Occupational Health & Safety and Risk Management
Open University Malaysia
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 15+ years of HSE, SHERQ, ESG and Security Risk Management leadership experience.
- Managed HSE and security programs across more than 10 African countries.
- Implemented ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems.
- Delivered HSE training programs to more than 300 employees and contractors.
- Managed ESG compliance, IFC standards implementation and stakeholder engagement programs.
- Oversaw security operations involving more than 1,000 contracted security personnel.
- Supported telecom, aviation, construction, logistics and infrastructure projects in high-risk environments.