Prince Ofori-Boateng
Accra
Summary
A highly skilled Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist with extensive experience assessing, mitigating, and managing environmental and social risks in development projects. Adept at ensuring compliance with national and international environmental and social safeguards requirements, such as the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), IFC Performance Standards and AfDB Integrated Safeguards System Proficient in conducting and implementing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), and stakeholder engagement strategies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with government agencies, development partners, and local communities to promote sustainable and inclusive project outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist – Ghana Jobs and Skills Project
Ministry of Finance
Accra
11.2022 - Current
- Provide technical guidance to the Project Coordinating Unit, MOF, Implementing Agencies and other stakeholders on environmental and social risks management and compliance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social policies and procedures as well as relevant national laws;
- Support efficient coordination between the PCU, MOF and other implementing agencies regarding environmental and social risks management of project activities;
- Ensure that environmental and social due diligence are carried out for all sub-projects;
- Advise on strategies for strengthening the implementation of environmental and social risk management measures;
- Assist in the preparation of terms of reference for studies on the environment and social, coordinating with selected contractors or staff to ensure the studies are carried out adequately;
- Provide guidance and supervisory support of consultancy works and review and assess products/services provided by consultants and expert counterparts on environmental and social safeguards activities and notify/advise the Project Coordinator on quality and recommend appropriate actions to be taken for improvement;
- Advise in the coordination and implementation of environmental and social audits
Environmental Consultant
World Bank
Ghana
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Determined the category and classification of potential Bank-sponsored projects;
- Worked closely with the borrower/project implementation agency;
- Worked closely with the Social Safeguards Specialist assigned to each project;
- Guided the borrower/project implementation agency in the process of preparing the necessary safeguard instruments;
- Reviewed safeguard instruments for adequacy and compliance;
- Assisted borrower/project implementation agency in the preparation of ESRS and ESCP;
- Provided support to borrower/project implementation agency to ensure compliance of all Bank finance activities as well as those relating to associated facilities with the WB’s safeguards policies, the ESSs and WBG’s Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines;
- Provided support for the screening of the Bank projects;
- Participate as a team member in the preparation and/or supervision of environmental safeguards policy/ standards requirement in different Bank-funded operations;
- Contribute to and participate in quality reviews and provide environmental input in project documents, including Concept Review, Appraisal and Decision/ Negotiations Packages;
- Ensure environmental and social due diligence is carried out for each sub-project to be funded under;
- Support the borrower /Implementing Agencies preparing additional technical guidelines, if necessary, to support the safeguards instruments to strengthen the implementation of environmental and social safeguards;
- Support the borrower /Implementing Agencies to ensure implementation of the Project’s Grievance Redress System and ensure public complaints relating to sub-project implementation are addressed with corrective action and adequately documented
Compliance and Regulatory Project Officer
Kete Krachi Timber Recovery (KKTR) Limited
Sedorm-Yeti, Asuogyaman District, Eastern Region
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided support, including follow-ups, to KKTR’s applications to acquire appropriate permits and licences to conduct underwater harvesting and sawmilling activities;
- Facilitated the collected data and prepare relevant periodic reports as required by the regulatory institutions;
- Facilitated and maintained working relationships with relevant regulatory institutions as well as stakeholder institutions and organisations;
- Facilitated and participated in community engagements;
- Participated in field inspections with relevant authorities and certification bodies as required;
- Supervised the implementation of health and safety measures, including enforcement of the use of PPEs and fire prevention measures;
- Received and recorded grievances and complaints filed by the Project Affected Persons and the general public and recommended the necessary remedial measures
Environmental Consultant
CEHRT Environmental Consultancy
Sakumono – Tema, Ghana
03.2015 - 08.2019
- Prepared Environmental and Social Impact Assessments;
- Prepared Annual Environmental Reports;
- Prepared Environmental Management Plans;
- Prepared Resettlement Action Plans;
- Conducted community and institutional consultations on environmental and social issues to inform the assessment
Operations Officer
National Disaster Management Organisation
Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Secretariat, Twifo Praso
12.2010 - 02.2015
- Coordinated disaster management sensitisation programmes and workshops;
- Assessed disaster and made recommendations;
- Prepared periodic reports;
- Represented the organisation at inter-departmental and other stakeholder meetings
Local Government Inspectorate Assistant (National Service Personnel)
Obuasi Municipal Assembly
Obuasi
10.2008 - 07.2009
- Prepared bonds for revenue collectors
- Prepared commissions for revenue collectors
- Pre-audited and post-audited payment vouchers
- Performed various administrative tasks assigned
Education
M.A - Environmental Management and Policy
University of Cape Coast
09.2013
B.A - Geography and Sociology
University of Cape Coast
05.2008
Skills
- Ghana EA Regulations (LI 1652)
- World Bank Group Operational Policies
- Environmental and Social Framework
- IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability
- AfDB Integrated Safeguards System
- Stakeholder engagement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Technical Communication
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Coordination
- Data Analysis
Other Specialised Training
- Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Certificate in Disaster Management, 11/2011
- African Development Bank Group, Environmental and Social Safeguards Capacity Enhancement Workshop for AfDB-Funded Project in Ghana, 06/2021
- World Bank, Environmental and Social Framework Training, 02/2022
Languages
- English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
- Fante, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
- Twi, Excellent, Good, Good
- Ga, Fairly Good, Poor, Poor
References
- Yaw Amoyaw-Osei, Executive Director, CEHRT Consulting, Sakumono-Tema, +233243223864, wayoma59@hotmail.com
- Stanley Yankson, Director, Watertech Engineering Company Ltd., Accra, Greater Accra Region, +233264724695, spyankson@gmail.com
- Franklin Kwaku Ashiadey, Project Coordinator, Ghana Jobs and Skills Project, Ministry of Finance, Accra, +233244689819, fmashiadey@gmail.com
Membership Of Professional Association
International Association of Impact Assessment (IAIA) - Ghana, Member, 04/2016
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Cape Coast
- Date of Birth: 05/23/86
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist – Ghana Jobs and Skills Project
Ministry of Finance
11.2022 - Current
Environmental Consultant
World Bank
09.2021 - 10.2022
Compliance and Regulatory Project Officer
Kete Krachi Timber Recovery (KKTR) Limited
09.2019 - 03.2021
Environmental Consultant
CEHRT Environmental Consultancy
03.2015 - 08.2019
Operations Officer
National Disaster Management Organisation
12.2010 - 02.2015
Local Government Inspectorate Assistant (National Service Personnel)
Obuasi Municipal Assembly
10.2008 - 07.2009
M.A - Environmental Management and Policy
University of Cape Coast
B.A - Geography and Sociology
University of Cape Coast
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