Abubakari Yanga
About me
- I am a Geographer and Climate Change Scientist with over Eight (8) years of experience in the Energy Sector, specializing in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Audits (EA), having successfully participated and completed over 35 projects in this field. My diverse expertise extends to working as a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer and Social Expert (SE).
- My analytical skills enable me to critically assess the relationships between human societies, institutions, economic trends and their impact on natural resources, while staying ahead of global and national shifts in environmental thinking. With strong research, writing and presentation abilities, I excel in integrating insights from both the social and natural sciences to deliver comprehensive and impactful environmental solutions.
Work Experience
Environmental Management Officer
Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO)
2018-12-08
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2023-02-12
Advised the company on the procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment and performed Environmental site assessments and providing remediation recommendations. Participated in the undertaking of over 40 Energy related projects by conducting Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Audits and Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) Studies in projects that required land acquisition to be implemented.
HSE Manager
Electricity Transmission and Distribution Construction Company (ETDCO)
2021-02-01
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2023-12-31
Served as the Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Part-time) for ETDCO under the REA Katavi Phase III Round II project, overseeing EHS compliance during the construction of power infrastructure in Tanganyika, Mlele, and Mpanda Districts. Led the preparation of monthly EHS reports, conducted site inspections, staff inductions, and safety trainings. Managed stakeholder engagement with TANESCO, village leaders, and local communities to address environmental and social risks, ensure project equipment security, and promote local participation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies
University of Dar es Salaam
2013-10-30
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2016-11-22
Graduated with Upper Second Class Honors (GPA: 3.8). Gained a strong foundation in Environmental management, spatial analysis, sustainable development and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with practical and theoretical knowledge applicable to both research and field-based environmental work.