ISHA JALLOH TIMBO
Largo,MD
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Professional with demonstrated success in managing complex environmental initiatives, ensuring 100% adherence to EIA licensing regulations. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation, fostering collaboration to drive effective project outcomes. Looking to leverage extensive project management expertise in sustainable development initiatives.
Overview
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Certification
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11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sierra Leone Senior Environment Officer (Natural Resources Governance)
Environment Protection Agency - Sierra Leone (EPA-SL)
Freetown
2020.04 - Current
- Led comprehensive data collection and analysis initiatives for "State of the Environment" reports, providing critical insights that informed strategic planning and policy development for national environmental programs.
- Conducted thorough project reviews of Environmental, Social, Health and Impact Assessment (ESHIA) reports, identifying risks and ensuring compliance with national and international standards for over 50 projects annually.
- Managed regulatory compliance projects, overseeing the end-to-end process for issuing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Licences and ensuring 100% adherence to established terms and conditions by environmental companies.
- Coordinated implementation of Agency's Strategic and Action Plan across regional and district levels, aligning initiatives with national objectives and optimizing resource deployment.
- Developed strategic concept notes for sustainable natural resource management and environmental initiatives, establishing a foundation for project funding and implementation strategies.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions with government agencies, private sector, and local communities to gather input and foster consensus on environmental policy development and project interventions.
Freetown, Sierra Leone Executive Director
ESFORD SALONE
Freetown
2017.07 - 2020.03
- Directed full project lifecycle for community-based environmental awareness programs, from proposal writing and securing funding to implementation and impact assessment, benefiting over 100 individuals.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and deliver environmental education workshops, enhancing public understanding of conservation issues.
- Managed project budgets totaling $30,000, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective resource allocation for program success.
Freetown, Sierra Leone Children Welfare Officer
Women of Wonders (WOW-SL)
Freetown
2018.10 - 2019.09
- Managed caseload of 50 child welfare initiatives, developing individualized plans and coordinating support services to ensure children received necessary support.
- Collaborated with external agencies and community leaders to establish support networks, enhancing support for vulnerable children.
- Implemented data tracking systems to monitor case progress and provide stakeholders with timely updates on key performance indicators.
Freetown, Sierra Leone Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor
Economic Forum Sierra Leone
Freetown
2017.10 - 2018.09
- Developed and implemented EHS policies and procedures, reducing workplace incidents by 90%
- Led training programs on EHS best practices and emergency response protocols, enhancing staff preparedness and safety awareness.
- Supervised environmental audits for major clients, planned audit scope, managed on-site teams, ensured regulatory compliance.
Freetown, Sierra Leone Supervisor (Population and Housing Census)
Statistics Sierra Leone
Freetown
2015.12 - 2016.04
- Led a team of 10 census enumerators, managing field logistics, data collection protocols, and quality assurance, ensuring timely and accurate data capture across the Western Area Peninsula.
- Conducted daily performance reviews and trained team members, contributing to 95% data collection target achievement.
- Resolved field-level operational challenges, ensuring adherence to the census timeline.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Management and Sustainability
Wisconsin International University, College
Accra, Ghana2019-11
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Freetown2017-04
Skills
- Project planning
- Team management
- Impact assessments
- Geographic information systems
- Analytical thinking
- Environmental Licensing
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management
- Team management
- Environmental regulations
- Technical Report Writing
- Project coordination
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification | Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified, 2026., Climate Reality Leadership Training | Climate Reality Project, 2024, Plastic Treaty Negotiations Training | The Commonwealth Blue Charter, 2023, Ocean Governance Training | International Ocean Institute, 2021
Research Conducted
- Trouble Water: Tracing the plastic tide on Sierra Leone Beaches (Cited as a co-author and published by Cambridge University Press, 2024)
- Disaster Risk Reduction (Flood Risk and Landslide Management) in the Western Region of Sierra Leone (Unpublished)
- The Geology and Mineral Resources in Diang Chiefdom, Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone, lower part of Sheet 45 (Unpublished)
Timeline
Sierra Leone Senior Environment Officer (Natural Resources Governance)
Environment Protection Agency - Sierra Leone (EPA-SL)
2020.04 - Current
Freetown, Sierra Leone Children Welfare Officer
Women of Wonders (WOW-SL)
2018.10 - 2019.09
Freetown, Sierra Leone Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor
Economic Forum Sierra Leone
2017.10 - 2018.09
Freetown, Sierra Leone Executive Director
ESFORD SALONE
2017.07 - 2020.03
Freetown, Sierra Leone Supervisor (Population and Housing Census)
Statistics Sierra Leone
2015.12 - 2016.04
Master of Science - Environmental Management and Sustainability
Wisconsin International University, College
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone