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Cynthia Kayem

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I lead environmental programs that strengthen governance, financing, compliance, and pollution abatement.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead high-impact environmental and sustainability programs that combine policy, green financing, safeguards, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver measurable improvements in waste, pollution, water, land, and climate resilience.

I've led environmental and sustainability programs for UNICEF, PwC Advisory, UNDP, GIZ, and AICS, translating policy, financing, and safeguards requirements into practical delivery. My work spans renewable energy assessments, industrial pollution abatement, solid waste management, and environmental governance.

At UNDP, I managed the Lebanon Environmental Pollution Abatement Project and supported LEPAP additional financing, investment evaluations, procurement, reporting, and stakeholder capacity building. At PwC, I led sustainability advisory engagements, governance and procurement improvements, PMO controls, and multi-team delivery while mentoring more than 10 professionals.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Environmental & Social Assessment Expert

UNICEF

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)

Devised and operationalised the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Framework (ESIAF) for solar energy initiatives. Ensured funded renewable energy solutions conformed with ESIAF and UNICEF's internal environmental protocols.

Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental And Social Safeguards Renewable Energy Compliance

Senior Manager

PwC Advisory Ltd

Dec 2024 - Jun 2025 (6 months)

Spearheaded environmental advisory engagements, aligning with client sustainability goals. Established streamlined governance and procurement models, reducing project delays, and mentored 10+ professionals.

Environmental Advisory Governance Procurement Team Leadership Stakeholder Management Financial Planning

Manager

PwC Advisory Ltd

Oct 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Designed and led full-scale sustainability programs, increasing delivery efficiency. Introduced risk mitigation plans and standardized PMO controls across projects.

Sustainability Programs Risk Management PMO Team Leadership Client Relations

Project Officer

UNDP

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 (1 month)

Delivered expert guidance on national solid waste management, contributing to policy reforms. Oversaw implementation of the industrial waste stream, tracking technical progress and financial health.

Solid Waste Management Policy Advisory Project Implementation Stakeholder Engagement

Project Manager

UNDP

Dec 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Led multi-agency collaboration for the Lebanon Environmental Pollution Abatement Project (LEPAP). Managed procurement, financial and reporting processes in line with World Bank, UNDP, and AICS guidelines.

Project Management Environmental Safeguards Procurement Financial Management Stakeholder Engagement Capacity Building

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

UNDP

Mar 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 8 months)

Ensured systematic implementation of the Environmental Management System and periodic updates to the M&E framework. Reviewed sub-projects for alignment with environmental policies and safeguards.

Monitoring and Evaluation Environmental Management Systems (EMS)Risk Assessment Compliance Reporting

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

UNDP

Jan 2014 - Feb 2017 (3 years 1 month)

Drafted and rolled out the Monitoring & Evaluation Plan for the Lebanon Environmental Pollution Abatement Project. Coordinated technical guidance and monitored industrial pollution abatement initiatives.

Monitoring and Evaluation Environmental Compliance Procurement Technical assistance