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Nakalema Winfred

@nakalemawinfred

Corporate Environmental Safeguards Manager at SAEMS Group, overseeing ESG across African projects after achieving ISO certification at SAEMS Engineering.

Uganda
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At SAEMS Group, I oversee environmental and social safeguards, EHSS and ESG performance across projects in Africa, and supervise site-level ESG Officers. I lead the development and approval of management plans and frameworks aligned with IFC, World Bank and ILO good practice.

At TotalEnergies EP Uganda, I supervised contractors’ health, safety and environmental performance on the Tilenga flowlines and Victoria Nile crossing. I monitored environmental performance and supported spill preparedness, biodiversity training and environmental studies.

At SAEMS Engineering Ltd and SAEMS Hydro Ltd, I developed and implemented safeguards systems for hydropower projects, supported resettlement and livelihood restoration, and designed a grievance redress mechanism. I also led the ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification process for the operating plants; at Nyamwamba II, all grievances logged during construction were resolved and closed.

At Green Label Services Ltd, I led development and certification of an integrated management system covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. I hold an MSc in Conservation and Natural Resource Management from Kyambogo University, with research on riverbank restoration and hydrology.

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Kyambogo University logoKU

Kyambogo University

Master of Science, Conservation and Natural Resource Management

2023 -

Grade: CGPA 4.75 (5.0 scale)

Pursuing an MSc in Conservation and Natural Resource Management with a CGPA of 4.75 on a 5.0 scale. Thesis focuses on the effects of riverbank restoration on the hydrology of the River Enyau sub-catchment.

Kyambogo University logoKU

Kyambogo University

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science Technology and Management

2009 - 2012

Grade: Second Class Honours

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Technology and Management with Second Class Honours. Dissertation examined the economic importance of wetland conservation in Uganda, using Kabaka's Lake as a case study.

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Central College

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, General Education

2007 - 2008

Completed the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with subjects in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, and Agriculture.

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Crested Secondary School

Uganda Certificate of Education, General Education

2003 - 2006

Completed the Uganda Certificate of Education.

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