Anzerani Sururu Kassiba
Kigali
Summary
Dedicated Environmental and Climate Change champion with extensive experience across various roles in environmental management and sustainability. With a strong background in environmental disaster management and a proven track record in project planning, implementation, and policy development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Climate Change Program Officer (Volunteer)
Rwanda Environment Management Authority
Kigali, Rwanda
02.2024 - Current
- Review project proposals and conduct technical evaluations to determine feasibility, potential environmental impacts, and alignment with Rwanda's climate action goals.
- Managed databases containing information about programs or services offered by the organization.
- Assist in coordinating training sessions on climate justice, vulnerability assessment, and disaster preparedness, and support preparing disaster preparedness plans.
- Monitoring and Evaluation, developing, and implementing monitoring frameworks to assess the effectiveness of climate change programs, and collecting and analyzing data to measure progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Enhance the capacity of partners, young individuals, and the community in green development and climate justice.
- Communication and reporting, assisting in preparing reports, and other documents to inform the decision-making and program development.
United Nation Volunteer Environmental Specialist
UNDP
Kigali, Rwanda
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Support in Project Planning, assisting in developing comprehensive project plans, including setting clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation for the Green Amayaga Project. Contributing to the strategy.
- Developing and implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the Amayaga districts.
- Community capacity building, engaging community, local leaders, NGOs, and government agencies in evaluating and recommending sustainable land-use practices and renewable energy solutions to minimize the ecological footprint of development projects.
- Research and Data Collection, conducting research and data collection to assess the effectiveness of climate change adaptation and environmental conservation measures.
- Policy Advocacy and Compliance, advocating for policies and regulations that support climate change adaptation, environmental conservation, and sustainable development at the local and national levels.
Environmental Quality Officer
Rwanda Environment Management Authority
Kigali, Rwanda
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Pollution control measures, implementing pollution control measures to reduce emissions and discharge from domestic, industrial, and commercial activities.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly monitoring chemical levels in the environment and reporting findings to the relevant authority.
- Partnership Building, Forester partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, education institutions, and private sector stakeholders to enhance environmental education outreach initiatives.
- Policy Advocacy, Advocate for environmental policies and regulations that support conservation efforts and sustainable practices at the local Rwanda level and national level.
- Public Health Promotion and collaboration with health authorities to address environmental health issues related to waterborne diseases, vector control, and sanitation.
- Community Outreach, Engaging with the community to address environmental health concerns and provide information on how to reduce exposure to hazards by developing and implementing environmental education programs aimed at raising awareness and promoting sustainable practice among communities, schools, businesses, and government agencies in all 30 Rwanda districts.
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Kinondoni Municipal
Kigali, Rwanda
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Health Surveillance and Public Education, conducting regular health surveillance to monitor and report on the incidence of communicable and non-communicable diseases within the municipality. Also, providing health education and outreach programs to inform.
- Chemical Risk Assessment: Conduct a risk assessment to identify potential hazards associated with chemical use, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Waste classification and documentation. Identify, classify, and document all hazardous wastes generated within the municipality.
- Safe Storage and Disposal Management, ensuring the safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste, including coordination with certified disposal facilities.
- Community engagement, engage with local communities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to promote community participation in environmental conservation efforts.
- Environmental Impact Assessment, review, and evaluate environmental assessments from consultants for proposed projects within the municipality, ensuring they meet regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Disaster Management
University of Dodoma
Dodoma12-2020
High School Diploma -
Pandahill High School
Mbeya05-2017
Skills
Executive team leadership
- Team building
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Professional Demeanor
- Experience in leadership
Affiliations
ACHIEVEMENTS
-Successfully implemented climate early warning systems across Rwanda’s 30 districts, significantly improving disaster preparedness and reducing climate-related risks.
-Contributed to the development and execution of sustainable urban planning initiatives, enhancing green spaces and reducing urban pollution. Spearheaded a campaign to promote eco-friendly practices in urban development, which resulted in increased community participation and support for green projects under the Rwanda Environment Management Authority.
-Improved regulatory compliance by conducting thorough environmental inspections, leading to a marked reduction in hazardous waste and environmental violations. Developed and implemented a safety protocol that enhanced workplace safety standards within the Kinondoni municipality.
-Developed and implemented long-term sustainability plans that significantly reduced the Kinondoni municipality's carbon footprint. Successfully engaged stakeholders and the public in sustainability initiatives, resulting in improved resource efficiency and environmental stewardship within the community.
-Promoted resource efficiency and environmental compliance through targeted public awareness campaigns and sustainability programs. Managed grants and developed initiatives that supported the adoption of sustainable practices within local communities.
-Promoted youth education and environmental campaigns, successfully leading numerous young people in Rwanda to actively engage with environmental issues.
Certification
- Certificate of Participation in Green Development and Clean Energy Management for Developing Countries, July 11-24, 2024.
- Short course with a certificate on Human Rights Responsibilities from the United Nations
- Short Course with a certificate in Sign Language from the United Nations.
- Short course with a certificate in Climate Solutions from The University of Edinburgh.
- Short course with a certificate in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse from the United Nations.Short course with a certificate in Science and Engineering of Climate Change from EDHEC Business School.
- Awareness training on geological hazards by the Geological Survey of Tanzania.
- Short course with a certificate in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse from the United Nations.
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Climate Change Program Officer (Volunteer)
Rwanda Environment Management Authority
02.2024 - Current
United Nation Volunteer Environmental Specialist
UNDP
08.2023 - 01.2024
Environmental Quality Officer
Rwanda Environment Management Authority
05.2022 - 08.2023
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Kinondoni Municipal
01.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Disaster Management
University of Dodoma
High School Diploma -
Pandahill High School