Celse GABINEMA

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings [Number] years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

• Reduced department operating costs by [Number]% in [Number] months.
• Saved the company $[Amount] over [Number] years by implementing a successful productivity improvement plan.
• Presented with the [Award Name] Award for spurring more than [Number]% growth for [Number] consecutive months.

• 04/2021 - 10/2022 & 06/2023 - 11/2023, Almaha For Industry Co. Ltd, Nyanza, Huye and Nyamagabe Districts, Project Manager, Guide the sampling and mapping teams, Work closely with the local administrative entities, Guide the site captains for trenching and pitting, Guide the drilling team to estimate underneath minerals deposits, Follow up laboratory works, Support to measure the size of minerals deposits, Evaluate the grade of minerals in the Nyanza-Huye deposit, Estimate the mineral reserves and resources of Nyanza-Huye Block by combining all produced technical data, Run the materials and particles grain size to allow ordering future mining machines, Make the economic analysis of the mining project vis a vis the estimated minerals resources, Design, Planning and Implementation of the Mining activities through the Open-cast method as applicable, Manage the mining operations within the applied areas, Produce required technical reports for my Company "ALMAHA" and for the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) - the regulator of the mining sector in Rwanda
• 07/2014 - 11/2023, EIA Lead Expert and Member of Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP), Gasabo District, Rwanda, Conducted various environmental studies and reports (Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit, and Environmental Management plan for Mining and Quarrying projects as well as for Construction projects. (More than 30 projects), Conducted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the construction and operation of a Food Processing Factory in Gasabo District, Rwanda, Conducted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Production of Briquettes from Agro-waste, Conducted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Agriculture projects in Huye, Gisagara and Nyanza wetlands enhancement for proper irrigation system, Conducted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the "Eco-tourism Master plan near Akagera National Park", Project Manager for "Nyabarongo sub-catchment/Nyange area rehabilitation process" and other Natural resources management Projects, Conducted various hydrological studies and reports prior to the hydropower projects. The cited rivers are Mwange River/Gicumbi; Gasaye River/Muhanga; Mukagezi River/Muhanga; Rusororo River/Gakenke, Conducted sedimentation study for Rukarara River/Nyamagabe, Kaviri River/Huye and others, Conducted Environmental Impact Assessment studies for the construction of Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Kanombe Sector, Kicukiro District, Rwanda
• 11/2022 - 05/2023, RUHWA TRADING Ltd, Kamonyi District, Mining Project Manager, Supported the recruitment of key technical staff, Assessment of the grade of the mine, Guide miners for the suitable key zones to extract mineralized pegmatite, Design suitable & simple minerals washing process by emphasizing on the water re-use system, Guide all mining process, Ensure the sustainability of the pegmatite mine: manage tailings, waste and recyclable materials like very fine clay to make bricks, Ensure the efficient and realistic use of financial resources of the mine - control the accountability, Manage the minerals recovery rate by setting efficient and cheaper tools upon the mine grade, Design, Planning and Implementation of the Open-cast mining method as applicable, Compilation of administration and technical reports, Conducted Lithium Exploration Survey in Uganda in 12 different mine sites, prior to export exploited Amblygonites and Spodumenes rocks as the local main sources of Lithium
• 01/01/22 - 04/30/22, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Individual Consultant, Conduct assessment of the National Land Use & Development Master Plan (NLUDMP2050) for the Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources sectors, Assessment of various documentations (Sustainable Development Goals "SDGs-2030"; Rwanda's Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy for Climate Change and Low Carbon Development "GGCRS"; Rwanda Vision 2050; Updated Rwanda Nationally Determined Contributions "NDCs"; National Strategy for Transformation "NST1"; Rwanda's Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation phase 4 "PSTA 4"; The Strategic plan for Environmental and Natural Resources sector "ENR" and others) to recommend the implementation of the District Land Use & Development Master Plan (DLUMP-2050), Produced the report of the assessment of the agriculture and environment and natural resources thematic report of the 2050 National land use and development master plan in terms of environment and climate change mainstreaming based on environment and climate change mainstreaming strategy for Rwanda, Developed the terms of reference for a District land use planning expert
• 10/2019 - 11/2023, Earth Solutions International Consulting Ltd (ESIC), Business Executive Manager - Environmental Lead Expert - GIS Expert, Thematic Natural Resources mapping and reporting, Land use planning for efficient natural resources management, Spatial planning for mining, agriculture, construction, urban and rural development projects, Urban and regional development strategies, Minerals exploration and Natural Resource Modelling, Mining Project Management, Feasibility studies, Design and Implementation, Hydrological study for hydropower plants, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment for various projects, Environmental Audit studies and environmental management plans for various projects, Socio-Economic studies for sustainable communities, Environmental guidance for construction, mining, hydropower and agriculture projects, International Investment Support - Due Diligence and property valuations, Research & Development
• 03/2018 - 06/2020, Sustainable Development of Mining in Rwanda (SDMR) project, Intervention Manager for Geological Information and Mining Cadastre Data Management, Coordinate the team of experts that are setting up the geological information and mining cadastre system at Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), Communicate and collaborate with RMB and manage roles, responsibilities of each partner, Take lead to facilitate SDMR contributions to be aligned with Geodata management, Development of intervention tools and capacity building of key stakeholders, Participate in the SDMR strategic planning exercises, Prepare and implement training sessions and skills development for Senior and Junior Geologists from RMB, RMA and University of Rwanda. Trained mining communities in Gakenke District, Review progress and keep action plans updated, Conduct high quality analysis and produce reports with appropriate professional standards, Conduct desktop studies and spatial analysis by enhancing different datasets (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, topography, structures and hydrography) prior to prepare the field works, Geological mapping at 1/50,000 scale using field equipment including handheld GPS and Field tablets integrated with GIS
• 07/2016 - 11/2023, Garuka Geo-Consultant Group Ltd & Individual Consultancies, Manager of the Company, Geologist Counterpart, GIS Expert and Environmentalist, Managing Garuka Geo-Consultant Group Ltd and delivering on data analysis, display and reporting, Coordinate all activities of the Company and organize the staff of the Company, Field surveys preparation, Cartography and remote sensing enhancement, Environmental, Geological and geo-spatial data analysis, Thematic mapping and visualization for natural resources management, Organize and achieve training gatherings for the mining communities in Rutsiro and Ngororero District, Reports compilation and presentations: Environmental Impact Assessment, Geological reports, Thematic Maps, Consulting under Boss Mining Solution Ltd and AXORA Metal and Mining to enhance the management of mining activities vis a vis the local development activities (trading, agriculture, livestock management and local transport), Agriculture Planning, designing, mapping of wetlands in Huye, Gisagara and Nyanza Districts prior to be rehabilitated for sustainable irrigation system on behalf of HORECO in partnership with MINAGRI, Implementation of Exploration activities and Mining activities in Nyange and Ndaro Sectors, Ngororero District on behalf of Reliance Mining Ltd, Implementing Exploration activities, Environmental Management plan, Consideration of Agriculture needs with Mining activities to be introduced. Running Mining Activities in Murunda and Rusebeya Sectors in Rutsiro District on behalf of Better Generation Machinery Ltd (BGM), In Charge of Field works and Data collection for various Companies, Exploration and Mining pre-feasibility studies and real projects development, Minerals exploration Surveys: Geological Mapping @ 1/10,000 Scale and Geochemical sampling, Environmental, Social, Economic, Development and Geo-spatial data collection, Organize and manage local miners for proper exploration and mining activities implementation, Mapping of Huye, Gisagara and Nyanza wetlands prior to be rehabilitated for sustainable irrigation system, Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit, Environmental Management plan for various Natural resources management Projects, Use of field equipment including GPS, Handheld Field tablets or PDA (Mobile GIS)
• 04/2012 - 06/2016, Rwanda Natural Resources Authority (RNRA) - Geology and Mines Department (Geological Surveying & Exploration Unit), Geologist Counterpart to Stratigraphy and Field Geology Expert, In Charge of Geological GIS, Cartography and remote sensing: Thematic Maps Production, Old and new geological data Management, Field surveys preparation, Mineral Exploration reports compilation and Presentations, Assessment of mineral Exploration/Research and mining reports from private Companies (Artisanal, Small scale and large scale mining companies), Use of field equipment including GPS, Handheld Field tablets or PDA (Mobile GIS) in Geological Mapping, Mineral exploration surveys and expeditions, Follow up Mining companies under Exploration and Exploitation stage, Local minerals and rocks collection for the Geology and Mines Department, Provide support to mining companies during lands compensation and expropriation considering existing local agriculture practices, livestock management and other existing land uses, Geological mapping of Kirehe and Rusumo geological sheets at 1/50,000 scale, Geological mapping of various mining concessions (place of mining project) at 1/10,000 scale in different places of the Country (more than 20 maps), Various thematic maps were produced for the National mineral resources presentation, Conduct various surveys for mineral resources exploration and evaluation: Coltan, Cassiterite and Tungsten ores as usual but also Quartzite for Glasses making, Lithium, Nickel-Copper (and PGEs), Iron, Rare earth elements, Amethyst, Limestone, Travertine, Peat, Marble, Gold and Base metals in General, More than 100 reports assessed regarding Artisanal, Small scale and Large scale mining companies for their Exploration and Mining projects, Various field expeditions achieved in line to follow up exploration and mining projects thereafter recommended proper methods for mining and mineral recovery, Organisation of the Geological GIS for the Geology and Mines Department including Digitalization, Geo-referencing, storing and management, Compilation of geological data and information to specific investors, Developed the concept note to show all needed equipment and explains how we will digitalize all remaining hard maps and scan all research and mining reports available into Geology and Mines Department's archives
• 01/2011 - 03/2012, National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), Team Leader and Cartographer for field data collector, Field data preparation and Field equipment arrangement, Delineate current and new Administrative entity "Village" Boundaries using Trimble Juno Mobile devices with Arcpad, Record local indicators of "Village" Boundaries to guide future census agents
• 12/2010, International Fertilizers Development Center (IFDC), Field data collector for Agro-dealers, Record all Agro-vet dealers in Kigali city on field, Upload field data and produce Maps using ArcGIS Software, Control on ground the availability of products, Evaluate staff skills and advise on the proper ways of selling Agro-vet products
• 06/2009, Gasabo District (Land bureau), Urban planner specialist, Archives's documents arrangement, Construction and physical plans applications follow up, Field expedition to control land management implications and propose reasonable solutions for future improvement

• 09/2013 - 06/2016, University of Rwanda, Master's Degree in "Geo-Information Science for Environment and Sustainable Development (MSc. GIS-ESD), Grade "Distinction", Spatio-temporal assessment of land use and land cover change due to mining activities in Gatumba Region, Rwanda
• 2007-2011, National University of Rwanda, Bachelor's Degree in Geography (Urban and Regional Planning) combination with GIS & Remote Sensing, Grade "Distinction (2nd Upper Division)"
• 2002-2005, Byimana Science School, Gitarama, Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education (A2 Diploma): "Biology Chemistry", Grade "Distinction"
• 1999-2002, Ecole d'art de Nyundo, Rubavu, O'Level Certificate "Tronc commun"

• Mr. Evode IMENA, General Manager - Musha Mines, TRINITY METALS, evode3@gmail.com, +250788301846
• Dr. Michael BIRYABAREMA, Managing Director of Earth Solutions International Consulting (ESIC) & University Lecturer (University of Rwanda), mbiryabarema55@gmail.com, +250788301482
• Mr. Joseph Bob MUGISHA, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), FAIR CONSTRUCTION Ltd, jbmugisha84@gmail.com, +250788309200

• 10/24/22 - 10/28/22, 13th AARSE International Conference (2022), African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment, Kigali, Rwanda
• 11/18/19 - 11/22/19, The Africa GIS Conference 2019, Innovations in Geospatial Technology for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Africa, Kigali, Rwanda
• 08/14/14 - 08/16/14, 25th Colloquium of African Geology (CAG25), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• 09/2018 - 07/2019, Short-course on Geological context and metallogeny of mineral resources in Rwanda, Belgian Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA), Certificate
• 05/2019 - 09/2019, Skills of QGIS, Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), Certificate
• 12/2019, Training on Integrated groundwater resources management, biodiversity assessment and mapping, Certificate
• 11/2019, Training on GIS, Remote Sensing and Vulnerability Assessment of Roads, Certificate
• 09/2014 - 06/2016, Learning Geology, University of Rwanda, Transcripts and To Whom It May Concern
• 04/2015, Geological Training and follow up of mineral data Processing, BEAK Consultants GmbH, Freiberg, Germany
• 07/2014 - 08/2014, Short course focused on the Manual and Automated Workflows for Data Integration and Exploration Targeting, IM4DC/Australia, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Certificate
• 01/2014, Short course focused on the Practical and effective integration of geosciences, geographical and cadastral data in GIS systems in the resources sector mainly in geology, IM4DC/Australia, Lusaka, Zambia, Certificate
• 07/2012, Field works guided by Dr Velizar Strumberger, Gatumba, Rwanda
• 07/2012, Training on Using the Spectro X-ray fluorescence, Dr Velizar Strumberger, Kigali, Rwanda

• RAPEP
• RUPI

• PMP - Project Management Professional
• CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
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