Edgar François LOUA
Edmonton,AB
Summary
He has eight (8) years of professional experience and a good understanding of local and international NGOs. As an expert in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and monitoring and evaluation, I have diverse expertise in the fields of extractive resources (mining), infrastructure (roads, railways), health, education, and the environment. Prior to joining the World Bank, I worked as an international consultant for the Project to Support the Improvement of the Educational System (PRAASED) in Congo. Additionally, I held the position of Chief of the Mapping Department for the SOUAPITI hydroelectric development project, where I carried out my duties in accordance with the World Bank Operational Policies (OP 4.12) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards. Simultaneously, I provide periodic support for the management of protected areas and biodiversity for mining companies in Guinea such as GAC, CBG, etc., as well as for the NGO Guinea Ecology. My commitment is also evident in the promotion of open-source mapping tools for sustainable development, as an active member of the OpenStreetMap (OSM) and Mapillary communities. Endowed with strong leadership and excellent communication skills, I am effective in both individual and collaborative work. Over the years, I have developed a continuous adaptability, essential in a constantly evolving field like GIS. My goal is to contribute to your company by sharing my skills and passion for mapping. I am available for a potential interview to further discuss this matter.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS and Digital Solutions Consultant
World Bank Group/FCV Operational Support Team
Brazzaville, Congo
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Support to the World Bank in the operationalization of the use of digital solutions for monitoring and evaluation, remote supervision, data collection, and mapping
- Identification of the monitoring and evaluation mechanism in each of the projects within the World Bank's portfolio
- Training of project coordination units in monitoring and evaluation tools (ME)
- Preparation of teams for data collection and feeding into their ME system.
Consultant En SIG et En Biodiversité
Guinea Ecology
Guinea, Guinea
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Prepare field data collection forms; Produce the data analysis report.
- Monitoring mangrove reforestation through drone imagery.
- Mapping land use in landscapes affected by anthropogenic activities.
- Training NGO project teams on GIS issues.
Consultant SIG
Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC)
Sangaredi, Guinea
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
- Creation and management of a geographic database
- Spatial analysis and layout design.
- Revised existing maps and charts, making corrections, adjustments and updates.
Consultant International En Cartographie Scolaire
Support for the Education System Improvement Project (PRAASED)
Brazzaville, Congo
06.2021 - 04.2022
Development of the MEPPSA School Map in the Republic of Congo
- Finalize the methodological approach of the study;
- Collect and analyze the necessary data and information;
- Facilitate technical discussions with all stakeholders;
- including civil society;
- Collect existing data;
- Prepare a report on the use of GIS (Geographic Information System);
- Draft the working methodology and action plan for the consultation;
- Develop applications for data collection on the chosen platform for Android devices;
- Elaborate the user guide for tablet data collection;
- Develop a user guide for the QGIS GIS software;
- Train interviewers and stakeholders in data collection; Collect field data;
- Analyze the collected data; Write a mission report; Supervise the tasks of the national consultant.
Chief of the Cartography Section
Hydropower Project Souapiti
Guinea, Guinea
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Construction Project of the Souapiti Hydroelectric Dam in Guinea
- Field data collection planning; Creation and securing of the geographic database
- Analysis and validation of geographic information
- Production of maps.
GIS Consultant
JLSC-ENVIRO AFRICA
Boffa, Guinea
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Rice Project in Lower Guinea funded by AFD
- Geolocation of key natural elements, Census of users and farmers in the project area, Production of maps, Management of the geographical database.
Education
Master's in Protected Areas Management and Biodiversity Conservation -
University Senghor
Fisheries and Aquaculture Engineer with a specialization in cartography -
Higher Institute of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine
Bachelor's degree -
Protestant School Complex Emmaus
Skills
- Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Expert knowledge of GIS software: ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, and SMART
- Expert knowledge of data collection tools such as ODK, mWater, GeoODK, Kobotoolbox, Qfield, etc
- Expert knowledge of SPSS, R, and Sphinx for data analysis
- Expert knowledge of Google Earth, Google Maps portals; OpenStreetMap engine, Osmand, and Google Earth
- Expert knowledge of web map design
- In-depth knowledge of graphical data representation: using Tableau, Power BI
- Database Management System (DBMS) expertise
- Drone pilot
- Excellent Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Research
- Data Management
- File Management
- Project Management
- Database Entry
- Geographic Information Systems
- Spatial Analysis
- Land Use Planning
- Aerial Photography Understanding
- GIS Applications Experience
- Map Making
- Database Management
- Geostatistical Analysis
- Leadership
- Quality Assurance
Affiliations
- 2021, African Geomatics Professionals Network (AGPN) representing the country for Guinea
- 2017, Geosynapse Guinea, Head of the training department
Languages
- Français, Maternelle
- Anglais, Professionnelle
Publications
- 2021, Impacts of rice cultivation on the ecosystem provisioning services of the Tristao Islands mangrove in the Republic of Guinea
- 2020, The Survival of Artisanal Fishing, European University Editions
Training
- February 2023, SIGOBEL Morocco, Creation and management of GIS databases using Postgres
- July 2021, GEOSIG Burkina, Training on Web mapping with QGIS, QGIS Server, and Lizmap
- September-October 2016, Géodécision Guinea, Creation and management of geographic databases Modeling land use
Certification
- C2i (Computer and Internet Certificate - Level 1)
- IBDL (International Business Driving License)
Timeline
GIS and Digital Solutions Consultant
World Bank Group/FCV Operational Support Team
09.2021 - 12.2023
Consultant International En Cartographie Scolaire
Support for the Education System Improvement Project (PRAASED)
06.2021 - 04.2022
Consultant SIG
Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC)
11.2018 - 10.2023
Consultant En SIG et En Biodiversité
Guinea Ecology
09.2018 - 11.2023
Chief of the Cartography Section
Hydropower Project Souapiti
06.2017 - 03.2022
GIS Consultant
JLSC-ENVIRO AFRICA
09.2016 - 02.2017
Master's in Protected Areas Management and Biodiversity Conservation -
University Senghor
Fisheries and Aquaculture Engineer with a specialization in cartography -
Higher Institute of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine
Bachelor's degree -
Protestant School Complex Emmaus
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