FIDELA FOMINYEN NUNG
Calgary,AB
Summary
Project Manager, Natural Resource Manager, Technical Advisor, GIS and Data analyst. Scaling new heights of success with hard work & dedication and leaving a mark of excellence on each step; aiming for challenging assignments with a leading organization of repute. Overcoming complex challenges and can withstand adverse environmental conditions, strong work ethic & irreproachable integrity.
I have professional competence and strong drive that keeps me prepared to work independently, as well as a team player in finding appropriate solutions to problems. I also have the ability to plan, manage priorities, assignments, and can work under pressure to meet deadlines. I can communicate effectively with staff at all levels and I also have the ability to motivate others towards goal achievement. Last but not the least, I am clients oriented and I love challenges in a competitive and proactive environment. A versatile and agile experience with over7 years of experience in diverse verticals of Project management, Coordination and supervision of work activities, local community education and sensitization, collaboration with stakeholders, produce technical/activity reports, Conduct field-based trainings, Capacity building of personnel, Field Data collection, analysis and reporting. Carry out other administrative and financial duties. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Project Officer
African Wildlife Foundation, ECOFAC6 Project of the European Union, in Faro Technical Operations Unit
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Preparation and submission of annual work plans guided by baseline and field information in collaboration with stakeholders for approval
- Plan, coordinate and supervise project site activities, producing quality monthly, quarterly annual reports
- Lead the execution of targeted actions within the annual work plan to ensure that deliverables are achieved on time and within the allowable budgets.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored progress against established metrics continually adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results successfully.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their skills development and overall performance within the organization.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning by conducting training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing team skills and knowledge.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices in future initiatives.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Project GIS/Data Management Coordinator
Wildlife Conservation Society
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Work with external project partners such as WCS Nigeria, PSMNR-SWR, US fish and Wildlife Service in developing GIS-based information and coordinating field activities
- Plan field activities, coordinate and supervise field-based research
- Develop high quality reports, papers, presentation befitting the high scientific expectations of WCS and meeting Donor requirements
- Coordinate and train field assistants on data collection protocols, implementation measures and other skills (e.g
- GPS, GIS,SMART-CyberTracker)
- Carry out conservation awareness in local communities and support resilient livelihood implementation
- Oversee and ensure all field data and other deliverables are incorporated into project database, stored and backed-up
- Build capacity of academic and professional interns, volunteers and some government new recruits
- Enhanced data accessibility for team members through the creation of a centralized database system.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to educate staff on best practices for data handling and storage.
- Provided ongoing support for end-users experiencing technical difficulties related to data access or manipulation tools.
- Played instrumental role within team responsible for successfully achieving departmental objectives while consistently adhering to strict deadlines imposed.
- Streamlined workflow for data management tasks, resulting in increased productivity and time savings.
- Used standard document management tools to register documents and maintain databases used to produce logs, transmittal receipts and other reports.
Project Monitoring Assistant
Wildlife Conservation Society
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Support the sensitization of local communities on sustainable management of natural resources and all environmental education programs.
- Enhanced monitoring efficiency by implementing advanced tracking tools and software.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate field operations, providing valuable feedback for improvements to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish cohesive monitoring strategies across departments.
- Provided timely updates to project managers, enabling informed decisions about resource allocation and timeline adjustments based on real-time data.
- Contributed to organizational growth by sharing insights from monitoring data during strategic planning sessions.
- Supported decision-making by generating comprehensive reports on monitored activities.
- Spearheaded innovative environmental team-building initiatives and trained and mentored 95 less-experienced analysts.
- Managed environmental capital projects, coordinated multiple schedules with competing deadlines and achieved 90% on-time completion.
- Increased project success rates with thorough analysis of monitoring data, identifying potential issues early on.
- Improved team collaboration by facilitating training sessions and workshops on best practices in monitoring techniques.
- Established strong working relationships with external partners for better coordination in joint monitoring efforts.
Education
MSc - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Buea
Buea01.2014
BSc - Environmental Science
University of Buea
Buea01.2011
GCE A-Level - undefined
Cameroon GCE Board
01.2008
GCE O-Level - undefined
Cameroon GCE Board
01.2006
Skills
- Well versed with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint), Project Management, Softwares (Envisio, GIS, SMART, CyberTracker, GPS) Computer Software Installation, Driving (CEMAC category “B” driver’s license)
Certification
- 2022 Project Management Professional PMP (Ongoing)
- 2020 Certified Project Management from International Organization for Project Management ([IO4PM])
Languages
Languages Known: English and French
Hobbies and Interests
I have an entrepreneurial attitude to learn more and adapt to adverse situations., I am hardworking, relate well with my colleagues and motivate others to achieve desired goals., I have knowledge in analyzing and digitizing land satellites imageries., I play volley ball, I love adventures, travelling, and visiting cultural and heritage sites.
Training
- April2018: Workshop on project management/supervision in Nairobi, Kenya.
- December2017: Project Supervision training and progress on the use of SMART software data collection, analysis and Reporting, Cross River State, Calabar, Nigeria.
- March2016: Collaborative workshop on Trans-boundary Biosphere Reserve in Bamenda, Cameroon.
- December2015: Collaborative workshop on the protection of our natural resources in Cameroon and Nigeria held in Cross River State, Calabar, Nigeria.
- July2015: SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) software training for environmental data collection, Cross River State, Calabar, Nigeria.
- November2013: Workshop with green Cameroon on biogas production, conservation of natural resources held in Buea, Cameroon.
- August, (2008-2009): Biodiversity conservation education and sustainability, organized by Limbe Wildlife Center and Busch Gardens Zoo, Florida.
- September2009: Workshop on Developing Project Monitoring Indicators organized by the Program for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources for the South West Region of Cameroon (PSMNR-SWR) in Buea, Cameroon.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Project management
- Geographical Information systems (GIS)
- Coordination/Supervision
- Programs Software (SMART, CyberTracker, ENVI, Google earth)
- Community sensitization
- Data Management
- Reporting
- Capacity Building
- Budget Management
- Activity Planning
- Environmental Education
- Field-Based Research
- Academic Mentoring / Coaching
Timeline
Project Officer
African Wildlife Foundation, ECOFAC6 Project of the European Union, in Faro Technical Operations Unit
01.2018 - 01.2024
Project GIS/Data Management Coordinator
Wildlife Conservation Society
03.2015 - 12.2017
Project Monitoring Assistant
Wildlife Conservation Society
09.2014 - 01.2015
MSc - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Buea
BSc - Environmental Science
University of Buea
GCE A-Level - undefined
Cameroon GCE Board
GCE O-Level - undefined
Cameroon GCE Board
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