Celestina Fotine
Maputo
Summary
Experienced Environmental Analyst with a robust background in environmental licensing, impact assessments, and project management. Proven track record in managing environmental compliance and conducting thorough audits to ensure adherence to legal requirements. Skilled in mentoring interns, budget management, and coordinating large-scale environmental projects. Proficient in Microsoft Office, and regulatory compliance with extensive knowledge of ISO standards. Career goal: to leverage expertise in environmental consultancy to drive sustainable development initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Environmental Analyst
Vulcan Mozambique SA
04.2022 - Current
- Monitoring the licensing processes, such as: environmental licensing for the development of section 3 (Moatize Coal Mine), the host area for the Resettlement Plan for the Section 2B Pit 3 Development Project, the EIA and PAR for economic activities for the Section 2B Pit 2 Development Licence, as well as the processes still underway (EIA and PAR for the Section 2B Pit 3 Development Licence, among others)
- Management of licences and their conditions, responsible for conducting environmental audits to monitor the degree of implementation of the Environmental Management Plan
- Meet the legal environmental requirements applicable to the operation
- Drawing up environmental performance reports
- Member of the IMS (ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001) implementation committee
- Mentoring trainees, providing guidance and support to promote professional development
- Environmental budget management
- Carry out environmental inspections and follow up on action plans for non-conformities
Environmental Analyst Sr
Vale Moçambique SA
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitoring the licensing processes, such as: environmental licensing of the host area for the Resettlement Plan for the Section 2B Pit 3 Development Project; EIA and PAR for the Section 2B Pit 2 Development, as well as the processes still underway (EIA and PAR for Licensing for the Section 2B Pit 3 Development, among others)
- Management of licences and their conditions, monitoring the degree of implementation of the Environmental Management Plan
- Compliance with the legal requirements applicable to the company
- Carry out environmental inspections and follow up on action plans for non-conformities
Environmental Consultant
Aurecon Mozambique
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Aurecon was awarded the contract to develop environmental and social studies that will allow International Coal Ventures Private Limited (ICVL) to licence the Zambezi coal project
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Zambezi Coal Mine (Tete Province), 2017 - 2019
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Maputo Harbour Master Plan Update (Maputo Province, Mozambique), 08/2014 - 08/2015
- Preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the construction of infrastructures for an Industrial Park and Business Incubator in an area of 2 ha in the city of Luanda
- Project to build a new road between Michafutene and Estrada Velha da Matola (Mozambique - Maputo), 02-2015-2016
- Consultancy for Sectoral Analysis and Evaluation of Investment Opportunities for the Beira Corridor (Mozambique - Manica, Sofala and Tete), 05/2014 - 12/2015
- Machipanda railway line rehabilitation project (Mozambique - Sofala and Manica), 07/2015 - 2016
- Project for the Rehabilitation and Improvement of the N6 Road between Beira - Machipanda (Mozambique - Sofala and Manica), 05/2014 - 2016
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Maputo Harbour Master Plan Update (Maputo Province, Mozambique) 08/2014 - 08/2015
- Project for the Construction of a 120 MW Natural Gas Thermoelectric Power Station in the Chókwe District (Mozambique - Gaza), 02/2013 - 2014
- Project for the Rehabilitation of the Soft Drinks Factory and Production of Alcoholic Beverages in the District of Marracuene, Maputo Province (Mozambique _ Marracuene), 02/2013 - 2015
- Drafting of the Palma District Land Use Plan (Mozambique - Cabo Delgado/Palma), 08/2013 - 2018
- Project for the Rehabilitation and Improvement of the N380 Sunate- Macomia Road (Mozambique - Cabo Delgado), 09/2013 - 2014
- Relocation of Tete Airport (Mozambique), 2012 - 2013
- Simplified Environmental Study for Maputo City Intermodal Container Terminal, (Maputo City, Mozambique), 2012
- Aurecon was awarded the contract to develop environmental and social studies that will allow International Coal Ventures Private Limited (ICVL) to licence the Zambezi coal project
Field Coordinator
Aurecon Mozambique
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Consultancy services for National Road 2 (N2) between Matola and Namaacha (Maputo, Mozambique), 20/07/16 - 10/2016
- Urban Transport Master Plan for the Greater Maputo Region, Republic of Mozambique - Road Survey Data (Mozambique)
Education
Workshop on Environmental and Social Safeguards -
World Bank
Maputo10.2017
Course on Good Practices in Environmental Impact Assessment, The Ecology Component in Linear Infrastructures -
Mozambican Association for Environmental Impact Assessment (AMAIA)
Maputo10.2013
Professional Technical Course - Accounting
Tecnicol
Maputo09.2012
Internal Audit of the Integrated Management System - ISO 14001:2015; ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015
Bureau Veritas
Tete04.2024
Seminar to harmonise procedures for Environmental Licensing, Environmental Management, Solid Waste Management and Environmental Education -
DINAB
Tete04.2022
BSc - Geography; Geography Population, Development and Environment
Eduardo Mondlane University
Maputo04.2011
Skills
- Coordination of fieldwork
- Finalisation of contracts
- Conducting environment audits
- Compliance with legal requirements
- Internal Auditor of the Integrated Management System(ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001)
- Trained in the Integrated Management System (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001)
- Environmental awareness
- Environmental sampling
- Project Management
- Environmental analysis
- Teamwork
- Regulatory compliance
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Portuguese
Proficient
C2
References
- Mauricio Simbine, Licensing Specialist, Vulcan Mozambique, Moatize, Tete, 84 031 4333, maurosimbine@yahoo.com.br
- Geralda Lopes Massona, Environmental & Occupational Hygiene Manager, Bureau Veritas, Maputo, Maputo, 84 511 9074, geralda.manuela.lopes@gmail.com
- Elsa Chuquela, Environmental Analyst, Sasol, Vilankulos, Inhambane, 84 290 5039, elsachuquela@gmail.com
- Marlen Ribeiro, Independent Social Consultant, Maputo, 84 274 1317, marlen.ribeiro@hotmail.co.uk
- Elídio Dava, Independent Social Consultant, Maputo, Maputo, 84 266 0702, elidiodava@gmail.com
- Hugo Honwana, General Manager at VERDAMBIENTE SA, Maputo, Maputo, 82 246 8610, hugo.honwana@pangeia.co.mz
Timeline
Sr Environmental Analyst
Vulcan Mozambique SA
04.2022 - Current
Environmental Analyst Sr
Vale Moçambique SA
09.2019 - 03.2022
Environmental Consultant
Aurecon Mozambique
07.2012 - 08.2019
Field Coordinator
Aurecon Mozambique
07.2012 - 08.2019
Workshop on Environmental and Social Safeguards -
World Bank
Course on Good Practices in Environmental Impact Assessment, The Ecology Component in Linear Infrastructures -
Mozambican Association for Environmental Impact Assessment (AMAIA)
Professional Technical Course - Accounting
Tecnicol
Internal Audit of the Integrated Management System - ISO 14001:2015; ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015
Bureau Veritas
Seminar to harmonise procedures for Environmental Licensing, Environmental Management, Solid Waste Management and Environmental Education -
DINAB
BSc - Geography; Geography Population, Development and Environment
Eduardo Mondlane University
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