
Mr. Timothy Ogenyi
Research Fellow
Profile
Ogenyi Timothy Emenike is a Sustainability Expert, with a B.Sc. in Environmental Resource Management (2009), with over 12 years growing career-proficiency in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Stakeholders Engagement and Public Consultation/Community Mobilization, Risk Assessment, Environmental Auditing and Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Circular Economy, Ecosystem Restoration, Biodiversity Conservation/Natural Resource Management, Waste Management, HSE and Project Management; and Administrative Competence in Pioneering Management and Work-Team Leadership.
His multisectoral work experience includes:
- Contribution to the Technical Working Group on the project launch of the Nigeria’s Long-Term Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS), vis-à-vis development of the Nigeria’s Long-Term Vision 2050 (LTV 2050), submitted to the UNFCCC Secretariat in December 2021 supported by 2050 Pathways Platform.
- Conceptualizing and formulating thematic climate-related development programs, as a Sustainability officer with Natural Eco Capital, as well as undertaking research and analysis on the issues of development and the environment.
- Production of technical reports and documents, including assessment of Climate Change impacts on biodiversity and vulnerable communities; as well as development of Proposals, Expressions of Interest, RFPs, Concept Notes, Policy Papers, and Lecture Notes.
- Team lead/Supervisory role, with contribution to thought leadership to strategic initiatives and programs that elevate the visibility of Richflood’s environmental consultancy work, as the Technical Manager in the organization.
- Community Volunteering work, including facilitation of Environmental Education and Awareness in Secondary Schools and markets; with active participation in Environmental-Sanitation Campaigns; especially in Community- Advocacy Programs, on Environmental, Waste Management, and Health issues.
- As an Environmental and Social Risk Management Specialist with Multiple Development Service, knowledgeable with Risk/Impact Assessment, Mitigation, Management, and Environmental and Social Monitoring Plans
- Thorough Technical knowledge about the broad issues of environment and Climate Change and their linkages with development; especially with analytical ability to diagnose critical environmental issues and challenges from multi- sectoral points of view, put them in proper perspective, and come up with workable suggestions and solutions.
- Capacity to create/develop course contents, facilitate, train, and organize conferences, workshops, and seminars; with competence in capacity building, Public Speaking, and Presentation.
- In-depth knowledge of sample collection and data-gathering, with standard methodology for biophysical or socioeconomic studies; with the ability to travel or reach remote areas for data collection.
- Competent Interpretation of Water Quality and Soil Samples Results of Laboratory Analysis
- Proficient Expertise in developing Environmental and Social (ESIA, ESMP, RAP, SEP, EAu, EPRP, IMM, ECM) with Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
- Experience in carrying out Socioeconomic Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement and Public Consultation
- Certified HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Officer, with extensive knowledge of occupational hazards.
- Administrative Competency in effective planning, coordination, communication, reporting, and management; and document organization/sorting/filling.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, confidentiality, discretion, and technical aptitude.
- Very effective interpersonal skills, particularly in networking and working with local communities.
- Ability to analyze data across multiple tools and databases; driven by results, committed to excellence with critical thinking skills – i.e., able to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful outcomes.
- Motivated to actively contribute to a team environment, and share knowledge, skills, and ideas.
- Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude with meticulous attention to quality and detail.
- Membership includes: Nigeria Environmental Society (NES), Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered West Africa Capitals Coalition Hub, Circular Economy Club, Nigerian Economic Summit Group
- He has participated in numerous professional webinars, seminars and workshop and numerous professional trainings and certifications achieved, especially in the area of Climate Change, ESG, Sustainability, Project Management, ESF, Nature-based solutions, Policy making, Risk assessment, ESIA/ESMP, GIS, Circular economy.