Project advisor who is well versed in aspects of project and Crude Oil pipeline construction permitting and compliance knowledge and skills. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for delivering quick and efficient solutions. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships for effective performance.
Hi, I’m
PRISCILA MAPINDA
legal consel
DAR ES SALAAM
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Worley- EACOP Project Dar Es Salaam
Project Permitting Advisor
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Ensure project construction activities comply with the provisions of regulations, rules and all other applicable laws and standards.
• Work with the project packages to advise on the project regulatory compliance and permitting requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor project contractors in adhering with the regulatory requirements, permits and approvals to fast-track project works and prevent procedural delays.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements attached with the pipeline construction approval, including to notify the Authority (EWURA) on the commencement of construction within a given time prior to the commencement of the pipeline system construction.
• To review and update the compliance and permit register and make sure is aligned with the project requirements.
• Work closely with the risk engineer and Compliance Data Administrator to update the compliance checklist on the Compliance assurance tool, borealis.
• Reaching out to authorities and institutions for the pipeline crossings compliance in all the areas where the pipeline will be crossing to the existing infrastructures and other sensitive area such as roads, railways, rivers, water supply pipelines, high tension lines (HT), optic fibers and water bodies.
• Update the permitting register together with the permitting dossier to make sure we apply the best compliance pipeline industry best practices.
• Research and advise on the regulatory procedures and technical requirements to be submitted in future licences and permits. - Assist the Data administrator in creating permit conditions on the Borealis system for tracking.
• Facilitate and Follow up in/out project correspondences with Regulatory Authorities.
• Use borealis as compliance assurance tool to capture permits obligations and manage expirations and renewals and coordinate with the contractors as soon as applicable.
• Ensure that all the project regulatory requirements to be fulfilled before starting the construction are resolved before initiating any construction activities.
• The implementation of all necessary actions to ensure the achievement of the objectives of an effective project Procedures in the organization.
• To support and advise on all regulatory, statutory issues in permitting activities in relation to the project.
• Support RC system implementation with focus on pipeline construction.
• To participate to meetings Regulatory authorities and other stake holders.
PHOENIX ADVOCATEMTWARA
Legal Counsel
07.2020 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Provided legal advice and support to business units on contractual, regulatory and compliance matters.
- Drafted, negotiated and reviewed a variety of commercial contracts, such as service agreements, leases and purchase orders.
- Prepared memoranda summarizing relevant laws, regulations and court decisions for management review.
- Drafted legal documents, such as wills and contracts.
- Researched case law to support client's position in court proceedings.
- Conducted client interviews to gain information for cases.
- Attended hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trials on behalf of clients.
- Negotiated settlements between parties in dispute.
- Provided advice and counsel to clients regarding their legal rights and obligations.
- Reviewed evidence to determine the most appropriate course of action for each case.
- Communicated effectively with opposing counsels during negotiations.
- Maintained accurate records of all legal activities throughout the duration of each case.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Tanzania Public Service CollegeMTWARA
Tutorial Assistant Law
03.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Prepared teaching materials such as course outlines and handouts for students.
- Monitored student progress by assessing their work and providing feedback.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student attendance and performance.
- · To prepare and conduct training for public servants in aspects of Labour Law and Industrial Relations
- To conduct Training and workshops in Professional Ethics and conduct for Public employees.
- Researched or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
Education
Law School of TanzaniaDar Es Salaam
Post-graduate Diploma from Post- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
07.2020
University Overview
University of Dar Es Salaam Dar Es Salaam
Bachelor of Laws from LAW
11.2018
University Overview
Skills
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Decision-Making
- Administration Collaboration
- Risk Analysis
- Regulatory Documentation
- Investigative Skills
- Document Reviews
- Document Analysis
- Project Management
- Information Verification
- Impact Assessment
- Legal Analysis
- Contract Review
- Dispute Resolution
- Legal Research
- Oral Argument
- Case Management
- Court Procedures
- Administrative Support
- Negotiation
- Legal Advisory
- Proficient in RC system ie Aconex and Borealis
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Participant of Elsa Moot court on WTO dispute resolution law (2017) A World trade organization sponsored global programme aimed at building competence of young lawyers on World Trade Organization dispute resolution law – Held at Rhodes University- SOUTH AFRICA
- Semi- finalist of the Foreign Direct Investment Arbitration law moot Court, African Regional rounds. A Prestigious International programme sponsored by The center for International legal studies(CILS) at Suffolk University law school and The German Institute for Arbitration(DIS) aimed at imparting competence to young lawyers on international investment and commercial disputes resolution law. (2017)- Held at Nazareen University Nairobi- Kenya
- 2017 Tanzanian Representative in The African Mining Legal Atlas Project, A World bank group and African legal support facility Initiative that aimed at addressing issues of information asymmetry in the Africa’s mining sector by building capacity of the Africa’s next generation.law experts in areas of Research and advocacy – Held at Strathmore University Nairobi-Kenya(2017)
- Worked with the Havard law school research initiative the New Markets Lab (NML) As a research team member from the University of Dar es salaam Law and International Development Society in (2017/2018).The research aimed at showing how the law in Tanzania affects women’s initiatives towards financial empowerment.
- Country coordinator of My Intellectual Property Guide -Awarded certificate of appreciation for contributing to intellectual property education and awareness in Africa through participating in the planning and coordinating the MIPLG My IP Law Guide international activities.
Timeline
Project Permitting Advisor
Worley- EACOP Project
08.2022 - Current
Tutorial Assistant Law
Tanzania Public Service College
03.2021 - 02.2022
Legal Counsel
PHOENIX ADVOCATE
07.2020 - 07.2022
Law School of Tanzania
Post-graduate Diploma from Post- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
University of Dar Es Salaam
Bachelor of Laws from LAW
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