FARAJA GIBSON SANGA

• Carbon Credit Feasibility Studies: Conducting comprehensive feasibility studies for carbon credit projects. Leading the assessment of the viability and potential impact of carbon credit initiatives, ensuring alignment with environmental standards and regulations.
• Stakeholder engagement through project presentations: Presenting project proposals to various stakeholders at the village, district, and national levels. Facilitating effective communication and garnering support for the Carbon Credit project by presenting its goals, benefits, and potential positive impacts on communities and the environment.
• Project Management - Pilot Tree Planting: Managing the pilot project involving the planting of trees on one hectare. Overseeing all aspects of the tree planting initiative, including planning, execution, and monitoring, to ensure the success of the pilot project and gather insights for potential scalability. I prepared a tree inventory of the forest for three villages.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Conducting assessments to understand the potential environmental impact of the Carbon Credit project. Identifying and evaluating potential environmental effects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and implementing measures to mitigate adverse impacts.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with carbon credit and tree-planting initiatives. Assessing potential risks to the projects and implementing strategies to minimize and manage risks effectively, ensuring project success and adherence to sustainability goals.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gathering and analyzing data related to project feasibility and pilot tree-planting outcomes. Collecting relevant data to assess project progress, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions for future project development and expansion.
• Conducted Land-Based Economic Survey and Analysis: Performed comprehensive land-based economic surveys and analyses within project areas, assessing land usage patterns, economic activities, and resource allocation to support informed project planning and decision-making.
• Reporting and Documentation: Documenting project activities, outcomes, and lessons learned. Creating comprehensive reports detailing project milestones, successes, and challenges, providing a basis for project evaluation and future planning.

Key Achievements.

- Successful Implementation of the Pilot Tree Planting Project: Successfully managed and executed the pilot project involving the planting of trees on one hectare. Achieved a 90% survival rate of planted trees, demonstrating effective project management, attention to detail, and the potential for scalability in future reforestation initiatives.

- Positive Stakeholder Engagement for Carbon Credit Project: Received widespread support for the Carbon Credit project through effective stakeholder engagement and project presentations at various levels. Secured approval and collaboration from local communities, districts, and national stakeholders, highlighting the ability to communicate the project's benefits and garner support for sustainable initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Overseeing various assignments at SandRose Ltd, with a focus on supporting infrastructure projects in Tanzania, and contributing to business development in East Africa.

• Business Development: Actively involved in business development activities, identifying opportunities, and contributing to the growth of SandRose Ltd's presence in East Africa.

• Meteorological Mast Maintenance (Wind and Solar): Responsible for the maintenance of meteorological masts, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection for projects related to energy transition, and other infrastructure initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating engagement with both national and local stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on projects.

• Site Visits: Conducting site visits to assess project locations, gather relevant data, and ensure alignment with project requirements and objectives.

• Tender Watch and Application: Monitoring and participating in tender processes, including the preparation and submission of applications, to secure project opportunities.

• Resettlement Action Plan (RAP): Developing and implementing Resettlement Action Plans, addressing the social and environmental impact of projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations at the local and international levels.

• Project Presentation: Delivering project presentations to various stakeholders, including villages, districts, and the national level, to communicate project goals, benefits, and obtain necessary approvals.