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Makemie Jumanne Mabula

Makemie Jumanne Mabula

Marine Biodiversity And Environmental Management Specialist
Dar es Salaam,02

Summary

Experienced Environmental Specialist with over 10 years of experience in environmental management, natural resource management, pollution prevention, wildlife management, and forestry. Skilled in developing and implementing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for construction projects to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and international guidelines such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and World Bank EHS Guidelines. Proven expertise in conducting risk assessments, overseeing on-site environmental compliance, and leading contractors to adhere to project environmental commitments (ESIA requirements). Exceptional at communicating complex environmental regulations effectively to ensure compliance with national standards while mitigating risks to personnel, property, and the environment. Strong educational background and professional certifications demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and skill development. Adept at strategic planning, team collaboration, and problem-solving with meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
17
17
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Marine Environmental Lead

East African Crude Oil Pipeline
08.2024 - Current
  • Supporting EPCmC staff and contractors to ensure pipeline project delivery.
  • Overseeing implementation of ESIA, ESMP, and other environmental commitments.
  • Ensure compliance with IFC standards, Equator Principles and local regulatory requirements.
  • Reviewing and approving contractors' environmental documentation.
  • Participating in audits, incident investigations, and emergency response.
  • Leading marine mammal observation team while implementing marine mammal mitigation protocol in line with JNCC guidelines

Marine Environmental Advisor

Worley
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Delivered environmental advisory services for pipeline projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory project requirements.

Senior Research Advisor

Tanzania Alliance for Climate and Sustainable Society (TACSS)
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Led research initiatives on climate change and sustainability in Tanzania.
  • Developing environmental managements plans to clients

Deputy Personal Secretary

Regional Commissioner
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Administrative Support & Scheduling
  • Organize and maintain the RC’s daily schedule, including meetings, events, and visits.
  • Update and manage the RC’s calendar to ensure efficient time management.
  • Communications Coordination
  • Handle incoming correspondence, and visitors; determine priorities and redirect as necessary.
  • Draft, transcribe, and format the RC’s speeches, letters, and official documents.
  • Record-Keeping & Documentation
  • Take accurate minutes during meetings, compile action items, and follow up on directives.
  • Maintain a systematic archive of the RC’s communications, decisions, and orders for reference and implementation tracking
  • Follow-Up on Directives
  • Monitor implementation of RC’s decisions by various Regional Secretariat departments.
  • Coordinate with staff to track progress and produce summarized follow-up reports.
  • Assist the RC during meetings by preparing documentation, conducting briefings, and ensuring logistics.
  • Provide back-office support to the RC’s Personal Secretary, covering tasks when required.
  • Execute miscellaneous tasks assigned by the RC—ranging from research to field coordination.

Beekeeping and Forest Officer

Ilemela Municipal Council
11.2013 - 09.2017
  • Prepare monthly and annual implementation reports, analyze performance against targets, and report to higher authorities
  • Lead forest patrols, monitor fire outbreaks, illegal harvesting, and other forest threats
  • Conduct training and awareness raising for forestry staff, local leaders, and community groups
  • Enforce forest and environmental laws—oversee licensing, permits, harvesting, and protect against illegal logging or encroachment
  • Plan, supervise, and manage the establishment and maintenance of natural and planted forests or reserves
  • Register apiaries, inspect, certify, enforce regulations
  • Establish and supervise reserves and apiaries
  • Conduct community education on best beekeeping practices and standard honey processing techniques
  • Supervise and assist the establishment of bee reserves, apiaries, beehive setup, and colony management
  • Collect and maintain records and statistics on apiaries, hive productivity, honey yields, diseases, and product quality
  • Register apiary operations, issue movement permits, inspect facilities (pests, honey quality), and recommend legal proceedings in cases of non-compliance
  • Work with government agencies and local authorities
  • Inspect for disease, hygiene, equipment standards

Education

Ph.D. - Aquatic Sciences

University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
09.2017 - 05.2024

Master of Science - marine sciences, Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Natural Resources

University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
09.2013 - 11.2015

Bachelor's degree - wildlife sciences and Conservation

University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
09.2008 - 10.2011

Skills

  • IFC PS and their Guidance Notes, Equator Principles and World Bank Group EHS guidelines

  • Development and implementation of environmental management plans in construction projects

  • Environmental regulation and compliance

  • Environmental risk assessment and impact mitigation

  • Environmental action and tracking

  • Waste Management and Pollution Prevention

  • Natural Resource Management

  • Oil spill prevention, emergency preparedness and response

  • Ecological modelling

  • GIS-Based Multicriteria Decision Analysis

  • Biostatistics and Data Science

  • Forest mapping, land use and land cover change detection with remote sensing and GIS tools (Advanced and highly experienced)

  • Mapping, Management and Protection of Key Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (coral reef, seagrass and mangroves)

Certification

NEBOSH International Environmental Diploma-ongoing| Sheilds

References

Moses, Shimba, Biodiversity Manager-Terrestrial, mosesshimba@gmail.com, NEOM project, Saudi Arabia

Publications

  • Mashafi, C. A., Mabula, M., Semba, M., Ezekiel, C. N., Kashindye, B., Salehe, M. A., & Kimirei, I. A. (2024). The impact of land use and land cover change on water quality in Lake Victoria catchment: A case study of Nkangibile River at Nyegezi Bay, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Science, 50(3), 510–521. https://doi.org/10.4314/tjs.v50i3.8
  • Lugendo, B., Wegoro, J., Shaghude, Y., Pamba, S., Makemie, M., & Hollander, J. (2024). Seagrass mapping across the coast of Tanzania. Ocean & Coastal Management, 253, 107169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107169
  • Mabula, M. J., Kisanga, D., Pamba, S., & Limbu, S. M. (2023). Use of GIS-based multicriteria evaluation for improved selection of suitable sites for cage fish farming in Mwanza Gulf, Lake Victoria. Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1002/aff2.138
  • Mabula, M. J., Kisanga, D., & Pamba, S. (2023). Application of machine learning algorithms and Sentinel-2 satellite for improved bathymetry retrieval in Lake Victoria, Tanzania. The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, 26(3), 619–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrs.2023.07.003
  • Mabula, M. J., Mangora, M. M., & Muhando, C. A. (2015). Urban mangroves of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania are highly vulnerable to anthropogenic pressures. In Advances in Ecological and Environmental Research (pp. 141–172).

Software

SharePoint

ArcGIS

Google Earth Engine

R

Python

MS Office Suit

SPSS

Borealis

Aconex

PAMGUARD

QGIS

Timeline

Marine Environmental Lead

East African Crude Oil Pipeline
08.2024 - Current

Marine Environmental Advisor

Worley
08.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Research Advisor

Tanzania Alliance for Climate and Sustainable Society (TACSS)
06.2021 - 09.2023

Deputy Personal Secretary

Regional Commissioner
11.2017 - 09.2018

Ph.D. - Aquatic Sciences

University of Dar Es Salaam
09.2017 - 05.2024

Beekeeping and Forest Officer

Ilemela Municipal Council
11.2013 - 09.2017

Master of Science - marine sciences, Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Natural Resources

University of Dar Es Salaam
09.2013 - 11.2015

Bachelor's degree - wildlife sciences and Conservation

University of Dar Es Salaam
09.2008 - 10.2011
Makemie Jumanne MabulaMarine Biodiversity And Environmental Management Specialist