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Ndeyapo Ekandjo

Windhoek

Summary

Proven Compliance Specialist with extensive experience at the Development Bank of Namibia, adept in ESG Compliance Monitoring and Risk Management. Excelled in reducing non-compliance through effective internal audits and due diligence, demonstrating strong project management and interpersonal skills. Achieved significant progress in environmental and social sustainability, ensuring client adherence to regulatory standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Specialist: Env & Social Sustainability

Development Bank Of Namibia
08.2023 - Current
  • Execute the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) process the Bank.
  • Perform due diligence task during all client loan appraisal stage, such as site visits and collection of necessary environmental and social documentation for low to high risk clients.
  • Monitor environmental and socio economics compliance of DBN clients with the applicable requirements on a regular basis.
  • Assisted in the preparation of Monthly & Quarterly reports for management, detailing client compliance activities and progress towards established goals.
  • Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on Environmental & Social Sustainability matters, instilling confidence in the organization''s commitment to sustainability.
  • Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.

Environmental & Social Development Officer

Development Bank Of Namibia
09.2017 - 07.2023

Independent Consultant

GIZ Namibia
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Verification Project- Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Import Quota and Licensing System in Namibia for 2015-2016.
    A mandate of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Management Plan to phase out consumption of HCFCs in accordance with Namibia's obligation under the Montreal Protocol.

Research Assistant

Gobabeb Research And Training Center
10.2015 - 08.2016

Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Equipment maintenance of contract and in-house research projects
    - Baseline Surface Radiation Network
    - Aerosol Robotic Network
    - Oxford Dust Observation Models
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Research and Student Assistant

University Of Namibia
02.2015 - 08.2015

Field and Lab assistant on Options for sustainable geo-biosphere feedback management in savannah systems under regional and global change (OPTIMASS).- A collaborative, inter- and trans-disciplinary German-Namibian research project.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Management

Stellenbosch University
Western Cape, South Africa
04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology And Geology

University of Namibia
Windhoek-Namibia
04.2016

Skills

  • ESG Compliance knowledge
  • ESG Compliance Monitoring
  • ESG Internal Auditing
  • Risk Management
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Project Management

Certification

International Association for Sustainable Economy

ISB- ESG Professional

Timeline

Compliance Specialist: Env & Social Sustainability

Development Bank Of Namibia
08.2023 - Current

Environmental & Social Development Officer

Development Bank Of Namibia
09.2017 - 07.2023

Independent Consultant

GIZ Namibia
01.2017 - 04.2017

Research Assistant

Gobabeb Research And Training Center
10.2015 - 08.2016

Research and Student Assistant

University Of Namibia
02.2015 - 08.2015

Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Management

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology And Geology

University of Namibia
Ndeyapo Ekandjo