Ndeyapo Ekandjo
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
Certified ISB ESG (Level 1) Professional accredited by the International Association for Sustainable Economy, with extensive experience at the Development Bank of Namibia. Skilled in ESG compliance monitoring, risk management, and environmental and social risk assessment.
A dedicated professional with proven expertise in ESG integration and environmental and social risk management, demonstrating strong project planning and management capabilities. Proficient in data analysis, green and sustainable finance, procurement management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
Committed to driving sustainable practices within organizations while ensuring full adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Compliance Specialist: Environmental & Social Sustainability
Development Bank of Namibia
2025.04 - Current
- Conduct Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
- Enforce Policy Implementation and Compliance Monitoring
- Facilitate Capacity Building and Advisory Support
- Manage Sustainability Performance
- Client E&S Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Promote Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability
- Support Business on Sustainable, Green and Climate Finance Initiatives
- Relationship management between DBN, external financiers, ministries and regulators on E&S compliance and sustainability reporting
Compliance Specialist: Environmental & Social Sustainability
Development Bank of Namibia
2023.07 - 2025.03
Environmental and Social Development Officer
Development Bank of Namibia
2017.09 - 2023.06
Independent Consultant- Verification Projects
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ- Namibia)
2017.01 - 2017.08
- Verification Project- Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Import Quota and Licensing System in Namibia for 2015-2016
Research Assistant (Temporary Position)
Gobabeb Research & Training Centre
2015.08 - 2016.12
Research and Student Assistant
University of Namibia- Office of Research and Publication
2015.02 - 2015.07
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Management
Stellenbosch University
2019.01 - 2020.11
Bachelors of Science (Honours) - Environmental Biology and Geology
University of Namibia
Namibia 2010.01 - 2015.06
Skills
- Environmental and Social Risk Management
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Integration
- Project Planning and Management
- Data Analysis
- Green and Sustainable Finance
- Procurement Management
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement & Management
Custom
- Mr. Theo Uvanga, Former Manager: Environmental and Social Development, Development Bank of Namibia, theouvanga@gmail.com, +264811405898
- Ms. Alushe Hitula, Independent Consultant, United Nations, alushenditya@gmail.com, +264811265055
- Professor Isaac Mapaure, Assoc. Professor - Environmental Biology/Ecology, University of Namibia, imapaure@unam.na, +264812778590
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 11/13/91
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Namibian
Timeline
Senior Compliance Specialist: Environmental & Social Sustainability
Development Bank of Namibia
2025.04 - Current
Compliance Specialist: Environmental & Social Sustainability
Development Bank of Namibia
2023.07 - 2025.03
Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Management
Stellenbosch University
2019.01 - 2020.11
Environmental and Social Development Officer
Development Bank of Namibia
2017.09 - 2023.06
Independent Consultant- Verification Projects
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ- Namibia)
2017.01 - 2017.08
Research Assistant (Temporary Position)
Gobabeb Research & Training Centre
2015.08 - 2016.12
Research and Student Assistant
University of Namibia- Office of Research and Publication
2015.02 - 2015.07
Bachelors of Science (Honours) - Environmental Biology and Geology
University of Namibia
2010.01 - 2015.06