Our Team

Multidisciplinary experts for responsible project delivery.

Meet the environmental, social, GIS, ecology, hydrology and field specialists supporting EnviroFuture assignments across Zambia and the region.

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Our expert team

Experienced consultants, researchers and field specialists.

Our team brings together environmental consulting, geospatial analysis, social planning, ecology, hydrology, geology, finance and project administration expertise.

Director

Prof. Matamyo Simwanda

Director / Lead Environmental and Social Compliance Expert

Qualifications

PhD Geoenvironmental Science - University of Tsukuba, Japan
MSc Forest Engineering / GIS - Oregon State University, USA
BSc Forestry - Copperbelt University, Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Environmental and Social Impact Assessments Environmental Audits and Monitoring ESG Compliance Remote Sensing and GIS Drone Technology IFC/World Bank Standards

Over 17 years as Consultant, Researcher and University Lecturer

Socioeconomic Expert

Dr. Brian Chirambo

Socio Economic Expert

Qualifications

PhD Human Geography - University of Reading, UK
MSc Environment and Development - University of Reading, UK
BSc Forestry - Copperbelt University, Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Socioeconomic Impact Assessments Resettlement Action Plans Grievance Mechanisms Stakeholder Engagement Community Monitoring Environmental Health and Safety

Over 15 years as Consultant, Researcher and University Lecturer

GIS and Fauna

Mr. Raphael Chanda

Wildlife Ecology and GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist

Qualifications

BSc Wildlife Management - Muchinga University, Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecological Assessments Fauna Surveys Remote Sensing GIS Analysis Biodiversity Baseline Studies Environmental Impact Assessments

Over 2 years as Wildlife and Aquatic Ecologist / Consultant

Power Systems

Mr. Moses Silungwe

Power Generation and Transmission Lines Expert

Qualifications

BEng Electrical / Electronics - Muchinga University, Zambia
Certificate in Substation Operations Maintenance - Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre
Certificate in Modern Distribution Systems Design and Planning - Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre

Areas of Expertise

Power Generation and Transmission Lines Substation Operations and Maintenance Distribution Systems Design Plant Equipment Maintenance Electrical Installations System Operations up to 33KV

Over 12 years as a licensed Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Geomatics

Mr. Pule Mwenda

Surveyor / Geomatics Engineering Expert

Qualifications

Bachelor of Geomatics Engineering - University of Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Land Surveying and Mapping Digital Aerial Imagery GPS Equipment 2D and 3D Modeling ArcGIS and AutoCAD Spatial Analysis

Over 8 years as Surveyor and Geomatics Consultant

EHS Expert

Ms. Grace Ngwira

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Expert

Qualifications

MSc Environmental Engineering, Monitoring and Management - Copperbelt University
BSc Natural Resources Management - University of Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Environmental Systems and Management Environmental Inspection Compliance Audits Pollution Abatement Waste Management Effluent Monitoring

Over 10 years as Consultant and Environmental Officer in Mining

Terrestrial Ecology

Ms. Alice Muyanga

Terrestrial Ecology Expert

Qualifications

MSc Tropical Ecology - Copperbelt University, Zambia
BSc Wood Science and Technology - Copperbelt University, Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Terrestrial Ecological Assessments Flora Baseline Data Collection Impact Characterization Biodiversity Management Conservation Planning Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Over 8 years as Consultant

Biodiversity

Dr. Vincent Nyirenda

Biodiversity and Conservation Expert

Qualifications

PhD Nature Conservation - Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
MSc Environmental Systems Analysis and Management - University of Twente, Netherlands
BSc Natural Resource Management - University of Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Wildlife Ecological Assessments Human-Nature Interactions Protected Areas Planning Rural Livelihoods Social Vulnerability Environmental Systems Analysis

Over 25 years as Consultant, Researcher and University Lecturer

Mining and Geology

Mr. Silimau Chirwa

Mining and Geology Expert

Qualifications

BSc Mineral Science (Geology) - University of Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Mining Exploration Projects Geochemical Soil Sampling Geophysical Surveys Drilling and Logging Geological Mapping Environmental Impact Assessments

Over 15 years as Mining and Geology Consultant

Aquatic Ecology

Ms. Agatha Mutale Chisha

Aquatic Ecology (Flora and Fauna) Expert

Qualifications

MSc Candidate - Tropical Ecology (Aquatic Sciences) - Copperbelt University
BSc Fisheries and Aquaculture - Copperbelt University, Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Aquatic Ecological Studies River Ecological Assessment Freshwater Projects Field Sample Collection Water Quality Analysis Fisheries Assessment

Over 8 years as Consultant

Administration

Ms. Melindah Matete Mwitwa

Accountant / Administration Manager

Qualifications

MSc Candidate in Accounting and Finance - Copperbelt University
Bachelor of Accountancy - Copperbelt University, Zambia
Advanced Diploma in Business Management - ZIBSIP

Areas of Expertise

Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Financial Operations Administrative Strategy Cost Reduction Profit Maximization

Over 5 years in Accounting and Administration

Botany

Mr. Joshua Mubemba

Ecological Technician / Botany Expert

Qualifications

Diploma in Natural Resources Management - Zambia Forestry College

Areas of Expertise

Flora Assessments for ESIA Tree/Plants Identification Forest Inventories Environmental Impact Assessments Field Data Collection

Over 4 years as Research Assistant / Ecological Field Technician

Aquatic Ecology

Mr. Ackim Mwisa

Aquatic Ecology (Flora and Fauna) Expert

Qualifications

BSc Fisheries and Aquaculture - Muchinga University, Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Aquatic Ecosystem Assessments Water Quality Assessment Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assessment Fish Community Studies River Health Assessment Aquatic and Riparian Vegetation

Over 10 years as Aquatic Ecology Expert

Social Economics

Miss Precious Ndatema

Social Economic Specialist

Qualifications

BSc Forestry - Copperbelt University, Zambia
Certificate in Business Management - WEAC, Zambia

Areas of Expertise

Socioeconomic Impact Assessments Resettlement Action Plans Resettlement Policy Frameworks Involuntary Resettlement Stakeholder Engagement Socioeconomic Baseline Studies

Over 3 years in social impact assessments and resettlement programmes

Botany

Ms. Prisca Chanda

Forest Inventory Technician / Botany (Flora) Expert

Qualifications

Diploma in Natural Resources Management - Zambia Forestry College

Areas of Expertise

Forest Inventory Botany and Flora Assessment Tree Identification Tree Diameter and Height Measurements Nursery and Plantation Supervision Flora and Fauna Data Analysis

Over 1 year as Ecological Technician / Botany Expert

Social Ecology

Ms. Deborah Zimba

Social Ecological Specialist

Qualifications

BSc Wildlife Management - Copperbelt University, Zambia
Certificate in Project Management for Wildlife Conservation - WildTeam-UK
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation - WildTeam-UK

Areas of Expertise

Social Ecological Impact Assessments Field Data Collection GIS Mapping Environmental Education Stakeholder Engagement Habitat Restoration and Monitoring

Over 3 years in social ecology, field data collection and conservation projects

100+ Years Combined Experience

100+ Projects Completed

16 Expert Team Members

20+ Specializations

EnviroFuture multidisciplinary field team

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