Osisiogu Chisom

Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist with over 13 years of progressive experience supporting World Bank and African Development Bank funded infrastructure, water, sanitation, irrigation, flood management, and education projects across Nigeria. Demonstrated expertise in environmental and social due diligence, compliance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, grievance management, and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) in line with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), AfDB requirements, IFC standards, and national regulations. Proven track record in preparing and reviewing environmental and social safeguard instruments including ESMPs, ESIAs, ESMFs, RAPs, ARAPs, and ESSAs, while coordinating contractors, consultants, government agencies, and project stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery and compliance.

Experienced in construction site supervision, occupational health and safety management, incident investigation, environmental risk mitigation, and development of corrective action plans across multi-site infrastructure projects. Skilled in technical reporting, policy and procedure development, capacity building, and project monitoring, with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at working within multidisciplinary and fast-paced project environments while maintaining high standards of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and regulatory compliance.

Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist at African Development Bank (AFDB) (2026-01 – Present)

Currently leading environmental and social due diligence implementation for the contractor during the construction of 2 Nos. Reinforced Surface Concrete Reservoirs, Conveyance Mains, and rehabilitation of an Elevated Water Reservoir

• Prepare site-specific C-ESMP and implementation guidelines.
• Review project activities with the project team to assess effectiveness, outputs, and environmental/social impacts.
• Monitor project compliance with Environmental and Social requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and supervise the implementation of management plans ie. Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan, Transport management Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan etc in line with project requirements
• Organise Occupational health and safety training for project personnel
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and supervise RAP implementation
• Participate in Donor missions and coordinated follow-up actions
• Prepare periodic environmental and social performance reports

Third Party Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist at AFDB (2026-01 – 2026-12)

Led an independent investigation for the State Project Coordination Unit following a fatal accident at a project site in Kerang, Mangu LGA

• Led accident investigation and root cause analysis
• Prepared Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Report
• Developed Corrective Action Plan (CAP) recommendations

Technical Assistant Environmental Safeguards at World Bank (2022-01 – 2025-12)

Coordinated environmental and social safeguard compliance for construction and rehabilitation works on boreholes, water treatment plants, and construction of WASH facilities in schools, and health facilities across five LGAs in Plateau State.

• Prepared Terms of Reference (TORs) for Environmental and Social assignments and consultations.
• Reviewed engineering designs, contractor submissions and Contractor Environmental and Social Management Plan (C-ESMPs)
• Trained and hand-held the clients Environmental and Social Officers through the project duration
• Coordinated consultants developing safeguard instruments
• Monitored environmental and social compliance across project sites
• Facilitated capacity-building workshops for stakeholders and contractors
• Ensured inclusion of E&S clauses in contract documentation
• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual E&S performance reports
• Participated in Donor missions and coordinated follow-up actions
• Coordinated preparation and disclosure of safeguard instruments

Technical Assistant Environmental and Social Safeguard at World Bank (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Managed effectively the implementation of environmental and social safeguards for the construction and rehabilitation of 664 secondary schools across all 17 LGAs of Plateau State.

• Prepared Terms of Reference (TORs) for Environmental and Social assignments and consultations.
• Reviewed engineering designs, contractor submissions and Contractor Environmental and Social Management Plan (C-ESMPs)
• Coordinated preparation and disclosure of safeguard instruments
• Ensured inclusion of E&S and Gender Based Violence clauses in contract documentation
• Supported implementation of Grievance Redress and GBV action plans
• Conducted field inspections and compliance monitoring
• Facilitated capacity-building workshops for project staff, stakeholders and contractors
• Prepared periodic E&S performance reports
• Participated in Donor missions and coordinated follow-up actions

Lead Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist at BrukeLonia Nigeria Limited (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Led environmental and social safeguard compliance for flood management works, including construction of box culverts and rehabilitation of flood impacted access roads.

• Prepared site-specific C-ESMPs and internal safeguard procedures
• Collaborated with state environmental and social specialists to ensure mitigation measures were properly implemented
• Conducted site supervision and compliance inspections
• Developed transport management plan to reduce project disruptions
• Coordinated stakeholder consultations and community engagements
• Delivered OHS training for workers and subcontractors

Operation Engineer / Safeguard Officer at SIAP+MICROS / Buchioni Investment Limited (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Coordinated the implementation of environmental and social mitigation measures while ensuring occupational health and safety compliance during project execution.

• Prepared and implemented C-ESMPs
• Monitored environmental performance and reporting
• Maintained and calibrated field instruments
• Delivered OHS training for client personnel
• Coordinated communication between communities and project teams
• Monitored data and station performance for completeness and reliability

Environmental and Social Safeguard Officer at Idmon Engineering and Construction Company (2018-01 – 2020-12)

Managed environmental and social safeguard compliance for dam rehabilitation works, including filter media recharging activities, replacement of High-Lift and Low-Lift Pumps, dozing pumps etc and general construction activities

• Prepared site-specific C-ESMP
• Conducted stakeholder engagement and consultation activities
• Organised OHS training sessions
• Supervised RAP implementation activities
• Participated in World Bank supervision missions
• Prepared weekly, and monthly environmental and social compliance reports

Part-Time Lecturer at College of Health Technology, Foreign Links Campus (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Delivered lectures and supervised research activities

• Delivered lectures in Remote Sensing and GIS, Biotechnology, and Ecotoxicology.
• Assessed student performance through tests and examinations.
• Supervised research work and field engagements.

Research Laboratory Assistant at Obafemi Awolowo University (2013-01 – 2018-12)

Coordinated laboratory operations and environmental research activities

• Lectured in Remote Sensing & GIS, Biotechnology, and Ecotoxicology
• Supervised student research and field activities
• Assessed academic performance through tests and examinations

Biology Teacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Private Secondary School (2010-09 – 2011-08)

Delivered lectures and effectively supervised assigned activities

• Taught Biology to senior secondary students
• Coordinated literary and debating society activities

MSc in Environmental Control and Management – Obafemi Awolowo University (2017-01)

B.Sc. in Zoology – Obafemi Awolowo University (2010-01)