ETARERI DEKPE
ENVIRONMENTAL & GENDER SPECIALIST
ABUJA, FCT
Summary
To maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Environment and Gender
Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI)
Abuja
07.2020 - Current
- Reviewed, interpreted and communicated current and proposed environmental legislation to determine applicability for regional areas.
- Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
- Identified training for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members.
- Liaised with various government agencies to develop and maintain environmental and gender related programs, procedures and compliance tasks.
- Released reporting and recordkeeping to meet environmental regulations.
- Investigated and reported environmental accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Meet with environmental agencies to discuss compliance and sustainability initiatives.
- Implement gender mainstreaming in all work programme.
- Ensure gender mainstreaming in all project activities with particular emphasis on helping relevant staff analyze program implications for men and women in various programs and ways to address issues.
- Ensure reporting/disclosure of gender inclusion and participation in extractive industries activities.
Senior Communications & Advocacy Officer
Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative, NEITI
Abuja, FCT
02.2013 - 06.2020
- Created and executed targeted PR campaigns to raise awareness of organization and initiatives.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
- Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
- Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
Executive Assistant to the Executive Secretary
Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative -NEITI
Abuja, FCT
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
Administrative Officer
Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative- NEITI
Abuja FCT
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Prepared reports to assist Team leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Updated and managed reports for company database.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO.
Education
Energy Within Environmental Constraints - Energy & Environments
06.2021 - 08.2021
Safety, Health & Environment - Safety , Health , Environment
- Award in Environmental Awareness
- Award in Risk Assessment Practical Application
-Award in Health and Safety at Work
· Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) currently Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Certificate of Completion on Environmental Impact Assessment.
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion - Gender
Master of Science - Environmental Resource Management
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Awarded MSc, Geography (Environmental Resources and Management)
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Management
11.2004 - 10.2008
- Awarded Upper Class Division
Diploma - Dilpoma Computer Science
02.2002 - 05.2004
Senior School Certificate (SSCE) - Secondary Education
08.2000 - 07.2002
Junior School Certificate - Junior High Education
08.1995 - 07.2000
Junior School Certificate - Junior High Education
09.1995 - 07.2000
JSCE - undefined
01.1987 - 04.1995
Skills
Understanding of environmental impacts
Safety and environmental standards
Environmental reporting
Effective communication
Technical Writing
Teambuilding
Experience engaging children and other community members on gender equality issues desirable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Affiliations
Member of the Nigerian Environmental Society
Member of Nigerian Society for Monitoring and Evaluation
Member Nigerian Institute of Management
Member Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
Timeline
Harvard University (Harvard EdX) - Energy Within Environmental Constraints, Energy & Environments
06.2021 - 08.2021
Head Environment and Gender - Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI)
07.2020 - Current
Nasarawa State University - Master of Science, Environmental Resource Management
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Communications & Advocacy Officer - Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative, NEITI
02.2013 - 06.2020
Executive Assistant to the Executive Secretary - Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative -NEITI
07.2010 - 01.2013
Administrative Officer - Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative- NEITI
11.2008 - 12.2009
University of Abuja - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science And Management
11.2004 - 10.2008
University Of Abuja - Diploma, Dilpoma Computer Science
02.2002 - 05.2004
Cambridge International School - Senior School Certificate (SSCE), Secondary Education
08.2000 - 07.2002
Gray’s Int. School - Junior School Certificate, Junior High Education
09.1995 - 07.2000
Gray's International College - Junior School Certificate, Junior High Education
08.1995 - 07.2000
Essence Int. School Kaduna - JSCE,
01.1987 - 04.1995
British International Safety Organisation- UK - Safety, Health & Environment, Safety , Health , Environment
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion - Gender Equality & Social Inclusion, Gender