Camari Mailakeba Divuniwaqa
Lae,Papua New Guinea
Summary
A dedicated person with 3 years of work experience in technical support, research and environment management. An enthusiastic team player and a fast learner, able to work across multi- sector teams. Has extensive experience report writing, data collection & analysing and project monitoring and evaluation . A confident presenter and enjoys networking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Trainee
Ministry of Environment & Waterways
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Assist in reviewing Environment Management Plans (EMPs) for desilting projects around Fiji, Environment Impact Assessments (EIAs), Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
- Assist in writing requests for Environment Impact Assessment for Engineering Projects (construction of seawall)
- Assist in developing a Climate Change Awareness programme in the coastal Districts of Fiji, (sedimentation, mangrove rehabilitation programme)
- Co-facilitate Environment Awareness Workshops and Meetings with relevant stakeholders and government departments
- Ensure the timely collation of information for the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the division
- Actively contribute to all corporate requirements of the Ministry, including planning, budgeting and human resource activities where required.
Assistant Technical Officer
SeaLandFix Consultants
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assist in carrying out application assessments and site inspection to ensure compliance with relevant environment legislations and subsidiary regulations
- Provide technical and administrative support to other enforcement agencies such as Department of Town Country Planning, iTaukei Lands Trust Board and Local Rural Authorities in accordance to the appropriate legislative act
- Assist in conducting environmental technical audits to ensure compliance with the regulations/ standards and legislations
- Plan, coordinate, conduct community consultations and provide appropriate reports to Director
- Monitor, analyse and recommend for improvement for effective implementation of Environmental management programmes to ensure compliance with the regulations/ standards and legislations
- Timely submission of technical reports with trend analysis and recommendation to management as and when required for rational decision making
- Provide technical assistance through typing all necessary documents and correspondence
- Actively contribute to all corporate requirements of the Company, including planning, budgeting, awareness outreach and human resource activities where required
- Protecting the environment and maintaining professional relationship in the workforce.
Intern
Wildlife Conservation Society
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Translating reports and resource management plans
- Attend specific workshops on Ecosystem Based Management (EBM) Plan
- Assist in the Vatu-I-Ra Seascape awareness program through conducting workshops through various districts and Provinces in Fiji
- Assist in the preparation of information for specified needs and to prepare and supply information in an appropriate format within given timescales
- Provide a full administrative support service for the team of field officers if required
- To manage a range of clerical duties including, answering phone calls, photocopying, printing, and mail as appropriate.
Education
Masters of Science in Agriculture -
School of Agriculture, Papua New Guinea University of Technology
01.2019
Post Graduate Diploma In Climate Change -
University of the South Pacific (USP, Fiji)
Laucala, Fiji01.2017
Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science -
University of the South Pacific (USP, Fiji)
01.2014
Foundation Science Studies Certificate -
University of the South Pacific (USP, Fiji)
Laucala, Fiji12.2011
Fiji Sixth Form Examination (FSLC), Year 12 Physic, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English -
Xavier College, Ba, Fiji
01.2010
Skills
- Data collection & Analyzing
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity & Problem solving
- Written & Oral Communication
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Completion- Training Course -Building Climate Resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation Planning - 01/28/23
- Certificate of Completion- Training Course -Ocean Acidification Module 1-7; Ocean Acidification Chemistry, data and research in the Pacific Islands - 04/23/22
- Certificate of Participation- Joint Online Training on 'Making Cities Resilient: Developing and implementing local disaster risk reduction strategy to respond to COVID-19 and to better prepare for the future' organized by UNDRR GETI, UNOSSC & PAHO - 10/20/20
- Certificate of Participation - Pacific Islands Emerging Leaders Conference 02/17/16 - 02/19/16
- Completion Certificate- Massive Open Online Course on Climate Change and the Pacific Islands 08/28/15 - 10/20/15
- Certificate of Participation- Inaugural Pacific Ocean Alliance Meeting 'High Hopes for High Seas' Implementing the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea for sustainable development of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) in the Pacific at Novotel, Lami, Fiji- 05/25/15 - 05/27/15
Affiliations
- Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN)
- UNEP YETI (Youth Engagement Training Initiative) Alumni
- Pacific Youth Ambassador
- Pacific Ocean Alliance
Scholarships And Awards
- Building University Links for Actions (BULA) by the European Commission, Scholarship Award for Masters Programme, 02/03/18, 11/30/19
- University of the South Pacific Bursary Scheme, 02/23/16, 11/26/17
- Fijian Affairs Board Scholarship, 02/23/12, 11/30/14
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/24/93
- Gender: Female
Publications
- 06/29/21, Camari Divuniwaqa Mailakeba, Rajashekhar Rao B.K., Biochar application alters soil Ni fractions and phytotoxicity of Ni to pakchoi (Brassica rapa L. ssp. chinensis L.) plants, Environmental Technology & Innovation, 23, 101751, 2352-1864, 10.1016/j.eti.2021.101751
- 09/22/20, Mailakeba, Camari. Divuniwaqa., Rajashekhar Rao, B.K. Biochar Application Does Not Improve the Biochemical Properties of Ni Contaminated Soil, Bull Environ Contam Toxicol, 10.1007/s00128-020-03001-w
References
- Jalesi Kena, Divisional Surveillance and Response Officer - Northern Health Services, +6792369849, jalesi.kena@health.gov.fj | kenajay24@gmail.com
- Principal Research Supervisor- Associate Professor Rajashekhar Rao, Department of Agriculture, University of Technology, Private Mail Bag, Lae, 411, Papua New Guinea, rajashekhar.rao@pnguot.ac.pg, +6754734450, +67547344
Hobbies and Interests
- Networking with new people, exploring and sightseeing
- Cooking
- Playing netball
Languages
Fijian
Native or Bilingual
Pidgin
Professional Working
Hindi
Elementary
Timeline
Graduate Trainee
Ministry of Environment & Waterways
10.2020 - 12.2020
Intern
Wildlife Conservation Society
07.2015 - 10.2015
Assistant Technical Officer
SeaLandFix Consultants
01.2015 - 01.2017
Masters of Science in Agriculture -
School of Agriculture, Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma In Climate Change -
University of the South Pacific (USP, Fiji)
Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science -
University of the South Pacific (USP, Fiji)
Foundation Science Studies Certificate -
University of the South Pacific (USP, Fiji)
Fiji Sixth Form Examination (FSLC), Year 12 Physic, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English -
Xavier College, Ba, Fiji
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