Juan Frederick MARTIN πŸ‡±πŸ‡· MSc., PGDE., BSc. (Hons)., Dip., Cert.

MSc. Water and Sustainable Development (Water Governance and Management) || PGDE - Education || BSc. (Hons) Natural Resources Management || DIP. Computer || QGIS Cert.

Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

About

PROFILE: I am a passionate leader, educator, and an agent of change. I have a strong passion for sustainable development, with a focus on how I can use my expertise in natural resource management and environmental management to advance sustainable natural resource management in fragile environments. Professionally, I am to develop a strong career in academic, project management and research, while contributing to community development through actionable research, projects and engagement. My years of study and practical fieldwork experiences have confirmed the above as my career choice. I am now looking forward to a career focused on my passion for Sustainable Development, presenting opportunities to work with similar-minded people. I have specific experience in research, interview, data collection, monitoring, evaluation, analysis and reporting. I can work in a multicultural team and adapt to new cultures. I will uphold high standards as a productive staff if given an opportunity to serve. RESEARCH INTERESTS: Agro ecology || Climate Change Mitigation || Environmental Governance and Water Resource Management || Biodiversity Conservation || Climate Change Impact on Natural Resources || Public Policy || Forest Ecology and Management || Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alma Mater: African Union Commission, Pan African University Institute of Governance Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) and University of YaoundΓ© II, Cameroon || Cuttington University Undergraduate School, Liberia || Cuttington Unversity Graduate School And Professional Studies, Liberia and UNESCO-IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Netherlands. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mobile: +231777234246 Whatsapp: +231777234246 / +31645958763 Email: [email protected] || LinkedIn: Juan Frederick Martin

Experience

  • Parttime Lecturer at Department of Environmental Science, University of Liberia
    Mar 2024 - Present Β· 2 yrs 4 mos

    Main Duties performing: β€’ Teaching Environmental Science and Climate Change Courses β€’ Developed course materials inline with the curriculum, such as syllabi, lectures, assignments, assessments, and evaluation. β€’ Deliver lectures, leading discussions, and conducting laboratory and field exercises for students. β€’ Keeping up-to-date with developments in my field and incorporating them into my teaching and research

  • Volunteer - Environmental and Research Officer at Land Use Management and Development Department, Liberia Land Authority
    Nov 2023 - Present Β· 2 yrs 8 mos

    Main Duties performing: β€’ Focus on a diverse range of issues concerning, Wetlands, climate change and environmental management in rural and urban communities in Liberia. β€’ Attend workshop, training, and conferences through the LLA in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Forestry Development Authority, Ministry of Agriculture etc. β€’ Aid in shaping, Wetlands, climate and environmental management policies in rural and urban communities. β€’ Communicate findings to various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with approved mitigation measures during and after.

  • Research Intern - focus on Natural Resources, Environmental Management and Conservation at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 Β· 8 mos

    Main Duties Performed: β€’ Conduct assessments to ensure compliance with environmental laws, safety, sustainability goals, and pollution control measures are in place. β€’ Data collection and analysis, along with the preparation of reports, were key responsibilities, aiding in decision-making and policy improvements β€’ Effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders and administrative tasks were essential for success in this role.

  • Cuttington University (Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia)
    • Administrative Assistant
      Sep 2019 - May 2020 Β· 9 mos

      Administrative Functions

    • Human Resource Office Assistant
      Feb 2019 - Sep 2019 Β· 8 mos

      Administrative Functions

    • Administrative Assistant, College of Education
      Mar 2018 - Feb 2019 Β· 1 yr

      Administrative Functions

  • Senator, College of Agriculture & Sustainable Development at Cuttington University Student's Union ((CUSU)
    Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 Β· 10 mos

    Law Making, Oversight and Representation