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Peter Burgess

Ronald Chawatama Qualifications Leader at OCR Cambridge, United KingdomEnvironmental Services Previous UNEP-WCMC, SARDC Education University of Cambridge 500+ connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Background Summary A disciplined, competent and hardworking environmental researcher with a good multi disciplinary academic background in areas of environmental policy, water resources management, ecology, and geographic information systems (GIS). Eager and very keen to participate in an environment that will allow me to grow and experience first hand complexities of environmental management, as well as acquire new skills and knowledge as part of continual development, contributing to the success of an organisation whilst taking my career to another level. Positive and enthusiastic person and enjoy working in a team but am capable of working independently. Quick to learn new skills and enjoy developing them beyond expectation Specialties: Environmental assessment and indicator development Competent in computer applications (GIS software, Image Processing, Database development, Statistical Analysis) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A proven ability to assimilate new techniques quick Ability to apply skills and techniques to new situations Experience OCRQualifications Leader OCR January 2012 – Present (2 years 6 months)Cambridge, United Kingdom Ensure the effective operation and quality of assessment decisions and cycles for GCE mathematics qualifications, to OCR and regulatory schedules Contribute to the timely development of new or revised GCE Mathematics qualifications and related high quality materials to OCR and government-specified timescales Develop and maintain to agreed schedules, high-quality, accurate, and cost-effective assessment materials for qualification delivery Respond efficiently and effectively to all assessment-related enquiries from internal or external customers to provide expert and accurate advice Ensure that senior assessors are effectively managed in terms of following procedures, meeting targets and undergoing training as required Monitor income and expenditure for the GCE Mathematics qualification falling within portfolio and authorises limited expenditure that directly reflects operations of the GCE Mathematics qualifications Manage the work of assessors who usually work remotely although face-to-face meetings with some assessment personnel take place at key times Work closely with a wide range of internal teams/divisions to ensure timely and accurate outcomes for business-critical work relating to the recognition of candidates’ achievements. UNEP-WCMCScholar UNEP-WCMC October 2006 – October 2008 (2 years 1 month) Development of an Alien Invasive species Indicator for Africa Collated data on invasive alien species (IAS) for the African region to contribute as baseline for the global 2010 biodiversity indicators Reviewed and analysed information on threats to African biodiversity by IAS Developed maps showing spatial spread and current distribution of selected IAS in Africa Designed case studies discussing the effectiveness of different management strategies Researcher SARDC January 2003 – September 2006 (3 years 9 months) Project Researcher: State of Environment Assessment for Southern Africa ( A project implemented in partnership with Department of Environment and Tourism- South Africa and funded by Norwegian government) Responsibilities and achievements Convened meetings with government departments (departments responsible for State of environment reporting in southern Africa and Socio-economic data collection Organised workshops to develop regional indicator criteria and develop a harmonised set of regional indicators Convened and organised technical and steering committee meetings coordinating project implementation Developed tools for spatial and non spatial data collection Coordinated data collection from all data custodians in southern African countries Developed an MS Access database for non spatial indicators Populated data and developed metadata for all data Assisted in the development of a web based database available on; http://databases.sardc.net:8080/imercsa/saregion/index.htm Contributed to chapter research and analysis for Africa Environment Outlook (AEO), southern Africa environmental outlook (SAEO) Developed a SADC wide Geographic Information systems Database on socio economic indicators Developed GIS reports and socio-economic maps for policy making at SADC level Supported the Zambezi programme on water awareness in the Zambezi basin through story writing and picture research. Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 21GIS 12Environmental Awareness 10Environmental Impact... 9Statistics 8Ecology 7Research 5Environmental Policy 5Databases 4Leadership 4Analysis Ronald also knows about... 3Image Processing 2Sustainable Development 1Science 1Agriculture 1Water Education University of Cambridge University of Cambridge Mphil, Environmental Policy 2008 – 2009 (Open)1 recommendation Rebecca Alowo Orando Rebecca Alowo Orando Consultant at Quantum Built Environment Ronald is exceptional at what he does . He has in the past put forth impecable work.View University of Zimbabwe University of Zimbabwe Post graduate Diploma, Geographic Information Systems 2002 – 2003 Africa University Bsc, Agriculture and natural resources 1998 – 2002 Recommendations Received (1) Peter, would you like to recommend Ronald? Recommend Ronald Mphil University of Cambridge Rebecca Alowo Orando Rebecca Alowo Orando Consultant at Quantum Built Environment Ronald is exceptional at what he does . He has in the past put forth impecable work. 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