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Summary
Cliff has an extensive seventeen years experience in freshwater aquatic sciences, river management, integrated catchment management and community extension. He has held technical and executive positions in various organizations in Australia and completed numerous projects from large scale capital works to local river restoration.
Education and Affiliations
Masters of Environment – Integrated Catch Management, 2009, University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma Water Resources Law, 2000, University of Wollonbong
Bachelor of Natural Resource Management, 1993, University of New England
Countries of Work Experience
Lao, Australia
Professional History
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Senior Environmental Scientist to Earth Systems Lao, Vientiane PDR (Present)
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2003
National University of Laos (Agricultural Faculty), Agronomist
Representative Experience
Khamsone has recently worked on the following projects:
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Agronomist, National Univeristy of Laos. Conducted a study of agrarian systems in rural communities of Veng Phoukha District, Loung Namtha Province for an funded EU project. Responsibilities included the conduct of Participatory Rural Appraisal.
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Land / Asset / Livelihood Surveyor, Project Lands Baseline Study, Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project. Responsibilities included:
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Conduct of household level socio-economic (livelihood surveys) in Gnommalth District to assess
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the impact of project development on land / assets / livelihood.
- Consultation with district and village level authorities.
- Coordination, training and supervision of field survey teams
- Land survey (using remote sensing, GPS and Total Station) and production assessment.
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Environmental Scientist, Rehabilitatation and Revegetation Programme, Phu Bia Gold Mine. Responsibilities included coordination of field teams for the stabilisation and revegetation of disturbed land and development of a nursery.
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Environmental Scientist, Water Quality Monitoring Programme, Phu Bia Gold Mine. Assisted with the implementation the water quality programme and training of environmental personnel.
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Environmental Scientist, Biodiversity and Conservation Study, Phu Kham Copper Mine. Assisted with the conduct of a field study and village level consultation to identify habitat of conservation value.
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Environmental Field Inspector, Nam Theun 2 Environmental Monitoring Programme Phase 1 and 2, ITD-NCC JV. Responsibilities included the coordination and training of a field team to conduct routine environmental and safety monitoring of all construction activities including: waste management; hazardous materials; revegetation; water quality; emergency response; community grievance; spoil disposal. Responsible for preparation of weekly site inspection forms and conduct of water quality monitoring.
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Agronomist, Nam Theun 2 Downstream Livelihood Restoration Programme, NTPC. Assisted with the conduct of a feasibility assessment of agrarian systems in 20 villages along the Xe Bang Fai. Assessment included identification of options to improve rice production, diversify crop production.
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