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Summary
Vilayphone Vongpith holds the position of Environmental Engineer with Earth Systems Lao. She has strong technical abilities and specialised expertise and experience in renewable energy. She also has professional experience in socio-economic and gender-related studies.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering, National University of Lao, 1996.
Certificate of International Accounting, Unity school of Management and Education, 1999.
Professional History
- 2001 to Present
Environmental Engineer, Earth Systems Lao Vientiane
- 1996 to 2000
Engineer, Electricite du Laos, Vientiane
Fields of Special Competence
Renewable energy, socio-economic surveys, data analysis and management, project evaluation and financial analysis, technical-based training and technical report writing.
Representative Experience
Ms. Vilayphone Vongpith has recently worked on the following projects:
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Xe Bang Fai Downstream Restoration Programme, Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project. Responsible for the coordination of a Rapid Rural Appraisal in 20 downstream pilot villages. The Appraisal involved household surveys, SWOT, problem tree analysis and village mapping.
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Annual Household Survey, Sepon Mining Project, Savannakhet Province. Survey Coordinator, socio-economic field researcher and data analysis.
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Phu Kham Copper Mining Project, Xaysomboun Special Zone. Conducted field research, data collation and report preparation for the household socio-economic and health nutrition studies.
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Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project, Rapid Socio-economic Appraisal. Team leader and socio-economic field researcher. Responsible for data collation and quality assurance.
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Oxiana Gold Mining Company, Melbourne Australia. Engaged to translate the Oxaina website from English to Lao. The website aims to provide comprehensive information about the Gold Mining Project in Savannakhet, Lao PDR.
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Earth Systems (Australia) Pty Ltd,. Worked closely with the Information Manager to design and distribute marketing and promotional information on environmental consulting services.
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Environmental Research Assistant, Environmental and Social Issues Management for the Sepon Gold Mining Project, International Finance Corporation. Assisted with the preparation of training materials for government and mine staff to enhance environmental and social management.
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Environmental Engineer, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment of the Sepon Gold and Copper Mine, Savannakhet Province, Lane Xang Minerals Limited. Specific responsibilities included:
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Preparation of the Lao language Executive Summary for the ESIA.
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Preparation of materials for the community consultation and public participation program.
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Conduct of socio-economic and gender base-line investigations involving household surveys, participation in gender focus groups and report preparation.
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Coordination of various environmental and social investigations involving liaison with environmental experts, attendance at project meetings, and provision of administrative and technical assistance when required.
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Electrical Engineer, Electrical Distribution and Standards Project, Electricite du Laos. Duties included: research for, and preparation of, an Electrical Standards Manual.
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Electrical Engineer, Renewable Energy Project, Electricite du Laos, Vientiane Province. Duties included viability analysis for individual villages and project implementation and monitoring, where appropriate. Viability analysis involved data collection via socio-economic based household surveys and analysis of that data.
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