UNOPS is implementing the Rural Renewable Energy Project in cooperation with the Republic of Sierra Leone's Ministry of Energy and with funding from UK Aid. The overall goal of the project is to improve rural renewable energy access through private sector involvement.The project provides sustainable technical and financial solutions for delivering electricity to community healthcare centres and developing mini-grids in villages. It also provides the technical assistance required to support the sustainable development of this off-grid renewable energy initiative.The project will see the installation of at least 50 solar photovoltaic systems in communities throughout the country and use an integrated approach to enhance energy security, support business start-ups, reduce local pollution and improve the livelihoods and living conditions of local communities – with special attention to vulnerable groups, including women and young people.As a result of this, the Ministry of Energy-led project, up to 360,000 people in rural Sierra Leone will benefit from access to low-carbon electricity.

As a Project Manager I was involved in the planning, coordination and management of the concept planning, development and implantation phases of nominated road infrastructure project/s to ensure completion in accordance with required timeframes, cost, quality and service standards.

AS PMO I provided advice and consultancy in interoperation of departmental standards, procedures, protocols and guides including the use and application of technical systems to TMR and industry. I project managed research and investigation projects as part of the ongoing development of materials testing and investigation practices and as part of the unit's governance role through the development and delivery of training. Also s a project leader I delivered specialist laboratory, field and surveillance services associated with transport infrastructure within a significant and diverse materials environment.