André Gilbert BOREDISON
Kolwezi
Summary
Qualified Senior manager offering 30 years' experience with robust background in coaching, managing regional Social Performance and Community engagement operations, community development, Environment, Humanitarian and Emergency relief programs. Demonstrated expertise in IFC standards, ICMM and Equator principles, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 26001, Toward on Sustainable Mining (TSM), CopperMark certifications. Proved experience on social risk analysis and risk assessment. Experience working with National Government, NGOs, Private Sectors and Community Based Organizations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Social Perfromance & Human Right Principa
Glencore Copper Africa
12.2022 - Current
- Implemented successful Glencore standards (Social Performance, Human Rights, Cultural Heritage) initiatives, supporting two Glencore's assets (Muntanda Mining and Kamoto Copper Company) in the DRC during implementation phase.
- Subject matter expert on ESG: social performance, stakeholder engagement, community complaints and grievances, social risks, resettlement and community social investment.
- Subject matter expert on the development and implementation of "Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan" (EPRP) related to social performance for TSF and Gaz release.
- Liaised between Glencore group, Copper department and DRC assets for reporting, monitoring and to improve communications.
- Supported assets during internal / external audits, clients audits and implemented successfully recommendations to improve company performances.
- Provided ongoing support to social managers of each site in areas such as performance management, conflict and grievance resolution, stakeholder engagement and community development.
- Ensured compliance with DRC mining code related to social development, Cahier des Charges implementation and 0.3% turnover through diligent policy and procedure management.
- Ensured compliance with International Standards, ICMM, Equator principles, IFC standards.
Community Development Advisor (eq. Manager)
Kamoto Copper Company S.A.
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Leading the implementation of KCC initiatives in the area of community relations, grievance mechanism, community development (supporting over 190 associations and cooperatives), specifically in livelihood restorations, infrastructures (building schools, hospitals…)
- Managing community and human rights incidents and other impacts related to the operation
- Leading the negotiation with local communities and Congolese Government and implementation of a Social Investment Funds Specifications (Cahier des Charges) and the dotation of 0.3% of company turnover, a company obligation defined by Congolese Mining Code.
- Participating in the renewal of the Exploitation Permit of the company through the Feasibility Study and ESIA required by the mining code.
- Developing procedures, guidelines, and policy in terms of Community and Social performance in line with Glencore policies and standards: Grievance mechanism, Social Investment, local procurement, local hiring, and Human Right
- Developing, scoping, and supervising International / National consultants who are working in Community and Social Performance: Community perception survey, Socio-economic studies, Human Right Risk and Impact due diligence, Community Health Impact Assessment
- Supervising the process of resettlement projects in comply with PS 5 of IFC standards from scoping, identification, negotiation, resettlement action plan, compensation, livelihood restoration and resettlement for 40 affected households with physical resettlement process and 782 affected households with economic resettlement
- Managing costs and budget over USD 28 million a year which include 7 million for discretionary funds + 21 million for non-discretionary funds (Cahier des Charges and 0.3% dotation)
- Managing a team of 18 permanent staffs including 3 senior staffs and 28 temporary staffs including consultants
- Representing the company at the local / provincial working group: CLD, CLS, Human right working group
Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility
SHERITT International (Ambatovy Joint Venture Project)
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Leading and assisting the negotiation with local community to access land for Mine footprint, construction of 220 km of pipeline, construction of the Plant site, construction of dams for the tailing facilities, extension of the port
- Subject Matter expert in the ESIA and ESMP elaboration and negotiation of the environmental permit.
- Supervising the process of resettlement projects in accordance with PS 5 of IFC standards: from scoping to implementation of the resettlement action plan, compensation, livelihood restoration and resettlement for 311 households with physical resettlement (affected by the Mine site, Plant site and Tailings facility constructions) and 2291 households with economical resettlement (along the 220 km of the pipeline and Port extension)
- Supervising the mobilization of local hiring during the construction phase and demobilization strategy after construction phase: more than 20 000 staffs demobilized with the implementation of alternative livelihoods.
- Leading the implementation of activities in the area of community relations by developing stakeholder engagement strategy, and community grievance mechanism
- Managing community incidents and other impacts related to the operation: gaz leak, water contamination, land sliced… through community emergency management and response plan
- Developing and managing partnerships and alliances with stakeholders including Local Government, NGOs
- Implementing mitigation measures, facilitating innovative community development, and responding appropriately to community grievances and requests.
- Interacting strategically with shareholders, lenders and Government regulators by providing appropriate information
- Managing budget and resources with a team of 51 peoples including 4 senior staffs
Internship
CARE - USA
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Competitive Bids Unit: Creating an ACCESS database that profiles each country funded by the US government
- Emergency and Humanitarian Unit: Collecting and summarizing technical and financial field reports which were compiled into a final report of CARE's response to the earthquake in Haiti
Consultant
CARE International - Madagascar
06.2010 - 07.2010
- Developing and designing the 2010-2015 Country Office Long Range Strategic Plan
- Promoting the 'shift to program' approach to align the country office strategy with CARE International Headquarters' strategy
Regional Coordinator
CARE International - Madagascar
10.2007 - 08.2009
- Implementing, coordinating, and successfully managing 16 projects in line with the country office, donors and beneficiaries' standards for program quality in Health (Family Planning, Nutrition, Maternal and Child health), food security, infrastructure, education, governance and emergency program: with quality satisfaction for 650,000 beneficiaries
- Supervising and providing technical support to 8 project managers, 4 program-support staffs (administrative and financial staff) and 450 field staffs: Performance Management, Mentoring, Coaching and Talent Management
- Contributing to writing and developing proposals to generate pipeline and secure portfolio of the country office
- Maintaining a strong relationship with donors, the Government of Madagascar and local authorities
Health Program Manager
CARE International - Madagascar
04.2003 - 09.2007
- Preparing and defining strategic and operational guidelines for all health projects granted by the donors (on the following topics: Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Water and Sanitation, Family planning, Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition)
- Developing a new approach to improve participation and to empower communities
- Adapting the 'positive deviant model' in line with the context of malnutrition in Madagascar
- Contributing to writing project proposals
- Successfully managed project resources (financial, materials, and human)
Consultant
CONSERVATION International - Madagascar
12.2002 - 03.2003
- Developing and designing a Bioprospecting research project
Director
MADAGASCAR NATIONAL PARK
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Supervising and providing technical support to 65 staffs and managed resources with a budget of 2.5 million Deutschmarks per year
- Developing and designing Park management, ecotourism, research, monitoring, and evaluation plans
- Maintaining relationships and interacting with donors, Government representatives and local authorities; was involved in various platforms at national, regional, and local levels
- Defining strategic and operational plans with the day-to-day execution
- Supporting the executive management team
Technical Advisor
MADAGASCAR NATIONAL PARK
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Supervised and providing technical support for 6 national parks management located at the regional level
- Contributing to the design, development and implementation of a National Park Management Plan for these 6 national parks
- Preparing operational and statistical reports for consolidation at the national level
- Creating a data base of biodiversity research for publication and policy-maker advocacy
Biodiversity Program officer
CONSERVATION International
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Designing tools for survey and evaluation of the impact of human pressure and created an ACCESS database used for reporting and publication
- Preparing environmental education plans to sensitize people living along the border of the National Park
- Developing a research plan and conducted research in Biodiversity and the utilization of medicinal plants
- Organizing an operational action plan to protect biodiversity against anthropic actions
Education
Post-graduate Certificate - Community Relations in The Extractives Resources
Centre For Social Responsibility in Mining, The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia09-2013
Master of Public Health - Global Health
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Atlanta, GA05-2011
Certificate - Nutrition in Emergency Relief Program
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Atlanta, GA01-2010
Certificate - Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Atlanta, GA01-2010
License es Sciences - Biology
Faculty of Science, University of Mahajanga
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Data Analysis Software (SAS, SPSS, STATA, SUDAAN, EpiINFO)
- Systematic review and Meta-analysis techniques
- Training of trainer
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Risk management
- Standard compliance and audit: IFC, ICMM, Equator principles, TSM, CopperMark
- Negotiation techniques
- Conflict management
- Stakeholder Engagement strategies
Technicalknowledgeskills
- Proficient in all versions of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, ACCESS, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Experienced in Data Analysis Software: SAS, SPSS, STATA, SUDAAN, EpiINFO
- Systematic reviews and Meta-analysis techniques
- Training of trainer high level
- Strategic planning and management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Negotiation techniques, conflict management
- IFC standards
- Stakeholder Engagement strategies
- Fluent both in French and English.
Affiliations
- International Association for Impact Assessment
Languages
Malagasy
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Regional Social Perfromance & Human Right Principa
Glencore Copper Africa
12.2022 - Current
Community Development Advisor (eq. Manager)
Kamoto Copper Company S.A.
06.2019 - 11.2022
Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility
SHERITT International (Ambatovy Joint Venture Project)
08.2011 - 05.2019
Internship
CARE - USA
11.2010 - 04.2011
Consultant
CARE International - Madagascar
06.2010 - 07.2010
Regional Coordinator
CARE International - Madagascar
10.2007 - 08.2009
Health Program Manager
CARE International - Madagascar
04.2003 - 09.2007
Consultant
CONSERVATION International - Madagascar
12.2002 - 03.2003
Director
MADAGASCAR NATIONAL PARK
01.2000 - 01.2002
Technical Advisor
MADAGASCAR NATIONAL PARK
01.1999 - 01.2000
Biodiversity Program officer
CONSERVATION International
01.1994 - 01.1999
Post-graduate Certificate - Community Relations in The Extractives Resources
Centre For Social Responsibility in Mining, The University of Queensland
Master of Public Health - Global Health
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Certificate - Nutrition in Emergency Relief Program
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Certificate - Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
License es Sciences - Biology
Faculty of Science, University of Mahajanga
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