Destin Deoudom

Experience

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  Chadian Ministry of Agriculture

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2014

  Sustainability Advisor

  • Conducted environmental impact assessments for water infrastructure projects, ensuring full compliance with World Bank ESF standards.• Designed water and sanitation management plans for three large-scale irrigation projects, improving access to clean water.• Supervised cross-sectoral teams, coordinating efforts to implement integrated water management solutions.• Developed environmental monitoring frameworks, improving water safety and compliance rates across agricultural operations. Show less

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  2iE - Institut International d'Ingénierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Research Intern - Sustainable Wastewater Management

  • Designed and implemented an innovative greywater treatment system using natural filtration media (sawdust, sand, gravel) and vermifiltration technology, enhancing sustainable wastewater management in resource-limited regions.• Achieved high-efficiency pollutant removal, with 97% COD reduction, 93% phosphorus removal, and significant reductions in nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, and TSS, demonstrating the potential for low-cost, decentralized water treatment solutions.• Contributed to global water security efforts by advancing nature-based solutions (NbS) for wastewater treatment, supporting climate resilience and circular water management strategies.• Developed technical recommendations for integrating vermi-filtration in urban and rural water sanitation programs, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6) and environmental policies. Show less

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  2iE - Institut International d'Ingénierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

  Research Intern - Environmental Impact Assessment

  Research on the topic: “Cyanide Diffusion in the Environment and Bioremediation: Case of Two Gold Washing Sites in Burkina Faso.”• Evaluated environmental and social impact assessments of gold mining operations, identifying key water security risks.• Implemented water resources monitoring frameworks, ensuring full compliance with water safety standards.• Developed GIS-based bioremediation strategies, improving water quality thresholds by 69%.• Recommended policy interventions, integrating sustainability measures into extractive industry operations. Show less

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  Chadian Ministry of Agriculture

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2022

  Water Resources Management Advisor

  Designed and implemented water security strategies, ensuring sustainable water access for agriculture and rural development.• Led multi-sector water projects, resolving problem projects through adaptive management and restructuring plans.• Developed water accounting frameworks and resilience strategies, enhancing agricultural water practices and sustainability.• Contributed to Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA) development, optimizing water resource utilization and policy recommendations. Show less

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  Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Florida.

  Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  Research Intern - Water Systems Contamination

  • Researched water security and contamination, analyzing 21 contaminants across rural water systems.• Developed monitoring protocols and compliance strategies, identifying 23% non-compliant sites for corrective action.• Prepared technical reports, proposing adaptive solutions for water safety and regulatory compliance.• Collaborated with research teams to assess climate change impacts on water quality and treatment systems.

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  Chadian Ministry of Agriculture

  Jul 2024 - now

  Environmental Specialist
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  Chadian Department of Production and Agricultural Industrilization

  Jul 2024 - Feb 2025

  Agricultural Education Officer

  • Led the adaptive implementation of water security initiatives, ensuring 85% compliance with World Bank environmental and social safeguards (ESF).• Spearheaded the development of Terms of Reference (TORs) and restructuring plans for four agricultural education centers, integrating sustainability principles.• Designed stakeholder engagement mechanisms, consulting 200+ community members to enhance participatory water governance.• Integrated biodiversity monitoring systems into water resource management strategies, increasing effectiveness by 40%.• Oversaw budget planning and project monitoring, aligning water initiatives with financial and operational objectives. Show less