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Anjali Shanker

Executive Management

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Anjali Shanker, Managing Director of IED and President of IED INVEST, boasts over 35 years of experience in project planning, design, economic analysis, and implementation. After graduating from ESSEC Paris, she furthered her studies with an advanced diploma in Development Economics from EHESS. Her practical experience includes fieldwork in India, where she analysed the economic aspects of electrification and energy management programs for research centres (CIRED-CNRS).
Anjali possesses deep expertise in planning, regulatory frameworks, institutional setup, and financing for sustainable energy and access. She is actively engaged in the energy transition, aligning strategies with national (NDCs) and international (Paris Agreements) environmental goals, as well as corporate carbon neutrality targets. Her particular focus and proven track record lie in the development, economic analysis, and financial evaluation of renewable energies and biomass energy.

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Denis Rambaud-Méasson

Executive management

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Denis, an engineer with a Master’s in Development Economics, specialized in rural electrification and renewable energy in Africa and Asia during the late 1980s. He brings extensive experience as both an expert and team leader on numerous studies and projects. A dedicated entrepreneur, he has co-managed the company's growth for over three decades, evolving it from a consulting and engineering firm into a global leader in access to and development of renewable energy. Passionate about staying hands-on, he remains actively involved in team management and project implementation.

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Brice Nicolas

EPC Gasifier Director

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Brice brings a wealth of experience in decentralized electrification systems to IED, having spent nine years developing and operating them across West Africa before joining the company in 2012. He manages project setup and rural electrification initiatives in Africa and Asia, focusing on decentralized generation and MV/LV distribution. Brice also served as the technical manager for IED Invest's three biomass power plant projects in Cambodia. Since 2021, he has taken on the role of Director for EPC projects specializing in gasification plants. His vision is to build a robust industrial offering that capitalizes on the biomass potential in developing countries and enhances the competitiveness of value-added companies.

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Géraldine Bruggeman Pallière

Director access to electrical services

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Trained as an engineer, Géraldine has been involved in energy access issues in Africa since 2006.
She spent ten years in West Africa, first in rural areas, then in capital cities, an experience that enabled her to gain an in-depth understanding of the context and issues, both with players in the field and with institutions.
Géraldine has worked on bioenergy projects, MV/LV grid extensions and solar mini grids, focusing as much on technical aspects as on institutional and financial arrangements.
She has overseen projects involving studies (APS/APD), implementation (project management), and support for institutions in the delegation of public services.

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Chantan Ky

Director - Cambodia

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Since 1999, Chantan Ky has been a dedicated electrical engineer with over two decades of experience He brings more than 15 years of expertise in rural electrification, renewable energy, and the development of biomass energy projects. Ky's experience also includes over a decade of managing the operations of biomass gasification power plants. Known for his determination and rigorous approach, he excels at handling unforeseen challenges in his various project leadership roles. Since 2011, he has overseen the daily operations of IED Cambodia and its field teams.

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Maxime Dumont

Director Hydropower

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A general engineer with a degree from the Institut Catholique des Arts & Métiers (ICAM) in Lille, with skills in hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, automation and civil engineering, Maxime has 20 years' experience.
After 3 years as an international solidarity volunteer in Haiti, he quickly specialized and focused his international career on hydroelectricity, renewable energies and hydraulic infrastructures (notably for irrigation).
He is involved at every level of a project, from planning and feasibility studies to site supervision, operation and training.
He is able to identify and characterize sites, define electromechanical systems for hydroelectric power plants (feasibility study, drafting of technical specifications), monitor and control work (rehabilitation of power plants in Haiti and Rwanda, and construction of power plants in Cameroon) and operate power plants (6 months' operation in Haiti - 3 years as engineering/operations interface at the Société d'Aménagement des Périmètres Hydro Agricole de l'Ile de la Réunion - 2 years as operations manager of a 1.5 MW power plant in Cameroon).
He is now also heavily involved in the whole process of developing small hydroelectric power plants as an IPP (independent producer).

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Hugo Yvanoff

Electrical Network Engineering Director

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Hugo Yvanoff, an engineer with a background in business engineering from a general electrical contracting firm, has gained experience in both France and Africa. With over 15 years at IED, he leads the network engineering department and oversees the study and supervision of electricity transmission and distribution networks. As the manager of IED Cameroon and IED Invest Cameroon, he also supports the activities of these subsidiaries within the sub-region.

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Cyril Perret

Information Systems and Training Director

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Cyril, an Industrial Systems Engineering expert with a GIS specialization, has built a strong foundation in software development and database management through work with French government agencies and multinational corporations. At IED, he has focused on designing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tailored to the energy sector in various countries. His expertise extends to geospatial planning for both on-grid and off-grid electrification, as well as managing national electrification master plans and developing information systems. Cyril also leads training and RD initiatives for the company's software products.

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Marcel Dossou Kohi

Benin Director

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With a Master's degree in Earth Sciences and solid experience in the field of groundwater exploration and exploitation, Marcel DOSSOU KOHI became involved in "Synergie Eau Energie" issues in 2000, and made the transition to energy in 2005, Marcel has been working with IED as a local partner in Benin, where he has acted as local coordinator on several major energy and electricity projectsSince 2021, Marcel has been managing the Beninese subsidiary IED Bénin Marcel also has in-depth knowledge of the sub-region.

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Yan Laroye

Chief Financial Officer

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Trained as an accountant and holder of a D.E.C.F., Yan worked for an international cooperation association before joining IED in 2003.
He manages a team in charge of all financial and administrative aspects of the company, from accounting to invoicing, including human resources, financial reports and financial reporting on the various businesses.
He also assists the company's management in contractual and legal matters.

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Alfred Dago

Ivory Coast Director

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Alfred is a graduate of INP-HB, and currently an electromechanical engineer with a specialization in electrical networks. Before joining IED, he accumulated over 20 years of experience in electrical installations, distribution networks, generators, cost estimation, electrical infrastructure development (CFA, CFO), and technical sales of electrical equipment. Currently, he co-manages the Ivorian subsidiary, IED-CI. Alfred's extensive knowledge spans the sub-region, encompassing Togo, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea Conakry, Ghana, and Benin. His international experience further extends to Morocco, Tunisia, and France.

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Antoine Charbeaux

Electrical engineer

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Antoine is an electrical engineer who graduated in 2017 from ECAM in Lyon, having completed his studies on a work-study basis with the French transmission system operator, RTE. Based in Benin, he furthered his career in substation work with EIFFAGE before joining IED in 2019. With extensive experience in the operation and construction of electrical structures, Antoine has participated in numerous study and supervision projects in both electricity transmission and distribution with IED. This has allowed him to gain 10 years of diverse experience in network operations. Additionally, he has conducted multiple training courses on the electrical and mechanical dimensioning of distribution networks.

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Rodolphe May

Head of Mbakaou's power plant

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After basic training in electrical engineering, electronics, and automation, Rodolphe earned a Master's degree in Renewable Energies with a specialization in Hydraulic Energy. He entered the field of electrical energy in January 2005 at AES-SONEL. Throughout his career, he has participated in several innovative projects, including the standardization campaign of the control and protection system for diesel thermal power plants, the construction of the 20 MW thermal power plant in Bamenda, and the construction of the Lom Pangar Dam with a storage capacity of 6.28 billion m³. His creativity and experience will be invaluable to IED in its various energy projects.

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Lot Siyong

Gasification Plant Manager

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An electrical engineer, Siyong joined the IED Invest team at the start-up of the Sra Em power plant in 2017.
As an electrical maintenance technician and then operating shift supervisor, he has mastered all the equipment: gasifier, gas treatment, generators, electrical connection, supervision system, etc. His rigorous monitoring of operations and maintenance has led to continuous improvement in the performance of the Sra Em power plant (91% utilization rate in 2023).
In addition to the day-to-day management of the plant, Siyong also contributes its expertise to equipment optimization projects, adaptation tests for other biomasses and operator training.

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Issa Oumarou

Financing access to electricity services in rural areas

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A financier by training and holder of a DESS (post-graduate diploma) in Economic Policy Management, Mr. Issa worked for over 15 years in the public sector, raising finance and setting up and managing rural electrification projects.
He also held positions as Finance Director and Technical Advisor, before joining IED.
He was involved in the development and implementation strategies for rural electrical energy service projects, in this case on access facilities.
Always willing to work for the development of projects in rural areas to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged populations.

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Thomas Ndi

Expert in work supervision and projector

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Engineer specializing in the design and production of hydroelectric structure plans and site supervision, production of guide drawings and execution of underground VHV and HV networks.

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Zahe Adamou

Project Manager

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Mr. ZAHE is an electromechanical engineer with a Master's degree in Electrical Energy Management and 18 years of experience in energy deployment projects, primarily focused on PV systems in isolated sites in Niger and Senegal. His career in Telecoms has provided him with extensive knowledge of battery storage and maintenance management for generators, PV systems, and monitoring in isolated sites. At IED, he serves as a Hybrid Power Plant Expert and project manager, overseeing the construction of hybrid power plants in Niger ranging from 0.1 MWp to 2 MWp. Additionally, he is involved in several feasibility studies conducted by IED in Niger, Chad, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso.

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Pierre Um

Electrical engineer

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Pierre UM Knight of the Cameroonian Order of Merit, is a highly experienced Electrical Engineering Design Consultant. A graduate of the Polytechnic School of Montreal, Pierre boasts 35 years of professional experience. He is an expert in the study, planning, and management of electrical projects, specializing in high, medium, and low voltage networks (HV/MV/LV). Pierre has significantly contributed to several electrification projects across Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo, and Benin, working with IED.

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Philippe Garnier

Project Manager

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Philippe, a specialist in thermal and energy engineering, has dedicated many years to improving the energy efficiency of tertiary buildings and industrial processes. Upon joining IED, he continued this work, focusing on projects that support sub-Saharan economic operators and green financing for renewable energy initiatives. Philippe is also deeply interested in the institutional and macro-economic aspects of energy, leading studies on strategy, greenhouse gas reduction approaches, and climate change adaptation. Additionally, he works on biomass energy projects for electricity production, with a specialization in resource identification.

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Corentin Amirault

Project Manager

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A graduate of École Centrale de Lyon and KTH Stockholm, Corentin Amirault began his career at IED as an intern, contributing to the development of GEOSIM[PN1] . He then programmed the GISELEC software and played a key role in developing other company software, such as DAP, GAP, and NAP. Promoted to Project Manager, he now oversees national energy trajectory modeling and master plans for electricity sector development. With his extensive experience, Corentin has conducted numerous studies on rural electrification development, electricity demand forecasting, production planning, and energy trajectory modeling across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Didier Hamon

IT and development expert

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A computer engineer, with nearly 30 years of experience in IT management and software development in various languages, Didier has served as an IT and Development expert in IED's Information Systems department since 2019. He is responsible for developing decision-making software for electrical networks published by IED, such as GEOSIM and GISELEC, which are based on a Geographic Information System, as well as DEMAND ANALYST and the GAP, NAP and DAP suite. In addition, Didier manages the IT equipment for IED and its subsidiaries.

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Olivier Martinand

Renewable energies expert

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An Arts et Métiers engineer with a master's degree in renewable energies, Olivier spent nearly 4 years managing rural electrification projects in French Guiana and Senegal.
He then specialized in photovoltaic solar energy, working in France as a team leader in the engineering of PV projects ranging from 100 kWp to 100 MWp, both ground-mounted and rooftop.
He led several IED projects involving grid-connected PV and storage power plants, and the electrification of localities using hybrid power plants (PV+Diesel+storage).
He has worked on projects in Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, Mauritania, DRC, Sao Tomé, Côte d'Ivoire, Chad and Kenya.

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Pierre Vandemeulebrouck

Project Manager

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Pierre Vandemeulebrouck is a general engineer with extensive experience as an industrial project manager. Specializing in photovoltaics since 2010, he designed and executed numerous solar projects in the Pacific, focusing on both the electrification of isolated atolls and grid-connected power plants, developing significant expertise in the field. He joined IED in 2020 and, as a photovoltaic expert and project manager, is involved in feasibility studies for mini-grids, hybrid power plants, and on-grid power plants, as well as the supervision and control of works. His versatility and openness also enable him to provide expertise on cross-cutting topics related to rural electrification.

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Menjah Prosper

Electrical automation manager

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Menjah has over 10 years of experience in electrical power generation and currently serves as the Electrical/Automation Manager at the small hydroelectric power plant, Mbakaou. He has supervised the installation of thermal and hydroelectric power plants, as well as managed their operation and maintenance. Menjah holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a master's in Information Systems and Networking. He is proficient in IT and holds CompTIA certifications, including CySA+, Network+, and Security+. Committed to lifelong learning, Menjah actively seeks to stay updated in his field of expertise.

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Pascale Laurent

Bid officer

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Pascale, a business school graduate from the 80s, has oriented her career internationally, starting with an expatriate role in the private sector. She then transitioned to the international cooperation and development sector, holding several operational positions, notably in Cambodia. Pascale joined IED in 2016 and is now responsible for partnerships and proposal preparation. Perfectly trilingual, she leverages her extensive field experience to adapt service proposals to the socio-economic realities of African and Asian contexts.

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Camille Raverdy-Preisel

Project Manager

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Camille holds a Master's degree in Cooperation Project Management and in Energy and Sustainable Development Law and Management and has built his experience in international cooperation within development aid agencies. Since 2021, he has been working in Namibia on projects focused on restoring savannahs degraded by invasive species, recovering biomass energy, and involving rural communities in development efforts. Joining IED in 2023, he now manages IED’s projects in Namibia, including the development of a community biomass sector, and supports the IED EPC team in business prospecting.

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Moussa Doumbouya

Project Manager

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Moussa is a technician trained in Photovoltaic Energy, Conventional Electricity, and Electronics. He has developed significant expertise in two key areas: He excels in the collection and processing of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data, including the description of power line corridors, addressing campaigns, subscriber characterization and segmentation, creating GIS databases of potential subscribers, and mapping localities. Further, he has extensive experience with small solar photovoltaic systems and overseeing electrical works. Moussa has acquired a deep understanding of rural areas across more than 15 African countries and is renowned for his rigorous work.

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Amadin Ahloumessou

GIS Engineer

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Amadin is a topographic engineer specialized in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applied to electrical networks. Before joining IED, he gained four years of experience in collecting and processing topographic and GIS data essential for power line sizing. He has effectively combined his topographic skills with deep expertise in GIS. Additionally, Amadin has developed competencies in the electrical and mechanical sizing of low-voltage networks through collaboration with specialized engineers in this field.

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Karim Karidioula

Project Manager

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Karim, a bilingual electrotechnical engineer specialized in power generation systems and electrical and energy equipment, has accumulated 8 years of experience in the installation and maintenance of diesel power plants before joining IED. Currently, he manages and develops gas-generating power plant projects in Africa. Karim also possesses extensive knowledge of the sub-region, having worked in Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Benin, Senegal, and internationally in Cambodia.

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Abdourahman Ibnou Oumar

Electrical engineer

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Oumar is an engineer in Industrial and Production Maintenance since 2017 and holder of a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, and Automation in 2019. He has gained substantial experience through various academic and professional stages and his background in power generation and medium-voltage distribution network planning has deepened his interest in power systems. Currently, he is actively involved in grid planning for Renewable Energy (RE) projects. Since 2021, he has served as an electrician-automation operator at the small power plant of Mbakaou, where he has specialized in programming, configuring, and communicating with Siemens controllers.

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Sorn Vichet

Shift supervisor - Gasification plant

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Vitchet learned to operate a gasifier at the Angkor Chum power plant, which he then managed for 2 years from 2020.
As a result, he has a good grasp of all aspects of producing electricity by gasification of waste wood and rice husks.
Since 2022, he has been working at the Sra Em power plant as shift supervisor.
Supported by two operators, he is responsible for running the plant and carrying out routine maintenance work.

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Ten Ny

Shift supervisor - Gasification plant

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Kong Sinat

Generator maintenance manager

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A trained mechanic, Sinat started out working in car garages before joining a company specializing in the assembly and maintenance of generator sets.
With the support of an assistant, he is in charge of routine maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting on the company's 10 syngas-powered generator sets.
Commissioned in 2018, each of these generators has already run for around 50,000 hours.
Thanks to their hard work, the operations team can rely on the high availability of the generators to meet their targets.

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Touch Tin

Shift supervisor - Gasification plant

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Noch Chen

Shift supervisor - Gasification plant

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Sokkim Chhan

Steel construction manager

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Sokkhim worked for over 10 years with the industrial partner who built IED Invest Cambodia's gas generators.
He built the various components of the power plant.
When our partner's workshop closed, Sokkim joined the Sra Em operating team in 2020.
He is responsible for metal construction work (maintenance, repairs, new construction) on the gasifier, wood preparation and charcoal briquette production equipment.
Sokkhim is also in charge of the gasification system construction team as part of IED Invest's EPC contract.
For example, he built the first two IED Invest projects in Africa (Benin and Senegal) in Cambodia and installed them on site.
His daily contact with the operating teams gives him unique feedback, enabling him to suggest improvements in equipment design and construction, for greater robustness or ease of maintenance.

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Jonas Lamidieu

Bid officer

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Jonas holds a Master's degree in Foreign Languages Applied to the Internationalization of Companies, obtained in 2015, and has specialized in management roles within organizations working in the development aid field, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has three years of experience in Central Africa, including Cameroon and the Republic of Congo, working with local Civil Society Organizations, and two years in Burkina Faso with the United Nations Development Programme. Jonas has held positions involving the design and implementation of projects related to biodiversity conservation, social and environmental safeguards for construction sites, and support for beneficiaries in fragile areas.

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Sieng Bunthy

Head of green charcoal briquette production

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Bunthy first worked as an operator on the briquette production line, before taking over responsibility for this team in 2021.
Under his supervision, a team of fifteen operators produces 50 tonnes of briquettes a month, made from coal from the gasifiers.
The briquettes are sold to wholesalers, who then distribute the fuel to restaurants in Phnom Penh.
The quality of the briquettes and their low cost have enabled the company to develop a loyal clientele and add value to this by-product of gasification.

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Abdoulaye Togora

Construction site design and control engineer

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Electrical engineer, master's degree in renewable energies and sustainable development and a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting.
Abdoulaye has worked in the field of rural electrification in Mali: studies, CAD, monitoring and operation of mini-grids.
He has also worked on electrified activity zone (ZAE) projects for productive energy users: studies and analysis of renewable energy production systems, thermal comfort of buildings, training and consultancy support for ZAE operators.
He is currently involved in energy planning in Mali, supervision of work on hybrid power plants and power networks in Niger, and feasibility studies for the hybridization of thermal power plants in the sub-region.

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Khun Sanh

Biomass procurement manager

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Sanh has been part of the IED Invest Cambodia workforce since 2016.
He first worked as Shift Manager on the Angkor Chum power plant, then on the Sra Em power plant in 2018.
He was also in charge of the team in charge of green coal production at the start-up of this activity.
Since 2017, he has been in charge of wood waste supplies for Sra Em's four gasifiers.
He supervises some fifteen employees in charge of receiving and checking the quality of the biomass delivered, stock management, fire protection and wood cutting.
Sanh is committed to ensuring the quality of incoming biomass, one of the keys to a gasification plant's performance.

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Pascal Kintonou

Trainee

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Pascal, a design engineer specializing in Energy and Process Engineering with a focus on studying and optimizing electrical and energy production systems, is currently an intern at IED Benin. In this role, he is familiarizing himself with the company's techniques and project intervention processes. Pascal works as a technical assistant on various ongoing projects, including ProMER, PROMEDRE, and Agrogazelec. He is also trained in the use of GIS software and electrical and mechanical analysis tools, such as MANIFORD and GISELEC.

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Donald Hervé Tomavo

Project Manager

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Donald Hervé is a geographer and economist specializing in the collection and processing of geographical data. Before joining IED, he accumulated over ten years of experience in data collection, processing, and GIS with a partner organization in Benin. In addition to his expertise in GIS, Donald Hervé supports local teams with data processing and has extensive knowledge of the sub-region from his previous work in Togo.

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Cyrilla Kpoviessi

Electrical engineer

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Cyrilla, an electrical engineer specializing in the study and sizing of HV/LV networks, has two years of experience in mechanical and electrical studies of these networks before joining IED. She has also supervised the construction of power lines. Currently, she works as a consultant in study engineering, focusing on ongoing projects.

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Nken Tchalle Jean Pierre

Electrician

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Jean-Pierre, a works engineer in industrial and production maintenance with a master's degree in agro-industrial equipment engineering, has experience across various fields, including biomass boiler installation projects, production management, and the supervision and organization of maintenance work. With a strong interest in green energy, he specializes in the electric power production chain, as well as transmission and distribution, which continue to pique his curiosity.

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Mpeke Songue Eric Marcel

Technical operator

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Holder of a Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) in equipment electricity, Mpeke began his career as a maintenance worker at the Songloulou hydroelectric dam and later at the Mbakaou dam. He was part of the teams responsible for installing the intake, head, and purge valves at the Mbakaou hydroelectric power plant in Cameroon. Initially hired as a security guard, he was subsequently promoted to a level 1 operator at the Mbakaou power plant. Passionate about energy production, he continuously refines his skills and deepens his knowledge of the equipment involved in the production chain.

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Riana Razafimandimby Andrianjaka

Socio-economist

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Riana holds a PhD in Economics and specializes in international economics and issues of productive and distributive change in low- and middle-income countries. She has extensive experience conducting socio-economic and financial studies, data collection, quantitative analysis, and project evaluation. Her expertise also includes academic research, teaching, and training on a diverse range of topics such as poverty, social mobility, structural transformation, energy, and financial inclusion across various regions, including Madagascar, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America. Aspiring to deepen her involvement in development, Riana is currently working as a socio-economist on electricity access, modelling, and energy planning projects.

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Yves Martial Onkel Zoga

Mechanic Chied of the power plant

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Onkel, a mechanic graduate and holder of a higher diploma in vocational studies in mechanics, began his career in 2014 when he was recruited as a mechanic at the AES SONEL thermal power plant in Bertoua, participating in mechanical maintenance interventions. In 2015, he attended the vocational training center of ENEO Cameroon in OMBE, where he earned his certificate as a technician in mechanical maintenance of production plants and accreditations in electrical and mechanical work instructions.
From 2015 to 2020, Onkel worked as an operating operator at the Songloulou hydroelectric power plant. From 2020 to 2021, he provided mechanical operational support at the Kousseri thermal power plant. Since 2021, he has been part of IED INVEST, serving as the mechanical chief for the small hydroelectric power plant of Mbakaou in Cameroon.

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Ugo Andreo

Project Manager

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Ugo Andreo, an energy and renewable energy engineer, joined IED in 2021 as an energy access expert. He began his career in Cambodia in 2015, working as an operations manager and later as a director of a rural electrification social enterprise. In 2020, he joined Entrepreneurs Du Monde as Deputy Head of the Energy Department, providing technical support to various companies in the ecosystem with several missions in Africa and Asia. These roles have given him extensive experience with the challenges faced by actors in the energy access sector and an in-depth understanding of rural contexts in Africa and Asia.

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Geoffrey Simonet

Electrical engineer

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Geoffrey is an electrical engineer who graduated from ECAM-EPMI in 2015. He joined the IED team in February 2024, bringing with him eight years of experience as a works supervisor and project manager. Throughout his career, he has worked for various public works companies in France, specializing in the management and supervision of high and low voltage power grid sites.

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Claude Michel Tamo

Electrical engineer

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Claude holds a master’s degree in Energy Engineering and specialized in the development of HV/LV electricity networks in rural areas and renewable energies in Africa by the end of 2006. He has participated in numerous project studies both as a design engineer and as an expert. Additionally, Claude has been involved in project management, serving as a supervisor or project manager for projects in Cameroon, Benin, Mali, CAR, Comoros, Congo, Gabon, DRC, Chad, and more. Driven by a commitment to remain operational and engaged in project implementation, he continually updates his skills to stay current in this ever-evolving field.

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Étienne Jacquemet

Project Manager

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Etienne, a geographer by training, has conducted several research projects on the development of marginalized populations in the Indian subcontinent. He later pursued a doctoral thesis at the CNRS on the access to and management of water, energy, and land resources in the Nepalese Himalayas. At IED Consult, Etienne has specialized in developing national electrification plans and strategies for many sub-Saharan countries. Additionally, he is a skilled teacher, offering training in GIS and geospatial planning tools, such as GEOSIM.

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Ferdinand Temgwa

Electrical engineer

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Ferdinand has over 18 years of experience in designing and executing electrical installations, MV/LV distribution networks, and renewable energy projects. He conducts energy audits, performs electrical and mechanical studies of distribution networks, and is responsible for drafting technical specifications and documents such as APS, APD, and DAO. Ferdinand has worked in Cameroon, Benin, Chad, the Central African Republic, Gabon, and the DRC.

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Ignace Houedanou

Electrical engineer

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Ignace, a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique d'Abomey-Calavi (EPAC/UAC) with a degree in electrical engineering, has specialized in electrification for rural, peri-urban, and urban areas since 2015. Over his 8 years of experience, he has actively contributed to numerous large-scale projects in Benin and Gabon. His work includes:
i) Construction of power lines as a works engineer,
ii) Technical feasibility studies to enhance energy access, producing APS-APD and DAO documents as an electrical engineer,
iii) Control and supervision of power line construction works as an electrical expert.

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Julie Magnard

Executive Assistant

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With a master’s degree in Foreign Languages and Civilizations and another in Political Science and International Relations, Julie has been handling the logistical aspects of her colleagues' and IED's collaborators' trips abroad since joining the IED secretariat at the beginning of 2020. In her role, she ensures the smooth operation of the office and supports the preparation of tender documents, recruitment processes, and both internal and external communication for IED.

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Philippe Delogé

Administrative and financial manager of subsidiaries

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Philippe Delogé has been based in Kenya since 2000, where he has managed the administrative and financial oversight of projects for non-governmental organizations and handled accounting and management for private sector companies. He joined IED in November 2016 and was instrumental in establishing IED’s offices in Kenya in early 2017. Since January 2024, Philippe has been responsible for monitoring IED subsidiaries, working closely with the headquarters team while being based in Nairobi.

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Benoît Hervé Ebanda

Administrative assistant

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With a bachelor’s degree plus four years of training in management since 2007, Hervé oversees the daily management of administrative files for IED Invest Cameroon/IED Consult Cameroon under the supervision of the Administrative and Financial Manager. Actively involved in most of IED’s projects in Cameroon and Africa, he handles customs, tax, National Social Insurance Fund matters, and various other interventions. Since joining in 2017, he has also managed the accounting for IED INVEST CMR, including the collection and recording of cash vouchers for the Mbakaou Small Hydroelectric Power Plant. Hervé embraces the challenge of working independently and responsibly on diverse IED activities.

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Marianne Bindzi

Administrative and financial manager

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With a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance, Marianne is dynamic and committed to excellence in her work. She has over eighteen years of experience as an administrative, accounting, and financial manager, specializing in accounting, tax, and financial support for companies and projects. After a career in the public works sector, Marianne joined IED through its Cameroon subsidiary nearly eight years ago, where she continues to apply her expertise in the diverse field of renewable energies.

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Josué Njoh

Administrative assistant

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I have been working at iED since December 2008 as a driver.
Since March 2024, I have been working as an administrative assistant.

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Rekiatou Toure

Accounting and administrative manager

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An Executive Assistant by training, Rekiatou brings 20 years of professional experience in administration, including roles in assistantship, human resources, and accounting. Her diverse career spans various sectors such as communication (telephony and billboards), transportation (hydrocarbons), training and recruitment, electricity, and currently, renewable energies at one of IED's subsidiaries in Côte d'Ivoire..

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Carine Diane Njiki

Administrative and financial manager

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An accountant by training, Carine pursued a baccalaureate in Quantitative Techniques of Economics and Management in 2012, followed by studies at the Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar’s first accounting expertise center (ESP/CEPECS). There, she earned an Elementary Accounting Diploma (DEC) and a Higher Diploma of Accounting and Management Studies (DSECG). Driven by her passion for management and leadership, Carine also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management, a Certificate in Customer Relationship Management, and a Certificate in Project Management.
With over nine years of experience in various roles, including Administration, Accounting, B2B and B2C Sales, and Training Quality Officer, Carine is now an Administrative and Financial Manager. Her dedication, versatility, and attention to detail make her well-equipped to handle the smallest requirements of any organization. Her professionalism and dynamism ensure she consistently contributes to effective management and the achievement of organizational goals.

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Félicienne Kpoviessi

Executive Assistant

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Félicienne, who earned a bachelor's degree in Management Assistance from the National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM) in 2019, has 6 years of professional experience in administration, including assistantship, human resources, and accounting. She currently serves as an Executive Assistant and oversees accounting management at IED Benin, one of IED’s subsidiaries specializing in the energy sector.

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Francesca Cabrini

Accounting and financial manager

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With a degree in accounting, Francesca gained extensive experience in Italy before relocating to France in 2014. A specialist in multi-year financial reports, she is passionate about her work and demonstrates complete autonomy in her role. Her skills ensure a central position in managing her assigned cases. Known for her insight and drive, Francesca challenges our French concepts with the multicultural perspective she brings to the company.

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Sima Hashemi

Billing assistant

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As a bachelor's degree graduated in business management, a master's degree in financial management graduated and more than 10 years of experience in the fields of finance, accounting and administration, acquired in my country Iran, I am really excited to work in the professional IED team, which shares my professional ambitions. Through my position, I have the opportunity to work and have professional relationships with experts from other countries.

It gives me great pleasure to put all my skills and professionalism at the disposal of the IED group and thus contribute to the realization of its projects.

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Stella Wopong Penn

Maintenance agent

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I hold a GCE GOUVEMENT session June 2009 in BAMENDA and after I was trained in mixed sewing in a sewing workshop at the central walk of BAMENDA, I opened my own sewing workshop in a neighborhood of Yaounde in 2018, and in late October 2020 I am recruited at IED invest as a housekeeper during the construction project period of the PCH MBAKAOU, and also maintained for the period of operation until today.

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Vong Pisey

Administrative assistant

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Pisey has strengthened the administrative team in 2021, in view of the growth of the IED Group's various activities in Cambodia.

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Aissatou Sadou

Maintenance agent

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I have a BEPC session June 2022 in TIBATI, in 2023 I was trained in sewing in a sewing workshop in mbakaou, after that I fold housewife in my family home, then I did small businesses selling bath in mbakaou, in September 2023 I am recruited at IED invest as a housewife until today.

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Armand Emo Nematchoua

Driver - courier

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I joined iED in 2015 as a driver with over 20 years' driving experience, I am in charge of driving teams on missions to our various project sites.
I'm in charge of the iED Group's fleet in Cameroon and I look after vehicle maintenance and the administrative follow-up of their various files.
As chief driver, I am responsible for supervising the other iED Cameroon drivers.

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Moussa Mbassa A Abouem

Driver - courier

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After nearly ten years' experience in driving, where I was responsible for providing logistical support to the staff of the companies I worked for, I'm currently working on the RIS RIN project supervised by IED Cameroon, where I'm in charge of driving teams of IED experts on project-related trips.
Working on a project is a major challenge for my career.

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Rachel Dibonji Ngolly

Surface technician

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As part of the RIS RIN Cameroun project, I was recruited by IED Cameroun as a Surface Technician. My main task is to maintain the project office in a state of impeccable cleanliness, and to carry out the various daily tasks assigned to me.

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Nadine Magne

Surface technician

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Having joined iED INVEST Cameroun nearly four years ago as a Surface Technician, I'm in charge of the maintenance of IED INVEST Cameroun's offices and guest accommodation.
I also take care of purchasing and any other tasks entrusted to me.

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Mathieu Boupou

Driver - courier

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I have over ten years' experience as a driver, having worked for the Cameroon Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
Then, during the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline oil project, I was recruited as a driver by Sogea Satom for three years.
When I arrived at IED Cameroun in July 2024, as part of the RIS RIN project, leading the teams in the various missions relating to the project with enthusiasm was a new and enriching experience in my career.

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Donongo Toure

Maintenance agent

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I have a CM1 level of education, I have a great deal of experience in the field of maintenance and in catering, especially in the kitchen.
In fact, I've spent around 10 years in various jobs as a cook, sales assistant and occasionally waitress in the restaurant trade.
I also worked in the maintenance of administrative premises for nearly two years before joining IED.
I've been with IED Cote d'Ivoire since 2021 as a maintenance worker.

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Laurent Nyali

Driver - courier

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Laurent, a seasoned car mechanic with over 20 years of experience, has worked in a garage in Abidjan since 2001. Currently employed at IED Côte d'Ivoire as a Driver/Courier, he is responsible for ensuring the optimal condition and smooth operation of the company's vehicles.

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Mohamat Madji Abakoura

Security agent

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With a certificate of professional competence in electrotechnics obtained in 2009 and further training in 2013, Mohamat has a diverse background. He specialized in fishing, working as a master fisherman from 2018 to 2020, where he was responsible for monitoring fishing regulations and fish farming in Lake Djerem. From January 2021 to December 2021, he worked as a Level 1 electrician on the 30 kV MV PCH-Tibati line construction with companies such as Smart Technology, Camagraff, and ECEG. He joined PCH Mbakaou as a maintenance agent on April 1, 2022, contributing to the plant's upkeep. On March 1, 2024, he transitioned to the role of security guard.

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Abou Gaston

Security agent

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Gaston Abou began his career as a security officer for the equipment park at Hévea Cameroun (HEVECAM) in Kribi from 2004 to 2006. He then served as an office security officer at Sogea SATOM from 2011 to 2012, overseeing security for the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline project in both Cameroon and Chad. From 2019 to 2021, Gaston worked as a security officer for LB-GBA during the construction of the small hydroelectric power plant at Mbakaou. Since 2022, he has been employed as a security guard at the Mbakaou site of IED Invest Cameroun, where he continues to ensure the safety and security of the facility.

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Iyawa Moussa Honoré

Driver - courier

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Iyawa holds a Certificate of Professional Aptitude as a Nursery and Primary School Teacher (CAPIEMP) obtained in 2015 and a Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle. With a category B driving license, he began his career as a driver-mechanic with RAZEL from 2016 to 2019, working on the N3 national road construction project (Ngaoundéré – Garoua – Boulai). On March 1, 2020, Iyawa joined IED-INVEST Cameroon on a fixed-term contract as a driver for the small hydroelectric power plant project in Mbakaou. Since 2022, he has been employed on a permanent contract as an operating driver for the plant, where he plays a crucial role in supporting daily operations and logistics.

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Idrissou Hamasselbe

Security agent

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Idrissou Hamasselbe is a driver with a Category B driving license and has a background in training village borehole operators, receiving a certificate of participation in 2018. In 2020, he joined LB GBA as an assistant mechanic for two years during the construction of the small hydroelectric power plant at Mbakaou. Since April 11, 2022, he has been working as a security guard at the PCH Mbakaou site.

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Serge Coffi

Driver - courier

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Serge, who obtained a diploma in office secretarial work in December 2011 and a Category B driving license in September 2020, brings over 12 years of experience in car mechanics and driving to his role. Currently serving as a driver/courier at IED Benin, Serge was also an assistant to IED's local partner before joining the IED Benin team at its inception.

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So Srey Pov

Administrative and financial manager

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A 2015 graduate, Pov joined the Cambodia subsidiary CCDE in 2017.
As the Director's right-hand woman, she is responsible for the administrative and financial management of the IED Group's various activities in Cambodia: consultancy services, operation of power plants, production and marketing of charcoal briquettes, etc.

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Sok Sokim

Stove

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Sokim is the longest-serving employee at the Sra Em power plant, having started work on site as soon as construction began.
Every day, the plant's forty or so employees enjoy her varied cuisine and her good humor, a real energy booster.

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Dominique Kouadio

Driver - courier

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Dominique, a driving instructor with a CAPP diploma earned in February 2005, brings over 20 years of driving experience to his role. Currently serving as a Driver/Courier at IED Côte d'Ivoire, Dominique has a rich background that spans various sectors, including NGOs, private firms, and state institutions. His extensive experience enhances his capability to manage driving and courier tasks efficiently within the organization.

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Sale Mbartoua

Maintenance agent

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Sale Mbartoua, who graduated in 2014 with a specialization in Spanish from Mbakaou High School, began his career as a night security guard with Spider Sefaty Security Services during the construction of the Tibati-Lena road from November 2019 until its completion. In November 2020, he was rehired by LB GBA as a night security guard, where he continued his role until near the end of the construction of the small hydroelectric power plant at Mbakaou.

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Basile Yomakou

Driver - courier

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Basile, an administrative vehicle driver with a Category B driving license obtained in March 2006, brings over 12 years of driving experience to his current role at IED Benin. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively in this field, including roles with various NGOs and private institutions, showcasing his broad expertise and reliability in driving operations.

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Adamou Idi

Maintenance agent

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Adamou began his career in 2021 as a security guard with LB GBA during the construction of the small hydroelectric power plant at Mbakaou, where he worked for four months. On April 1, 2022, he transitioned to the role of Plant Maintenance Agent at the same facility. In this capacity, Adamou is responsible for carrying out maintenance work on the plant's systems and equipment, ensuring its optimal operation.

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