Martin Kailie
Climate Analyst & Environmental Consultant
Freetown
Work Preference
Summary
Environmental analyst and social entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience applying spatial analysis, data systems, and environmental science in climate resilience and urban sustainability programs. Specialized in GIS mapping, climate vulnerability assessments, and stakeholder-led research in Sierra Leone. A 2018 Hubert Humphrey Fellow at UC Davis, Martin combines technical and field experience to support evidence-based climate action, especially for vulnerable urban populations. Skilled in ArcGIS, Kobo Toolbox, SPSS and qualitative field assessments. Proven record of producing actionable reports for national ministries, development agencies, and city-level programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
Desert Water SL Ltd.
Bo
01.2017 - Current
- Designed and implemented GIS-enabled carbon and agroforestry monitoring systems.
- Led the integration of IoT sensors for water efficiency and climate data in off-grid farming.
- Provided advisory to local governments on carbon offset projects and urban resilience planning.
Climate Data Consultant
SEED-SL (NGO)
Bonthe
01.2024 - Current
- Produced maps and reports on farmer perceptions of climate impacts in coastal districts.
- Authored a sustainable land management manual for climate-smart cassava farming.
- Conducted training on community-based climate data collection.
Consultant (National Climate Vulnerability Data Collection)
Ministry of Water Resources & Sanitation
01.2023 - Current
- Collected national data on WASH infrastructure and environmental indicators.
- Integrated findings into the Annual Sector Performance Report for national planning.
Data Analyst
Sunbird Bioenergy (SL) Ltd.
Mabilifu
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted national sugar market research and feasibility study on bagasse power.
- Used GIS and economic data to support site selection and modeling.
Environmental Innovation Fellow
UC Davis Design Lab
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted feasibility and technical studies on clean cooking, ethanol stoves, biogas systems, and plastic recycling using field simulations and GIS models.
Education
MPhil - Linguistics
University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College
01.2003
Hubert Humphrey Fellowship - Climate Change & Environmental Policy
University of California, Davis
01.2018
Skills
- GIS mapping
- Climate vulnerability assessments
- Environmental data collection
- Environmental data analysis
- Hazard modeling
- Risk modeling
- Policy-relevant reporting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data visualization
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- KoboToolbox
- SPSS
- Climate-smart waste systems
- Climate-smart energy systems
- Report writing
- Presentation for decision-makers
Technology Skills
ArcGIS, QGIS, KoboToolbox, ODK, Excel, R, English, Krio, Mende
References
- Mr. Mohamed Salia, Director, SEED-SL, +232 78 702632
- Mr. Yusuf Rogers, District Agriculture Officer, Bo, +232 76 727041
Accomplishments
- Facilitated and led climate action with municipalities and communities
- Collected data and prepared national WASH sector performance reporting
- Served as data analyst and lead writer of the Non-Formal Education Policy of Sierra Leone
- Published several climate and agriculture research
- Developed clean energy solutions, including biodigesters and ethanol stove feasibility in Sierra Leone and United States
- Supported the establishment of a Farmer’s Market in United States
- Raised hundreds of thousands of Dollars in grants for NGOs, local businesses and Community-based organizations in Sierra Leone
Work Availability
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Affiliations
Member, West African Languages Congress
Alumni, United States Department of State
Alumni, Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
Alumni, University of Sierra Leone
Alumni, Tony Elumelu Fellowship Program
Timeline
Climate Data Consultant
SEED-SL (NGO)
01.2024 - Current
Consultant (National Climate Vulnerability Data Collection)
Ministry of Water Resources & Sanitation
01.2023 - Current
Data Analyst
Sunbird Bioenergy (SL) Ltd.
01.2019 - 12.2019
Environmental Innovation Fellow
UC Davis Design Lab
01.2018 - 12.2018
Founder & CEO
Desert Water SL Ltd.
01.2017 - Current
MPhil - Linguistics
University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College
Hubert Humphrey Fellowship - Climate Change & Environmental Policy
University of California, Davis