FONDZENYUY STEPHEN KOME
Civil Engineer, PhD
Cameroon, Yaoundé
Summary
Dynamic Civil Engineer with 6 years of experience in transport project planning, supervision, and policy analysis within global institutions. Expertise in sustainable transport infrastructure, road safety, regulatory policies, and climate resilience. Experience with the World Bank transport team in East & South Africa and the Global Road Safety Facility, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across rural, urban, maritime, rail, and regional connectivity projects. Recognized for high quality research and analytics to solve complex transport challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Transport Consultant and Analyst
World Bank Group
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced the US$730M Horn of Africa Regional Economic Corridor Project and the US$300M Ethiopia Rural Connectivity Program by integrating key themes of road safety, youth inclusion, and climate resilience, directly supporting the project's successful and timely appraisal.
- Led and coordinated technical initiatives, including technical assessments for a Rural Connectivity Program and the preparation of various complex regional and national grants, which culminated in informed client capacity, action plans for project sustainability, and successful competitive selections of proposals for trust funds.
- Facilitated project readiness for the US$150M South Sudan Transport Sector Development Project by collating and refining technical inputs from maritime consultants and economists and integrating advanced analytics into project documents.
- Monitored progress and conducted analytics for an urban pedestrian safety analytical and advisory service (ASA), resulting in the formulation of technical guidelines to improve city livability and safety.
- Authored and led an in-depth global study on speed management that established critical links between speed, road safety, and decarbonization, with findings published in a World Bank report and 3 high-impact journals that now inform global transport policy.
- Delivered training on speed management and safety policies to over 50 senior-level government officials, and stakeholders in Ghana and Ethiopia, resulting in more informed policy-making and projects interventions.
- Developed research methodologies and technical analysis for updating models in the new iteration of Highway Development and Management Model (HDM-5), addressing the complexities of mixed traffic conditions in LMICs.
- Authored and prepared four global and regional transport diagnostics focused on post-conflict reconstruction in transport sector, road safety in LAC, and the nexus of climate and decarbonization, yielding actionable recommendations that informed the design of new pipeline projects.
- Delivered operational and technical support, collaborating with the task team to supervise multiple transport projects (including Expressways, Road Sector, rural connectivity projects) and ASAs on road safety.
- Drafted technical reports for logistics reforms in South Africa, leading to actionable recommendations projected to unlock 250 million tons in rail capacity and create over 100,000 jobs.
Researcher
CTL (Centre of Transport and Logistics) University of Rome
11.2021 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects funded by the European Union, such as PANACEA, Drive2TheFuture, and TRENDLINE, encompassing technological innovation in transport. Conducted research, defined methodologies, and prepared reports, enhancing the research quality and impact.
- Conducted data and statistical analytics for 4 Italian projects on transport sustainability, road safety, and logistics and passenger freight models contributing to informed and improved national and sub-national transport logistics and sustainability.
Project Leader
Cameroon Road Safety and Climate Change Local Action
03.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the successful acquisition of five competitive local action grants aimed at assessing mobility patterns for women and people with disabilities, promoting emission reductions, and enhancing youth health and safety. These projects will impact over 1 million people, including 40-60% women and youth in Yaoundé and Buea, Cameroon.
- Led a team of 200+ youth, training 80 motorcyclists in safety practices, educating 48 women on safe mobility, and certifying 50 youths in post-crash care. Engaged 1,000 community members in road safety campaigns, enhanced safety skills for 200+ youth, and developed a road safety curriculum for six schools, impacting over 2000 students.
Sustainable development goal (SDG 11) Champion and Global Youth Mobility Ambassador
Global Youth Coalition for Road safety
10.2021 - Current
- Led global policy research and co-authored a global youth statement on road safety and climate change, publishing and disseminating 3 policy briefs that influenced youth-led advocacy in over 30 countries globally.
- Co-led the strategic development and dissemination of a 'Train-the-Trainer' program, successfully building the capacity and technical competence of 50+ youth leaders in road safety across 10 to 15 African Countries.
Intern
World Bank Group
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered operational and technical support, collaborating with the task team to supervise a US$320M Expressways and US$370M Road Sector support projects. Monitored technical progress, and disbursements, and proposed solutions to identified bottlenecks, resulting in timely completion of physical works.
- Provided high-quality technical assistance by reviewing client and consultant documents, ensuring technical adequacy and adherence to road safety, environmental, and social safeguards, and liaising with clients to resolve identified issues, leading to enhanced project compliance.
Research Assistant
ENSTP • Protect Your Environment Foundation
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Contributed to a World Bank-funded project through data collection and reporting and collaborated on a SaferAfrica Project funded by the European Union, resulting in the creation of a scientific and institutional Dialogue Platform.
- Led a nationwide, diverse team of 23 staff and developed and disseminated an environmental protection train-the-trainer program for 30 trainers which led environmental awareness raising for over 10,000 college students.
Professional Civil Engineer intern
COMPETING BET
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised 2 road construction works, monitored progress, ensured compliance and quality assurance with design standards, and recommended design/construction changes, resulting in timely and high-quality project delivery.
Education
Ph.D. - Infrastructure and Transport
Sapienza University of Rome
Italy01-2025
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Universita Degli Studi Di PADOVA
Italy 04.2001 -
M.Eng. - Civil Engineering, Structures
ENSTP Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Cameroon 04.2001 -
Skills
Skills: Transport Project Preparation & Implementation, Policy Analysis, Grant Proposal Writing, Statistical Analysis & Econometrics, Academic Writing, Sustainable Mobility Planning, Project prioritization
Competencies: Results-Oriented, Analytical Thinking, Team Leadership & Collaboration, Knowledge Dissemination, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Cultural Communication
Timeline
Project Leader
Cameroon Road Safety and Climate Change Local Action
03.2023 - Current
Transport Consultant and Analyst
World Bank Group
08.2022 - Current
Researcher
CTL (Centre of Transport and Logistics) University of Rome
11.2021 - Current
Sustainable development goal (SDG 11) Champion and Global Youth Mobility Ambassador
Global Youth Coalition for Road safety
10.2021 - Current
Intern
World Bank Group
01.2021 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
ENSTP • Protect Your Environment Foundation
01.2019 - 12.2020
Professional Civil Engineer intern
COMPETING BET
10.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Universita Degli Studi Di PADOVA
04.2001 -
M.Eng. - Civil Engineering, Structures
ENSTP Yaoundé
04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Infrastructure and Transport
Sapienza University of Rome