Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of professional experience, including 15 years in project management, the expert is a socio-environmental economist with strong qualifications in sustainable development. The focus has been on toxic chemicals, waste management, air pollution, and water management. Career highlights include international collaborations with organizations like UNEP and WHO, contributing to projects on both regional and national scales. Leadership roles have involved developing action plans, coordinating workshops, and drafting policy briefs. Known for strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, the expert effectively navigates diverse cultural settings.

Project experience and donor exposure

Having worked with international organizations such as UNEP and WHO, the expert has been involved in implementing and coordinating development cooperation projects. These roles have encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building, particularly focusing on sustainable development issues like toxic chemicals, waste, air pollution, and water management. This work has taken place in various geographic locations, including Kenya and Switzerland, and involved sector-specific initiatives within environmental governance and health. The expert has contributed to enhancing sustainability and environmental health strategies through regional and national projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as environment and natural resource management, health, training, pollution and waste management, and water and sanitation, the expert has held roles including coordination specialist, consultant, and programme officer. Responsibilities have included project management, technical assistance, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise covers sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and environmental health. Geographic experience spans Canada, Ecuador, Mexico, and Switzerland, with significant involvement in both regional and country-specific projects, contributing to international initiatives and local governance.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, the expert has utilized these UN official languages in various professional contexts, including roles with UNEP and WHO. This linguistic competence has facilitated effective communication and collaboration across diverse geographic locations such as Canada, Ecuador, Mexico, and Switzerland. The expert's educational background includes a Ph.D. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland, focusing on integrated water resources management. Additional degrees include a B.Sc. in Ethnology from the University of Paris V- René Descartes, France, and postgraduate studies in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Land Use and Local Development Economics, and an M.Sc. in Economic Analysis and Policy from leading French institutions.