Key skills and expertise

With 10 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, the expert is proficient in structural design, environmental management, and construction supervision. Key qualifications include expertise in AutoCAD, Master Series Basics, and ArchGIS. Career highlights include leading projects involving residential and commercial construction and conducting environmental audits. Notable accomplishments involve presenting research on climate change impacts at international conferences. Previously held roles such as construction manager and structural engineer have contributed to both local and international projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert collaborated with the UMFULA project under the Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) initiative, focusing on the impacts of climate change on infrastructure in Tanzania. This collaboration involved research activities, data analysis, and the preparation of reports and presentations. The work was conducted at a regional level, specifically in the Kilombero District, and aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and risks posed by climate change to planned development activities.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the civil and environmental engineering sectors, holding roles such as structural engineer, construction manager, and environmental engineer. Responsibilities have included project design, construction supervision, and environmental impact assessments. The expert has interdisciplinary expertise in integrating environmental management with infrastructure development, primarily within Tanzania. This experience encompasses both urban and rural settings, addressing issues like climate change impacts on infrastructure. The expert has extensive experience working in Tanzania, with significant involvement in regions such as Dar es Salaam, Kilombero District, and Zanzibar. This has developed a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues, particularly in the context of infrastructure and environmental management.

Languages and education

The expert is bilingual, with native proficiency in Swahili and excellent proficiency in English. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Management and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in both environmental and civil engineering disciplines.