Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 25 years of experience in water and sanitation, the expert specializes in water treatment, wastewater treatment, sanitation, and water supply. Career highlights include leading over 35 WASH projects in collaboration with international donors such as UNICEF and USAID. Responsibilities have included strategic leadership, project management, and technical supervision. Notable accomplishments involve directing a $45 million WASH program in Haiti and enhancing monitoring systems using GIS tools. Expertise in environmental impact assessment and sewerage network design has been pivotal in delivering sustainable solutions in complex settings.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with renowned international donors including UNICEF, USAID, AfDB, DFID, OXFAM, and UNHCR. Involvement in international development cooperation projects encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building within the water and sanitation sector. The scope of work spans regional and national levels, particularly in developing countries across the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. By leading over 35 WASH projects, the expert has contributed to sustainable outcomes for vulnerable communities through strategic partnerships and donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With extensive experience in the water and sanitation sector, the expert has held roles such as Senior WASH Specialist, Wastewater Treatment Specialist, and Business Development Manager. Responsibilities have included project management, technical supervision, and strategic planning. Cross-cutting expertise encompasses environmental impact assessments and infrastructure development in both rural and urban settings. The geographic scope of work covers Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, contributing to regional and national initiatives that enhance water and sanitation infrastructure and services in diverse cultural and governance contexts. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Belgium, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Morocco, Rwanda, Syria, and Turkey. The expert has developed a profound understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. Recurring involvement and long-term assignments in these regions have equipped the expert with region-specific expertise, enabling effective addressing of complex development issues.

Languages and education.

The expert is fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda, and Swahili. These language skills have been utilized extensively in various professional contexts, including in-country work across Africa and the Middle East, and collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects. Proficiency in these languages facilitates effective communication and coordination in diverse and multicultural settings. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Water and Sanitation from the Ecole Nationale du Génie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement de Strasbourg (ENGEES) in France, obtained in 2004. Additionally, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering was earned from the Ecole Centrale des Arts et Métiers (ECAM) in Belgium, completed in 1999. The academic background is grounded in engineering disciplines, focusing on water and sanitation systems.