Key skills and expertise

Bringing 56 years of experience in urban and rural hydraulics, the expert excels in infrastructure management and project leadership. With a portfolio of over 400 global projects, the expert specializes in project identification, feasibility studies, and environmental and social management plans. Expertise includes detailed design, tender documentation, supervision, and renovation of existing sites. Responsibilities have included leading an engineering company for 40 years, managing a team of 20 engineers and technicians. Career highlights include significant contributions to international development projects in water and sanitation, infrastructure, and environmental management.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like water resources management, infrastructure, and environmental policy. The expert's work spans regional and national projects across Africa, including countries like Mali, Niger, Rwanda, and Tunisia, focusing on water and sanitation, infrastructure development, and environmental management.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including rural development, environmental and natural resource management, urban development, water and sanitation, and land erosion and soil management, the expert has held roles such as project manager, consultant, and general manager. Responsibilities have included overseeing project identification, feasibility studies, and infrastructure design. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise involves integrating environmental management with infrastructure projects. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa and Europe, contributing to sustainable development and infrastructure enhancement in diverse contexts.

Languages and education

Fluent in French with excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills, and proficient in English and Arabic, the expert has effectively utilized language skills in international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams across Africa and Europe. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Hydrology from the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble, France, and an Engineer Hydrologist diploma from Ingenieur Hydrologue Diplome de Lorstom. Additionally, an Engineer Hydraulics degree from the Ecole Nationale d'Hydraulique de Grenoble, France, equips the expert with specialized knowledge in water resource management.