Key skills and expertise

With 32 years of experience in civil engineering and quantity surveying, the expert excels in quantity control systems, quality assurance, and contract administration. Key skills include project management, legal and contractual problem resolution, and leadership. The expert has led local and international infrastructure projects, achieving significant results such as securing contract extensions and cost management. Responsibilities have included organizing contract administration documents, preparing claims, and overseeing quality assurance plans. Leadership roles have included positions such as Project Quantity Surveyor and Deputy Team Leader on major projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, European Development Fund (EDF), International Development Agency (IDA), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). Involvement included project implementation, technical assistance, and supervision in infrastructure projects across Uganda, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, and Benin. These projects focused on road construction and rehabilitation, drainage improvement, and urban development, conducted at national and regional levels, enhancing transportation infrastructure and urban planning.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in procurement, border management, civil engineering, research, and transport sectors. Roles have included Project Quantity Surveyor, Deputy Team Leader, and Chief Quantity Surveyor, focusing on contract administration, quality assurance, and project management. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses infrastructure development in rural and urban settings across Africa and South America, with a strong emphasis on enhancing transportation networks and urban planning. Extensive geographic experience includes significant assignments in Uganda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Benin, Mozambique, and Guyana, providing deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, with excellent proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing. Additionally, there is intermediate proficiency in Creole and Luganda, used in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. This linguistic capability supports effective communication in diverse environments. The expert holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Social Impact Management from Walden University, USA, and an MSc in Quantity Surveying from the University of Salford, UK. Additional qualifications include a Postgraduate in Quantity Surveying from the University of Salford and an MBA in Finance & Accounting from the University of Liverpool, UK. The expert also earned a Diploma in Civil Engineering & Building from Uganda Technical College – Elgon, Uganda.