Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in hydrogeology, the expert specializes in water resources investigations and management. Career highlights include leading international and local projects, notably in the design and supervision of water supply systems. Key skills encompass hydrogeological and geophysical investigations, GIS, and groundwater modeling. Notable achievements include managing WASH projects across Africa and developing over 363 boreholes and multiple water supply systems.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the EU, ECHO, DANIDA, DFID, UNICEF, SIDA, GIZ, UNDP, World Bank, UNISOS, and JICA, the expert has been involved in project implementation, management, and supervision of WASH projects. These initiatives, primarily in the Horn of Africa, focus on infrastructure and emergency settings, covering countries like Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as environment and natural resource management, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Previously held roles such as hydrogeologist and resilience program manager, with responsibilities in project management, technical assessments, and infrastructure development. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects across Africa, integrating interdisciplinary knowledge in hydrogeology and geophysical investigations to enhance water resource management and sanitation infrastructure.

Background includes positions at various locations across Africa, with significant work in Kenya, Botswana, South Sudan, Somalia, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Eswatini, Malawi, and Nigeria. Responsibilities have included contributing to local governance and infrastructure development, with deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in water and sanitation projects.

Languages and Education

With a background in English and Swahili, the expert is fluent in both languages, demonstrating excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple African nations and collaboration with multilingual teams.

The expert holds a Master of Science in Hydrogeology, specializing in Water Resources Investigations and Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Geology with First Class Honours. Both degrees were obtained from the University of Nairobi, Kenya.