Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in Construction and Infrastructure Project Management, the expert specializes in post-conflict reconstruction and procurement. Key skills include risk and contract management, budgeting, and public procurement. The expert has managed multi-million dollar projects, such as the $30M SLCRR Project in Libya and the $17M West Mosul Complex Hospital in Iraq. Responsibilities have included supervising teams of engineers and implementing strategic solutions in complex environments across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked on projects funded by the European Union through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Career highlights include the SISSTEM project in Trinidad and Tobago, focusing on infrastructure and education, and the SLCRR Project in Libya, emphasizing infrastructure restoration. Additionally, the expert contributed to the Mosul Stabilization and Reconstruction efforts in Iraq, addressing health infrastructure. These projects were implemented on a regional and national scale across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including Procurement Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Civil Engineering, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, and Project Management. Previously held roles such as Infrastructure Project Manager and Engineering Specialist, with responsibilities in strategic planning, risk management, and team leadership. The expert's cross-cutting expertise in infrastructure development is applied within post-conflict and complex environments, showcasing a strong interdisciplinary approach to regional development challenges. Geographic experience includes Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, with notable involvement in Trinidad and Tobago, Libya, Iraq, and Ghana.

Languages and education

With proficiency in English, French, and Spanish, the expert's language skills facilitate effective communication in diverse international settings, supporting collaboration within multilingual teams and enhancing engagement with stakeholders. The educational background includes an MSc in Construction Project Management from Heriot Watt University in Scotland and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain. These qualifications emphasize a strong foundation in engineering and project management, providing a robust educational background for roles in infrastructure and development projects.