Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience in architecture and civil engineering, the expert specializes in infrastructure development, rural and urban projects, and water and sanitation. Responsibilities have included project management, technical oversight, and stakeholder coordination. Career highlights include leading international projects in Germany, Iraq, Lebanon, and Malawi, successfully implementing large-scale constructions such as schools and community centers, and managing a €1.06 million water project in Iraq. Proficient in multiple languages, the expert possesses strong organizational and technical skills, including expertise in construction management and MS Office applications.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) in Iraq, overseeing infrastructure projects in Shingal under a grant agreement. This role involved planning, monitoring, and implementing construction projects to aid economic recovery and community development. The projects were regional in scope, focusing on infrastructure and community facilities in conflict-affected areas.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural and urban development, environment and natural resource management, civil engineering, and water and sanitation, the expert has held roles such as project manager and technical advisor. Responsibilities have included overseeing infrastructure projects and providing architectural expertise. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans infrastructure development in rural settings and urban planning. The expert's work has a broad geographic scope, encompassing Germany, Iraq, Lebanon, and several African countries, contributing to regional and country-specific development initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes working in Hungary, Iraq, Lebanon, Malawi, Morocco, Romania, and Tunisia, demonstrating a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in conflict-affected regions.

Languages and education

With a background in architecture, the expert is a native German speaker and is fluent in English and Hungarian, with competent language use (C1 level). They possess independent proficiency in French and Romanian. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to effective project management in various countries. The expert holds a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in Architecture from the University of Karlsruhe (TH) in Germany, equivalent to a Master of Engineering (M. Eng.). Additionally, they completed secondary education with an Abitur from Wentzinger-Gymnasium in Freiburg, Germany.