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Hermione H. Independent Consultant
Last update: Aug 24, 2023
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Citizenships:
Australia, USA
Languages:
English, French
Highest Degree:
Masters
Experience:
23 years
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About
- Environmental & social specialist holding Masters degrees in Civil Engineering (specialization in water resources management) and Development Studies (specializations in African studies and environment) with 20 years of international consulting experience.
- Broad experience in conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for water supply, energy and infrastructure projects in mining and development sectors including in conflict zones.
- 18 years working on environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), environmental and social action plans (ESAP), environmental and social management systems (ESMS) and environmental and social regulatory compliance (IFC, World Bank, KfW, EBRD, EIB, ICMM, MCC, Equator Principles III, Global Reporting Initiative).
- Specialist in political and contextual analysis of projects, institutional assessment, gap analysis and technical assistance planning. Knowledge of and experience with geopolitics, gender issues, socioeconomics, green energy and climate change issues.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of rural water, sanitation and hygiene projects including irrigation and potable water supply systems using groundwater and surface water.
- Well versed in hydrological conceptual site model development, numerical flow and transport modelling, pollutant tracing and source identification, and diverse groundwater contamination remediation methods.
- Proven track record for direction, management and coordination of large multi-disciplinary teams on international development projects and multinational mining projects. Superior communication and moderation skills, effective at mobilizing individual consultants and multicultural teams.
- Skilled at dealing with national and local authorities, water users’ groups, women’s groups, facilitating focus groups and general public consultation.
