Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience in civil engineering and humanitarian sectors, the expert has extensive international expertise in Shelter, WASH, and infrastructure projects. Skilled in project management, technical design, and coordination, the expert has led initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Career highlights include developing funded proposals, constructing shelters and infrastructure for displaced populations, and implementing disaster response plans. Proficient in CAD software and remote sensing technology, the expert has held leadership roles in organizations such as CARE International, World Vision, and Oxfam GB, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and strategic planning.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaboration with international donors such as USAID, UNICEF, DIFID, OFDA, ECHO, and the World Bank, the expert has engaged in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Worked across thematic areas like WASH, infrastructure, and emergency response, with projects being regional and sector-specific. Geographic locations of work include South Sudan, Bangladesh, Somalia, Jordan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, and South Africa. Responsibilities have included managing donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and contributing to proposal development and strategic planning.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles in key sectors including civil engineering, humanitarian aid, and emergency response, the expert has taken on project management, technical coordination, and infrastructure development responsibilities. This includes leading WASH and shelter projects, managing multi-sectorial initiatives, and developing disaster response strategies. The expert's cross-cutting expertise involves integrating infrastructure within rural and urban development, with a geographic scope spanning Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Background includes positions at international organizations addressing complex humanitarian challenges in diverse cultural and regional settings. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in countries such as South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Jordan, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Angola, and Pakistan.

Languages and education

With fluency in Arabic, English, and Swahili, the expert has utilized these language skills in international humanitarian work, facilitating communication in multilingual teams across diverse geographic regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Makerere University, Uganda, completed in 2000. The degree was awarded with a Second Class standing, and the field of study included Water Resources Engineering, Construction Project Management, and Public Health Engineering.