Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned Civil and Environmental Engineer with a strong focus on hydrological studies and hydrometric applications. With over 16 years dedicated to these fields, they have successfully managed and implemented projects involving flood and drought forecasting, sediment management, and river basin modeling. Career highlights include designing and operating hydrological networks and providing technical assistance for large-scale hydropower projects. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Project Engineer and Hydrology Expert, contributing significantly to local and international initiatives in water resource management and infrastructure development.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with major donors such as the European Union and the World Bank. Their involvement has included technical assistance and project implementation in infrastructure and water resource management. Notable projects include hydroelectric potential analyses in Burundi and the coordinated management of large dams in the Niger River basin. These initiatives have been regional in scope, focusing on sustainable infrastructure development across countries like Burundi, Guinea, Mali, and Niger.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as environment and natural resource management, water and sanitation, and land and erosion management. Previously held roles such as Hydrology and Sediment Transport Expert, Project Engineer, and Research Engineer. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes hydrological network management and flood forecasting, with cross-cutting applications in infrastructure development and environmental sustainability. Background includes positions at various international locations, with significant involvement in West Africa, focusing on projects like river basin modeling and sediment management, as well as international projects in countries like France, Indonesia, and the USA.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Notably, they possess deep familiarity with the Niger River basin in West Africa, having worked in countries such as Nigeria, Mali, and Niger. Their work also spans regions including Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, and Morocco, as well as international locations like France, Turkey, Indonesia, and the USA. This diverse experience has equipped them with a profound understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics, particularly in hydrological and environmental projects.

Languages and education

With a background in engineering, the expert is a native English speaker and possesses excellent proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international projects across diverse regions, including Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The expert has effectively worked in multilingual teams, facilitating communication and collaboration in complex engineering and environmental projects.

They hold a Doctorate in Hydrology and Environment from Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. These qualifications underscore a strong foundation in civil and environmental engineering disciplines.