Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 43 years of experience in the building construction sector, the expert is a Senior Construction Architect and Project Manager. They possess technical skills in architectural design, project management, cost estimation, and quality control. Career highlights include leading international initiatives with organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières and UNOPS, managing projects in healthcare, education, and social infrastructure. Responsibilities have included steering major projects, such as the construction of hospitals and health centers across various countries, demonstrating leadership in technical assessments and project implementation.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors such as the Italian Development Agency, Belgian Technical Cooperation, and the Islamic Development Bank. Their involvement has spanned project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like health, education, and social infrastructure. These initiatives have been regional and national in scope, taking place in locations including Sudan, Palestine, Guinea, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as environment and climate, health, urban development and housing, civil engineering, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Previously held roles as a construction architect and project manager, leading projects in both local and international contexts. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge, integrating architectural design with public health considerations, particularly in infrastructure projects. Their work spans geographic areas including Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, focusing on healthcare facilities, educational complexes, and social infrastructure development. Background includes positions in regions such as Sudan, Palestine, Guinea, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and several European countries, with a significant track record in post-disaster and humanitarian contexts, especially in South Sudan and Swaziland.

Languages and education

With strong communication skills in multilingual environments, the expert demonstrates full professional proficiency in English. They are native in French, capable of handling complex tasks in professional and technical settings, and Italian, allowing for seamless communication in all contexts. These language skills have been utilized in various international projects, contributing to effective collaboration in diverse teams and successful project management across different countries. The expert holds a PhD in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy. They have completed a Diploma in Health & Safety activities on construction sites and a Diploma in Real Estate & Property Management, both from the Polytechnic University of Milan. Additionally, they have earned a Certificate in Advanced Study in Habitat, Technology & Development from the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, and a Diploma in Building Design & Airborne Infection Control from the Harvard School of Public Health, USA. They also hold a Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction Management from the University of Geneva, Switzerland.