Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 27 years of experience as a Land and Infrastructure Specialist, the expert excels in urban planning, land management, and construction project management. Leadership roles have included Deputy Director and Project Coordinator, with responsibilities encompassing project management for initiatives with budgets up to US $276 million. Demonstrating strong technical proficiency, the expert is skilled in econometric and spatial regression modeling, GIS, and system dynamics, contributing to both local and international initiatives across Africa. Career highlights include developing capacity-building plans and implementing urban development projects, showcasing a robust command of real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, International Development Association (IDA), and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). In these roles, the expert has contributed to project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance in areas including infrastructure, land management, and urban development. The projects have been national and regional in scope, covering locations like Uganda, Sierra Leone, and the Gambia. This work has significantly enhanced infrastructure and governance through strategic planning and development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in urban development, civil engineering, land and erosion management, and program/resource management, the expert has demonstrated leadership in land management and infrastructure projects. Previously held roles such as Deputy Director, Project Coordinator, and Senior Consultant, responsibilities have included applying digital tools in urban planning and integrating system dynamics in construction safety. The expert's work has been both regional and country-specific, with significant contributions in Uganda and broader African contexts, addressing complex issues in land administration and urban infrastructure. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Ethiopia, Gambia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, and Uganda, with a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education.

With a background in English, the expert is fluent, possessing excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills utilized extensively in professional settings across various African countries. Working knowledge of Luganda and basic proficiency in Swahili have been beneficial in multilingual team environments and regional projects. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Infrastructure specializing in Real Estate Economics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, a Master of Science in Construction Project Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and a Bachelor of Science in Surveying from Makerere University in Uganda. Additionally, the expert completed secondary education at St. Leos College and Mpanga Senior Secondary School in Uganda, earning the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education and the Uganda Certificate of Education, respectively.