Key skills and expertise

With 28 years of experience, the expert excels in partnership building, resource mobilization, and funding proposal development. He has proven expertise in Integrated Water Resources Management and Transboundary River Basin Governance. Notable accomplishments include mobilizing USD 15 million for OKACOM initiatives. He has held leadership roles such as Programmes Coordinator at OKACOM and Acting Director at Botswana's Department of Environmental Affairs. His project experience spans local and international initiatives, contributing to environmental management programs and strategic action planning in the Okavango River Basin.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Global Environment Facility (GEF), European Union (EU), and GIZ. His involvement includes project implementation, resource mobilization, and capacity building in environmental management and transboundary river basin governance. The projects have had regional and national scopes, specifically focusing on the Okavango River Basin, involving countries like Botswana, Angola, and Namibia.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has substantial experience in the environment and climate sector, as well as agriculture and rural development. He has held roles such as Programmes Coordinator and Acting Director, focusing on environmental management, resource mobilization, and policy formulation. His interdisciplinary expertise includes integrated water resources management and transboundary river basin governance. He has worked primarily in Botswana and the broader Okavango River Basin region, engaging with regional and international development initiatives.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Botswana, particularly in the Okavango Delta and Ngamiland District, focusing on environmental management and governance. He has worked regionally across the Okavango River Basin, including Angola and Namibia, engaging in transboundary water management initiatives. His work has also extended to international settings, including Norway, Sweden, Kenya, Senegal, and the United States, providing insights into regional development issues and governance dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Tswana. English is used extensively in professional settings, including international collaborations and projects involving multilingual teams. There are no certifications or formal qualifications mentioned for language proficiency.

The expert holds a Master of Science Degree in Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture from the Agricultural University of Norway, Ås, Norway, completed between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ecology from the University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana, from 1993 to 1997.