Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 16 years of experience in urban sanitation and 10 years in infrastructure construction, the expert specializes in city-wide inclusive sanitation planning and faecal sludge management. Worked across diverse projects involving local and international initiatives in Africa and Asia, providing strategic and integrated waste management solutions. Responsibilities have included project leadership, technical assistance, and capacity development for governmental and non-governmental agencies. Career highlights include developing business models and feasibility studies, enhancing service delivery for the urban poor, and contributing to global sanitation strategies.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with key donors such as UNICEF, World Bank, European Investment Bank, German Development Corporation (GIZ), and the African Development Bank. The involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sanitation and waste management. These projects span regional and national scales, with a focus on governance, infrastructure, and health. The geographic scope of these donor-related projects includes Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and the Philippines.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The expert has worked extensively within the sectors of pollution and waste management, water and sanitation, and infrastructure development. Previously held roles such as team leader, consultant, and capacity-building expert, focusing on urban sanitation planning and faecal sludge management. This interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating waste management with social, technical, and financial aspects of WASH strategies, particularly for the urban poor. The work has spanned regional and country-specific projects across Africa and Asia, emphasizing sustainable development and strategic planning in diverse cultural and governance contexts. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, with professional engagements in countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines. This experience underscores a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in urban sanitation and infrastructure development.

Languages and education.

Fluency in English and Hindi, along with working proficiency in German, has enabled effective communication in diverse professional settings, including international projects and multilingual teams in countries such as Germany, India, and Kenya. The expert holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Governance, specializing in Water Governance, from Albert Ludwigs Universität Freiburg, Germany. Additionally, a B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, focusing on Water and Sanitation Treatment Technology, was earned from Saxion University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands. The educational background is further complemented by a Diploma in Civil Engineering, specializing in Infrastructure Development, from the Board of Technical Education, India.