Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 32 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in operations and program management, GIS systems, and information security. They have led ArcGIS Enterprise deployments for large-scale humanitarian projects, enhancing data visualization and decision-making. Previously held roles include Country Representative, where they developed strategic directions and managed financial oversight and staff safety. Career highlights include implementing a self-service map production tool for Mondi Forestry and achieving PCI DSS Level 1 accreditation for iGroup. Responsibilities have included leading international and local initiatives, focusing on capacity building and technical support in conflict-affected regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) on ArcGIS Enterprise deployments to enhance data collection and visualization for humanitarian mine action programs in Iraq. The work focused on technical assistance and capacity building in the information management sector. Additionally, the expert introduced the VertiGIS Geocortex platform to the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) for GIS-centric workflows, contributing to international development cooperation in Iraq and Mozambique.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society, NGOs, humanitarian aid, ICT, science and innovation, and disaster reduction, the expert has held senior roles such as Country Representative and Information Management Technical Advisor. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, technical assistance, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes GIS system deployment for humanitarian projects and digitalization in development contexts. The geographic scope of their work spans Iraq, Mozambique, and Nigeria, where they have led initiatives to enhance local governance and development responses. Extensive experience in these countries has equipped them with a nuanced understanding of regional development and governance issues.

Languages and education

The expert is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in Afrikaans and English. These language skills have been utilized in professional contexts across multilingual teams and international settings, including work in Iraq, Mozambique, and Nigeria. No specific language certifications are mentioned. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Cumbria, United Kingdom, completed in 2023. Additionally, they earned a Master’s Degree in Geographic Information Science from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, in 2016. They also completed a year of study in B.Mil (Natural Science) at the SANDF Military Academy, South Africa, focusing on Mathematics, Physics, Computer Information Systems, and Geography.