Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience in managing donor-funded projects in the water and energy sectors, the expert's key qualifications include strategic leadership and technical expertise in water network efficiency, energy systems, and asset management. Responsibilities have included leading international projects to enhance infrastructure and capacity in developing countries. Career highlights include successful non-revenue water (NRW) management, development of procurement documents, and setup of training curricula. The expert has demonstrated capabilities in team leadership, partner capacitation, and complex project management, achieving cost efficiencies and timely delivery in diverse, fast-paced environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations in sectors like water and sanitation infrastructure. These projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in geographic locations including Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mali, Kosovo, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Lebanon.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural and urban development, water and sanitation, energy, environment, and agriculture, the expert has previously held roles such as team leader, technical adviser, and project manager. The expert has overseen donor-funded projects and provided technical support and capacity building. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating energy solutions in water projects and infrastructure development in rural areas. The geographic scope of work has spanned multiple countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe, contributing to regional and national development initiatives.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker and possesses very good proficiency in English, with good spoken and written skills in Portuguese. These language skills have been utilized in various international projects, collaborating with multilingual teams across different countries. The expert holds a European Master in Energetic and Environmental Management from ESOAD, France, and a Master Degree in Engineering as a Rural Engineer from Université Catholique Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The academic background is focused on engineering and environmental management.