Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 42 years of experience in waste management, the expert is a Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland and a Chartered Professional Engineer in New Zealand. Career highlights include leading projects in landfill design and operation across New Zealand, Fiji, and Qatar. Responsibilities have included the development and management of sustainable waste management systems, with significant roles such as Waste Services Manager. Recognized as an International Waste Manager by ISWA, the expert has demonstrated leadership in implementing regional waste management strategies.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Indonesia. This included providing technical assistance for the detailed engineering design and construction supervision of district sanitary landfills in Banda Aceh. The initiative focused on institutional strengthening in landfill construction and operation, highlighting the expert's involvement in international development cooperation within the waste management infrastructure sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Waste Services Manager and Engineering Projects Manager, the expert has worked extensively in the pollution and waste management sector. Background includes positions at local and international levels, involving project management, landfill design and operation, and environmental management systems development. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating environmental sustainability into infrastructure projects. Geographic experience spans multiple countries, including New Zealand, Fiji, Qatar, Indonesia, Croatia, and Australia, showcasing adaptability to diverse regional development challenges.

Languages and education

With a background in Chemical Engineering, the expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Zagreb, Croatia. This foundational education has been supplemented by additional training in governance, project management, landfill operations, and management skills for engineers, acquired through various professional development courses in New Zealand. Fluent in both English and Croatian, the expert has utilized language competencies in various international projects, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams across different countries, including Croatia, New Zealand, and Qatar.