Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 30 years of experience as a hydrogeologist, the expert specializes in water resources and WaSH infrastructure in developing countries. Responsibilities have included managing and evaluating emergency and rehabilitation projects, with a focus on EU and UN-funded initiatives. Career highlights include contributions to national water and sanitation strategies, aquifer property assessments, and project feasibility studies. Previously held roles such as Team Leader and WaSH Specialist in various international projects demonstrate strong leadership skills. Expertise encompasses the Logical Framework Approach, PCM, and the Theory of Change, with a proven track record in facilitating workshops.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors such as the European Union, United Nations, African Development Bank, and ECHO. Worked across diverse projects involving project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like water and sanitation, infrastructure, and environmental management. The geographic scope of work includes regional and national projects across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, with specific engagements in countries such as Angola, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Mozambique.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in rural development, environment and natural resource management, water and sanitation, and land and soil management, the expert has held roles such as Team Leader, WaSH Specialist, and Senior Hydrogeologist. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating infrastructure development in rural settings and managing environmental projects. The expert's work spans multiple countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, emphasizing regional and country-specific initiatives and solutions. Deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, particularly in water and sanitation projects, underscores the expert's ability to navigate cultural dynamics and implement effective development initiatives.

Languages and education.

The expert is a native Dutch speaker and is fluent in English and German. They possess working proficiency in French and Portuguese, and have basic skills in Indonesian and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and during in-country work across various global regions.

With a strong educational foundation, the expert holds a Master of Science in Hydrogeology and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Free University Amsterdam in the Netherlands. These qualifications underpin their extensive expertise in hydrogeology and water resource management.