Key skills and expertise.

With over 14 years of experience in the Water and Sanitation sector, the expert is proficient in project management, leadership, and supervision. Responsibilities have included leading teams of up to 150 members and managing projects with budgets up to $3.8 million. Technical skills encompass solar system installations, borehole drilling, and pump design. Career highlights include successful management of both local and international initiatives and collaboration with donors such as OFDA/USAID and UNHCR. Notable accomplishments involve increasing water access, reducing open defecation, and improving sanitation facilities by up to 90% during floods.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has extensive experience collaborating with international donors including OFDA/USAID, ECHO, EC, OCHA, UNHCR, and BPRM. Involvement has spanned project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and budget management within the Water and Sanitation sector. Projects managed have had budgets up to $3.8 million, with proposals developed worth $5.4 million. These initiatives have been regional, focusing on infrastructure improvements, sanitation facilities, and community training to enhance water access and hygiene standards in Kenya, South Sudan, and Yemen.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Previously held roles such as WASH Program Coordinator, WASH Manager, and WASH Program Engineer demonstrate a focus on the Water and Sanitation sector. Responsibilities have included project management, technical oversight, and capacity building. The expert has integrated solar technology into water systems, showcasing cross-cutting expertise in infrastructure development. Worked across diverse projects in Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Yemen, focusing on improving water access, sanitation facilities, and community health outcomes. This experience has equipped the expert with a nuanced understanding of regional development issues and local governance.

Languages and education.

Bringing fluency in English and Swahili, language skills have been utilized in professional settings across Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Yemen. This has facilitated communication in multilingual teams and contributed to effective project implementation in diverse cultural contexts. With a background in Water and Environmental Engineering, the expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Egerton, Kenya, completed between 1999 and 2005.