Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience, the expert is a geologist with specialization in WASH and project management for international NGOs. Key qualifications include project planning, field work, and development in water supply and sanitation. Career highlights include leading projects in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, where responsibilities have included overseeing construction, conducting hydrogeological studies, and managing emergency assessments. Notable accomplishments involve the successful implementation of regional water systems and conducting climate risk assessments. The expert is recognized for strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, effectively managing teams and building stakeholder relationships.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union and the Italian Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This involvement has included project implementation and technical supervision in infrastructure development, specifically in water supply and sanitation systems in regions like Gaza and Tanzania. Projects were sector-specific and involved regional scale implementation, focusing on improving access to essential services and infrastructure in challenging environments.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society, NGOs, humanitarian aid, water and sanitation, mapping and cadastre, and disaster reduction, the expert has held roles ranging from geologist and WASH expert to project manager and consultant. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge in GIS and geology-related software has been applied to infrastructure and rural development. Worked across diverse projects involving regional efforts in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, focusing on integrated water supply, sanitation, and emergency response in challenging environments. Extensive geographic experience includes notable projects in Tanzania, Mozambique, Nepal, Ethiopia, and the Gaza Strip, involving significant engagement with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in water supply, sanitation, and disaster risk reduction initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in diverse international contexts, the expert is native or bilingual in English and Italian, with elementary proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects across different regions. The expert holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Structural Geology, Petroleum Geology, and Active Tectonics from the University of Leeds, UK. Additionally, a Master's degree in Water Management for International Development Aid was obtained from Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy. The expert also earned a Bachelor's degree in Structural Geology from the University of Pavia, Italy. Further education includes a Certificate of Attendance in Geophysics and Seismology from Centro di GeoTecnologie dell'Università di Siena, Italy, and a Certificate of Attendance in Geographical Information Systems (ArcGIS) from the University of Leeds, UK.