Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned Procurement Specialist with a strong background in project management, contract administration, and bid process management. Career highlights include significant involvement in donor-funded projects, notably with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank, across sectors such as infrastructure and urban development. The expert has successfully completed more than ten Strategic Procurement Planning reports and has led procurement activities in multiple countries. Responsibilities have included managing bidding processes, conducting capacity assessments, and ensuring compliance with international guidelines, demonstrating leadership and expertise in international procurement.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the ADB, World Bank, KfW, European Investment Bank (EIB), AFD, and AIIB. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building within sectors like infrastructure, urban development, and water and sanitation. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, taking place in countries including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal, Mongolia, Solomon Islands, and Nigeria.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including environment and natural resource management, procurement, roads and bridges, urban development, pollution and waste management, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Previously held roles such as Procurement Specialist and Project Manager, with responsibilities in project management, contract administration, and bid process management. His cross-cutting expertise includes infrastructure development within urban and rural settings. The geographic scope of his work is extensive, covering South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, demonstrating the ability to apply interdisciplinary knowledge in diverse regional contexts. Extensive geographic experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa and the Pacific has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly through recurring involvement in infrastructure and urban development projects.

Languages and education

With a background in engineering, the expert is fluent in English and Hindi, with excellent proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing both languages. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international and multilingual project environments across various countries, facilitating effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders in global initiatives. The expert holds a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Allahabad, India, obtained in 1998. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from The Institution of Engineers (India) in 1994.