Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience in water and sanitation, the expert has demonstrated deep expertise in project management, evaluation, and implementation. Key qualifications include mastery in demand analysis, planning, and sustainability assessment. Career highlights include leading international initiatives, such as a 350M+ USD grant project with charity: water, and managing global water and sanitation operations. Leadership roles have encompassed strategic planning, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement, with accomplishments like developing innovative remote monitoring programs and successful project cycle management across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with major donors such as the World Bank, European Union, and EuropeAid. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building, primarily focusing on water and sanitation infrastructure projects. These engagements have been both regional and national, with significant contributions in countries like Chad, Senegal, Tanzania, and Nicaragua. The expert's efforts have involved stakeholder analysis, program design, and the development of sustainability and cost-recovery strategies.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Senior Technical Adviser and International Development Manager, the expert has worked extensively in the water and sanitation sector. Responsibilities have included project management, technical assistance, and strategic planning. The expert also possesses cross-cutting expertise in rural economics and community development, with a focus on digitalization in water supply and sanitation. Geographic work spans Africa, Central America, and Asia, with specific projects in countries like Chad and Nicaragua. This interdisciplinary knowledge supports initiatives in infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability assessments. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Central America, and Asia, with significant assignments in countries like Senegal, Tanzania, Chad, and Nicaragua. There is a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, evidenced by long-term residencies in Morocco, Senegal, and Tanzania. The expert has engaged in recurrent missions to Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, and Rwanda, demonstrating strong region-specific expertise in water and sanitation projects. This experience includes working with local governments and community-based service providers to enhance project outcomes.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, with excellent proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and writing in the first three languages, and strong proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including in-country work across Africa, Central America, and Asia, as well as in multilingual teams and stakeholder engagement. The expert holds a Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering from Università degli Studi - Milano, Italy, with a specialization in economics and land management. Additional studies include ongoing coursework at the University of Manchester in water supply and sanitation policy in developing countries. The expert has also completed certifications related to water resources management and policy from Université de Genève, Switzerland, and sanitation systems and technologies from WEDC at Loughborough University, UK.