Key skills and expertise

With over 27 years of experience, the expert is highly qualified in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), integrated water resources management, and civil engineering. He possesses strong technical skills in water supply, sanitation, strategic planning, and disaster risk reduction. The expert has led international projects funded by UNICEF and the World Bank, achieving innovative solutions in challenging environments. Key responsibilities have included strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. His accomplishments include successfully managing the Urban Water for Darfur Project in Sudan. He developed the national training package for rural sanitation and hygiene in Kenya. He assessed the sanitation and hygiene policy landscape for 20 African countries with respect to their alignment with the African Sanitation Policy Guidelines (ASPGs); the countries included Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe, Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. He led the delivery of the sanitation marketing activity under the Mozambique Urban Sanitation Project, demonstrating strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UNICEF, the World Bank, and the European Union. His involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in thematic areas like WASH, governance, and infrastructure. He has managed projects on regional and national scales across various locations, including Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, and Malawi. The expert has successfully led initiatives like the Mozambique Urban Sanitation Project and the Urban Water for Darfur Project, demonstrating their capability in international development cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including rural development, monitoring and evaluation, civil engineering, water and sanitation, program and resource management, and audit. He has held leadership roles, such as team leader and program manager, providing strategic oversight and technical support. His cross-cutting expertise includes integrating infrastructure development into rural and urban WASH systems, policy reviews and project management. The expert's work has spanned regional and country-specific projects in Africa, Asia, and Oceania, contributing to interdisciplinary knowledge in disaster risk reduction, policy support, and institutional development.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across multiple regions, including Southern and East Africa, South East Asia, and the South Pacific. He has worked in countries such as Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, the Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Sudan, and Timor-Leste. The expert has developed a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the context of regional development and WASH initiatives. His recurring involvement in these regions underscores his expertise in addressing complex development challenges in diverse cultural and geographic settings.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in Chichewa, English, Indonesian, Portuguese, Swahili, and Tetum. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including professional experiences in countries such as Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Sudan, and Timor-Leste. The expert's multilingual capabilities have facilitated effective communication in diverse teams and contributed to successful project implementations across different regions.

The expert holds a Master of Science in Integrated Water Resources Management from the University of Zimbabwe. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the University of Malawi. These qualifications establish a solid foundation in water resources management, environmental management, engineering, and WASH programming.