Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience in road safety and civil engineering, the expert has focused on project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading national and international initiatives with organizations like the World Bank and ADB. Key skills encompass road safety auditing, curriculum development, and stakeholder training. Notable accomplishments include developing sustainable road safety programs and conducting successful safety campaigns. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as National Road Safety Specialist, managing projects that enhance road safety standards and reduce traffic incidents in Cambodia and Laos.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and KOICA. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in road safety initiatives. These projects have been national and sector-specific, focusing on infrastructure and education within Cambodia. The expert has played a key role in developing sustainable road safety programs, conducting audits, and training stakeholders to enhance road safety standards and awareness.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, roads and bridges, and civil engineering, the expert has primarily worked in Cambodia and Laos. Previously held roles such as Road Safety Specialist and Road Safety Officer, focusing on project implementation, curriculum development, and stakeholder training. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating infrastructure development with road safety education and awareness, enhancing community safety standards. The geographic scope of work has been both national and regional, addressing road safety challenges through interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration with international agencies. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Cambodia and Laos, with a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to successful project implementations and community-based safety programs.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, with excellent speaking, reading, and writing skills, and Khmer is the native language. English proficiency has been utilized in international projects and collaborations, enabling effective communication within multilingual teams and across diverse cultural settings in road safety and infrastructure projects. Background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administrative Management from the National Institute of Business, Cambodia, completed in 2004, and a High Diploma in Business Statistics from the Planning and Statistics Training Center, Cambodia, in 2001. These academic qualifications have provided a solid foundation in business and statistical analysis, supporting an extensive career in road safety and infrastructure projects.