Key skills and expertise

With 23 years of experience in civil engineering and project management, the expert possesses extensive expertise in construction and development projects, rural electrification, and renewable energy. Career highlights include leading international projects in complex environments, notably in Tanzania, where work involved managing solar mini grids and hydropower plant construction. Responsibilities have included cost control, stakeholder engagement, and logistics management. The expert excels in building client relationships, leading multicultural teams, and implementing technical solutions. Notable achievements include successful logistics management in challenging locations and the implementation of a QGIS project to support project goals.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the European Union on international development cooperation projects in Tanzania. This involvement included project implementation and technical assistance in rural electrification projects through solar mini grids and the construction of a mini hydropower plant. These projects, partially funded by the EU, focused on infrastructure development to electrify local communities. The work was regional in scope, specifically targeting the Victoria Lake Islands and 20 villages connected to the National Grid (TANESCO).

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including civil engineering, renewable energy, and infrastructure development. Previously held roles such as Head of Construction, Procurement, and Logistics, and Site Manager, managing projects in rural electrification and hydropower. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating GIS data in development projects and managing logistics in challenging environments. The geographic focus has been in Tanzania, with experience in managing complex, regional infrastructure projects that require collaboration with local stakeholders and international donors. The expert has significant geographic experience in Tanzania, engaging deeply with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in remote areas such as the Victoria Lake Islands.

Languages and education

Fluent in Spanish and English, two of the United Nations' official languages, these skills have been utilized in international project management and collaboration with multicultural teams, particularly in regions such as Tanzania. The expert holds a degree in Civil Engineering obtained in 2004 and a Master's in Renewable Energy completed in 2016.