Profile
Extensive knowledge and experience in Project design, management and implementation; Proposal Writing; Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Adjustments, Advanced Financial Reporting and Interpretation; Institutional development, planning and strategic governance guidance.
Area of expertise includes Water Sciences; Integrated Water Resource Research and Management, Policy Review and Analysis; Water Financing and Economics; Eco-systems valuation and development; Global (Climate) Change related research and management issues.
Education
- PhD (Water Sciences with emphasis on Economic regulation), 2009; Distinction: Cranfield University, UK
- M.Sc (Water Resources and Livelihood Security); Distinction; 2006: Linkoping University, Sweden
- B.Sc in Natural Resources, specialised in Fisheries and Marine Sciences; Best final year: University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia
Professional Experience
- March 2012- present: Namibia University of Science and Technology: Director: Projects Service Centre [Managing a grants portfolio of approximately N$ 200 Million. Major functions incl Grants/research project design, management and strategic networking]
- May 2010-Feb 2012: Southern African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Land Management (SASSCAL): National Programme Coordinator [establishing Centre, governance management and regional (5 southern African countries) research coordination and networking]
- Sept 2009-May 2010: Independent Consultant [implementing short-term projects (policy analysis and impact assessments) on behalf of various partners in the water sector]
- January 2001-2006: Desert Research Foundation of Namibia: Head of Water Management section [Project Design, Management and Implementation]- Appointed as part of Namibia Government Negotiation team for CoPs.
Amplo conhecimento e experiência na concepção, gestão e implementação de projetos; Elaboração de propostas; Monitoramento, Avaliação e Ajustes de Projetos, Relatórios Financeiros Avançados e Interpretação; Desenvolvimento institucional, planejamento e orientação de governança estratégica. A área de atuação inclui Ciências da Água; Pesquisa e gestão integrada de recursos hídricos, revisão e análise de políticas; Financiamento e economia da água; Avaliação e desenvolvimento de ecossistemas; Questões de gestão e pesquisa relacionadas às Mudanças Globais (Climáticas).
Educação
- Doutorado (Ciências da Água com ênfase em Regulação Econômica), 2009; Distinção: Cranfield University, UK
- M.Sc (Recursos Hídricos e Segurança dos Meios de Vida); Distinção; 2006: Linkoping University, Suécia
- Licenciatura em Recursos Naturais, com especialização em Pescas e Ciências Marinhas; Melhor ano final: Universidade da Namíbia, Windhoek, Namíbia
Experiência profissional
- March 2012- present: Namibia University of Science and Technology: Director: Projects Service Centre [Managing a grants portfolio of approximately N$ 200 Million. Major functions incl Grants/research project design, management and strategic networking]
- May 2010-Feb 2012: Southern African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Land Management (SASSCAL): National Programme Coordinator [establishing Centre, governance management and regional (5 southern African countries) research coordination and networking]
- Sept 2009-May 2010: Independent Consultant [implementing short-term projects (policy analysis and impact assessments) on behalf of various partners in the water sector]
- January 2001-2006: Desert Research Foundation of Namibia: Head of Water Management section [Project Design, Management and Implementation]- Appointed as part of Namibia Government Negotiation team for CoPs.