Experience

TACTECS

• Egypt
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy team leader

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Nile Delta Water Management in Egypt (GIZ) Consultancy services in water supply and wastewater management (1) strengthening management capacities of water and wastewater ACs for an efficient water use. (2) initiating measures for efficient water use and climate-sensitive operation of water and wastewater systems by ACs Roles and Responsibilities: • Local representation of the Contractor in the absence of the team leader • Assume advisory services related to business planning and monitoring in coordination with the management of ACs (jointly with the international short-term expert (STE) assigned for this purpose) • Assist the team leader in steering the assignment of short-term experts and in day-to-day implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all work packages • Ensuring the coherence and complementarity of the Contractor’s services with other services delivered by the project • Responsible for any administrative tasks occurring locally • Ensure liaison with relevant HCWW and ACs staff. • Participate – in coordination with the Team Leader – in relevant local coordination meetings in coordination with the GIZ-AV • Maintaining contact with other donors, implementing partners, and NGOs where necessary • Assume other short-term advisory services according to technical profile Show less



Tetra Tech

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Utility Specialist

  • Feb 2020 - Sep 2022

  Integrated Water Solution Support Technical Assistance (IWSSTA) – USAID-funded • Support all technical assistance activities to the five targeted water companies in upper Egypt. • Support overall management and coordination • Design and follow up the implementation of the annually agreed activity which includes Business plan development, NRW reduction, DMZ / SCADA implementation Asset management digitalization, financial system digitalization, Customer database update, and plants optimization. • Analyse financial demands and cash flows. • Support the planning of the projects activities towards implementation • Lead design project management mechanism and monitoring system; • Compiling water sector information • Preparing detailed outlined work plan • Ensure & maintain good communication between the firm’s experts and multiple stakeholders • Design procurement plan and monitoring tools and overview procurements for water companies (USD 5m); • Lead design and implementation of monitoring and data collection targeted at improving the management capabilities, reporting including inception report, and performance of the HCWW and subsidiaries; • Ensure lessons learned are a reactive tool to improve performance delivery; • Identify & support the implementation of best practices within HCWW and subsidiaries; • Support in ensuring activities targeted towards outcome; • Responsible for periodic and ad-hoc reporting to USAID (quarterly & annual reports, annual work plan). Show less



GFA Consulting Group GmbH

• Germany
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Local Sector Expert (Water & Sanitation)

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Prefiguration study of the Transforming Financial Systems for Climate in Egypt Project (TFSC Egypt) • Briefly assessing the impacts of climate change in Egypt based on the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) of Egypt, identifying priority vulnerabilities and establishing links between climate vulnerability and private sector issues. • Analyzing the local FIs strategies vis-à-vis climate investments, and quickly reviewing their respective portfolios to identify the main sectors leading to adaptation and mitigation investments. • (in case of absence of existing analyses demonstrating the market potential and financial space of specific sectors) conducting an in-depth investigation of national strategy and planning documents already available or under preparation - which are meant to support confidence in the bankability of future investment in these sectors; • Explaining the modeling approaches, quantitative data, assumptions, and scenarios to be considered. • For each sector, identifying and detailing the eligibility criteria that will be applicable to the investments to be financed by the local FIs through the TFSC Egypt. • Specifying the methods and conditions for assessing the eligibility of the proposed eligible investments. Show less



GOPA Infra

• Germany
• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Utilities Procurement Management Expert

  • Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

  Improvement of Wastewater Treatment Operations at Yarmouk Water Company • Record the current processes and procedures for identification of spares, materials • Identify the current system for the identification of key spare parts, the store concept, and how the stock holding is determined • Record any problems or issues with the current system and highlight impacts on the O&M of the WWTPs • Propose alternative methodologies for managing the procurement of goods and services to improve performance, increase the visibility of the process, manage costs and reduce waste. • Assess the capabilities of the WW Department staff in relation to carrying out proposed purchasing procedures. • Create a specific Capacity Building Plan for the development of the necessary processes and procedures • Identify suitable staff from the purchasing staff to form a Task Force for the implementation of new purchasing requirements. Show less



Transtec

• Brazil
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement and contract management consultant

  • May 2017 - Feb 2020

  Urban Upgrading and Urban Development for the Unplanned Areas in Cairo and Giza - EU • Provide Technical assistant to Egyptian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) in managing the programme activities. • Support to Implementation of the investments amounting to €13 million to implement infrastructure projects (Water Networks, Wastewater networks, lighting, streets Paving. Etc..) at all the different operational stages from the feasibility study including environmental, social, and Resettlement issues, engineering design, tendering process (adapted from the World Bank guidelines), work supervision, monitoring, and evaluation. • Support Global management of the Programme including the flow of funds in a timely manner. • Support to the Strategic level in the global coordination of the various stakeholders and the governmental agencies and entities regarding scaling up the upgrading policy vis-à-vis deprived areas. • Strengthen the capacities of the client staff and other stakeholders of the Programme • Prepare extension or scaling up for the Programme to sustain the dynamic and potential new financing from AFD or other development banks. Show less



SEGURA Consulting LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Water Utility Specialist

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2019

  Integrated Water Solutions Support Technical Assistance (IWSSTA) • Provide feedback on data collection templates and other diagnostic tools for baseline assessments • Support the facilitation of the project inception workshop. • Participate in scoping visit to water companies • Assist with baseline data collection and review in the field for some or all of the chosen utilities (Minia, Assiut, Sohag, Qena, and Luxor Water and Wastewater Companies (WWC)) • Contribute to data analysis and findings for baseline assessments • Draft and refine baseline assessments report for the WWCs • Participate in baseline presentation to USAID Show less



VNG

• Netherlands
• Government Relations Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Procurement and Programme Management Expert

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

  Upper Egypt Local Development Program- for – Results: (World Bank) • Support the (Program coordination office) in managing the program procurement aspects • Provide technical support to the direct beneficiaries and implementation agencies (Governorates, water utilities, Roads directorates) • Support to the Strategic level in the global coordination of the various stakeholders and the governmental agencies and entities. • Provide class-based / on-job training on the World Bank procurement regulations. • Provide suggestions for procurement and contractual process enhancement Show less



Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

• Germany
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Advisor

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  Participatory Development Programme In Urban Areas (PDP) - EU • Provides technical assistance to the grant beneficiaries in the implementation of their EU financed infrastructure projects (Water Networks, Wastewater networks, lighting, streets Paving. Etc...); • Provide and Issue (No-objection) on projects at different stages. • Manage Consultants and contractor’s contracts. • Assists grant beneficiaries, especially the Governorates, in all issues related to design, tender, and supervision of civil engineering related projects (buildings, streets, water supply, sewage, etc.) arising from the EU-grant scheme • Follows up the reporting process of the grant beneficiaries • Provides help in reports preparation as per the Grant Contracts requirements • Assists in conducting monitoring and evaluation visits. • Assists in writing reports on activities, e.g. on monitoring and evaluation visits • Helps in the administrative support that might be needed for monthly payments and requests from Grant • Beneficiaries • Assists in ensuring that technical, administrative, and financial regulations follow the grant contract (incl. relevant EU rules and regulations, PRAG) • Supports advisory activities and meetings with relevant stakeholder (e.g. Districts, Governorates, Private Sector) Show less



CES Consulting Engineers Salzgitter GmbH

• Germany
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme management and procurement Expert

  • Feb 2015 - May 2016

  IWSP Phase II - (Sharkia, Gharbia, Behera, Damitta) W&Ww Companies The Implementation Consultant (CES) carries out the overall program management main tasks for the Phase 2 projects and remaining Phase 1 projects. • Assist Team Leader in the Program Management activities • Contract and procurement management • Develop and maintain the projects database • Develop water utility business plans • Follow up the development and implementation of the Public Relation plan • Develop, provide on-the-job training on and maintain the Electronic Document Management System • Develop and maintain projects unit price database • Monitor and report on project progress Show less

• Procurement and Contract Management Expert

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Technical Assistance for Establishing Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) - HCWW: (EU) • Contribute to a comparative study/survey of ongoing investment projects, systems, procedures, contractual arrangements according to the World Bank Guidelines. Follow up one pilot project together with selected trainees. Report on findings of all project cycle aspects from design through to contract award. • Contribute to a rapid institutional assessment related to the field of procurement/contracts in infrastructure project management capacities/processes. • Assess existing procurement procedures in the project management frameworks and recommend improvements for an integrated approach based on a Gap Analysis developed from a detailed questionnaire/investigations of capacities and competencies. • Contribute to a TNA of selected HCWW and AC staff in the field of contract standards, contracting, procurement, disbursement planning, and 'contracting authority'/'employer' responsibilities. Report on outcomes. • Contribute to define training objectives, plans, expected outcomes, and performance monitoring methods. Prepare and agree on training concepts/plans and material/manuals based on a detailed TNA of a selected staff. • In cooperation with international Procurement, Expert provides training for World Bank guidelines on contract management/procurement according to the agreed plan/TNA, measure and report on training outcomes and impact on a regular basis. Use of pilot studies and training of trainers for replication. • Contribute to develop and provide training manuals, training materials and Training Summary Report outlining outcomes and benefits of training delivered. Show less



Dorsch International Consultants GmbH

• Germany
• Architecture and Planning
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Program Management Officer

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2015

  IWSP Phase I - (Sharkia, Gharbia, Behera, Damitta) W&Ww Companies IWSP covers 4 governorates in the Delta region with a total population of 16.3 million to improve both water and sanitation. The program includes (i) investment (ii) capacity building. Total investment: approx. 300€ million. Program management • Develop, follow-up and update: program work plan, project master schedule, project cash flow forecast, project overview for donors review • Overview projects progress and report back to the team leader • Provide No-Objection recommendation to the KFW (donors representative) • Ensure that the donors’ regulations and procedures are being followed • Monitor procedures and report on violations or possible corruption • Assist the team leader in complying with the work plan milestones • Participate in developing progress reports • Prepare and make presentations on progress and procedures to client and donor • Ensure and maintain good communication with the client • Attend and facilitate schedule meetings with stakeholders • Facilitate coordination between donors, Client and Steering Committee Contracts and procurement management • Develop tender documents templates for the AC’s • Review and amend projects tender documents before tendering • Develop an evaluation mechanism • Support PIU in bids´ technical and financial evaluation Technical Assistance • Support Project Management Unit (PMU) in day to day activities (Tendering – Design review – Evaluations – Progress monitoring) • Develop Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for the Project Sector and Technical Sector at the HCWW • Develop a job description for the Project Management Unit (PMU), employees • Review and approve training courses curricula International Cooperation • Coordinate meetings with other donors funded programs • Develop donor’s fact sheet to stand on donor’s activities in Egypt in the sanitation sector • Follow up with other donors funded programs Show less

• Course Instructor

  • May 2011 - May 2014

  ACWUA WANT: Strengthening the MENA Water Sector Through Regional Capacity Networking and Training Using an online platform GIZ provides courses related to the water & wastewater sector. Courses are: • Sector governance in urban water and sanitation • Tariff setting and restructure • Managing an organization • Leading & managing people • Applying good practices ACWUA WANT: Strengthening the MENA Water Sector Through Regional Capacity Networking and Training Using an online platform GIZ provides courses related to the water & wastewater sector. Courses are: • Sector governance in urban water and sanitation • Tariff setting and restructure • Managing an organization • Leading & managing people • Applying good practices



Arab Countries Water Utilities Association - ACWUA

• Jordan
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Consultant

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

  Water Utilities Management & Reform ACWUA has formed Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to serve as the foundation of “knowledge sharing and exchange”. The regional consultants provide technical assistance to TWGs members. Consultancy Services: • Develop guiding questions for the Technical Working Groups TWG to develop case studies • Support countries´ members in data collection • Ensure data verification, sharing, and exchange • Participate in online meetings and panel discussions • Facilitate workshops and on-the-job training for the TWGs • Develop case studies and best practices templates • Provide input to progress reports and other project management activities Utility Management & Reform • Develop utilities management Case Studies for Bahrain • Develop utilities management Case Studies for the United Arab Emirates Policy and Sector Reform • Develop Best Practices template for utility management and reform • Develop institutional framework evaluation questioner Show less



Egyptian water and wastewater regulatory agency

• Donors Projects Coordinator

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Specifically:Utilities Regulating: I have gained the experience of Utilities Regulating during my work in (EWRA) through working in the:Setting and implementing the Annual Information Return (AIR) system for the water and wastewater companies.Setting and implementing the performance indicators .Contributing in Setting and implementing the operators certification program.Setting the licences system for the Water and Wastewater companies. Public-Private Partnerships projectsWorked as a Project coordinator in the following projects:New Cairo Wastewater Treatment Plant (Finance, Design, Construct, Operate and Maintain a Wastewater Treatment Plant with capacity of 250,000 m³/day) .6th of October Wastewater Treatment Plant (Finance, Design, Construct, Operate and Maintain a Wastewater Treatment Plant with capacity of 150,000 m³/day).Abu Rawash Wastewater Treatment Plant (Finance, Design, Construct, Operate and Maintain a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 1,2 million m³/day). Show less

• Environmental Engineer

  • 2011 - Jan 2011

  o Egyptian Water Law (in progress).o Egyptian Water and wastewater policy paper.o Arab Infrastructure Regulatory Forum AIRF Constitution.



Egyptian Water & WasteWater Regulatory Agency

• Senior Engineer

  • 2009 - 2011

  o Setting and implementing the Annual Information Return (AIR) system for the water and wastewater companies. o Setting and implementing the performance indicators. o Setting and implementing the operator’s certification program. o Setting the licences system for the Water and Wastewater companies. o Setting and implementing the Annual Information Return (AIR) system for the water and wastewater companies. o Setting and implementing the performance indicators. o Setting and implementing the operator’s certification program. o Setting the licences system for the Water and Wastewater companies.



EnviroCevic

• United States
• Software Development

• Design Engineer

  • 2006 - 2011

  Selective list of Designs project: o El-Koseer city – Egypt – wastewater project (Treatment Plant). o El Dakahlia water and wastewater Master Plan. o Extension of New Cairo city – Egypt – wastewater project (Networks and Force Mains). o Al Mahala – Egypt – wastewater project (Networks and Force Mains). o Bahra & Hada – KSA – wastewater project (Networks and Force Mains). Selective list of Designs project: o El-Koseer city – Egypt – wastewater project (Treatment Plant). o El Dakahlia water and wastewater Master Plan. o Extension of New Cairo city – Egypt – wastewater project (Networks and Force Mains). o Al Mahala – Egypt – wastewater project (Networks and Force Mains). o Bahra & Hada – KSA – wastewater project (Networks and Force Mains).