Experience

International Centre for Environmental Management

• Vietnam
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Soil Erosion & Conservation Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Investing in Climate Change Adaptation through Agroecological Landscape Restoration. Assessment of suitable approaches and technologies for agroecological landscape restoration (nature based solutions) of degraded watersheds. Collection of data for baseline assessment, problem and impact analysis, solution analysis and prioritisation, dissemination and demonstration of suitable interventions and approaches Investing in Climate Change Adaptation through Agroecological Landscape Restoration. Assessment of suitable approaches and technologies for agroecological landscape restoration (nature based solutions) of degraded watersheds. Collection of data for baseline assessment, problem and impact analysis, solution analysis and prioritisation, dissemination and demonstration of suitable interventions and approaches



REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS CONSULTANTS LIMITED

• Information Technology & Services

• Land & Remote Sensing, Monitoring And Evaluation Consultant

  • Apr 2020 - Nov 2021

  Expansion and improvement of regional rice forecasting system to national coverage using Sentinel 1 (radar) and Sentinel 2 (optical) data. Design of M&E framework, logframe and M&E plan. Collection of data for baseline and endline assessments. Planning for legacy evaluation. UK Space Agency International Partnership Programme (IPP).

• Land & Remote Sensing, Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant

  • Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  Project planning (Discovery Phase) for developing capability to use satellite imagery (Sentinel 1 & 2) to obtain more accurate and timely information on wheat and fodder crop production (location, extent, type and variability) to increase food security and resilience to climate change. Scoping of potential benefits to wider range of users. Context and Landscape analysis, design of M&E framework, theory of change, logframe, M&E plan and ToR for baseline assessment in Operational Phase. UK Space Agency International Partnership Programme (IPP). Show less



IUCN

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Soil Erosion Consultant

  • May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Land Management and Enhanced Water Security in Lake Tanganyika Basin. Project Preparation. Assessment of current soil erosion status and drivers. Identification of appropriate soil & water conservation measures and sustainable land use and land management practices for habitat restoration and watershed rehabilitation. Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Land Management and Enhanced Water Security in Lake Tanganyika Basin. Project Preparation. Assessment of current soil erosion status and drivers. Identification of appropriate soil & water conservation measures and sustainable land use and land management practices for habitat restoration and watershed rehabilitation.



Govt. of Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka

• Spatial Planning & Land Management Consultant

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  Climate Resilience Improvement Project – Development of Basin Investment Plans (CRIP-DBIP) Department of Irrigation and Water Resources Management Supervising and monitoring progress of counterpart staff trained in phase 1 (2016-18, see below) in undertaking river basin management and planning in 4 basins with particular emphasis on soils, land use and planning issues in relation to formulating mitigation options against climate change. Climate Resilience Improvement Project – Development of Basin Investment Plans (CRIP-DBIP) Department of Irrigation and Water Resources Management Supervising and monitoring progress of counterpart staff trained in phase 1 (2016-18, see below) in undertaking river basin management and planning in 4 basins with particular emphasis on soils, land use and planning issues in relation to formulating mitigation options against climate change.



DAI

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Land Consultant

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

  LIFT (Land Investment for Transformation) support to WB Climate Action through Landscape Management (CALM) Programme. Preparation of Project Implementation Manual (PIM) and Management Structure for World Bank CALM Programme. Scoping followed by assessment of other land programmes and similar programmes in other ministries. Preparation of PIM including selection criteria, implementation process, M&E, organisation and staffing, budgeting and disbursement and financial management. LIFT (Land Investment for Transformation) support to WB Climate Action through Landscape Management (CALM) Programme. Preparation of Project Implementation Manual (PIM) and Management Structure for World Bank CALM Programme. Scoping followed by assessment of other land programmes and similar programmes in other ministries. Preparation of PIM including selection criteria, implementation process, M&E, organisation and staffing, budgeting and disbursement and financial management.



Atkins

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Spatial Planner/Land Management

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

  Climate Resilience Improvement Project - Development of Basin Investment Plans (CRIP-DBIP). Reduction of vulnerability to climate risks and improvement of GoSL capacity to respond effectively to climate disasters through the development of long term investment plans to mitigate flood and drought risks in 10 river basins. Initial assessment of land resource aspects affecting flooding and drought, creation of training programme, collection and assessment of soil and land use data for input to basin modelling (WEAP, SWAT & TUFLOW). Assessment of Land Use Planning status, processes and issues and liaison with Department of Land Use Policy and Planning (DLUPP) at national and local level to ensure that project land use plans for flood and drought mitigation address pertinent local issues. Estimation of likely population and land use changes within basins to 2040 using national demographic data at local level, national policies, national and local land use change trends with spatial weighting to include planned and proposed developments such as transport corridors, urbanisation (metro area) promotion and conservation of protected areas. Participation in Flood Mitigation Strategy and Flood & Drought Risk Assessment and Management Planning. Pre-feasibility studies of particular issues with relevance to land use planning and management for flood and drought mitigation: abandoned paddy land (extent, drivers & development options), watershed management in the highlands (needs assessment and management options) and soil & water conservation in the upper Malwathu Oya basin (extent, drivers, options). Show less



Northwest Hydraulic Consultants

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Development

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2018

  Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Investment Program (FRERMIP). Formulation of Strategic Framework for long-term River Stabilisation and Regional Development of Jamuna and Padma rivers comprising River Stabilisation Plan and Regional Plan for North Central Bangladesh incorporating urban and infrastructure (road, rail, port) developments and transformation of agricultural economy. Review of current river use, assessment of social baseline (focused on char and left bank ‘living with flood’ population) and potential social impacts of proposed interventions on char population through Focus Group Discussions in Strategic Environmental & Social Assessment. Appraisal of synergy with and conflicts between FRERMIP and other GoB plans and preliminary formulation of land use planning process and potential use of stabilised and reclaimed land. Show less



LTS International

• Mali & Ethiopia

• Watershed/Landscape Management Specialist

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Evaluation of Drylands Development (DryDev) programme, a Dutch Government funded integrated development programme in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali and Niger. Evaluation of ‘sub-catchment window’, technical and bio-physical work packages, linkage with market access and value chain development, sustainability and scaling-out assessment. Field visits to Mali & Ethiopia and preparation of Ethiopia Country Report. Evaluation of Drylands Development (DryDev) programme, a Dutch Government funded integrated development programme in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali and Niger. Evaluation of ‘sub-catchment window’, technical and bio-physical work packages, linkage with market access and value chain development, sustainability and scaling-out assessment. Field visits to Mali & Ethiopia and preparation of Ethiopia Country Report.



BRL Ingénierie

• France
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Watershed Management Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

  Baro-Akobo-Sobat Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project. Assessment of current and proposed watershed management interventions as part of Strategic Social and Environmental Assessment (SSEA) to inform Integrated Water Resources Development and Management Plan (IWRDMP). Baro-Akobo-Sobat Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project. Assessment of current and proposed watershed management interventions as part of Strategic Social and Environmental Assessment (SSEA) to inform Integrated Water Resources Development and Management Plan (IWRDMP).



HTSPE Ltd

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Land Use Planner

  • Feb 2011 - Oct 2013

  Development of Land Use Planning in line with Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and REDD+ mitigation and adaptation measures. Assessment of existing LUPs, updating LUP manual, assessment of imagery requirements, preparation of Strategic National Land Use Plan (integration of conservation, agriculture, forestry, mining, energy, infrastructure and socio-economic sectors) and three Regional Land Use Plans. Production of ‘Next Steps’ assessment highlighting policy gaps, decisions required, procedural changes and priority data requirements for enhanced planning. Involvement in rationalisation of institutional responsibilities and linkages, review of land tenure status and LUP Laws and Regulations, formulation of proposals for reform of legal and institutional framework and in preparation of promotional material to raise the profile of GLSC. Show less



Halcrow

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Land Use Planning, Forestry & Watershed Management

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2010

  Land Use Planning for irrigation development and assessment of forestry resources and watershed management in proposed Upper Beles and Negeso dam and reservoir catchment areas. Land Use Planning for irrigation development and assessment of forestry resources and watershed management in proposed Upper Beles and Negeso dam and reservoir catchment areas.



HTSPE Ltd

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Land Resources & Land Use Planning Consultant

  • Jul 2009 - Apr 2010

  Assessment of land resources in Niassa, Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Zambesia provinces to facilitate access to land and development of land use planning process as part of 5 year land reform programme. Assessment of land resources in Niassa, Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Zambesia provinces to facilitate access to land and development of land use planning process as part of 5 year land reform programme.



Halcrow

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Land Use Planning & Watershed Management Consultant

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Rift Valley Lakes Basin Integrated Development Master Plan. Land Resource assessment, land cover/land use mapping, land resource evaluation and watershed development planning

• Land Use Planner for Watershed Management

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2007

  Project Preparation Planning of three Integrated Watershed Management projects near Lake Tana, Amhara Region for fast-track financing and implementation.

• Land Use Planner for Watershed Management

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2007

  Awash River Basin Flood Control and Watershed Management Study Project. Delineation of criteria and preparation of project profiles for community based participatory watershed management development programme.



BRL Ingénierie

• France
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Land Tenure Specialist

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

  Assessment of land tenure in relation to proposed irrigation development. Assessment of land access and need for land reform for project implementation and effect on resource allocation. Assessment of land tenure in relation to proposed irrigation development. Assessment of land access and need for land reform for project implementation and effect on resource allocation.



GLSC

• Guyana

• Land Degradation Assessment

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2008

  Land degradation assessment of pilot area as part of national degradation assessment. UNDP/GEF/GoG. Land degradation assessment of pilot area as part of national degradation assessment. UNDP/GEF/GoG.



HTSPE Ltd

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Watershed Management Programme Development

  • Nov 2007 - Jan 2008

  Rwanda Ecosystem Rehabilitation and Poverty Eradication Programme. Preparation of Concept Note for GoR and Donor consideration. Rwanda Ecosystem Rehabilitation and Poverty Eradication Programme. Preparation of Concept Note for GoR and Donor consideration.



HTSPE Ltd

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Land Use Planning Consultant

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

  National Land Reform Project. Review and develop arrangements and secondary legislation for national and local land management and land use planning. National Land Reform Project. Review and develop arrangements and secondary legislation for national and local land management and land use planning.



Atkins

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Land Resources Consultant

  • May 2006 - May 2006

  Land resources assessment of proposed National Botanic Reserve. Recommendations of future strategy. Land resources assessment of proposed National Botanic Reserve. Recommendations of future strategy.



Guyana Lands & Surveys Conmmission

• Guyana

• Land Use Planner for Road Corridor Development

  • Mar 2006 - Apr 2006

  Land use planning of road corridor between Lethem and Linden linking Boa Vista (Brazil)-Georgetown and coastal Guyana. Land use planning of road corridor between Lethem and Linden linking Boa Vista (Brazil)-Georgetown and coastal Guyana.



Atkins

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Assessment & Land Resources Consultant

  • Feb 2005 - Jun 2005

  Preparation of land management plans to achieve soil conservation aims within overall forestry strategy. Preparation of land management plans to achieve soil conservation aims within overall forestry strategy.



GLSC

• Guyana

• Land Use Policy Advisor

  • Oct 2004 - Dec 2004

  Formulation of Land Use Policy through synthesis of sectoral policy statements, guidelines and strategy papers. Formulation of Land Use Policy through synthesis of sectoral policy statements, guidelines and strategy papers.



HTSPE Ltd

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Land Use Planner

  • Feb 2003 - Dec 2004

  Guyana Land Administration Support Programme. Capacity building within Guyana Lands & Surveys Commission in land management and regional planning. Establishment of Policy & Planning Unit. Preparation of land use plans for two regions as technical models. Guyana Land Administration Support Programme. Capacity building within Guyana Lands & Surveys Commission in land management and regional planning. Establishment of Policy & Planning Unit. Preparation of land use plans for two regions as technical models.



Halcrow

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Land Management Specialist

  • Jul 2002 - Jul 2002

  Assisting Water Utilisation Project - Mekong Basin Modelling team with development of land and soil database and characterisation of specific soil parameters for basin hydrological model. Assisting Water Utilisation Project - Mekong Basin Modelling team with development of land and soil database and characterisation of specific soil parameters for basin hydrological model.



Mekong River Commission Secretariat

• Lao People's Democratic Republic
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Land Resources Consultant

  • Dec 2001 - Jun 2002

  Land Resources Inventory for Agricultural Development project. Management of establishment of a land resources information system for the four countries of the Lower Mekong Basin using remote sensing and GIS tools. Land Resources Inventory for Agricultural Development project. Management of establishment of a land resources information system for the four countries of the Lower Mekong Basin using remote sensing and GIS tools.



Kampsax

• Soil Conservation Expert

  • Apr 1999 - Jul 1999

  Development of strategy for appropriate soil and water conservation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Assessment of future research and training needs and recommendations on institutional framework for integrated soil conservation and watershed management programme.

• Monitoring & Evaluation of land use information specialist

  • Sep 1996 - Apr 1999

  Development of Environmental Information System comprising five data sets: topography, meteorology, land tenure, soil & land suitability and land use. Verification of procedures and that output met development objectives.



GFA Consulting Group GmbH

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

• Soil, Land Use Planning and Topography Expert

  • Oct 1997 - Mar 1998

  Lower Usuthu River Basin, Small-scale Irrigation Development. Feasibility level study to assess potential for smallholder irrigated development - primarily for sugarcane. Lower Usuthu River Basin, Small-scale Irrigation Development. Feasibility level study to assess potential for smallholder irrigated development - primarily for sugarcane.



RWA International

• Samar, Philippines

• Soil Conservation Expert

  • Jun 1997 - Sep 1997

  WESAMAR. Assessment of soil erosion and land degradation status, identification and costing of appropriate soil conservation techniques and preparation of soil conservation guidelines. WESAMAR. Assessment of soil erosion and land degradation status, identification and costing of appropriate soil conservation techniques and preparation of soil conservation guidelines.



Halcrow

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Soil Scientist

  • Oct 1995 - Aug 1996

  Selection and screening of potential small-scale irrigation and water conservation projects countrywide by bottom-up approach with villages involved in project identification. Selection and screening of potential small-scale irrigation and water conservation projects countrywide by bottom-up approach with villages involved in project identification.



RWA International

• Ethiopia

• Soil Scientist

  • May 1993 - Oct 1995

  Omo-Gibe River Basin Master Plan. Identification of data gaps, creation of data collection framework. Training, land evaluation of constraints to and potential for development. Omo-Gibe River Basin Master Plan. Identification of data gaps, creation of data collection framework. Training, land evaluation of constraints to and potential for development.



Halcrow-ULG

• Land Resources and Forestry specialist

  • Sep 1991 - Apr 1992

  Rift Valley Lakes Master Plan. Land resource assessment; population and livestock support capacity evaluation assessment of soil conservation priorities, costing and recommendations for remedial measures. Review of forestry data and fuelwood status. Preparation of project proposals.

• Soil Scientist

  • Jul 1991 - Aug 1991

  Land evaluation for irrigation development of former ranch near Mazabuka, southern Zambia.



Mott MacDonald

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Soil Scientist

  • Nov 1990 - Mar 1991

  Nejd Groundwater Irrigation Development. Feasibility level study to assess potential for irrigation development from groundwater sources.

• Land Use Planner

  • Oct 1990 - Oct 1990

  Joint Upper Limpopo Basin Study Pre feasibility level study to assess potential scenarios for development of the upper Limpopo River.



Atkins

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Agro-pedologue

  • Jun 1989 - Jun 1990

  Rehabilitation of Bas Chéliff Irrigation Scheme and Extension Areas, western Algeria & Irrigation Feasibility study of the Mitidja Plain, near Algiers. Rehabilitation of Bas Chéliff Irrigation Scheme and Extension Areas, western Algeria & Irrigation Feasibility study of the Mitidja Plain, near Algiers.



Mott MacDonald

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Soil Scientist

  • Jun 1988 - Mar 1989

  Feasibility/Preliminary Design level study to assess potential for dam on Motloutse river for water supply and irrigation.

• Soil Scientist

  • Feb 1988 - May 1988

  Metsemotlhaba Transfer Scheme, Environmental Impact Assessment of proposed Gaborone water-supply dam on Metsemotlhaba river.



Robertson Research-ULG

• Spain

• Land Resources Consultant

  • Oct 1987 - Jan 1988

  Initial EIA of High-Speed Train routes, Madrid-Valladolid. Initial EIA of High-Speed Train routes, Madrid-Valladolid.



AHT GROUP GmbH

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

• Soil Scientist

  • Aug 1985 - Apr 1986

  Iringa Regional Agricultural Development Plan. Land Evaluation for rainfed and irrigated agricultural development with identification of potential for and possible constraints to development. Iringa Regional Agricultural Development Plan. Land Evaluation for rainfed and irrigated agricultural development with identification of potential for and possible constraints to development.



Research & Specialist Services, Min of Agriculture, GoZ

• Zimbabwe

• Pedologist

  • Nov 1980 - Apr 1984

  Pedologist, Dept of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute, Harare. Soil surveys and land evaluation for government and private clients. Pedologist, Dept of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute, Harare. Soil surveys and land evaluation for government and private clients.