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Bogotá, Bogota, Co

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Providing technical expertise in water resource management, water security, policy and governance to a range of international organisations including The World Bank, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Castalia Advisors, and Nalanda Analytica. My consultancy activities include:• Technical and project management support to operations under the Global Water Practice of The World Bank, including technical input for analytical activities on borehole operation and lifespan… Show more Providing technical expertise in water resource management, water security, policy and governance to a range of international organisations including The World Bank, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Castalia Advisors, and Nalanda Analytica. My consultancy activities include:• Technical and project management support to operations under the Global Water Practice of The World Bank, including technical input for analytical activities on borehole operation and lifespan and agricultural water management and irrigation for the Climate Resilient Irrigation Global Solution Group.• Strategic input on water security and research for development on water systems for the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). • Technical input on innovative interventions in water resilience in the context of climate change for Castalia Advisors.• Business development and project design on water security in Colombia with Nalanda Analytica for various clients in country and overseas. Show less

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Providing support to the Editorial Board of Water International, screening submitted manuscripts on a wide range of topics related to water resources management, and coordinating reviews of manuscripts.

• Support the delivery of a new Groundwater Strategy for New South Wales. • Contribute to water strategies to assist regions and the state meet their commitments under the State Infrastructure Strategy and other initiatives.• Design and coordinate research projects to develop new evidence to inform the NSW Groundwater Strategy.• Provide timely, expert strategy advice on directions, issues, trends and options relating to water markets and investment• Identify and determine… Show more • Support the delivery of a new Groundwater Strategy for New South Wales. • Contribute to water strategies to assist regions and the state meet their commitments under the State Infrastructure Strategy and other initiatives.• Design and coordinate research projects to develop new evidence to inform the NSW Groundwater Strategy.• Provide timely, expert strategy advice on directions, issues, trends and options relating to water markets and investment• Identify and determine changes in water demand and the impact of extreme drought events for key regions and sectors• Provide analysis of water data and provide expert advice to ensure that water is considered in land use planning• Assist in the development of business cases for water planning investment options.• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with external and internal stakeholders to understand stakeholder priorities, provide appropriate data, and to effectively inform and guide water planning and strategy decision making.• Prepare a range of communications materials and consultation activities to support regional water strategies. Show less

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Coordinating a range of complex analytic and research activities to provide sound and reliable policy, management, and knowledge inputs to the delivery of the NSW Government’s regional water strategies, consistent with the State’s water sector strategic planning priorities, the State’s and Commonwealth’s water reform agenda, and relevant legislation. Some of the tasks include:• Providing informed advice and technical services to support the development, negotiation and resolution of… Show more Coordinating a range of complex analytic and research activities to provide sound and reliable policy, management, and knowledge inputs to the delivery of the NSW Government’s regional water strategies, consistent with the State’s water sector strategic planning priorities, the State’s and Commonwealth’s water reform agenda, and relevant legislation. Some of the tasks include:• Providing informed advice and technical services to support the development, negotiation and resolution of regional water strategies. • Provide expert input to strategic groundwater resource management policy.• Analysing priority issues, initiate research and consultation activities and prepare recommendations to inform the development of strategic options, policies and plans to improve water security and service provision. • Leading and managing projects to develop, assess, and prioritise water solutions including infrastructure, policy or planning issues. • Preparing advice in the form of briefs, policy and discussion papers on key water strategy issues to respond to Ministerial, Cabinet or Departmental requests. • Providing input to discussions to facilitate the understanding of water strategy matters, infrastructure, policies and planning solutions. Show less

Providing support to the Editorial Board of Water International, screening submitted manuscripts on a wide range of topics related to water resources management, and coordinating reviews of manuscripts.

Canberra, Australia

Providing expertise in water policy, governance and research in international development across a range of water and energy-related areas including: • Groundwater management, policy, regulation and governance• Drought management policy• Integrated Urban Water Management in Sub-Saharan Africa• Rainwater harvesting in the Middle East• Water Resources Management and Climate Change resilience in North Africa• Sustainable and inclusive ways to develop solar irrigation•… Show more Providing expertise in water policy, governance and research in international development across a range of water and energy-related areas including: • Groundwater management, policy, regulation and governance• Drought management policy• Integrated Urban Water Management in Sub-Saharan Africa• Rainwater harvesting in the Middle East• Water Resources Management and Climate Change resilience in North Africa• Sustainable and inclusive ways to develop solar irrigation• Irrigation management institutions (e.g. Water User Associations)• Socio-political aspects of irrigation management and water efficiency• Multi-stakeholder platforms• Knowledge and Learning platforms in water management projects• Business development and project management Show less

Cairo, Egypt

Working as a researcher on groundwater management and governance in the Middle East and North Africa Region. Responsible for providing high-level scientific research expertise for activities associated with program initiatives as well as project management. Partner coordination, project management, financial reporting and budgeting for a USAID US$1 million project in 5 countries (Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman, and UAE). Supervision of consultants and research teams on the field in… Show more Working as a researcher on groundwater management and governance in the Middle East and North Africa Region. Responsible for providing high-level scientific research expertise for activities associated with program initiatives as well as project management. Partner coordination, project management, financial reporting and budgeting for a USAID US$1 million project in 5 countries (Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman, and UAE). Supervision of consultants and research teams on the field in Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia as well as Master and PhD students and regional and country-level multi-stakeholder meetings. Additional tasks include: 1) Developing the project portfolio for IWMI’s MENA regional office; 2) In Jordan, leading Learning and Knowledge activities for a USD 35 million USAID sub-awarded project with Mercy Corps on Water Innovation Technologies; 3) Coordination and editorial support for the global GRIPP programme on Groundwater Innovation Solutions for Policy and Practice;4) In Lebanon, leading work on needs assessments on water productivity and the use of ICT to agriculture productivity and irrigation efficiency funded by FAO.;5) Supporting the coordination of solar irrigation projects and activities and leading the strategic thinking in sustainable solar irrigation efforts for IWMI (West and East Africa, North Africa and Near East). Show less

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Working as IWMI representative in the MENA region, raising the profile of the organization and maintaining strong relationships with national and regional research partners and international agencies. Providing planning and scientific direction for inter-disciplinary research project proposals and business development, as well as general office management tasks including annual budgeting, risk analysis and financial reporting, relationships with government agencies, international… Show more Working as IWMI representative in the MENA region, raising the profile of the organization and maintaining strong relationships with national and regional research partners and international agencies. Providing planning and scientific direction for inter-disciplinary research project proposals and business development, as well as general office management tasks including annual budgeting, risk analysis and financial reporting, relationships with government agencies, international donors, and strategic planning within the Africa region with IWMI HQ. Show less

Washington Dc, United Kingdom, Morocco

Responsible for providing high quality knowledge and development activities to support World Bank investment programs in water resource management, climate change and urban water management in North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.1) Core member of the World Bank’s Water Anchor, providing technical support to World Bank teams on issues related to water resource management, groundwater governance, and urban water management;2) Development, coordination and authorship of a strategy for… Show more Responsible for providing high quality knowledge and development activities to support World Bank investment programs in water resource management, climate change and urban water management in North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.1) Core member of the World Bank’s Water Anchor, providing technical support to World Bank teams on issues related to water resource management, groundwater governance, and urban water management;2) Development, coordination and authorship of a strategy for adaptation to climate change in the Oum Er-Rbia River Basin in Morocco;3) Authorship of a Case Profile Report for the WPP-funded activities on Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM);4) Strategic and knowledge support within the Water Anchor Team in Washington DC for an AAA project on urban water management in Sub-Saharan Africa;5) Development of a benchmark analysis and methodology to compare levels of access and delivery of urban services in 31 cities across the continent;6) Designed and conducted a KAP survey to assess urban water management and water utility management for sub-Saharan Africa. Show less

Oxford, United Kingdom

Teaching and postgraduate course coordination support at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford.1) Preparation and running of a Writing and Exam preparation skills workshop for Master students at the School of Geography and the Environment.2) Organisation and running of reading groups for Master students at the School of Geography and the Environment3) Coordination support of a five year consecutive interdisciplinary study fieldtrip to the Ebro River… Show more Teaching and postgraduate course coordination support at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford.1) Preparation and running of a Writing and Exam preparation skills workshop for Master students at the School of Geography and the Environment.2) Organisation and running of reading groups for Master students at the School of Geography and the Environment3) Coordination support of a five year consecutive interdisciplinary study fieldtrip to the Ebro River Basin in Spain for Master students. Show less

Madrid Area, Spain

Visiting researcher at the Water Observatory under the supervision of Dr. Elena Lopez-Gunn and Prof. Manuel Ramon Llamas, based at the Universidad Complutense, Madrid.Undertaking DPhil fieldwork in Spain, combining archival research and quantitative and qualitative research for a case study in La Mancha.

Barcelona, Spain

Working as a project manager with the Corporate and Social Responsibility Foundation of Barcelona's private water utility. 1) Development of strategic, funding, and research guidelines for the Foundation, including research supervision and editing tasks for commissioned studies on water services and utilities and water governance; 2) Supporting the development of strategic partnerships with private and public organisations in Barcelona (e.g. IESE Business School, IBEI School).

Ramallah, West Bank

Conducting research on water conflicts, human rights and development in the Palestinian Territories and research support for data collection and analysis for a UNESCO funded project on WASH in rural areas of the West Bank.

Ramallah, West Bank

Project manager trainee for a Spanish NGO, working on WASH and water resource projects funded by the European Commission and the Spanish Cooperation in the West Bank, including well rehabilitation, urban gardens, and rural water supply projects with rehabilitation of town water supply infrastructure.

Damascus, Syria

- Spanish language teacher for beginners and advanced level

Barcelona Area, Spain

- Member of the editorial team for the Annual Handbook of the Mediterranean- Web redactor for the Barcelona +10 EuroSummit Website- Follow up and analysis of the Barcelona +10 EuroMed regional survey

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Geography And The Environment

Thesis title: Burning water – the state, irrigation technology and the production of scarcity in Spain My research examined the role.

Master Of Science (Msc), Water Science, Policy And Management

Dissertation title: Hydro-determinism – The study of path dependent drought management policies in Catalonia (with Distinction) My.

Course Certificate, Integrated River Basin Management

Online course on Integrated River Basin Management

Ba, Political Science And Government With A Minor In International Relations, Graduated First Of The 2006 Academic Class - Extraordinary Degree Award

High School Diploma, Sciences