Senior Advisor with a demonstrated history of networking in the environmental and international development fields. Skilled in Urban and Rural Development, Environmental Awareness, Natural Resource Management, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Water Resource Management.
The Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (Medwet)
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Senior AdvisorThe Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (Medwet) Jun 2014 - PresentAthens, Greece- Assistance to the MedWet Coordinator and other staff of the MedWet Secretariat in the development of Med Wet activities and the reinforcement of the MedWet network, with special emphasis on issues related to North African and Middle East national administrations, non-governmental organizations and other actors in these subregions.
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CoordinatorThe Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (Medwet) Jan 2011 - Dec 2013Athens, GreeceImplementation of the MedWet’s mission to ensure and support the effective conservation of wetlands and the wise use of their resources, values and services.- Drafting of the concept and approval of a MAVA bridging project aiming to support core MedWet activities for 2014-2016.- Assistance to project activities in the frame of the MedWet networking and the Strategic Vision and Work Plan (NEREUS, Med-INA/MAVA project and WWF-Tunis/MAVA Ghar El Melh project).- MedWet networking and international cooperation (participation as Consulting Partner in GWP-Med, as End User of the PEGASO and GlobWetland II projects and Observer at the Union For the Mediterranean Water Directors meetings).- Organisation of MedWet/Com11 and assistance to the Ramsar COP10 MedWet related side events (Agadir Conclusions, Maghreb Wetlands, GlobWetland II).- Logistic, technical and scientific organization of the International Symposium of Agadir (management of 250-350 participants and 6 technical workshops, production of 3 short films). Editing and pending publication of the Symposium Proceedings.
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Interim Medwet CoordinatorThe Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (Medwet) Jun 2009 - Dec 2010Athens, Greece- Re-organisation of the MedWet Secretariat- Organization of MedWet/Com10 in Corsica (adoption of the MedWet Strategic Vision and Work plan).- Cooperation with Corsica and development of Environmental Education material for young students (Role Playing Game). Pilot educational activities in Corsica and Greece (Aigina travel study and workshop) and replication of the RPG in Morocco. - Dialogue on Water Governance in the MENA region: contribution to the conclusions and dissemination of experiences.
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Policy AdvisorThe Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (Medwet) Oct 2001 - May 2009Athens, Greece- Policy formulation, fund raising and strategic assistance to MedWet projects. - Facilitation MedWet networking and international cooperation.- Coordination of the MedWet/InWEnt Local Dialogues on Water, Agriculture and Wetlands interaction in Mnasra sub-basin (Morocco), Korba Lagoons (Tunisia) and AlAzraq Oasis (Jordan).- Implementation of participatory consultations with involved stakeholders in each case study site, aiming to define local strategies of conservation and adapted development.- Production of a film on the Mnasra Water Dialogue presented at the National Workshop of Kenitra and Ramsar COP9 (Conference of the Parties) at Changwon, Korea.- Formulation, fund raising and implementation of project activities under the LIFE3 EU funded project: North African wetlands (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia).- Coordination of the management plans elaboration (Reghaia, Algeria, Merja Zerga, Morocco and Sebkha Kelbia, Tunisia) and assistance to the Environmental Education Centre of Reghaia.- Conceptualisation, definition of institutional support and facilitation of the North African Wetlands Network.
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Free Lance ConsultantUnchs-Habitat/ Unep-Map, Odysse Leader Project 1999 - 2001Lome, Togo/ Athens, Greece / Tunis, Tunisia- Assistance to the Government of Togo for its national shelter strategy formulation.- Odyssey Action Plan on tourism and culture in Tunisia- Evaluation of UNEP-MAP non-governmental partnership.
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Leader Of The Medwet Socio-Economic SectorThe Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (Medwet) 1996 - 1999Greece, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Albania And Croatia- Coordination of the socio-economic activities under Project MedWet2. - Definition of methodology and coordination of five teams of Consultants in the 5 countries- Publication of a synthesis report “ Mediterranean wetlands socio-economic aspects”b (5000 copies in English, French and Arabic).
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Chief Technical AdvisorUnited Nations Centre For Human Settlements (Unchs-Habitat) 1993 - 1996Athens, Greece/ Kigali, Rwanda / Kinshasa, Drcongo- Sustainability in coastal zones, the impact of tourism on the societies of Morocco and Tunisia. European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions - Emergency program for provision of sites and services in urban centers.in Rwanda- Technical supervision of UNCHS projects in Kinshasa (drainage of the river Kalamu, waste treatment program, road rehabilitation, central market sanitation).
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Chief Technical AdvisorUnited Nations Centre For Human Settlements (Unchs-Habitat) 1991 - 1993Bamako, Mali- Technical assistance to the Government of Mali: National shelter strategy formulation.- Consultation with all stakeholders involved in the shelter strategy: analysis of national needs and participatory elaboration of shelter indicators.- Organization of 2 national workshops.
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International ConsultantUnited Nations Centre For Human Settlements (Unchs-Habitat) 1990 - 1991Athens, Greece / Burkina Faso / Nairobi, Kenya- Word Food Program. Appraisal mission: implementation of rural infrastructures in Burkina Faso. - Production of a film on urban management in Burkina Faso. Presented at the International Habitat Conference in Harare, April 1991
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Chief Technical Advisor (Unv)United Nations Centre For Human Settlements (Unchs-Habitat) 1986 - 1990Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso- Urban planning guidelines for the municipalities of Yako and Koupela.- Development of urban strategic options, action plans and analytic tools tailored for local authorities- Production of educational material (video films and workshop training sheets).- Publication of a manual of urban management for medium sized cities’ decision makers.
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ConsultantBureau National Des Constructions Rurales (Bncr) 1985 - 1986Algiers, Algeria- Appraisal of existing rural construction, infrastructure and equipment in the regions of Kabylie. - Production of audiovisual material on traditional architecture in South Algeria,
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Architect-Town PlannerCentre National D’Etudes Et De Recherches En Urbanisme (Cneru) 1981 - 1985Adrar, Algeria- Supervision of a multidisciplinary team of national experts, in charge of the Urban Plans of Charouine, Tsabit, Zaouiet Kounta et Tamentit, Southern Algeria. - Rehabilitation studies of the historical center of Ksar Tamentit. - Architectural assistance to self-constructed sites and services programs.
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ArchitectCaisse Algérienne D’Aménagement Du Territoire (Cadat) 1979 - 1981Adrar, Algeria (Southern Algeria)- Contribution to the general methodology of land use planning for the Wilaya of Adrar, - Conception of locally-adapted and low-cost Saharan architectural housing programs. - Production and dissemination of a catalog of housing models & self-construction guidelines. - Passive climatic control research and urban implementation in Ksar Tamentit.
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ArchitectMinistry Of Culture And Historical Monuments. Algiers, Algeria. 1978 - 1979Algiers, Tipaza, Timgad And El Oued (Algeria)- Restoration study for the Beni Hammad Fortress of Bejaia. - Review of the restoration program of the Punic Pyramid of Medracen.- Feasibility study for the conservation of the Palais du Dey, Algiers.- Preparatory studies and architecture plans for the Museums of Tazoult, Timgad and El-Oued, .
Benessaiah Nejib Skills
Benessaiah Nejib Education Details
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Ecole D'Architecture Et D'Urbanisme Du Languedoc-RoussillonArchitecte Dipômé Par Le Gouvernement (D.P.L.G) -
Unité Pédagogique No5 D'Architecture Et D'Urbanisme, Paris; FranceCertificat De 1Er Cycle Architecture Et Urbanisme
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Benessaiah Nejib works for The Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (Medwet)
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Benessaiah Nejib's current role is Senior Advisor at MedWet.
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Benessaiah Nejib attended Ecole D'architecture Et D'urbanisme Du Languedoc-Roussillon, Unité Pédagogique No5 D'architecture Et D'urbanisme, Paris; France.
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Benessaiah Nejib has skills like Water Resource Management, Non Governmental Organizations, Rural Development, Environmental Impact Assessment, Strategic Planning, Environmental Management Systems, International Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Nonprofits, Policy.
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