Benjamin Cutner Email & Phone Number

Bath, England, United Kingdom

Kenya

Responsible for delivering the US Department of Defense PEPFAR programme to the Kenya Defence Forces and South Rift Valley counties.

Kenya

Overseeing the promotion of commercial financing and private sector involvement in the Kenyan water sector and delivering climate linked water supply projects and natural resource management programmes countrywide. Leading the strategic development of a portfolio of diverse projects and coordinating and leading a multi-national team of experts and advisors to successfully implement workable solutions to complex challenges.- Leading strategic water, sanitation and hygiene sector… Show more Overseeing the promotion of commercial financing and private sector involvement in the Kenyan water sector and delivering climate linked water supply projects and natural resource management programmes countrywide. Leading the strategic development of a portfolio of diverse projects and coordinating and leading a multi-national team of experts and advisors to successfully implement workable solutions to complex challenges.- Leading strategic water, sanitation and hygiene sector development for SNV Kenya, managing relationships with other organisations and government and providing leadership and professional development to a team of up to 32 professional advisers.- Overall responsibility for delivering and growing a €11M water and sanitation country portfolio with a strong emphasis on climate resilient sustainable solutions with strong cross-overs with natural resource management, youth engagement and environmental programmes. Accountability for the delivery of measurable results.- Active role in the SNV Country Management Team developing and leading the implementation of the strategic direction of Kenya Programme, its objectives, priorities and strategies.- Direct engagement and lobbying at ministerial level, negotiating with county governments, regulatory bodies, parastatals and embassies and developing close collaborative relationships with utility companies, multi-national donors and financial institutions such as the World Bank.- Development and implementation of effective public private community partnership (PPCP) models and private sector adoption of Performance Based Contracts to strengthen revenue generation and the inclusion of youth in the growing commercialisation of the Kenyan water and sanitation sectors.- Relationship building, reporting to and developing opportunities with a range of donors including DfID, USAID, EU, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, GIZ and others. Show less

Yemen

- Country Representative and Delegate for all German Red Cross programmes in Yemen.- Successful transition of a health & nutrition programme to full emergency response with a focus on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and shelter distribution. Providing community first aid training and psychosocial support projects to respond to a deterioration in the humanitarian situation in country due to a dramatic escalation in conflict levels.- Successful relationship and capacity… Show more - Country Representative and Delegate for all German Red Cross programmes in Yemen.- Successful transition of a health & nutrition programme to full emergency response with a focus on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food and shelter distribution. Providing community first aid training and psychosocial support projects to respond to a deterioration in the humanitarian situation in country due to a dramatic escalation in conflict levels.- Successful relationship and capacity building of the Yemeni Red Crescent Society as our implementing partner.- Coordination with German government donors and diplomatic representation in country. - Remote management of programmes, staff, finances and logistics from outside the country during periods of extreme conflict. Show less

Sana'A, Yemen

- Management of a monitoring and evaluation project for the World Bank providing third party monitoring, community monitoring and capacity building of the Government of Yemen’s project management units.- Delivery of 600+ monitoring technical inspection and social safeguard reports to the World Bank in addition to setting up and managing regular feedback workshops.- Submission of regular progress reports as key deliverables to the World Bank.- Development of technical checklists for… Show more - Management of a monitoring and evaluation project for the World Bank providing third party monitoring, community monitoring and capacity building of the Government of Yemen’s project management units.- Delivery of 600+ monitoring technical inspection and social safeguard reports to the World Bank in addition to setting up and managing regular feedback workshops.- Submission of regular progress reports as key deliverables to the World Bank.- Development of technical checklists for infrastructure, agricultural, educational and fisheries inspections and management of a web-based mapping and reporting system.- Close liaison with the World Bank and GoY project management units to schedule site inspections, agree reporting format and provide post-report feedback, support and training. Show less

Hodeidah, Yemen

- Project management and delivery of a $1.2M OFDA funded WaSH and nutrition project across 4 districts with well rehabilitation, hygiene promotion, nutrition eductaion and NFI distribution elements.- Negotiation with local government partners and institutions to enable effective project implementation and ensure security for project staff.- Area coordination, base management and responsibility for staff recruitment and retention, security and local government liaison.- Direct… Show more - Project management and delivery of a $1.2M OFDA funded WaSH and nutrition project across 4 districts with well rehabilitation, hygiene promotion, nutrition eductaion and NFI distribution elements.- Negotiation with local government partners and institutions to enable effective project implementation and ensure security for project staff.- Area coordination, base management and responsibility for staff recruitment and retention, security and local government liaison.- Direct management of 11 office based staff and 32 field based volunteers and responsible for growing the project delivery team to match increased work loads.- Business development and proposal writing to expand IRD’s activities in the region including field research and writing a successful project proposal to secure additional $1M OFDA funding to expand WASH project activities, rainwater harvesting pilot project and a school rehabilitation programme.- Representation of IRD at UN and government ministry led cluster meetings.- Direct reporting to USAID (Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance) at a national level Show less

South Sudan & Ibb, Yemen

- Direct responsibility for and leadership of 21 project staff, both office and field based across 3 states in South Sudan. Capacity building of national and regional staff in technical skills, communication ability and reporting and recording proficiency.- Successful delivery of water and sanitation projects ranging in size from $150,000 to $1,800,000 under severe logistical challenges, material shortages, governmental change, a state of national military and civilian insecurity and… Show more - Direct responsibility for and leadership of 21 project staff, both office and field based across 3 states in South Sudan. Capacity building of national and regional staff in technical skills, communication ability and reporting and recording proficiency.- Successful delivery of water and sanitation projects ranging in size from $150,000 to $1,800,000 under severe logistical challenges, material shortages, governmental change, a state of national military and civilian insecurity and sporadic outbreaks of violence.- Developing a successful symbiotic relationship with a local partner organisation to build their capacity and aid the delivery of the projects’ health and hygiene education programmes.- Reporting to and negotiating with the Basic Services Fund (DfID funded) to manage the delivery of core programme goals during periods of social unrest, unstable economic inflation and unpredictable weather conditions. Show less

Siavonga Department Of Works

- Establishment of commercially viable and sustainable cash crop small-holder farming through improved irrigation methods and capital projects.- Liaison with provincial rural roads authority for budget approval and plant provision. - Implementation of the National Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme throughout the Siavonga District including rainwater harvesting pilot projects and hand dug well construction.

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