Freelance Independent Consultant Austria

Programme / project management, Climate change management, renewable energy, energy efficiency, Appropriated Technology, Disaster Risk Reduction, Humanitarian Response

specialized in the field of Ecobiology and Green Architecture and Environment; managed
multiple priorities to work to deadlines; assessed expertise and training needs for projects
and project staff; established internal quality control procedures for environmentally friendly
construction materials; negotiated fees; hired, supervised and trained staff; established and
managed relationships with clients, local authorities and media.

Rating:	Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate / Cost:	£388.89 per hour
Daily Rate / Cost:	£3111.11 per day
Available From:	Now
Seller ID:	319443
	: Offers a discounted hourly rate to registered charities

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CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Résumé

Senior Relief and Development Programme Management Specialist / Engineering Technology Environmental Sciences and Building Biology Environmental Consultant (BBEC-IBN) with more than 30 years broad-ranging background in all facets of programme / project management, chance management, troubleshooting, financial grants management and national/branch/field office setup and support. Experienced in working with international and humanitarian aid Donor Agencies as WB, ADB, CIDA, DFID, DEC, USAID/OFDA, EC/ECHO, SDC and AusAID. Skilled in development strategy team management, Household Livelihood and Food Security, local governance, water/sanitation/public health, infrastructure development. Possess international outlook with high level of cultural sensitivity. Proficient in creating/managing highly productive team endeavours with special focus on accountability and programme impact. Well organized with strong detail orientation. I’m a manager with a pragmatic leadership approach characterized by drive, initiative, maturity and self-confidence, catalyzing positive change.

Employment History

(Feb 2009 to Jun 2009)

Independent Consultant

Mozambique

Project feasibility studies for Ecotourism, CCD project design - Climate Change and Ecotourism,
Ecolodge design study and feasibility study with environmental assessment study

(Mar 2008 to Feb 2009)

Country Representative

Bangladesh

The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) sponsored programmes in Bangladesh deliver water and sanitation (WatSan), public health, primary health care, HIV/ Aids treatment (trough CAAP Confidential Approach to Aids Prevention – first full VCT and Treatment Day Clinic in Bangladesh) as well as support and disaster preparedness and response services for people living in absolute poverty. This is achieved by utilizing the capacity built within the communities, the local government (Union Parishad UP), Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and the private sector.

Professional Qualifications

1997 Certificate/ Certified Fiscal Captação de Fiscais de Obras Pública, Direção de Obras Públicas e Habitação, Quelimane, Moquambique, Temas: Legislação, Projectos, Concurso e Tecnologia de construção e Fiscalação
1992 Diploma Learning and Teaching in Adult Education, Volkshochschule der AK Vorarlberg, Austria with modules in Practical Developments and Theoretical Concepts of Suggestopaedia in Teaching, Adult Education Techniques and approaches (C. Freinet, Montesori, Steiner/Waldorf, NLP-Neuro-Linguistic Programming, EKS Cybernetic Management Approach), moderation and facilitation
1990 EEC Energy and Environment/Build Environment/passive and active Solar-energy/Zero Carbon Building Consultant, Energieinstitut Vorarlberg, Dornbirn, Austria
1989 BBEC Building Biology Environmental Consultant, IBN, Germany
1987 BBP Building Biology® Practitioner, Institute for Building Biology Neubeuern (IBN), Germany
1985 Diploma Draughtsmen HFL Institute, Vienna, Austria

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Possess numerous certifications and have attended wide-ranging seminars and training courses like: Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT - DFID), Disaster Risk Reduction (DM&DDR - SDC) and Climate Change issues, Inter-agency training on Cash-transfer Programming in Humanitarian Assistance (IFRC), NGO Security Management, CARE’s and Oxfam’s Household Livelihood Security approach, Project Cycle Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (World Vision), Workshop Facilitation (World Vision)

Education

(Oct 2008 to Sep 2009)

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Wye Distance Learning Programme

MSc Major: Sustainable Development, current module: Sustainable development design and innovation

(Apr 2002 to Jul 2008)

Almeida University

MSc Major: Architectural Design, Almeida University, Boise, Idaho, US
Courses: Progressive Structure in Architecture, Town and Regional Planning, Industrial and Agricultural Building Design, Built Environment, Experimental and Ecologically Motivated Design
2008 MBA/BBA Master of Business Administration in Environmental Sciences joint degree with Bachelor of Business Administration in Engineering Technology

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