Consultancy

Since 2001 engaged as Technical Advisor/Expert in the realization of integrated regional planning and rural develop- ment TA projects, covering issues of agriculture, population/ demography, markets & household income, food supply & value chain, transport, and REDD+ & climate change in West- and East Africa.

Long-term experience in the realization of feasibility and research studies in the fields of regional planning, popula- tion/demography, rural development, value chain, natural resources, infrastructure, and private sector development.

Profound experience in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, development of databases, and the analysis and processing of data in a spatial context with GIS software (ArcGIS).

Long-term experience in the analysis of satellite images concerning landuse, road transport and forest management (deforestation, degradation and REDD+).

Profound experience in designing and holding training and planning workshops for clients and partners in the fields of project cycle management and GIS.

Deep knowledge of carrying out procurement procedures and contracting of firms for project implementation, in co-ordinating inputs of private local/national consultants, in overseeing project implementation & monitoring progress of activities, and in carrying out training gap analysis including the design of HR-strategies for staff of government authorities.

Long-term experience in supervising interdisciplinary teams of international and national experts for sector evaluation, in preparation of ToR and contracts for sector experts/consul- tants, in supervision of sector studies and in organization of stakeholder workshops.