• 20+ years of international experience in business development, project management and consulting within the water, wastewater, sanitation, WASH and infrastructure sectors, with extensive exposure to the MENA region and international markets.

• Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities, build client relationships, expand market presence and establish strategic partnerships and consortiums for international infrastructure and development projects.

• Strong expertise in business development and tender management, including opportunity screening, market research, EOI/PQQ preparation, tender documentation, technical and financial proposals, partner coordination, negotiations and contract acquisition.

• Extensive experience with donor-funded and internationally financed projects, including cooperation with international organisations, humanitarian agencies, government institutions, utilities and development partners.

• Comprehensive project-cycle experience covering feasibility studies, technical assessments, engineering design, procurement, construction supervision, project implementation, monitoring and technical assistance.

• Strong track record in managing multidisciplinary and international teams, coordinating technical experts, consultants, subcontractors and strategic partners while maintaining quality, schedule and budget objectives.

• Experienced in developing and managing strategic partnerships, joint ventures and consortium arrangements, including identification of complementary partners, preparation of partnership frameworks and coordination of joint bids.

• Strong knowledge of water supply, wastewater treatment, sewerage, sanitation, drainage, water resources and environmental infrastructure, including projects implemented in challenging and post-conflict environments.

• Experienced in applying FIDIC principles, contract management, quality management, procurement procedures and HSE requirements within international engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Strong combination of technical engineering knowledge and commercial management skills, enabling the translation of client requirements into technically viable, commercially competitive and sustainable solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management, public authorities, international organisations, donors, consultants and private-sector partners.

• Multilingual professional with working proficiency in English, German, French, Arabic and Russian, supporting effective business development and project coordination across international markets.

Core Competencies: Business Development | Market Development | Strategic Partnerships | Tender & Proposal Management | EOI/PQQ | Client Relationship Management | Project Management | Water & Wastewater | WASH | Infrastructure | Donor-Funded Projects | FIDIC | Procurement | Construction Supervision | Feasibility Studies | MENA Markets