Expert Corner

solomon Kassa

Verified

Resident Engineer, Claim Expert, Project Manager

Ethiopia · 19yr exp · $25/hr

More than nineteen (19) years of Professional Engineering experience in Construction Management including, but not limited to, site supervision, site coordination, planning, budgeting, supervision and managing meetings with the Clients and Contractor.

Bonny Francis Rugwiro is a Rwandan Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor with over 18 years of professional experience in topographic surveying, engineering design, construction supervision, and land management. As the Managing Director of SURCON Ltd. since 2010, he has led and contributed to major infrastructure projects across Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, including roads, dams, irrigation schemes, hydropower plants, water supply systems, and transmission lines. He is proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, COVADIS, WaterCAD, EPANET, and Leica Geo Office, with extensive expertise in survey management, engineering design support, quality assurance, and multidisciplinary project coordination.

Lydiah wanjiru

Verified

GIS Specialist

Kenya · 15yr exp · $15/hr

I am deeply passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to address real-world challenges including the impacts of climate change. I have significantly contributed to the GIS industry by collaborating with researchers to develop a QGIS plugin that automatically assesses land degradation, specifically tailored for sub-Saharan Africa.

Results-driven Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and E&S specialist with 13+ years of experience advancing sustainable and inclusive value chains across Africa. Currently serving as Principal Consultant at ERM (EMEA), he provides senior technical leadership on E&S and HRDD safeguards, and stakeholder engagement across infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, and natural resource value chains, leading multi-country due diligence assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation planning aligned with UNGPs, OECD, IFC, and ILO standards. He has strong expertise in stakeholder mapping, multi-stakeholder facilitation, and public-private dialogue, supporting governments, private sector actors, MSMEs, and communities to identify, assess, and address human rights and environmental risks. His work includes designing HREDD-aligned action plans, facilitating participatory engagement processes, and strengthening compliance and accountability systems across complex value chains. Previously at Fairtrade Africa, he led the implementation of HREDD systems across agricultural supply chains, building the capacity of smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and MSMEs to meet international market and sustainability requirements. His experience spans due diligence assessments, capacity building, and development of social compliance and data systems that enhance market access, resilience, and competitiveness. He is recognized for translating global RBC frameworks into practical, locally relevant solutions that support sustainable trade, inclusive growth, and measurable impact.

Engineering Surveyor with expertise in road, utility, pipeline and dam construction and monitoring projects

A highly skilled and results-driven Civil Engineer with over eleven years of extensive experience in the design, construction supervision of civil and structural engineering projects. Expertise in design of building structures, highway structures, drainage structures, water retaining structures and highway geometric design. Proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion, including contract administration and ensuring compliance with both local and international engineering standards such as Kenya Standards, AASHTO, British Standards, and Eurocodes. Proficient in BIM modelling and 3D design, utilizing industry-leading software such as Revit, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Robot Structural Analysis, and ArchiCAD to deliver efficient and innovative engineering solutions.

George Raing'wa

Verified

Architect

Kenya · 10yr exp · $20/hr

I am Arch. George Raing'wa Njeru, a registered architect and project manager with over eight years of experience delivering residential, commercial, institutional, and hospitality developments across Kenya.I lead multidisciplinary teams in architectural design, contract administration, construction supervision, and project delivery. I am a BORAQS award-winning professional who combines technical excellence with strategic leadership. I have contributed to projects exceeding KSh 25 billion in cumulative value while consistently delivering innovative, high-quality, and client-focused solutions.

Amos G. Gachanja

Verified

Environmental and Social (E&S) Consultant | Social Safeguards Specialist

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Rwanda · 10yr exp · $15/hr

I am a Sociologist and Social Safeguards Specialist with over 10 years of experience delivering social and environmental solutions for infrastructure, renewable energy, transport, water and sanitation, and community development projects across Kenya. My expertise includes Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP), socio-economic surveys, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM), and public participation. I have successfully worked with government agencies, private sector clients, and development partners to manage social risks, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with international safeguard standards, including the World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards, and African Development Bank safeguards. I am passionate about delivering practical, people-centered solutions that promote inclusive, sustainable development while creating lasting value for communities and project stakeholders.

John Mwikwabe

Verified

Lead GIS, Remote Sensing and Environmental Management Expert

Kenya · 10yr exp · $45/hr

I'm GIS Specialist and Digital data solutions expert with over 10 years experience working across different infrastructural, oil and gas, water sectors in different capacities ready to offer my expertise support.

Geoinformation Technologist specializing in GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, and Geospatial analysis. Experienced in spatial planning, land acquisition, and geospatial project management, with emerging expertise in data science, AI, and Machine learning. Passionate about environmental management, climate resilience, mineral prospectivity mapping, disaster risk assessment, and sustainable development through innovative, evidence-based geospatial solutions.

Diana’s technical expertise encompasses the design, preparation of tender documents, cost estimation, construction supervision, and project management of civil infrastructure projects. She is skilled in hydraulic modelling for drinking water networks, sewer systems, and treatment plants, as well as the design of sanitation facilities. Diana possesses a strong practical knowledge of structural engineering principles for water-retaining structures, pump station structures, and other civil structures.

A professionally Registered engineer with Engineering council of South Africa, ECSA with over 20 years of experience in Civil and Transportation Engineering. Qualifications BSc Civil Engineering BEng. Transportation MSc IWRM

I am a Bid, Tendering and proposals Specialist with over 29 years of experience in oil and gas and energy sector.

I am a Bid, Tendering and proposals Specialist with over 29 years of experience in oil and gas and energy sector.