CURRICULUM VITAE – JEREMY BIRD
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PROPOSED POSITION :
Director General
International Water Management Institute
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NAME
Jeremy Douglas BIRD
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DATE OF BIRTH
30 November 1955
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NATIONALITY
British
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PERSONAL ADDRESS
Sandford Lodge, Mellersh Hill Road, Wonersh
Guildford, GU5 0QL, Surrey, UK
TELEPHONE No.
+44 78 9903 4394 (mobile)
+44 1483 892383 (landline)
EMAIL ADDRESS:
jeremy.bird@tiscali.co.uk
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EDUCATION
2004 – LL.M. Water Law and Policy (Dundee)
1984 – M.Sc. Irrigation Engineering (Southampton)
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1978 – B.Sc. (1 Class Hons) Civil Engineering (Bristol)
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OTHER TRAINING
Chartered Engineer, UK 1982
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LANGUAGE & DEGREE
OF PROFICIENCY
Spoken
Reading
Written
English (mother tongue)
French
Norwegian
Fluent
Basic
Basic
Fluent
Fair
Basic
Fluent
Basic
Basic
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MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES:
International Association for Water Law
Institution of Civil Engineers, UK
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COUNTRIES OF WORK
EXPERIENCE
South Asia:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
SE & East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines, PR
China, Thailand, Viet Nam
Africa:
Gambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Middle East:
Oman, UAE
Central Asia:
Tajikistan
Europe:
Norway, Turkey, UK
Jeremy Bird
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EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Apr 2011 to date
Independent Water Resources Consultant
Mar 2008 to Mar 2011
Mekong River Commission (MRC)
Chief Executive Officer, MRC Secretariat
May 2003–Mar 2008
Independent Water Resources Consultant
Services to Asian Development Bank, European Investment Bank,
European Union, IUCN-The World Conservation Union, United Nations
Environment Programme and World Wide Fund for Nature on water
resources law, policy, planning, governance and management.
Nov 2001-Apr 2003
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Coordinator, Dams and Development Project.
Oct 1998-Oct 2003
World Commission on Dams (WCD)
Secretariat Team Manager and Senior Advisor
Sep 1992–Oct 1998
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Senior Project Engineer
Aug 1986–Aug 1992
Hydraulics Research (HR) Wallingford
Group Manager, Irrigation and Water Resources
Oct 1978–July 1986
WS Atkins & Partners Consulting Engineers
Project Design and Supervision Engineer
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Independent Water Resources Consultant (Apr 2011 to date)
2011
Mekong
Region
Studies in support of sustainable basin management in the Mekong River. Prepared
(i) strategy paper on strengthening cooperation between the Mekong River Commission and
China, (ii) concept paper for the decentralisation of core river basin management functions
of the MRC, and (iii) inputs to a KfW fact-finding mission to formulate a new wetlands
management project in the Mekong. (1 month)
2011
Global
Bonn2011 Conference on Water, Energy, Food Nexus in the context of the Green
Economy. Facilitated the formulation of policy recommendations as an output of the
Bonn2011 Conference and input to the Rio+20 Summit on behalf of the German Ministries
of Environment (BMU) and Economic Development (BMZ). Member of international steering
committee, panel member and designated as an outcome ambassador for follow up to the
recommendations. (2 months).
2011
Global
United Nations Environment Programme, Formulation of Operational Strategy for
Freshwater 2012-16. Developed an operational strategy for freshwater to address
emerging global challenges and alignment with UNEPs Medium Term Strategic Framework.
Facilitated extensive consultations with UNEP staff and external peer review groups.
Member of Scientific Advisory Group. (3 months).
2011
Nepal
Keynote speaker – Nepal Energy Investment Forum. Keynote address to the ADB
supported conference of practitioners and investors on the subject of partnerships for
sustainable hydropower.
Jeremy Bird
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Mekong River Commission (Mar 2008 to Mar 2011)
2008-2011
SE Asia
Chief Executive Officer, MRC Secretariat. Responsible for coordination of MRC's
governance bodies (the Ministerial Council and Joint Committee) and implementation of
the inter-governmental Treaty - the 1995 Mekong Agreement; facilitation of dialogue
among Member Countries on implementation of MRC Procedures under the Agreement;
management of the MRC Secretariat of approximately 165 professional and support
staff; implementation of MRC's research and management programme across a broad
range of sectors ($17m per year); promotion of discussions and increasing cooperation
with MRC’s upstream Dialogue Partners; and coordination with development partners
including securing and maintaining financial support for the subsequent five year
planning cycle.
Cooperation on sustainable management of the Mekong’s water resources was a main
focus with a significant emphasis on developing an Integrated Water Resources
Management (IWRM) Strategy for the Basin. Implementation of the 1995 Mekong
Agreement and its Procedures involves a wide inter-disciplinary competence including
basin planning, flood forecasting and management, sustainable hydropower
development, fisheries, environmental monitoring, agriculture and irrigation development,
navigation safety and capacity building.
Successfully organised the First MRC Summit of Prime Ministers that raised the profile of
MRC and provided a high level of oversight to MRC's activities. Developed closer
relations with China including cooperation in areas of sustainable hydropower, data
exchange, flood management, navigation and capacity building. Provided overall
direction in addressing natural resources challenges facing the Mekong Basin and
coordinated planning responses of the Member Countries.
Oversaw formulation of the MRC Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative focussing on
downscaling of global climate models to the basin, development of adaptation strategies
and networking to exchange scientific knowledge on climate change impacts and
translating it into policy and publicly accessible formats.
Supervised one of the most extensive Strategic Environmental Assessments undertaken
by any international river basin examining the benefits and impacts of extensive
proposals for mainstream hydropower development. Facilitated inter-country discussions
on hydropower proposals for the Mekong River which demonstrated the relevance of the
1995 Mekong Agreement and involved extensive interactions with government agencies,
private sector, financiers and civil society.
Represented MRC at a range of international conferences and meetings including the
Rotterdam Climate Change and Deltas Conference, Beijing Forum, Three Gorges
International Conference, Xiamen International Law Summer Program, World Bank
Sustainable Network Forum, and a series of regional meetings.
Successful negotiations among Member Countries for establishing a permanent location
for the Secretariat and administrative arrangements for establishing a co-hosted
headquarters. Implementation of institutional and administrative reforms resulting from a
2007 organisational review.
Reached agreement on a new direction for the 5-year strategy for MRC focussing on the
core functions of river basin management and established of a results oriented
performance management system.
(36 months)
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Independent Water Resources Consultant (May 2003 to Mar 2008)
2007-2008
India
European Union. Rajasthan Water Resources Legislation. Legal advisor to review
existing framework of water related laws and propose revised State water legislation
incorporating principles of integrated water resources management (IWRM) and regulation
of surface and ground water resources. (1.5 months)
2007-2008
Global
European Investment Bank. Policy on Large Dams. Policy advice on EIBs new water
lending policy in relation to dams and development, particularly adoption of international
good practice. (1.5 months)
2007-2008
Lao PDR
Asian Development Bank. Nam Ngum 3 Hydropower Project. Advisor on water
resources management aspects of the proposed hydropower project and compliance with
social and environmental good practice (3 months).
2007
China
Asian Pacific Carbon Fund, ADB. Undertaking due diligence of a hydropower project in
China against international good practice as required by EU-Kyoto Linking Directive to
determine eligibility for carbon credits. (1 month)
2006-2008
Nigeria
European Union. Drafting New Water Resources Law. Comprehensive review of water
resources legislation. Drafted revised National Water Resources Bill and implementing
regulations based on IWRM principles. Involved proposals to establish cross-sectoral River
Basin Management Committees and coordination across sectoral interests. (4 months).
2006-2007
S.E. Asia
Asian Development Bank. Water Rights and Allocation. Prepared technical note on
water rights and facilitated training workshop of six Southeast Asian countries to examine
alternative approaches to water allocation, security of water rights and adaptive water
resources management. (1 month)
2006-2007
Mekong
World Wide Fund for Nature. Environmental Criteria for Hydropower Development in
the Mekong Region. Water Resources Management Advisor for a joint scoping study by
WWF, ADB and the Mekong River Commission to establish a harmonized set of
environmental and governance criteria to be used for planning of hydropower projects in the
Greater Mekong Subregion. Coordinated dialogue with national governments and private
sector groups on project design for formulation of the environmental criteria. Presented
findings at workshops organized by National Mekong Committees in Cambodia, Lao PDR
and Thailand (1.3 months)
2006
Indonesia
Asian Development Bank. Citarum Integrated Water Resources Management Project.
Institutions and Policy Specialist to review legal, regulatory and organizational aspects of a
project aiming to introduce IWRM principles into the Citarum River Basin in West Java.
Developed recommendations on implementation of the new water law, structure of river
basin organization and coordination arrangements with related national, provincial and
district level stakeholders. (1 month)
2006
Tajikistan
Asian Development Bank. Khatlon Province Flood Management and Rehabilitation
Project. Staff consultant on PPTA Fact-Finding Mission. Prepared scope of works and
implementation arrangements for a feasibility study to introduce a more integrated approach
to flood management including non-structural and structural response to the floods in the
Pyanj River in 2005. Promoted the adoption of a national flood management strategy,
strengthening flood preparedness and response capability, and improving physical
protection works. (1 month)
2006
Pakistan
Asian Development Bank. Community Storage and Irrigated Agriculture Project. Staff
consultant on fact-finding Mission responsible for assessing the potential for small dam
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projects to enhance higher value irrigated agriculture in barani areas of Punjab and North
West Frontier Province. Provided guidance on technical and institutional issues and drafted
relevant sections of the Aide Memoire and draft TA paper. (1 month).
2005 – 2006
The Gambia
European Union. Legal Review of National Water Resources Policy. Water Law and
Policy Advisor for the development of a new Water Resources Policy for the Gambia
reflecting IWRM principles and water conservation. Provided legal advice on the new water
policy. (0.3 months)
2005 – 2006
Asia
Asian Development Bank. Water Financing Program. Formulated a program to increase
ADB’s water sector lending including review of current operations and country strategies
and programs, analysis of opportunities and constraints, and identification of new financing
modalities. Specific assistance to develop road map for ADB support to water sector in
Pakistan. (6 months)
2005 – 2006
Viet Nam
Asian Development Bank. Song Bung 4 Hydropower Project.
Phase 1 Team Leader to prepare a scoping level assessment of the water resources,
environmental and social issues related hydropower development in the Vu Gia river basin.
Promoted establishment of a Water Resources Review Committee for the basin to address
principles of IWRM. Acted as Advisor to Phase 2. Initiatives included the integration of land
and water resources components, concepts of benefit sharing for local communities,
incorporation of conservation measures, biodiversity corridor conservation initiative and
recognition of peoples’ dependence on the aquatic ecology of the river system. (5 months).
2002-2004
Southern
Africa
International Water Law Research - LL.M. in Water Law and Policy, (Dundee University)
Analysis of the interface between international and national water law and development of a
framework for assessing water policy at national and regional levels including aspects of
equity, efficiency, sustainability and good governance. Case studies on the legal
frameworks of the Orange and Incomati river basins in Southern Africa (12 months).
2004
Global
IUCN. Rights and Risks approach to stakeholder participation.
Coordinated preparation of a scoping report as the first step in developing guidance
material for implementing the ‘rights, risks and responsibilities’ approach to public
participation in decision-making. (1 month)
2004
Pakistan
IUCN. Balochistan Water Resources Management Authority.
Developed recommendations on the legal form and institutional structure of a proposed
apex body at provincial level to regulate water resources in the arid environment of
Balochistan. (2 months)
2004
India
Asian Development Bank. Chhattisgarh Irrigation Rehabilitation Project.
Mentor for ADB mission leader on loan fact-finding mission. Specialist inputs on institutional
strengthening for integrated water resources management. (1 month)
2004
Lao PDR
European Investment Bank. Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project.
Due diligence review of environmental and social impacts and mitigation measures as
part of EIB project appraisal. Considered compliance with EU and national policies and
compatibility with guidance of the World Commission on Dams (WCD) and the
International Hydropower Association. (2 months)
2004
Mekong
ADB. Strengthening cooperation with the Mekong River Commission
Reviewed the synergies, programs and institutional arrangements of the Mekong River
Commission and ADBs Greater Mekong Subregion Program and developed
recommendations for strengthening the cooperation at various levels of the two
institutions.(1.5 months)
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2004
Global
UNEP-DDP Workshop on Financing Dams and Sustainable Development.
Organization and facilitation of a multi-stakeholder workshop on minimizing risks (social,
environmental, financial and reputational risks) related to the financing of dams for electricity
generation, flood management, irrigation and water supply. (1 month)
2004
Global
ADB - Knowledge Management Paper on Dams and Development. Reviewed and
made recommendations on procedures for governance, planning, appraisal and
implementation of large water resources infrastructure. Prepared ADB’s first e-paper
covering examples of good practice in water resources specifically related to dams and
development as part of ADB’s ‘Water for All’ publication series. (2 months)
2003
Global
UNEP- Dams and Development Project - Senior Consultant. Retained as an advisor for
implementation of DDP’s program, including follow-up of multi-stakeholder national
dialogues in Nepal, South Africa, Thailand and Viet Nam, expansion of dialogue processes
in other countries, presentations at workshops in UK and the Netherlands, and inputs to a
workshop on options assessment. (2 months)
2003
Global
Salzburg Seminar. Faculty member on ‘Environmental Policy and Public Dialogue’
Seminar and led breakout discussions with a diverse group seminar fellows. (0.5 month)
United Nations Environment Programme (Nov 2001 to Apr 2003)
2001-2003
Global
Coordinator / Team Leader, Dams and Development Project (DDP). Responsible for
establishing governance arrangements, managing the work program and staff of DDP
aimed at promoting dialogue for improved decision-making on water resources
infrastructure based on the WCD recommendations. This phase of the process focused
on facilitating national multi-stakeholder processes to identify priority issues for policy
and procedural reform relevant to the local context, including South Africa, Nepal,
Thailand, and Viet Nam. Engaged with multiple stakeholder groups to ensure ‘roundtable’ discussions among key groups. Facilitated the expansion of the stakeholder Forum
to more than 100 diverse organizations including governments, NGOs, private sector,
affected and indigenous peoples’ groups, financiers, and researchers. Initiated dialogue
with water resources and environment agencies in China to join the Forum. Organized
international meetings and gave presentations to conferences, workshops and seminars.
Liaised with potential donors to secure and finalize financial support for DDP. Prepared
briefing papers for Steering Committee discussions and UNEP Executive Director.
Managed outreach programme, including establishment of the DDP website, newsletter
and speeches. (18 months)
World Commission on Dams (Oct 1998 to Oct 2001)
2001
Global
Director / Team Leader of Transition WCD Secretariat. Co-ordinated the preparatory
process for establishing the two-year follow-on process to WCD through discussions among
multi-stakeholder groups representing governments, private sector and civil society.
Covered governance arrangements, institutional set-up, strategy, financing, administration
model, logistics and local staffing. Facilitated the international negotiation process to agree
on composition of the broad-based Steering Committee, definition of the work programme,
implementation arrangements with UNEP and on host country agreement with South
African government to establish a new UN project office, and worked with bilateral donors to
ensure financial independence. Provided Secretariat services to the Steering Committee.
Managed professional and support staff and contracts for external resource people.
Implementation of the dissemination programme of the WCD involving presentations at
international conferences, national and regional workshops; and writing articles for
international journals and speeches for the Chair of WCD. (9 months)
Jeremy Bird
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1998-2001
Global
Norway
Pakistan
Turkey
Team Leader and Senior Advisor, Water Resources. As part of inter-sectoral
Secretariat, provided technical and strategic support to the Commissioners in formulating
global public policy for water and energy sectors in relation to dam projects and their
alternatives. Team Leader for coordinating 17 thematic reviews on social, environmental,
economic, options and institutional aspects. Member of management team that developed
the research methodology for 2-year work programme of case studies, thematic reviews
and regional consultations. Drafted recommendations on international water law – ‘sharing
rivers for peace, development and security’. Assisted in analysis of performance from
economic, social and environmental perspectives, and drafted sections of the Final Report
published in November 2000. Supervised case studies in Norway, Pakistan and Turkey.
Worked closely with the communications team for regional consultations and stakeholder
forum meetings. (28 months)
Asian Development Bank (Sept 1992 to Sept 1998)
1998
Bangladesh
Ganges River Development
Team Leader for a multidisciplinary consultation mission to review project proposals and
participate in an international conference on development of water resources and flood
management for the Ganges river in Bangladesh. Discussed the environmental and social
impacts and regional cooperation issues. (1 month)
1996-8
Asia
Preparation of ADB’s Policy on Water Sector
Facilitator of the River Basin Management Group in a regional consultation to develop the
Bank’s water sector policy and co-edited the proceedings of the consultation. Participated
in inter-departmental working groups to frame the policy to enable the Bank to address the
emerging challenges facing the water sector, including flood management. (4 months)
1995-8
Viet Nam
Phuoc Hoa Water Resources Development Project
Led identification team for project to improve design of a multipurpose development,
including bulk water supply for Ho Chi Minh City, salinity management, and agricultural and
industrial use. Supervised preparation of the feasibility study including environmental impact
analysis and processed engineering loan for detailed design. (11 months)
1995-8
Pakistan
Punjab Farmer Managed Irrigation Project
Prepared a project for participatory management of distributary canals involving a federation
of farmers' organizations. Legal framework was reviewed in relation to providing corporate
status to the organization. Rapid social assessment and participatory rural appraisal
techniques involved stakeholders in project design. (11 months)
1996-8
Cambodia
Stung Chinit Water Resources Development Project
Administered a feasibility study for phased development of diversified irrigated agriculture in
Kompong Thom Province through rehabilitation of an existing river diversion, market
development initiatives and participatory management. (3 months)
1998
Bhutan
Irrigation Strengthening Project
Developed a program of technical assistance to strengthen the regulatory framework for
community managed irrigation systems and upgrade irrigation policy. (1 month)
1997
Lao PDR
Small-Scale Community Managed Irrigation Project
Participated in project design to replicate successful experiences with small-scale farmer
managed irrigation systems developed under an NGO model and to define the scope of
design studies for a proposed sector project. (2 months)
1993-8
Viet Nam
Red River Delta Water Resources Sector Project
Design and administration of $75 million sector project to rehabilitate and upgrade mediumscale irrigation and flood drainage infrastructure involving 30 subprojects. (10 months)
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1993-7
Viet Nam
Capacity Building in the Water Resources Sector
Design and supervision of a technical assistance program for Red River Sector Project to
upgrade capabilities for irrigation and flood drainage design and management,
environmental impact assessment and monitoring, and social appraisals. (3 months)
1994
Viet Nam
Water Resources Sector Review
Led ADB team in a joint World Bank/ADB/FAO/NGO/GoV review of water resources
development and flood management in Viet Nam, highlighting the driving forces behind
future development and the challenges for the sector. Represented the Bank at a Donor’s
Conference to discuss future initiatives in the sector. (3 months)
1995-8
Pakistan
Chashma Right Bank Irrigation Project
Project Officer for supervision of a $295m project for development of 135,000 ha of irrigation
in NWFP and Punjab provinces. Commissioned design reviews for the main and distributary
level systems, administered procurement of $155m main canal contract and promoted
studies on irrigation system management and environmental mitigation. (12 months)
1994-6
Bangladesh
Socio-environmental assessment, Meghna Dhonagoda
Designed and supervised a health and environmental investigation of direct and indirect
impacts of ADB’s Meghna-Dhonagoda Irrigation Project to identify targeted improvements
for implementation under subsequent assistance. (2 months)
1993-5
Bangladesh
Study on Privatization of Minor Irrigation
Administered a research study by the International Irrigation Management Institute (now
IWMI) on contribution of policy reforms to privatize minor irrigation development. (3 months)
1994-5
Bangladesh
Khulna-Jessore Drainage Rehabilitation Project, Bangladesh
Supervised implementation of a project to improve the drainage network in coastal polder
areas suffering severe drainage congestion and flooding. The area was subject to major
tidal influences and features complex social interactions between different stakeholder
groups. Involved the community in the planning, design and implementation of the works
and establishment of legally constituted water management associations. (2 months)
1993-4
Bangladesh
Flood Action Plan
Bank's coordinator for the Flood Action Plan including participation in conferences,
preparation of statements for the Donor Consultative Group Meetings and the
coordination and formulation of the Bank's response to the final FAP report. (2 months)
1993-7
Bangladesh
Environmental Assessment of Contaminated Fertilizer
Assisted Government deal with a case of fraudulent importation of contaminated fertilizer
from USA. Liaised with local NGOs and Greenpeace, commissioned health risk assessment
and TA for strengthening the regulatory framework in Bangladesh. (2 months)
Hydraulics Research, Wallingford, UK (Aug 1986-Aug 1992)
1991
UK
Effective Irrigation Management Training Course,
University of Southampton
Joint Director of a short course for practicing irrigation managers that concentrated on the
introduction of new techniques for improving irrigation performance. (5 months)
1991-92
UK
Performance Assessment Program
Undertook a research program to identify suitable indicators of performance of irrigation
systems, particularly of parameters of adequacy, equity and reliability. (4 months)
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1991
Turkey
Improved Methodologies for Irrigation Water Management, Eskisehir. Main system
management specialist on FAO funded missions to advise National Coordinating
Committee on improvements to design and management of major irrigation developments.
Prepared recommendations for conducting pilot research program and guidance on
applications of computers for irrigation planning, design, and management. (10 months)
1991
UK/
Bangladesh
Ganges-Kobadak Irrigation Rehabilitation Project, Kushtia
Project Coordinator for UNDP funded TA. Responsible for project staffing, programming and
monitoring. Main aspects involved establishment of Water User Associations; training
irrigation agency officials, extension officers and water users; and improvement of water
management through support to a new Water Management Unit. (12 months)
1991-92
UK
Irrigation Management and Database Software
Managed development program to develop generic Windows-based irrigation software for
planning, management and evaluation of irrigation systems. (8 months)
1991
Thailand
Kraseio Irrigation Management Improvement Project, Suphanburi Province
Coordination of latter stages of research project to introduce generalized irrigation database
and scheduling software to medium-sized irrigation. Presentation of research results to
irrigation engineers from the Royal Irrigation Department. (3 months)
1987-91
Sri Lanka
Hakwatuna Oya Water Management Study, NW Province
Project Officer for applied research on water management aspects of 2,100ha small holder
irrigation scheme. Established system monitoring network, provided training in computing,
data collection and performance evaluation. Developed computer-based management
information system for main canal system. Assisted in a subsidiary health study to
investigate links between irrigation schemes and the transmission of malaria. (18 months)
1988
UK
Maharastra Composite III Irrigation Project, India
Advised and assisted in development of computer simulation models for World Bank to
assess feasibility of 96,000ha extension to an irrigation scheme. Particular emphasis on
providing flexibility of cropping patterns and reservoir operating rules. (1 month)
1986-87
Zimbabwe
Mushandike Irrigation Scheme, Masvingo
Developed microcomputer based water scheduling model to produce irrigation schedules
for a small holder scheme. Incorporated environmental considerations into the design to
minimize vector-borne disease transmission. (7 months)
1986-88
Indonesia
Reservoir Sedimentation Study
Reviewed methods of reservoir survey to determine guidelines for survey and computation
of reservoir sediment deposits. Used digital terrain models to study accuracy of
computational techniques. Presented papers at workshop in Bandung. (4 months)
W.S. Atkins & Partners Consulting Engineers (Oct 1978-Jul 1986)
Kafulafuta Dam, Ndola, Zambia
1986
UK
Feasibility design of a 30m high earthfill dam, spillway and offtake structure to provide for
long-term water needs of Ndola city. (2 months)
Balanga Irrigation Project, Bauchi State
1986
Nigeria
Design Engineer for inlet and outlet structures to night storage reservoirs, canal offtakes and
drop structures. Field research for furrow and basin irrigation on black cotton soils.
Formulated design procedures for tertiary canal layout on the basis of field trials. (5 months)
Bellara River Diversion, Algeria
1985
UK
Impact study on river diversion in northern Algeria. Design Engineer for a weir and diversion
structure to provide process water to the steelworks complex on a former floodplain.
Prepared outline designs for river training and protection works. (3 months)
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1985
UK
1985
UK
1984-8
UK
1983-4
UK/Spain
1982-83
UK
1980-82
UAE
1978-80
UK
Wessex Water Authority
Seconded Engineer responsible for design, contract documentation and tender appraisal of
flood alleviation schemes in Dorset. Particular emphasis on the improving the hydraulic
efficiency of river constrictions. (4 months)
Bwana Mkubwa Water Supply Scheme, Zambia
Detailed design of 96m long pipe bridge and pumping pontoon for 60 mld water supply to
Ndola Urban District Council. (2 months)
London Docklands Light Railway
Substructure and steel pile design for West India Docks Crossing using specialized
construction techniques developed with turnkey contractor. (7 months)
M.Sc., Irrigation Engineering, Southampton University
Completed intensive study course covering planning, design and management of irrigation
systems and associated environmental and social issues. Awarded Binnie prize as top
student. (12 months)
M25 motorway, Surrey
Computer aided design for earthworks design and on-site measurement. (18 months)
Resident Engineer responsible for site supervision and contract administration of industrial
and office development in Dubai. (10 months)
Detailed design and contract preparation; responsible for local design staff. (10 months)
Hydrographic survey for dredging and reclamation works in Umm Al Qiwain. (2 months)
Structural design and marine works for a marina in Abu Dhabi. (1 month)
Sixth Ring Motorway, Kuwait
Detailed structural design of 65 meter long pre-stressed concrete bridge decks (20 months)
University of Bristol 1975-78 B.Sc. Civil Engineering (First Class Honours)
Vacation 1977/ Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Partners
UK
Asst. Resident Engineer on geotechnical investigation, A18 Trunk Road.
Vacation 1976/ Taylor Woodrow International Ltd
Oman
Site Engineer, Construction of Army Training Camp, Salalah
Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd (1974-75)
1974-75, UK
Site Engineer, office construction, Portsmouth