Final Design and Implementation of the Regional Hydrological Monitoring Network for the Nile Basin

Nile Basin Initiative, Entebbe, Uganda

(2019-present)

Team Leader

Currently overseeing the final design and implementation of the hydrometric monitoring portion of a previously designed monitoring network. Coordinated site visits to all proposed monitoring sites for final review and design; worked with country representatives to address national interests and concerns regarding station priorities, implementation expectations, and sustainability threats; developed a draft memorandum for commitments among NBI and the member countries for sustainable operation of the network in each country; led a consultation workshop on the evolving design and implementation plan; oversaw development of final design documents and procurement documents. Coordinated scheduling and deployment of experts for civil works oversight and inspection and for installation and commissioning of stations; collaborated on selection of data management system tools; developed draft information products to be generated from the monitoring network; provided project support to NBI coordination team.

hydro-meteorologic networks