Young Expert at Vitens Evides International - Zimbabwe

YEP period 2018 - 2020, batch 15

YEP Role

I work in the Control Centre (CC) of Harare Water. The CC plays a role in the implementation of the Water Loss Reduction Action Plan (WLRAP). A plan that is developed in a previous project. The CC is responsible for developing a hydraulic model and pressure management settings. Besides, field measurements are performed regarding pressure and flows in the network. 

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Skills

A motivated, analytical and hard-working young-professional who wants to grow in the water sector. Likes to connect people and achieve goals together. Motivates people with an energetic and optimistic attitude. 

 

Background

Nationality: Dutch
Education: 

• BSc. Technology, Policy and Management, TU Delft, the Netherlands
• MSc. Civil Engineer (Water management), TU Delft, the Netherlands

Experience before YEP

Before YEP I worked 2,5 years at the asset management department of the Dutch drinking water company Oasen. Here I also performed my graduation research (leak localization in small water supply area’s ). I combined my work at Oasen with the National Water Traineeship. In this program I followed a personal leadership program and worked together with other young water professionals in the Netherlands.