Patricia Bakir
 
Freelance Consultant
Ms.
bakirp@gmail.com

Communication, institutional and training specialist with 25 years experience in the Middle East and Africa, mainly in the water sector.

University(s) Attended

  • University of Loughborough
  • University of Vermont
  • Colby College
  • Seljord Folk School (Norway)

Professional Affiliation(s)

  • International Water Association
  • American Waterworks Association

Language(s)

  • Arabic
  • English

Citizenship(s)

  • United States


What I Do


Expert in institutional and communication aspects of water sector management and community development. Areas of specialization include: training and facilitation, community participation, policy and project management. Project have included private sector participation, water reuse, farmer participation, youth policy development. Also experienced in business development, including recruitment and proposal writing. Experience with USAID, UN, GTZ and EU-funded projects, mainly in Middle East, but also Africa. US citizen, based in Amman, Jordan, able to travel for short-term assignments. English native language, excellent conversational Arabic, good conversational French.


Career Level:
Senior-level

Employment Status:
Employed on a short-term contract

Job Functions:
  • Recruit Candidates
  • Conduct research
  • Pursue new business
  • Manage Projects in the field
  • Write proposals or grant requests
  • Manage projects from the home office
  • Provide technical advice on projects

Regional Experience
  • Eastern Africa
  • West Africa
  • South Africa
  • Western Europe
  • North America

Available Start Date:
08 Feb 2008

Currently exploring employment opportunities
 
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Contact Me


Address: P.O. Box 926967

Amman
Jordan
Country: Jordan
Fax: 962-6-552-43234
Email: bakirp@gmail.com
Alternate Email: hotchkissbakir@hotmail.com
   
 
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