Discipline

Agriculture; Irrigation; Land Resources; Community-based Livelihood Development; Participatory Watershed Management; Team Leadership

Date of Birth

9^th April 1941

Years of Experience

42

Nationality

British

Proposed Position

2004-present
INDIA & UK

Director, Village Ways Pvt Ltd, Kumaon, Uttarakhand State. Planning, preparation and management of a community-based Responsible Tourism company providing community-managed walking tourism within hill villages, aimed primarily at UK market ( www.villageways.com ).

2007
Thailand
October

Director, Village Ways Pvt Ltd. Mission to NW Thailand to investigate opportunities for collaborative expansion of community-based responsible tourism in Thailand.

2007
India
May

Invited Participant at Moderation Skills Training Workshop, Bangalore. Workshop organised by ENRAP, IFAD & IDRC to strengthen capacities of facilitative learning and experience sharing between national IFAD representatives of the Asia-Pacific Region. Outcome was establishment of an e-discussion ‘Knowledge Facilitators Group’.

2006.
Sri Lanka
July-Aug

Watershed Management Consultant, Upper Watersheds Project (ADB Loan Project). ADB Staff Consultant responsible for undertaking a technical review of the outcomes of a seven year conservation-orientated farming and forest rehabilitation project in the central highlands. With the Resident Mission staff, prepared Project Completion Report for the Asian Development Bank.

2006-07
INDIA
May-Mar

Documentation Consultant on ‘Aajeevika’ Livelihood Improvement Project for the Himalaya (LIPH), Uttaranchal, under IFAD-IDRC funding. Responsible for guidance on preparation of reports, documenting participatory learning,, circulation of information and establishing linkages.

2005
AFGHANISTAN
Jan-May

Watershed Management Specialist, Western Basins Water Resources Management & Irrigated Agriculture Development Project (ADB PPTA). Responsible for identifying upper watershed issues affecting the efficiency of proposed downstream irrigation developments in the Hari Rod Basin, Herat Province, and recommendations for community-based watershed management interventions, through government and NGO systems, including design of pilot phase. Undertaken for SMEC & Agrisystems Ltd.

2004
EGYPT
Oct-Nov

Team Leader, Bustan Agriculture Development Project Final Evaluation Mission. Leader of three member team, responsible for review of project progress (irrigation, farming systems, involvement of women NGOs and institutional development), review of achievements and lessons learnt, including proposals for future sustenance. Reported to Government of Egypt and EC Delegation. Undertaken for IPP Consultants, under NRIL framework contract.

2004-present
INDIA & UK

Director, Village Ways Pvt Ltd, Kumaon, Uttaranchal State. Planning, preparation and management of a Responsible Tourism company designed to encourage community-managed tourism within hill villages, aimed at Indian and UK markets ( www.villageways.com ).

2002
INDIA
Oct-Dec

Agriculturist & Watershed Management Consultant for IFAD on Project Formulation Mission for the Himalayan Livelihoods Improvement Project. Member of multi-discipline team formulating a project aimed at stimulating rural enterprise in 10 districts of Meghalaya and Uttaranchal States, for funding by IFAD. Responsible for agriculture/horticulture, watershed management and water resource aspects.

2002
INDIA
April-May

Team Leader, Mid-term Review Mission of the EC-supported Transfer of Technologies for Sustainable Development Project, implemented by the NGO BAIF. Leader of 6-person MTR team on behalf of URS Corporation, for the EC. Reviewed progress of this community- and family-based poverty reduction programme in clusters of villages in five States (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan & UP). Project included improved farming, livestock, women’s development and community health components. Specific responsibility for community and project institutional development. The MTR recommended improvements to M&E systems, LogFrame, financial management and refinements to the implementation processes for the remaining 2.5 years. The Mission was conducted in collaboration with the National Bank for Rural Development (NABARD). Presented findings to the EC Brussels.

1999-2006
INDIA

Consultancy Coordinator & Team Leader, Western India Rainfed Farming Project (Phase II), under DIFD funding, implemented by two NGOs (GVT & IFFDC). The Project focussed on participatory, village-based programmes to support Tribal communities in remote, drought-prone areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh. Activities included trees, crops, livestock, soil & water conservation, irrigation, participatory technology generation and credit & savings programmes. Additional support was provided in monitoring & evaluation, social development and wage labourer/ migrant support systems and health. Responsible for co-ordinating consultancy activities of a multi-discipline team supporting this community-based rural livelihoods development programme, as well as strategies for dissemination and extension of lessons to wider areas of India and interactions with Government and NGO associates, .Responsible for Consultants’ report editing (over 110 reports) and training in .report preparation. Assisted in planning and facilitation of Livelihood Summit conference, Udaipur, and in facilitating a Policy Influencing Study. Responsible for liaison with DFID Madhya Pradesh team.

1999
EGYPT

Team Leader/ Senior Evaluator, Al Bustan Agriculture Development Project (EC). Responsible for review of EC-funded irrigation project, with emphasis on institutional aspects and on means for ensuring participation of beneficiary farmers. Prepared Mission Report on proposals for future direction of the project, via an Action Plan, and amendments to the project programme.

1992-01
INDIA

Team Leader, Doon Valley Watershed Management Project, Uttaranchal (EC). Responsible for technical assistance team supporting implementation of three IWMPs in the Lesser Himalaya region, and establishment of Project Monitoring Unit. Undertook frequent intermittent inputs to manage and co-ordinate TA activities, aimed at developing a participatory approach to watershed management, through PRA-based micro-planning at village level and joint implementation of conservation measures between village organisations and the Watershed Management Directorate. Components included agriculture, horticulture, livestock, forestry, minor irrigation, training, GIS/MIS, rural credit, monitoring & impact evaluation studies, energy conservation, publicity/media, gender issues, institutional development, income generation. Responsible for:

• Liaison with State & Central Government agencies

• Co-ordination with the EC Delegation and SCR Brussels

• Preparation of Overall Work Plan and Annual Plans, editing and presentation of Consultants’ technical reports.

• Co-ordinating in-country training programmes for staff and village groups, and organising overseas study tours and short course training for project staff

• Procurement of project equipment in Europe and India

• Maintenance of accounts and invoicing procedures for the TA assignment

• Facilitating communication between project authorities and outside agencies (projects, NGOs, government agencies, donor agencies etc).

• Participation in Mid-term Review and Project Planning Workshops

• Assistance in recruitment of women Community Organisers.

• Edited and published monthly News Letter (Village Notes).

1994-95
THAILAND

Land Resources/Agriculture Consultant, Mun River Basin Master Plan Study (EC). Member of team planning long term water resource use, with responsibility for regional agricultural and land use planning in the context of water use for irrigation. Policy aimed at achieving greater participation of agricultural water users and user groups to improve efficiency.

1987-93
NEPAL

Natural Resources Adviser on Koshi Hills Development Programme (DFID). Intermittent TA assignment to the Local Development Support Project. Closely involved in institutional aspects and in planning and implementing participatory training programmes for local officials, as well as interaction with training, agriculture, livestock and community forestry components. Responsible for co-ordinating TA team inputs, drafting Annual Plans and a strategy for future DFID support in the Koshi Hills.

1991
SRI LANKA

Technical Supervisor, Southern Province Development Project (ADB - TA). Responsible for monitoring study, co-ordinating consultancy inputs and preparation of final reports for feasibility studies covering rural roads, irrigation & drainage, fisheries, income-generation, women’s development and village social development.

1990
ALGERIA

Senior Soils Advisor on Bas Cheliff-Mitidja Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (IBRD), providing advice on drainage and reclamation of heavy soils.

1988-90
OMAN

Agriculturist on Southern Regional Development Planning Study. Responsible for agricultural aspects of long-term regional planning and land use planning within sub-regions, with emphasis on irrigation.

1987
ZAIRE

Agronomist, MIBA. Responsible for investigating potential for a maize development project, Mbuji Mae area.

1986
LIBERIA

Senior Soils Adviser on Grand Gedeh County Land Capability Study (EDF funding). Supervised reconnaissance and detailed soil surveys, leading to selection of sites for swamp rice development.

1986
OMAN

Remote Sensing Adviser on Systems Development Project for the Planning Committee for Development and Environment in S Region. Duties included recommending satellite imagery and processing systems for use in land, marine and climatic monitoring. Advised on irrigation land use planning in Salalah Plain.

1986
OMAN

Agricultural Planner on Greater Sohar Structure Plan Study. Responsible for assessing irrigated agriculture and artisanal marine fisheries aspects affecting long term plans for urban development being prepared by team of urban planners.

1984-86
EGYPT

Land Use Advisor, Project Preparation Unit within GARPAD (World Bank funding). Responsible for advising on soil survey, land use planning and training requirements for GARPAD staff, assisting on initial feasibility study in Nuqra Plain and in procurement of equipment

1983-84
KENYA

Land Use Planner on Masinga Dam Soil & Water Conservation Project for Tana & Athi Rivers Development Authority (EDF). Responsible for supervision of land resource and erosion survey of 4000 km2 catchment and planning for pilot soil conservation measures.

1983
WINDWARD & LEEWARD Is

Project Manager/Land Use Planner on reconnaissance study of soil and water conservation needs in seven island states, including identification of implementation schedule. Undertaken for CARDI (EDF funding).

1982-83
SYRIA

Member of implementation planning team for National Fruit Tree Project covering six provinces (KfW funding). Responsible for co-ordinating initial plans for land resource and soil conservation studies.

1982
ZIMBABWE

Land Use Planner on Chisumbanje Irrigation Feasibility Study. Member of team planning irrigation project for ARDA, under Kuwait Fund finance. Responsible for supervision of semi-detailed soil survey and land use planning of 27,000 ha scheme.

1981
ALGERIA

Agronomist on Alger-Sebaou Water Resources Management Project. Member of multi-disciplinary team preparing 30 year development plan for regional water resources (World Bank funding). Responsible for agricultural water demand aspects, including review of irrigation potential and estimation of future water needs for 180,000 ha.

1980
MEXICO

Land Resource Planner on Integrated Agricultural Development Projects, Campeche and Chiapas States. Pre-investment study for two 100,000 ha mechanised irrigation projects. Prepared agronomic proposals for rice/soya and sugar/cereal projects.

1980
NIGERIA

Senior Land Resources Planner on Borno State Agricultural Development Project. Member of multi-disciplinary team involved in feasibility study for integrated agricultural development of the State (funded by World Bank).

1979
CHINA PR

Soils Specialist on Ho Lan Shan State Farm Study, Ningxia Region. UK Mission for planning model animal husbandry demonstration farm.

1978-79
BAHRAIN

Soils Specialist on Umm Er Radhuma Study. Member of team investigating land and water resources for agricultural development.

1977-78
SOMALIA

Soils Specialist/Team Leader on Jaanaale-Buulo Mareerta Project, Lower Shebelli (AfDB).

1976
AFGHANISTAN

Land Resource Planner on Konar River Basin Feasibility Study (Kuwait Fund).

1975
SOMALIA

Soil Scientist on Jowhar Sugar Estate Drainage and Reclamation Study for Ministry of Industry.

1974-75
ETHIOPIA

Senior Land Classifier, Tigrai Rural Development Study (DFID).

1973-74
COTE D’IVOIRE

Deputy Project Manager and Soils Specialist on Blolekin-Zoukougbou Cocoa Project (IBRD).

1972
THAILAND

Land Classification Specialist on Southern Land Settlement Project (DFID), aimed at developing new agriculture settlements in southern hill areas.

1970-71
SWAZILAND

Land Classification Specialist and Team Leader on Imbuluzi Basin Study (DFID).

1969-70
THAILAND

Soils Team Leader on Yom Basin Irrigation Development Study, for Royal Irrigation Department (DFID).

1968-69
NIGER

Soil Surveyor on Dallol Maouri Irrigation Project (UNDP).

1967-68
CANADA

Canada Department of Agriculture, Soil Surveyor, Alberta.

1966
MIDDLE EAST

Member of research team investigating arid zone land systems in United Arab Emirates, South Yemen and Bahrain.

1964-66
SUDAN

Soil Surveyor on Roseires Irrigation Feasibility Project (IBRD).