Gautam, International Entrepreneurship Development Specialist with expertise in Incubation and Innovations; Curriculum Development; Succession Planning and Family Business; Organization Development and Attrition Management; Personal Coaching for Organizational Excellence; Consumer-Centric Management System; Assessment Centre and Behavioral Event Interview, has more than 35 years of experiences worldwide, offered over 5000 person days of international consulting; implemented over 53 international contracts through 5000 contracted days in 18 countries as a team leader and chief international expert for organizations like UNDP (Uganda, Benin, Kenya, India, Ethiopia), ILO (Bangkok), UNIDO (Austria) for projects in South Africa and Ethiopia, EU (New Delhi), Asian development Bank (India, Indonesia, Cambodia and Sri Lanka), African Development Bank (Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Malawi, Sierra Leone), UNICON (UK), the World Bank (USA, Palestine, Ethiopia, South Sudan, India, Sierra Leone), TRANSTEC (Belgium), and Deloitte Ltd; TRANSTEC (Belgium) for Project in Ethiopia, Steadman Global Consulting Limited (Uganda) and DevEmerge (India) in Sierra Leone and Gambia), IFAD in Gambia), KPMG (India) Established Centre of Excellences "Entrepreneurship Development Centre" and "Incubation Centre at MICA". Introduced several path breaking courses such as 15 months PG Diploma in entrepreneurship, venture project and mentored 55 innovative and digital business enterprises; founded a management institute in Indore; designed curricula for MBAs with inclusion of Digital business management. Established business Promotion Centers (Incubation Centers) in Kenya, Uganda, and Benin and also set up Entrepreneurship Institute in Strathmore University, Kenya.

Jit, International Development Sector Professional, with expertise in community development and impact assessment, has more than 35 years of working experience, has coordinated and managed large size complex assignments in Asia and Africa including Afghanistan, Iraq, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, USA, and Vietnam.

He worked for DevEmerge to design the baseline and impact assessment methodology for Eaz-Kar project in Afghanistan funded by the Word Bank, prior to his position with DevEmerge, he designed, established and managed large-scale result-based planning and M&E systems as SME Sr. M&E Adviser in US-DOS/INL Afghanistan Corrections System Support Program (2013-16), as an International M&E Specialist in USAID Tijara/IVGP in Iraq (Jan-Dec 2012), as a Sr. M&E Specialist in the World Bank/MAIL Horticulture and Livestock Project (HLP) Afghanistan (2007-2011), as the Head of Program Technical Support/Sr. M&E Adviser in Concern Worldwide Afghanistan Country Program (2006-07), as a Planning and M&E Specialist in ICIMOD (2001-2004), as a Sr. M&E Expert in UNDP, Myanmar (2007-2009), and as a Director of Research/Sr. Research Specialist in International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), Philippines (1992-1996).

In the area of community development, designed, developed and successfully managed multiple development initiatives. Reoriented and managed the community development oriented alternative development in the in UNODC AD Project, Myanmar as a Project Manager/Sr. Community Development Adviser (2004-2005). Designed and managed community mobilization approach to alternative development as a Sr. Community Development Expert in UNDCP, Myanmar (1999-2001), and established and managed the IIRR Regional Office for South Asia as Regional Director (1996-97).

John, an Experienced Executive Director with a proven history of hard working and result oriented in the water resources management and development, & Environmental conservation. Skilled in policy and strategy development, Water Supply and sanitation Services. Development of Water Resources Master Plan. Design Flood for bridges, culverts and storm drains, Water Conservation, Watershed Management, and Water Engineering. Strong business development professional with a Masters of laws in water law and policy and PhD in Water Law. Expert in Transboundary Waters.

Amadou, Veteran Agricultural Economist and Value Chain Expert, has more than 35 years of practical experience on agriculture transformation projects in Africa. He has vast experience in senior management, administration, as well as proven leadership roles as a policy-maker and resource-mobilizer and worked on the aspects such as economic analysis of agriculture sector, development of agriculture development plan, design and development of agriculture polices and framework, agriculture commercialization, agriculture value chain assessment, improvement and enhancement of food and income security, and eradicating hunger in rural poor populations, engaging the youth in the agriculture, participatory approaches of women in agriculture sector etc.

Amadou coordinated and managed large-scale consultancy projects funded by the World Bank, African Development Bank, the European Union, FAO, CORAF/WECARD, ActionAid International, AU-IBAR, IFAD, GEF, UNDP and other prestigious clients in the Gambia, Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal.

George, dynamic and results oriented professional (MBA, MSc, BEng) with a wealth of experience in Strategic Management, Corporate Governance, Business Management, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Water Resources Management, and Commercial operations in a Water Utility Set-up.

He has successful track record of more than 25 years in utility management, project design and operations management, advising Government on key reform issues, and experience in corporate governance. He started his professional journey as Project Engineer with Lusaka Water Supply Company (LWSC) in 1995, then promoted from engineering to commercial aspects as Commercial Director, his last position with LWSC was Managing Director when retired in 2016. He is into the root of water utilities and understand the challenges at each hierarchy level started from ground level to managerial level.

Besides LWSC, he led the Institutional Assessment of Chambeshi Water Utility Company, Luapula Utility Company, Western Water and Sewerage Company, Water and Sanitation Corporation of Rwanda, and many more. His international experience includes various projects in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia.

Nompumelelo, veteran WASH Sector Specialist, has more than 20 years of experience at national, sub-regional and regional level in planning, development, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of water supply projects in Africa. Her areas of expertise include behaviour change communication, multi-stakeholder engagement, community development, advocacy for policy change, and governance, including advancing public-private partnerships for WASH governance and sustainability.

She believes that clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene play a vital role in improving the lives of the communities. As part of her sector contribution, she advocated for upscaling of the community rural water supply and sanitation program for the Kingdom of Eswatini, helped the sector’s research and development agenda, directed the development of sector policies, strategies, guidelines, and advocacy materials. She has notable experience working under multicultural environments with national and regional governments, the private sector, and development partners; something that has helped model her partnership management abilities.

Ayebazibwe, qualified Accountant and Public Financial Management Expert with a combined expertise and background in Financial Management and Information Technology, has more than 15 years of experience in PFM reforms and developing various Management Information Systems in East African countries. He has strong expertise and technical experience in designing Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), Payroll and Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS), aid management, budgeting and planning. His international experience includes various projects in Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somaliland, Somalia, and Uganda.

Seema, Founder and the Managing Director of DevEmerge, holds Bachelor’s Degree in Botany from University of Delhi, India. She is leading the overall strategy, growth and operations of the organization.

Seema is Botanist by profession, passionate to contribute in the sustainable growth of forest and agriculture through providing inputs and advice for the conservation of the environment and eco-system, gardening and landscaping, plant propagation, crop production, plant biochemistry, and plant physiology.

She is familiar with the safeguards policies of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and African Development Bank.

Jai, Development Sector Professional, holds Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Management as well Certificate Programs in Public Procurement, Governance Global Practices, the World Bank; ADB Records Management, Asian Development Bank; Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, and Financial Education in Asia, Asian Development Bank Institute; and Private Financing for Infrastructure and Sustainable Growth, Asian Development Bank Institute. He has over 10 years of experience including development sector projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, the World Bank and various client from public and private sectors.

Jai, well versed with the procurement and operational guidelines of the Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank and the World Bank. His international experience and exposure includes various projects and visits in Angola, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Samoa, Malawi, the Gambia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Sangeeta, Development Communication Professional, holds Master’s Degree in English (Literature) from Ambedkar University Delhi and pursuing her PhD in English from Ambedkar University Delhi.

She is passionate to contribute in the sustainable development of societies across globe, through providing her inputs and advice on development of communication strategy for infrastructure development projects, community consultations, conflict resolution, women empowerment, education and dissemination, social and gender aspects.

Sangeeta is a researcher on community migration aspects and presented many research papers in various universities in India, University of Sussex, UK and at American Folklore Society, USA. Her international experience and exposure include various presentations and seminars in India, UK and USA.

Virender, marketing and business professional, over 05 years of working experience in the business development, business strategies and communication field.

Currently, working in capacity of Manager - Strategy and Business Development Department. He is a strong team player with excellent analytical and leadership skills, having experience in client relationship management, negotiation and communications, team management, seeking new opportunities, leadership skills, and preparing of tender documents etc.

Virender is familiar with the consulting opportunities across Asia, Pacific and African Region available in different sectors. He has a sound knowledge of the procurement and operational guidelines of ADB, World Bank, AFDB, and other local agencies on various TA’s, etc.

Suman, holds Master’s Degree in Commerce, leading the HR and Administration Department of DevEmerge, over 05 years of working experience in the HR and Administration.

As dedicated, Manager – HR and Administration, she is taking care of the entire HR and Administration responsibilities including recruitment, employer-employee relationship management, and administration of the day to day office activities.

Dharamjeet is an experienced Management Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. He is a young professional and dynamic member of our Business Strategy and Development Department. He is coordinating and managing our business in Asia and Africa.