THOMAS MARTIN WALDER

CH-1832 Chernex, Switzerland 0041-21-981 19 20 thomaswalder@bluewin.ch Rural Engineer General Manager Project Manager Program Manager Department Head Senior Policy advisor Country Director Highly accomplished Rural Engineer and Program Manager with extensive record of success in planning and leading complex, vital initiatives in areas such as rural and urban water supply, food security, water and sanitation as well as Integrated Water Resource Management and adaptation to Climate Change. Special expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation and Controlling in order to prepare the necessary key information to the Management of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Furthermore he as long lasting experience in identifying and implementing rural infrastructures, improving efficiency and energy conservation, and coordinating Food for Work and Cash for Work programs al including efficient monitoring systems. Adept at designing legal and regulatory frameworks, supporting decentralization processes, and enhancing municipal, regional and central water management capacities. Experienced at facilitating development and support of international organizations. Background includes wastewater treatment, watershed management, and irrigation as well as executive controlling. Excellent problemsolving and negotiation skills (on diplomatic level). Core Competencies: Water Supply Integrated Water Resource Management Irrigation Sanitation Wastewater Treatment Water Footprint Adaptation to Climate Change Environment. CEO Director Program & Project Management International Team Leadership Team Management Senior Policy advisor Planning/supervision Engineer. Financial Planning Cost & Budget Control Procurement Operational Improvement Grant Administration Process Optimization Controlling and Evaluation Quality Assurance Staff & Technical Training

EDUCATION
Dipl. Ing. Rural Engineer, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland Bach. of Science, Maturity C, Gymnase de Vevey, Vevey, Switzerland Certificate of Secondary School, Collge secondaire de Vevey, Vevey, Switzerland

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SWISS FEDERAL DEPT. OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, 2001 - Present Regional Senior Water Specialist Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC) (2012-2013) Swiss secondment to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington: Transfer SDC knowledge on water supply, sanitation, water resource management, disaster risk reduction, gender and result orientation (Results Framework) to the IDB. Transfer IDB knowledge to SDC Facilitate and support inter-institutional coordination in Water, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction. Introduce SDC International Partner Networks and Swiss NGOs to the IDB and vice versa. Regional Senior Water Specialist, Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation in Lima (2010-2011) Assess all SDCs water projects in Latin America and Caribbean to ensure project goals, quality, and operational standards met. Monitor compliance with Paris Declaration and The Accra Agenda of Action. Coordinate scale-up of projects through Peruvian Ministry of Construction, Housing, & Sanitation, Bolivian Ministry of Environment & Water, World Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank. Supervised staff of five Program Managers. Serve as SDC Country Director for Peru as needed. Develop new institutional partnerships.

Thomas Martin Walder Curriculum Vitae Page 2 of 6 (Swiss Federal Dept. of Foreign Affairs, continued) Currently developing two global programs involving integrated water management, with one focused on payments for hydrological/environmental services and climate change, and the other on wastewater treatment for rural agglomerations and small towns. Facilitated internal control system through revision of financial and operational data, and formulation of improvements and recommendations for financial officers. Led SDCs water strategy for Peru, including negotiations with governments of Peru and Bolivia, and developed of plans for closing and scale up of technical development projects. Created successful regional network for water sector knowledge management. Identified and acquired global specialists and organized semi-annual meetings.

Developed guidelines for establishing sustainable water and sanitation projects, including rural water supply, watershed protection, and water and sanitation for schools. Worked with Nestl, Holcim, Clariant, and Syngenta to manage development of water footprint in Colombia, part of SDC Global Water Program. Partnered with Quantis to create international ISO Norm 14046 standards. Continually optimized SDCs strategies to achieve success in project growth. Senior Water Specialist, SDC Corporate Domain of Global Cooperation (2008-2010) Managed all SDC water projects in Latin America. Monitored project quality and performance, prepared and approved proposals, and ensured all proposals met globalization, poverty reduction, gender, governance, and efficiency guidelines. Directed research project portfolio. Assisted with development project portfolio for newly-created Water Division. Represented SDC to major global organizations of water and environmental sectors, and communicated extensively at Board levels. Oversaw knowledge management efforts. Performed lobbying. Led effective revision and improvement of more than 20 credit proposals. Created projects in conjunction with Swiss and various international universities. Managed development of Struvite production project financed by Gates Foundation. Directed projects for reference for wastewater management in periurban areas of Africa and scale-up of low pressure membrane filter. Launched water diplomacy as part of portfolio and effectively coordinated with political and humanitarian aid departments. Initiated collaboration with China and improved relations with Global Water Partnership. Ensured 5year financing of GWP. Played key role in influencing institutions and networks to focus more on rural areas of target populations, assure sustainability of water programs, and implement water treatment and waste disposal programs. Initiated and led 3 water projects involving water footprint and transboundary water management, including ISO Norm 14046, optimization of basin management in Caete Valley of Peru, and new, state of the art wastewater treatment plants for small towns in developing countries. Total budget US $2M per year. Spearheaded Climate Change strategies and positions at international conferences. Prepared Swiss position with Ministry of Transport & Environment. Integrated climate change information in IWRM. Achieved Switzerlands successful participation in Sanitation and Water for All, an organiza tion with >70 member states. Participated in SDCs Gender Network, gathering data on gender equality and justice. This resulted in SDCs water sector being at forefront on gender equality and placing women in executive positions worldwide. Program Officer, SDC, Evaluation & Controlling (2006-2008) Member of corporate team that monitored program quality across five divisions and controlled budgets. Developed new tools to improve program management. Evaluated country strategies, analyzed credit proposals, and prepared speeches for Director. Moderate Board meetings.

Thomas Martin Walder Curriculum Vitae Page 3 of 6 (Swiss Federal Dept. of Foreign Affairs, continued) Improved efficiency by conducting Project Cycle Management (PCM) training for 150 staff members in Switzerland, Cuba, and Asia. Played key role in development of five regional and 12 country strategies, as part of supporting divisions of Swiss Bilateral Cooperation. Evaluated budget support for health sector in Tanzania, including development and revision of offers, reviewing inception and final reports, and presenting data to media. Member of working group on Harmonization & Alignment (Paris Declaration). Formulated common Swiss position for workshops, prepared statements and proposals, and facilitated international documents with Swiss positioning for Paris Agreements on Aid Effectiveness. Led design of first Swiss reporting on effectiveness of international cooperation. Member of working group on impact reporting. First report, on water effectiveness, published in 2008. Created new guideline for End of Phase reports and improved project management. Water & Sanitation Specialist, SDC, Central America (2001-2005) Chief of Liaison Office in Honduras. Served as General Manager. Hired and supervised staff of 10. Oversaw activities for Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. Supported network of eight countries in Central America and Caribbean. Oversaw PR, finances, and operations. Administered budgets. Represented SDC at Board, international financing, UN agency, and other organization meetings. Planned and managed all of SDCs water and sanitation programs in Central America. Represented donors in negotiations with receiving governments. Directed 20 water and sanitation projects, with annual budget of US $6M. Achieved sustainability and influenced global water project development. Facilitated global expansion of SDCs models and strategies by leading dialogs in water and sanitation at conferences. Developed standardized guidelines for planning, execution and management of water supply and sanitation projects. Introduced concept of decentralization. New model adopted by major donors worldwide. Worked with WB and IDB on comprehensive analysis of Honduras water sector, including coverage, costs, sustainability, and compliance. Contributed to sector-wide approach paper. Implemented sector-wide reorganization to improve coverage. Assisted with development of new water and sanitation laws in Honduras and Nicaragua. Improved 4 national networks for water and sanitation. Designed Regional Water and Sanitation Forum for Central America and Dominican Republic. Set up workshops attended by international participants. Assisted countries in developing individual networks. Constructed website. Coordinated individuals from NGOs, civilian areas, government agencies, grassroots organizations, and donors. Authored complete Monitoring Manual for Water & Sanitation. Performed watershed management in El Salvador. Organized association of seven municipalities and developed alternative sources of income through ecological tourism. Led financing of technology development and water supply safety. CHEMIE UETIKON, Uetikon, Switzerland 1999 - 2001 Area Manager, Water Processing Served as Branch Manager, directing wastewater treatment department for major chemical companys southern European region. Oversaw financials, public relations, marketing, sales, and product development. Communicated extensively with business executives and government leaders. Negotiated with environmental authorities. Developed and launched branch office in French part of Switzerland. Led successful development and release of new wastewater treatment product.

Thomas Martin Walder Curriculum Vitae Page 4 of 6 Reduced costs 40% by partnering with local government and several wastewater treatment plants to share supervisory expenses and R&D knowledge. Directed experimentation involving sludge management and flocculants/precipitants in water treatment plants. Successfully improved pretreatment, biological treatment, and sludge management for close to 400 water treatment plants. Assisted with design and upgrade of wastewater treatment plants, including two remodels. Contributed to revenue growth by bringing older product back to market to target specific problems. Sales covered development costs for new products, eliminating reliance on foreign funds investors for research expenses. GKW CONSULT, GMBH, Mannheim, Germany 1994 - 1999 Program Manager/Mission Chief, Rural Water Supply II & III, Guatemala (1995-1999) Oversaw DM 25M program focusing on preparation of technical and financial offers for water supply and sanitation programs in Guatemala. Led high-level negotiations of terms with government officials. Hired, trained, and supervised staff of 40+. Monitored projects. Directed mapping, planning, supply and equipment acquisition, and infrastructure construction. Grew number of offices in Guatemala from one to three and improved overall project implementation from 40% of plan to 95% of plan. Successfully delivered 190 drinking water systems with wastewater treatment and disposal, supporting needs of more than 500,000 people. Systems still in use today. Project Manager & Planning Engineer (1994) Led short-time projects in Guatemala and Ecuador involving urban water supply and sanitation systems implementation and upgrade. Supervised staff of three. Oversaw 10M rehabilitation of water supply and sewage systems for Santo Domingo de los Colorados. Prepared contracts, managed partner relationship. Directed 30M project to establish water supply and sanitation infrastructure for three urban locations in Guatemala, and to reduce contamination of Lake Petn Itza. GERMAN AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION, Ethiopia 1993 Project Manager, Integrated Food Security Programme Played key role in implementation of new integrated food security program. Organized staff of 40 and all financial resources. Worked in conjunction with local institutions. Identified and initiated post-war activities incorporating cash and food for work incentives to facilitate soil conservation, agro-forestry, water supply, farming, healthcare, and infrastructure initiatives. Established project office in rural area and developed operational plan. HENDRIKSON ASSOCIIERTE CONSULTANTS GMBH, Eschborn, Germany 1990 - 1992 Project Manager, Integrated Food Security Programme, Honduras Planned and managed DM 30M, grant-funded program focusing on three of Honduras poorest areas. Negotiated terms of program execution with Honduran government. Trained local executives. Coordinated team of 50. Coordinated activities with local organizations. Delivered sustainable results in corn and bean production, road construction, increased involvement of women in decision-making, and construction of schools and health centers. Reduced erosion 50% and doubled income for more than 300,000 people through diversification of land usage and improved irrigation. Organized beneficiary groups for ecologically appropriate production methods and to carry out construction and maintenance of rural infrastructure. Designed and implemented new monitoring and evaluation process.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
GITEC CONSULT GMBH, Dsseldorf, Germany Trainer HAUS + HERD AG, Herzogenbuchsee. Switzerland Branch Manager HENDRIKSON ASSOCIIERTE CONSULTANTS GMBH, Eschborn, Germany Project Coordinator, Integrated Food Security Programme, Honduras 1989

1988

1982 - 1987

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

International Water Law Project Cycle Management Knowledge Management through Communities of Practice Program Management Management Training GTZ-Project Management Planning by Objectives Project Planning & Management Project Management Working in Multicultural Environment External Evaluation Gender Approach in International Development Team Work Moderation Negotiation

LANGUAGES
Fluent German, French, English, and Spanish; basic Italian

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Society of Swiss Engineers and Architects (SIA) Association Romande pour la protection des eaux et de lair (ARPEA)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: MS Office, Project, Mind Manager Regional Experience: Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Bolivia, USA, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nationality: Swiss Date of Birth: 26 July, 1958 Family: Married, 2 children Relocation Availability: Worldwide

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REFERENCES
Mr. Rudolph Gerber, Director of Treuhand Gerber AG CH 3360 Herzogenbuchsee (Former director of Haus und Herd AG) r.gerber@treuhand-gerber.ch, Tel: 062 956 66 01; Priv: 062 961 46 04 Mr. Derko Kopitopoulos, CEO of Ecopsis SA; dk@ecopsis.ch CH-1096 Cully, Switzerland, Tel +41 21 799 11 11 More References on request