Research, Education and training in water management, water supply and sanitation

Mr. Nnamdi Anene has been working in the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since 2008 as a geologist deployed to the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Department. His roles focus on assisting the Ministry in formulating and implementing policies for the effective development and regulation of the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining sub-sector. Prior to joining the public service, Mr. Anene had a brief stint in the private sector working with a water borehole construction company. He also participated in various geological investigations whilst undergoing the National Youth Service Corps programme at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency. Mr. Anene has a degree in Geological Sciences. He also obtained a postgraduate diploma in Environmental Management from the Centre for International Postgraduate Studies of Environmental Management at TUD Dresden and a Master of Technology in Environmental Management from the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria.

I am a highly accomplished and results-oriented professional with over 40 years of distinguished experience as a Principal Systems Engineer, Data Scientist, and Project Manager. I possess a proven track record of success at national, international, and NATO levels, specialising in the strategic development and execution of complex, global transformational R&D security and defence projects. My extensive technology background encompasses Security and C3 Architectures, Cloud/Big Data Architectures, and deep expertise in the NATO Security domain, including Common Criteria for ITSEC certification and Cloud (CCM of CSA) for NATO CIS accreditation. I am a recognised expert in NATO C3I Systems & Interoperability, including Interface Exchange Requirements (IERs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interoperability Validation & Verification (IV&V) and Modelling & Simulation (NATO "(ALT)BMD" Integration Test Bed). As a Senior Data Scientist, I bring advanced expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), including Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative Pre-trained AI (GPAI), their evaluation trough HELM methodologies and the design and validation of Digital Twins. I am an active member of the Emerging Technologies (AI) WG of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and have been part of the NATO ACT Data Science Group. I am also proud member of the Italian National Association of Professional Engineers since 1989. My management approach is founded on PMBook, Prince 2 principles, integrated within an ISO 9001 quality system, as well as ITIL certification, ensuring effective leadership, team building, and successful project outcomes. I excel at building consensus and fostering cooperation among diverse groups across government, industry, academia, and international organisations. A pragmatic leader, I am adept at exploiting basic research and disruptive technologies to rapidly meet military requirements, emphasising synergy between research, engineering, and end-user involvement from project inception. I consistently bring optimism, full accountability, initiative, and a charismatic, cooperative work ethic to international and multicultural environments, committed to achieving common and agreed objectives

An experienced Operations, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with skills in program and policy analysis, program and projects monitoring and evaluation, design and management of development programs and experience in participatory development approaches, design and implementation of demand side governance frameworks, including social accountability mechanisms and community driven development (CDD) programs.

My experience encompasses several multi-phases national and international large programs, projects and proactive management of crucial external relationships. I proven leadership skills, strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards, and flexibility in devising proactive responses to changing socioeconomic conditions would allow me to make a significant contribution to the national and international development programs.

Moreover, I led various researches, mid-term and impact evaluation initiatives with skills in national survey and household census design [nationwide targeting mechanism for identification of the poor], management and execution. I have experience in designing and implementing microfinance and social protection initiatives, conducting institutional and individual capacity assessments for capacity enhancement programs and an experienced trainer in participatory approaches. I made several presentations on Program and Project Management, M&E; National Poverty Targeting Surveys and Community Driven Development and Led the Development of few knowledge management frameworks.