Resident Engineer (Interim) Consultant for the Tourism Bengdula Project and Air Transport

Project Overview

This ongoing engagement encompasses multiple roles and responsibilities across various infrastructure and development projects in The Gambia, Senegal, and the broader West African subregion. The position involves serving as Resident Engineer, Consultant, and Local Expert for several high-value projects including transportation infrastructure, tourism development, and regional connectivity initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Primary Roles

1. Resident Engineer (Interim) Consultant for the Tourism Bengdula Project and Air Transport
2. Representative as IMSA for JML Investment Group and partners (COSMOS, Gemtelco etc)
3. Expert (Gambia) for the DAI-TAS-Acciona Consortium on the EU funded GGSM Praia-Dakar-Abidjan Corridor Project Study (May 2024)

Key Projects and Activities

Berthil Harding Highway Phase III EPC Project

• Value: USD 54 million
• Role: Engineer
• Client: Gamworks Agency (acting as Interim Consultants)
• Period: September 2025
• Description: Engineering oversight and consultancy for major highway infrastructure development

Sand Beach Hotel and Resort - Bengdula Cultural Meeting Centre

• Period: October 2024
• Role: Project Developer and Consultant
• Client: Gambia Tourism Board
• Description:
  • Developed concept note, design, and project proposal
  • Proposed development of a Bengdula (Cultural Meeting Centre) for tourists and locals
  • Located in the Tourism Development Area
  • Aims to enhance cultural tourism and local engagement

ITAP PPP Project Proposal

• Role: Principal Partner and Agent
• Partners: JML Investment Group with Gemtelco Ltd
• Client: Government of The Gambia
• Description: Development and submission of ITAP PPP project proposal to the Government of The Gambia

COSMOS Partnership Projects

• Role: Principal Partner and Agent
• Sectors:
  • ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
  • Waste to Energy
  • Mining
  • Building Infrastructure
• Description: Strategic partnership and project development across multiple infrastructure sectors

EU GGSM Praia-Dakar-Abidjan Corridor Project Study

• Period: May 2024
• Role: Local Expert and Liaison
• Consortium: DAI-TAS-Acciona
• Funding: European Union
• Responsibilities:
  • Support Team Leader and consultant in study and identification of projects
  • Identify projects eligible for EU support in:
    • Carbon-free Urban Mobility
    • Transport and Trade Facilitation
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
  • Focus on projects with strong impact on cross-border trade
  • Support the Praia-Dakar-Abidjan corridor project development

Geographic Scope

The project activities span multiple countries and regions:

• The Gambia: Primary focus for tourism and infrastructure projects
• Senegal: Regional connectivity and corridor projects
• West African Subregion: Cross-border trade facilitation and connectivity infrastructure

Project Impact

This multi-faceted engagement contributes to:

• Transportation Infrastructure: Major highway and air transport improvements
• Tourism Development: Cultural centers and resort development
• Regional Connectivity: Cross-border trade facilitation and corridor development
• Sustainable Development: Carbon-free mobility solutions
• Economic Growth: PPP project development and infrastructure investment

Technical Expertise Applied

• Project management and engineering oversight
• PPP project development and structuring
• Infrastructure design and planning
• Stakeholder liaison and coordination
• Multi-sectoral project development (transport, tourism, energy, ICT)
• Regional development and cross-border initiatives