PROECCO_Greatlakes

🌍 🌟 Who is Skat? 🌟 🌍 We’re continuing our journey to introduce you to the incredible individuals at Skat Consulting. Today, we spotlight two more team members who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to our mission. Mirco Keller, 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁, 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 As a coordinator and advisor for water, sanitation, and energy efficiency projects, I draw from my background in Water and Environmental Management. With a decade of hands-on experience in global development cooperation and humanitarian aid, including with the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, I’m dedicated to shaping sustainable solutions and driving innovative projects to success. One of my current projects, which I am particularly passionate about, aims to improve basic services for rural communities in Moldova by enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings and upgrading water services. Naomi Takaya, 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗖𝗖𝗢, 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 I have been part of our PROECCO team in Rwanda since 2018. PROECCO_Greatlakes is one of Skat's current implementation projects and a 11-year-old multicomplex program with three key intervention areas: sustainable urbanisation, industry clusters, and skill transfer. My role is to provide a strategic guidance on the formulation and delivery of various PROECCO projects. My main contribution lies in ensuring the last-mile delivery of the projects by empowering local staff, and fostering their untapped abilities and continuous learning. My lifelong interests in social inequality and in respect for human dignity continue to drive my engagement in development cooperation. #MeetOurTeam #BehindTheScenes #EnergyEfficiency #WaterServices #SustainableBuilding #SkatConsulting

We are thrilled to be featured in Skat Consulting Ltd.'s Annual Report 2023, highlighting the crucial role of promoting #inclusive citizen participation for #sustainabledevelopment. Learn more: shorturl.at/diwI4

We are delighted to have participated in the #WED2024 event hosted by our partners, the Institute of Engineers Rwanda (IER). The discussion was enlightening; from the challenges of engineering in Africa, to occupational safety & health, and the crucial role of #womeninengineering. #EngineeringForAll

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Here's to empowering women through innovation and inclusion, paving the way for a brighter future! #IWD2024 #UmugoreMuIterambere #InvestInWomen #InspireInclusion

We're thrilled to hear about your visit Delphine Magara and the positive experience you had with our team! Thank you for taking the time to explore the project’s site and for your interest in our work. Creating #sustainable and #affordablehousing solutions is a core focus for us, and we're proud to contribute to the #communitydevelopment.

📢 Friendly Reminder! 📢 Today is the deadline to submit your quotations for the following services: 🖨️ #Printing services for various promotional items. 🚗 #Transportation services. 🧑🍳 #Catering services. 🔗 More info ➡ shorturl.at/mBLN6 Don't miss out on this opportunity to collaborate for seamless events! Act now!

#JanuaryHighlights: Launched into the new year with a powerhouse of impactful initiatives, setting the stage for a year filled with innovation and achievement. 📖 Educational Outreach at the #UniversityofRwanda(UR): Engaged with Year 2 and Year 3 architecture students, delving into the role of Architects in #Sustainable & #Inclusive #UrbanTransformation. Explored Row Lock Bond technology, co-designing with communities, and fostering innovation in aspiring builders. Practical applications included on-site experiences at the Mpazi rehousing project and MCECO, witnessing modern brick technology production. 🏗 Mpazi Rehousing Project - Phase 3 Training: Initiated training for approximately 40 engineers and foremen, including teams from ALABETEK Ltd and KALICOCO Ltd construction companies, ensuring quality in Row Lock Bond Construction Technology, in collaboration with the #CityofKigali, as construction for Phase III of the Mpazi begins. 🏡Bukavu Model House Construction: Progressing with the construction of the model house in Bukavu, contributing to the vision of sustainable and inclusive urban development. Skat 🤝 #RwandaTVETBoard (RTB) Partnership: Cemented by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), we collaboratively developed high-quality training materials for the RLB wailing system and clay-based brick production in support of TVET Certificate III in Building Construction. As a testament to our dedication, we proudly presented comprehensive trainer's and trainee's manuals covering two modules of the Building Construction curriculum. Exciting times ahead as we continue our commitment to sustainable urban development and knowledge-sharing! Stay tuned for more information ➡ twitter.com/PROECCORwanda #UrbanTransformation #EducationAndInnovation #BuildBetterBuildLocal

We look back on this year with great gratitude. Together with our partners,  we looked for solutions, celebrated successes and overcame difficulties.  As a result, we were able to improve the living conditions of many people through  our work in the areas of water, building, energy and governance.  Thank you for your trust in us and the many wonderful interactions. Seasons greetings and all the best for 2024, Your Skat Consulting Team 

 #InternSpotlight: Meet our Architect intern Antonino Casillas Rodríguez from Morelia, Mexico! Currently excelling in a Master's in Design for Development at Politecnico di Milano. With his passion for sustainable architecture, heritage preservation, and urban planning, he brings a unique perspective to the team. We look forward to Antonino’s next big move!

Elevate your future with the Master Design for Development program! We're thrilled to share that our esteemed partner, Politecnico di Milano, is inviting applications for the fourth edition of the Master Design for Development program! 🎓✨ 📅 Program Starts: June 2024 🚨 Application Deadline: March 31, 2024 This is your chance to be a part of a transformative journey at the forefront of design and development. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Learn more and apply ➡ https://lnkd.in/dDEjHfs5 #MastersProgram #OpportunityAlert  #ApplyNow