Daniela Villar Project Manager

Civil Structural Engineer

UNICEF

Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 8 months)

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Yoga Teacher Training

Soul Awakenings Academy

Jul 2020 - Nov 2020 (5 months)

Water and Habitat Engineer Delegate

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 (10 months)

Provide technical support and expertise in the construction and improvements of ICRC infrastructure in Afghanistan including passive security.

Project Engineer

Programa Mundial de Alimentos

Dec 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 7 months)

Provide technical support and expertise in the preparation of project proposals, detailed designs, cost estimates, bill of quantities, tender preparation and assessments, preparation of contract documents for construction works (based on FIDIC books) and construction supervision for projects in Africa, Asia and Central America including Cyclone IDAI in Mozambique and Rohingya Emergency in Bangladesh . Main infrastructure projects include: Construction of new buildings including warehouses, schools and feeding shelters, Construction of new WFP offices and facilities, Design and construction of logistic bases, Emergency infrastructure for Level 3 Emergencies (design, procurement and supervision of roads, bridges, logistic hubs).

Civil Structural Engineer

UNDP

Sep 2017 - Oct 2017 (2 months)

Conducting Assessment and Prepare Reconstruction Plan for the Kagera Region in Tanzania. Conduct a desk review of the assessment of buildings and a detailed assessment of damages of the public buildings that UNDP will reconstruct. Support in design of surveys/interviews for primary data collection and field visits to the affected area(s) to assess the damages, losses and needs for the reconstruction of the health facilities, schools and community centers; Develop a detailed work plan with design, costs, timelines, staff requirements and modalities for retrofitting, repair and reconstruction of public buildings.

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Local Disaster Recovery Framework Guide World Bank

IMC Worldwide Ltd

Jul 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 3 months)

As most disasters are more local in scope, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery and the UN seeked to develop a comprehensive guide on how local-level stakeholders (subnational governments and civil society) can contribute to effective and efficient long-term recovery. As Project Manager managed consultant deployments, local partners, resources, procurement and financial reports. As a Disaster Management Specialist/Civil Engineer developed one evidence based case study in a disaster recovery contexts in Colombia and supported the writing of the guidelines for recovery for Local actors.

Structural Engineer

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 5 months)

International Back stoppers for on the development of Safe School Construction Guidelines for Myanmar/ Swiss Development Cooperation As structural engineer co-authored Safe and Child Friendly School construction guidelines. The Safe School Construction Guidelines will include principles for architectural design and planning, site selection, structural design standards, planning and implementation processes, safety and risk reduction measures, safety of construction workers, operational and maintenance policies, cost benefit analysis and costs of resilience compared with costs of retrofitting and reconstruction, monitoring and evaluation and promotion of social inclusiveness especially for children with disabilities and girls.

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UK PM/Civil Engineer:Design and Preparation of Bidding Documents for OPRC - Region III World Bank

IMC Worldwide Ltd

Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 (6 months)

The objective of the project was to prepare the conceptual design and bidding documents for OPRC in the Central, Southern and Western provinces of Zambia. As Project Manager managed consultant deployments, local partners, resources, procurement and financial reports. Developed the Quality Assurance manual and QA all the relevant in country surveys. As Road Engineer supported senior Road Engineer in the coordination of field survey and quality assurance, conceptual design and preparation of cost estimates.

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Civil Engineer, Fael Khair Program Construction of School cum Cyclone Shelters, IDB

IMC Worldwide Ltd

Jan 2016

Cyclone SIDR impacted the south-western coast of Bangladesh in November 2007. Heavy rains, a storm surge of approximately 6 metres and wind speeds of 220 kph resulted in the deaths of at least 3,406 people, injured over 55,000 and generally affected more than 8.9 million people in 30 of the 64 districts of the country. As Civil Engineer, responsible for the development of the Maintenance Manual for the School cum Cyclone Shelters. Researched international and national cement policies and norms and their applicability for the particular location of the cyclone shelters. Supported the handover of 20 School cum Cyclone Shelters in Bariguna and Patchukali (approx value 10 million USD). As support to the Contract Manager role managed invoicing f

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UK Project Manager Transport Flood Recovery Project, Solomon Islands, ADB

IMC Worldwide Ltd

Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Financial oversight. Manage the administrative, financial and human resources and preparation of internal progress reports.

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Structural Engineer, Rehabilitation and Construction Pakistan Schools, DFID

IMC Worldwide Ltd

Jan 2015

Revised the initial design of earthquake resilient schools against Pakistani and international building codes.

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Structural Engineer, East Bank Demerara Public Road, Guyana,Inter American Development Bank

IMC Worldwide Ltd

Jan 2015

The ultimate objective of the assignment was to produce detailed design and bid documents for road works. The assignment also included design and development of a programme to protect against the usage of the roadway by overloaded trucks (including design of a weighbridge station). As a Researcher, responsible for research of worldwide policies and best practice to developed a business case for LED street lighting. When case study was approved, designed the street lighting for a 25 km+ road. As Civil Engineer, supported the preparation of Bill of quantities, development of technical report and review of design drawings.

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Civil Structural Engineer

IMC Worldwide Ltd

Jul 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 5 months)

IMC Worldwide is an international development consultancy with nearly 50 years of experience of providing management and consulting services in developing countries for many of the major multi - and bilateral development institutions.Our focus is on poverty reduction, inclusive growth and sustainable development. Develop proposals and provide technical inputs on Disaster Risk Reduction, Environmental topics and structural engineering for projects in developing countries founded by: Governments, AfDB, DFID, World Bank, IADB and ADB. Proactively identify opportunities to build key stakeholder relationships and to support the development of the business stream. Key Projects: Research Assistant, Developing Secondary Cities in Rwanda, Rwanda, Gr

Independent Consultant (Structural Engineer)

Various

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year 1 month)

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Civil/Environmental Engineering

United Nations Economic and Commission for Asia And The Pacific (UN-ESCAP)

Jan 2012

Intern. Technical lead responsible for papers and presentations for the energy security and water management section regarding energy governance and energy security issues. Preparation of the draft of the Background document for the Asian Pacific Energy Security Forum in Vladivostok, Russia. The project involved detailed design of background documents, as well as reports and experience in organizing experts meetings and the assessment of different projects regarding socio-economic aspects and policy recommendations. Preparation of different literature reviews regarding energy topics such as Energy Governance, Sustainable Energy for all initiative and Energy Security.

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AusAID Australian Awards Scholarship Holder

• AusAid-South African Vocational Education and Training Program

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (2 years)

University of Melbourne, Master of Environment, Infrastructure responsive to Climate Change.

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Structural Engineer/Earthquake Resilient Infrastructure Specialist

IDIEM University of Chile

Jul 2010 - Dec 2010 (6 months)

Designed and revised concrete and steel building to comply with seismic building codes and standards. Design checking for compliance with current building standards of government and private buildings (housing projects). Reviewed infrastructure damaged by the 2010 earthquake in Chile and revision of projects for the rehabilitation damaged infrastructure including building, social housing, bridges and roads. Oversee and coordinate contracts. Conducted forensic evaluation and risk profiles of public housing in Santa Cruz, Chile. Led, together with a senior engineer, the forensic studies leading to the determination of the causes of the structural failure of housing infrastructure; this informed future public housing projects in the country. D

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Emergency Shelter Specialist/Structural Engineer

Partnership between Ministry of Education Chile and University of Chile

Mar 2010 - May 2010 (3 months)

Led an emergency evaluation of school infrastructure damaged by a multi hazard disaster (earthquake and tsunami). The team assessed impact and recommended measures for strengthening future disaster response preparedness and immediate actions for temporal shelter and reconstruction. Considered sustainability of interventions, funding, project management, sourcing of materials, financial planning, DRR impact and structure and capacity building of teams to construct and manage the emergency. Point of contact with relevant authorities from the local and regional government.

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Emergency Shelter Specialist/Structural Engineer

Ingenieros Levantando Chile| University of Chile | NGO

Jan 2010

Emergency technical evaluation of disaster stricken infrastructure. Project manager of team of national experts, technical and support staff. Emergency evaluation of housing damaged by a multi-hazard disaster (earthquake and tsunami) assessing impact and recommend measures for strengthening future disaster response preparedness and immediate actions for temporal shelter and reconstruction. Considered sustainability of interventions, funding, project management, sourcing of materials, financial planning, DRR impact and structure and capacity building of teams to construct and manage the emergency. Led three reconstruction projects which included an evaluation and identification of causes of damage after an earthquake and tsumani which stroke

Structural Engineer

Hatch

Jan 2009

(Intern) Project engineer responsible for technical design and pre-feasibility study of mining roads. Prepared technical processes for geotechnical projects. Support in calculation of mining structures. Modelling of structures in SAP 2000 aimed for the mining industry.

Geomecanics Tutor

Universidad del Mar Chile

Mar 2008 - Jul 2008 (5 months)

Profesor Ramón Verdugo

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Civil Engineer

ventas en Arauco SACIF

Jan 2008

(Intern) Engineer responsible for detailed design of ISOI 9000:2001 and ISO 14000 procedures for construction sites. Development of historical study of ISO 9000 since its implementation in 2003. Responsible for the development of a proposal for water management facility. Modelling of Structures in steel and concrete. Calculation of bid budgets and bills of quantities for projects for water treatment plants.

Civil Engineer

AIESEC

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted a multi-country evaluation of stakeholder engagement. Led a multi-country procedures auditing and guidance. Design and facilitate staff capacity development workshop aimed at improving the NGOs policy, strategy and practice. Specialist Advisor, to develop developing guidelines and screening tools to support the mainstreaming of good practices in Southern cone. Coordinator responsible for multi-agency supervision and the training of a 10 person team in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Evaluation of performance in three countries.Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) on the Role of sales teams and their impact in stakeholder engagement.

Applied Mathematics Tutor

Universidad del Mar Chile

Jul 2005 - Dec 2005 (6 months)

Profesor Carlos Conca

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