Dipl.-Ing. Ralph Heeschen

Technical Consultant · Project Manager Manager with extensive international experience in humanitarian organizations. Creative, proactive, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Self driven. Former technical advisor to Biodiversity and Forestry Program in GIZ, Supervision of PV system installation Creation of an HRE plan for the cities in the northern part of Togo and the border with Burkina Faso Introduction of secure communication in the event of a crisis

Established procedures assuring proper functioning of the offices, Reorganized the admin / logistic department in Kindu, stock and stock inventory, Developed layout for premises and supervised the construction of the third office building in Kindu, Initiated installation of solar power kit in the German house in Bukavu and homes, Safety measures hibernation kits, safe rooms, business planning and proper budgeting

Implementation of emergency aid along the river Niger (Tera), member in UN-WASH cluster, Proposal writing for emergency aid program and implementation for flood victims along Niger river, Responsible for budget and overall implementation as well as human resources, Developed and implemented security plan and contributed to the safety measures of offices and premises due to the Mali Crisis

Coordination of project proposal implementation with regional and zonal water offices Documented progress and contributed to monthly reports Coordination of program implementation for partner NGO’s Advising on construction of water retention dams, drilling and implementation of wells

General Contracting & Construction Supervision and management of site contractors renovating medium to large supermarkets, involving relocation of interior design, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and structural. Streamlined work flow and communication implementing daily meetings.

Supervision and management of site contractors renovating medium to large supermarkets, involving relocation of interior design, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and structural. Streamlining workflow and communication through implementation of daily meetings.

Responsible for USAID emergency intervention implementation and start of program in security sensitive part of Eastern D.R.C. assisting IDP’s and returnees including a general humanitarian survey, evaluation of offices and warehouses. Supervision of 30 local employees, control importations from other countries, security advisor.

Supply and Logistics Coordinator Arranged and conducted exploratory missions in SNNPR, Oromiya and Afar Region / Ethiopia Implementation of nutrition projects, set-up of screening sites Supply and transportation of 150 MT food and oil Security, Budget and Recruitment of national and international staff

Security assessment and development of security plan, needs assessment in Somali region of Ethiopia, negotiated with government, local partners and transport companies

Logistics, security, technical support, development of guidelines, policies and emergency procedures

Managed HR department, budget and annual plan development

Licensed instructor for motorcycle mechanics and sales people Vice President of Retail Trade Federation, Hamburg, Germany

Wind energy, Mechanics