Joost Van Uum

Joost Van Uum is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sustainable agriculture, water management, GIS education/training, information management, international consultancy, and disaster management.

Throughout his career, Joost has excelled in formulating, implementing, and managing development projects in Africa and South America, as well as providing GIS education for governmental and nongovernmental institutes in the Netherlands.

His expertise extends to information management within government bodies, where he has significantly enhanced work quality at various ministry levels.

Joost is renowned for his skills as a team player, counselor, and coach, adept at uniting individuals from different organizations to generate fresh ideas, foster motivation, and drive innovation.

With a robust analytical capacity, Joost can decipher complex information systems and operational challenges, critically evaluate key issues, and devise effective solutions.

Known for his persistence, commitment, and ability to stay composed in high-pressure scenarios, Joost is a pragmatic problem-solver who prioritizes customer satisfaction and excels in interpersonal communication.

His educational background includes a Master's degree in Tropical Civil Engineering from Wageningen University & Research.

Previously, Joost held key positions such as Agricultural Counsellor at the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Program Manager at NSO - Netherlands Space Office, Program Information Manager at the Government Service for Land and Water Management, and GIS Coordinator at Nieuwland.

Additionally, he served as the Coordinator of Education at Nieuwland Automatisering BV.