Rick Bauer

Rick Bauer is a business consultant and project manager specializing in IT architecture and humanitarian responses. He operates as a self-employed professional, focusing on strategic planning and technical consulting, particularly in the areas of water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and shelter programs.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Self-employed consultant providing strategic and technical support for humanitarian initiatives.
• Notable Experience:
  • Director at Richard Bauer WASH Associates Ltd since March 2015, offering expertise in WASH-related humanitarian responses in various global contexts.
  • Served as a WASH COVID-19 Adviser for the Norwegian Refugee Council in 2020, focusing on strategic guidance during the pandemic across regions including Afghanistan and Colombia.
  • Held multiple roles at Oxfam from 1999 to 2014, including Regional Humanitarian Coordinator and Engineering Adviser, where he led efforts in integrated water resource management and emergency shelter evaluations.

Areas of Expertise

• Integrated Water Resource Management
• Emergency and Transitional Shelter
• Evaluation of Humanitarian Programs
• Renewable Energy Solutions

Rick Bauer's extensive experience in humanitarian crises and project management positions him as a key figure in addressing global challenges related to water and sanitation.