Sow Jules Auguste

Jules Auguste has extensive work experience in the field of water and sanitation. Their most recent position is as a Portfolio Coordinator at KfW, starting in 2022. Prior to that, they worked at WaterAid from 2013 to 2022, where they held the roles of Program Management Office Manager and Urban Program Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for managing regional projects, coordinating the implementation of WaterAid's intervention strategy, and securing funds from various donors.

Before joining WaterAid, Jules worked at SNV as a WASH associate advisor from 2012 to 2013. In this role, they contributed to the elaboration of the SNV Multi Annual Plan for the WASH sector and worked as an account manager for capacity reinforcement projects in Burkina Faso municipalities. They also established partnerships with national partners and conducted fundraising activities.

Prior to SNV, Jules worked as a Programs Coordinator at the EAA/WSA (ex CREPA) Burkina Faso National Representative from 2007 to 2011. In this role, they developed projects financed by various partners, participated in financial negotiations, and coordinated project implementation. They also contributed to learning alliances and participated in piloting committee meetings.

Jules's earliest work experience was as a Program Officer at EAA/WSA (ex CREPA) Regional Centre for low-cost Water and Sanitation from 2005 to 2007. In this position, they coordinated health and sanitation aspects of the Ecological Sanitation program, developed research programs, and supported sanitation planning in low-income cities. They also provided support for the implementation of the Basic Urban Service project in Bobo-Dioulasso city.

Overall, Jules Auguste has a diverse range of experience in water and sanitation management, project coordination, fundraising, and partnership development.

SOW Jules Auguste's education history includes obtaining a Master's degree in Environmental Science from the Université Sultan Moulay Slimane from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, from 2002 to 2003, they pursued a D.E.A (Msc. Eq.) in Environmental Science at Check Anta DIOP University of DAKAR. Finally, from 2003 to 2005, SOW Jules Auguste attended 2iE International institute / Ouagadougou, where they earned an Engineer (Msc. Eq) degree in Water supply, sanitation, and environment.