Igor Malgrati

Consultant for WASH and essential services , Humanitarian and development organizations

Como, Italy

As a programme manager, designer, and consultant in WASH, essential services, climate adaptation, and building design, I’ve spent 20+ years creating equitable and sustainable spaces and systems. From conflict zones to disaster recovery and development settings, my work is driven by strategic thinking, creativity, and kindness.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
Professional Experience:

As a person and as a professional, my main goal is to build environments that are socially equitable, environmentally sustainable, and economically accessible. Since the beginning of my career, I have pursued this vision in diverse contexts, and with progressively greater responsibilities, ensuring that my work contributed meaningfully to the communities and clients I serve.

Over the past 20+ years, I have managed and contributed to projects across sectors: WASH, essential services, and urban planning. My expertise lies in designing and implementing tailored solutions, leading multidisciplinary teams, and navigating complex environments such as conflict zones, post-disaster recovery, and regions affected by multidimensional poverty. I have gained these experiences with different organizations: the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), UNIDO, various NGOs, and private sector entities, including my personal firm (which I established after graduating).

Currently, as a Social Services Expert with UNIDO, I provide advisory services for programs in essential services (water, sanitation, electricity supply, health, education, and housing) aimed at poverty alleviation and inclusive development. These include initiatives in Rural Sindh, Pakistan, focusing on sustainable livelihoods and essential services, and slum communities in Manila, Philippines, promoting resilience and development. My role involves designing frameworks and solutions aligned with development goals. Simultaneously, with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), I lead the development of an innovative serious game designed to enhance decision-making in humanitarian contexts.

Looking ahead, my dedication to building equitable and sustainable environments continues to guide my professional and personal growth.

Education:

I completed my Master-equivalent degree in Building Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Milan (Italy), where I developed a strong technical foundation in project management, building engineering, and architectural design. Later, I pursued a Master of Science in Building and Urban Design in Development at University College London (UCL), specializing in inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban systems. To further deepen my expertise in global challenges, I earned a Diploma in Geopolitics and Global Security from the Institute for International Political Studies in Italy.

My education emphasized and developed skills for multidisciplinary work, equipping me to integrate technical, social, and environmental aspects into impactful solutions for development and humanitarian challenges.

As a lifelong learner, I remain deeply committed to expanding my expertise through continuous learning and annual training.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Registered engineer in Italy (Province of Como, n. 2281A).
Visiting lecturer at University College London (UCL) and the Polytechnic University of Milan.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Italian

Nationality:

Italy