Eng. Thomas Kideni

Professional Title

Technical Advisor and Representative for the Engineering Council of South Sudan, Ministry of Roads and Bridges.

Overview

Eng. Thomas Kideni is a prominent South Sudanese civil engineer. He plays an active role in infrastructure development, professional standardization, and capacity building within the Ministry of Roads and Bridges.

Career and Professional Contributions

Regulatory Leadership

• Serves as a key representative of the Engineering Council of South Sudan alongside regional peers.
• Works closely with government entities to establish professional frameworks for civil works.

Capacity Building and Standards

• Organizes national and international engineering forums to modernize the domestic construction sector.
• Led the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Business and Contract training programs in Juba.
• Standardized procurement, project management, and contract enforcement for contractors operating in the country.

Private Sector Integration

• Advises the ministry on navigating the technical presence of foreign engineering firms.
• Promotes strategies to concurrently develop South Sudan's national engineering capacity.

Core Areas of Focus

• Contract Standardization: Promoting international engineering contracts to mitigate legal disputes and project delays.
• Local Content Development: Strengthening national representation in complex engineering projects to help domestic firms compete regionally.
• Infrastructure Strategy: Aligning technical policies with ongoing national corridor rehabilitations.