Thomas Chiramba

Thomas Chiramba currently serves as the Senior Human Settlements Advisor at UN-Habitat, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable urban development strategies across 12 eastern and southern African countries. Leveraging his extensive background in urban planning, civil engineering, and housing finance, Thomas provides expert technical guidance on complex urban infrastructure projects, housing policies, and city resilience initiatives. His leadership ensures the effective coordination and implementation of UN-Habitat’s operations, fostering innovative solutions to urban challenges such as rapid urbanization, informal settlements, and environmental sustainability.

Throughout his tenure, Thomas has overseen the planning, design, and execution of numerous flagship projects aimed at improving urban living conditions, promoting affordable housing, and enhancing water and environmental management. His expertise in municipal civil engineering and architecture allows him to critically analyze urban policies, ensuring they are contextually relevant and aligned with sustainable development goals. Thomas’s strategic approach combines technical proficiency with strong organizational skills, enabling him to supervise multidisciplinary teams and build collaborative partnerships with government agencies, development partners, and local communities.

A recognized leader in the field, Thomas excels in critical thinking, problem-solving, and conceptualization, which have been instrumental in advancing innovative urban solutions. His ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, has made him a trusted advisor in policy formulation and project implementation. With over two decades of experience, Thomas Chiramba continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of resilient, inclusive, and sustainable human settlements across the region.