Who We Are
FH Designs is an Australian-based development consultancy with expertise in the management, design, monitoring and evaluation of international development programs.
We specialise in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), gender equality and social inclusion, humanitarian assistance, water resources, capacity development, infrastructure and energy. Over the last decade we have provided design and M&E expertise for DFAT, DFID, UN agencies, the World Bank and international NGOs, including more than 50 significant evaluations and reviews.
What We Do
Program & Project Design
FH Designs advises on and assists with the design of programs and projects for a wide range of clients. We manage or contribute to investment designs for DFAT, multilateral organisations and international NGOs throughout the Pacific, Asia and Africa.
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Monitoring & Evaluation
FH Designs designs and provides monitoring, review and evaluation services with a particular strength in M&E related to WASH and Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. We specialise in the use of highly-participatory evaluation approaches, including strengths-based approaches, in order to ensure learning is owned by and accessible to stakeholders.
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Thematic Areas
Our People

Matt is a director of FH Designs. Matt has worked in both the commercial development sector managing WASH projects and programs...
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Paul is an independent WASH consultant and a director of FH Designs . He holds a Masters Degree in Engineering and 30 years of professional experience .
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Joanna has 20 years' experience in the development sector and a Masters in Social Science (Policy and Management/International Development).
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Sue 20 years of experience in work related to water supply, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) activities in Africa, South Asia and globally.
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Kate is an international development consultant with qualifications and experience in sociology, adult education and aquatic science.
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Dr Paul Crawford is an independent monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist who brings a 'soft systems' perspective to his work.
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Heather has over 20 years of experience in the development sector, primarily focused in the Pacific region.
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James Hardman has 18 years experience working in humanitarian responses, DRM, project design and M&E services.
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Dr Naomi Francis has 10 years’ experience working as a researcher, engineer and educator in international WASH...
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Ross has 40 years of experience as a specialist in capacity development and training...
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Florencia is an independent consultant with experience in research and data analysis, monitoring, (MEL)...
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Peter has worked in humanitarian preparedness and response roles for more than twenty years.
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Michael is an expert in water governance and natural resource management.
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