The Team
Based across Brussels, Belgrade, Nairobi and Manila, our global COMMS Team operates as a responsive service supporting NIRAS staff and projects worldwide. We develop and deliver strategic, visually compelling communications that raise awareness of project achievements, amplify learning and showcase NIRAS’ role in building a more equal, stable and sustainable world. With expertise spanning content creation, graphic and web design, digital engagement and knowledge sharing, we work collaboratively across time zones to meet communications needs quickly and effectively. In addition to our in-house expertise, we partner with a trusted network of external communications specialists who can be engaged on an ad hoc basis to provide additional capacity and specialist skills when needed.
With nearly 30 years of experience in PR and communications, Lisa leads NIRAS’ global communications services for international development projects. She advises on and provides quality assurance for communications strategies and deliverables and manages a multidisciplinary team of designers and writers whose goal is to help projects communicate clearly, strategically, and with strong visual impact. She supports programmes worldwide — from Africa to Eastern Europe — delivering high-quality content and consultancy services that raise visibility, share learning, and showcase results. She liaises directly with NIRAS Group Communications.
Maksa has over 20 years of experience in graphic design, branding and cooperation with a large number of companies in different sectors, such as consulting, finance, tech, fashion, food and education. His specialties include branding, publication layouts, packaging design, and web design. He believes that good design is about more than just making things look good - it’s about understanding the client’s needs and delivering a solution that meets those needs effectively. And most importantly, always meeting deadlines.
Dustin has over eight years of experience in graphic design, branding, and project coordination for international and national organisations. He produces a wide range of visual communication products — including data visualisations, publication layouts, tenders, and promotional materials. With a strong ability to translate concepts into clear and engaging visuals, he guides teams through the planning and design process to ensure polished, impactful outputs.
Evalyne is a graphic design specialist with more than eight years of experience across print and digital media, including work in a leading digital advertising agency. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite — particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop — she creates high-quality visual communications, publication layouts, diagrams and tender materials that strengthen clarity and brand consistency. Based in Kenya, she supports both local and international NIRAS teams, delivering polished design solutions that elevate project messaging and engagement.
Josee is a graphic and web designer with strong experience delivering print and digital collateral, including event branding, large-format displays, social media assets and user-focused interface design. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite as well as digital design tools such as Figma and Webflow, she applies both creative and technical expertise to produce polished and engaging materials. At NIRAS, she is developing a digital content creation platform and designs visually appealing online publications —from brochures and fact sheets to interactive reports — supporting projects to communicate their results with clarity and impact.
Justine is a content specialist with over seven years of experience in writing and digital marketing. She creates clear, engaging content — from profiles, feature stories and project briefs to news articles and LinkedIn posts — helping development programmes communicate their results and the human stories behind them. Skilled in interviewing and narrative development, she brings complex information to life through accurate, compelling storytelling.
Ian has experience in writing, editing and visual storytelling, including published feature work for the largest newspaper in the Philippines. At NIRAS International Consulting, he manages our internal communications channel and supports project communications by crafting news stories, features and briefs and contributing to proofreading and video editing. He is motivated by clear, purposeful communication that highlights achievements and supports sustainable development.