Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 33 years of experience, the expert is a highly qualified water resource and irrigation engineer. Responsibilities have included leading and managing the design and construction supervision of numerous projects in Ethiopia and Rwanda. Career highlights include the execution of 23 major projects, showcasing technical skills with software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. Previously held roles such as Team Leader and Chief Design Engineer, delivering quantifiable results in infrastructure development. Accomplishments include preparing over 14 operation and maintenance manuals and conducting training for senior engineers.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the African Development Bank, KFW, and the South Korean EXIM Bank. The expert's involvement has included project implementation and technical assistance in water resource and irrigation development. These projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on infrastructure development in Ethiopia and Rwanda. The work involves the design and construction of irrigation systems, dams, and water supply schemes, contributing to significant infrastructure advancements in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, civil engineering, water and sanitation, and agriculture, the expert has managed the design and implementation of infrastructure projects. Responsibilities have included roles such as Team Leader, Chief Design Engineer, and Senior Irrigation Engineer. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital tools in agriculture and infrastructure development in rural settings. The geographic scope of work has primarily focused on Ethiopia and Rwanda, addressing regional-specific needs in water resource management and irrigation systems. The expert's extensive geographic experience in these countries has enabled successful management and execution of projects that address specific infrastructural needs and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in Amharic, English, and Oromia, the expert utilizes these languages extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. This linguistic competence has facilitated effective communication in diverse project environments across Ethiopia and Rwanda. The expert holds an M.Sc. in Irrigation Engineering from Haromaya University, Ethiopia, completed in 2009, and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering from Alemaya University, Ethiopia, in 1991. Additional qualifications include a Certificate in Project Management Professional and a Certificate in Information Technology from Maryland Global Training Center.