Amenu Beyene Dinsa

Professional Summary

Ethiopian hydrogeologist and project-management specialist with more than 24 years of experience in groundwater investigation and development, climate-resilient water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), construction supervision, and project delivery. Since April 2021, he has served as a Technical Assistant / Senior Hydrogeologist (individual consultant) for the Climate Resilient WASH Program through ABH Partners and Lonadd Consulting, seconded to the Oromia Water and Energy Bureau in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Energy and UNICEF. Previously he headed the Project Management Office at Letinsa Share Company (2016–2021) and held senior hydrogeology, water-resource and construction-related roles with the Ethiopian Catholic Church development bodies, Oromia water-sector programs, and government offices. His work covers hydrogeological and geophysical surveys, borehole design and drilling oversight, pumping tests, groundwater rehabilitation, contracts, procurement, program budgeting, technical training, quality assurance, and performance monitoring. He reports professional practice credentials in hydrogeology and construction management.

Key Expertise

Major Projects and Contributions

• Climate Resilient WASH Program – Oromia (2021–present)
  Technical Assistant / Senior Hydrogeologist (individual consultant) through ABH Partners and Lonadd Consulting, in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Energy and UNICEF and seconded to the Oromia Water and Energy Bureau. Supports hydrogeological and geophysical investigations, borehole siting and drilling supervision, pumping tests, water-quality analyses, procurement documents, WASH coordination, budgeting, monitoring, and regional and district capacity building.
• Project Management Office – Letinsa Share Company (2016–2021)
  Head of Project Management Office from July 2016 to March 2021, coordinating water-supply source identification, borehole drilling and civil construction projects. Led schedules, work plans, budgets, cost control, change management, multidisciplinary staff, quality checks, safety, risk assessment and progress reporting.
• Income-Generating Activities Service – ECC-SDCO (2016)
  Income Generating Activities Service Head at Ethiopian Catholic Church Social and Development Commission from February to June 2016. Planned income-generating programs and budgets involving water well drilling, civil water works, sanitary concrete blocks and concrete cylinders, together with business development and reporting.
• Groundwater Development and Well Drilling – ECC-SDCO (2010–2016)
  Senior Hydrogeologist from December 2010 to January 2016. Directed groundwater investigations, new well construction and rehabilitation, drilling logs, pumping tests, well completion designs, procurement documentation, contract administration, tender evaluations, payment certificates and field capacity building across multiple Ethiopian regions.
• DFID-Supported Rural WASH Programme – Oromia (2010)
  Hydrogeologist / Technical Specialist through Boneya Consulting for the Oromia Water and Energy Bureau from April to December 2010. Supported rural water-supply and sanitation planning and design, strategic reviews, construction tender documentation, bills of quantities, procurement and training across 12 districts.
• AfDB-Supported Rural WASH Programme – Oromia (2008–2009)
  Hydrogeologist / Technical Specialist for Letinsa Share Company and the Oromia Water Resource Development and Energy Bureau from April 2008 to December 2009. Assisted six districts with rural water-supply scheme studies, hand-dug and deep wells, springs, annual plans, budgets, contract management, procurement and technical training.
• Ethiopian Catholic Secretariat Water and Sanitation – Well Drilling (2006–2008)
  Hydrogeologist / Project Officer from September 2006 to March 2008. Prepared groundwater studies and drilling contracts, supervised borehole construction, test pumping and well rehabilitation, provided technical support and logistics to drilling crews, and coordinated water and sanitation works in Dire Dawa and Somali Region.
• Mineral Resource Development – East Shewa Zone (2005–2006)
  Licensing and Supervision Expert and Acting Head of the East Shewa Zone Mineral Resource Development Office from June 2005 to August 2006. Managed quarry and construction mineral licensing, crusher-plant inspections, mapping, royalty administration, strategic planning and environmental and safety guidance.
• Rural Water Supply and Groundwater – Wuchale-Jida (2002–2005)
  Hydrogeologist and Acting Head of Wuchale-Jida District Water Resource Office, North Shewa Zone, from July 2002 to June 2005. Conducted groundwater site investigations, well-drilling supervision, water-supply project proposals, pumping tests, contract documents, rural water scheme monitoring, O&M systems and community training.
• Water, Mines and Energy Department – North Shewa (2002)
  Geologist / Hydrogeologist in North Shewa Zone from February to July 2002. Undertook geological and hydrogeological investigations, rural water-supply feasibility studies, quarry and drilling supervision, pumping tests, water-scheme evaluations, groundwater site selection and technical reporting.