Eng. Asmelash Zewdu Teklehaymanot | African Expert Database

Professional Summary

Eng. Asmelash Zewdu Teklehaymanot is a senior Ethiopian WASH infrastructure engineer and water supply and environmental engineering specialist with more than 14 years of combined humanitarian, academic, research, consultancy, and project implementation experience. His professional journey connects field-based emergency WASH response, water supply and sanitation infrastructure design, construction supervision, WASH cluster coordination, and university-level teaching and leadership. He has served communities affected by displacement and infrastructure gaps through practical engineering works including shallow well rehabilitation, spring rehabilitation, pipeline extension, latrine and sanitation facility construction, reservoir construction, water trucking coordination, water quality training, WASHCO capacity building, and hygiene promotion support. His background as a former lecturer, researcher, and department head at Aksum University gives him a strong academic foundation, while his work with Danish Refugee Council and Food for the Hungry Ethiopia demonstrates his ability to deliver practical, accountable, and community-centered WASH solutions under demanding humanitarian conditions. He is well positioned to contribute to water supply projects from assessment and feasibility study through design, BOQ preparation, construction supervision, monitoring, reporting, and sustainable operation.

Key Expertise

Water Supply Engineering Environmental Engineering Emergency WASH Humanitarian WASH Infrastructure WASH Project Planning WASH Project Implementation WASH Monitoring and Reporting Water Supply System Design Water Treatment Water Quality Monitoring Sanitation Engineering Sewerage Systems Wastewater Treatment Urban Drainage Spring Rehabilitation Shallow Well Rehabilitation Solar Powered Water Systems Pipeline Extension Reservoir Construction Communal Latrine Construction Semi-Permanent Latrine Blocks Permanent Latrine Construction Showers Incinerators Placenta Pits Solid Waste Pits Women and Girl Friendly Spaces WASH NFIs Distribution Shelter NFIs Distribution MPCA Assistance Coordination BOQ Preparation Technical Specifications Engineering Drawings Cost Estimation Payment Certificates Construction Supervision Feasibility Studies Technical Assessments Need Assessments WASHCO Training Hygiene Promotion Support IEC Materials for WASH Public Health Engineering WASH Cluster Coordination Government and NGO Coordination IDP and Host Community WASH Response Water Trucking Coordination Community Water Supply and Sanitation Academic Teaching Research Proposal Development Consultancy Services Department Leadership Staff Development Planning Budget Planning and Accountability AutoCAD WaterCAD EPANET ArcGIS SewerCAD SPSS Google Earth MS Office Office 365 SharePoint Zoom Teams

Major Projects and Contributions

WASH Infrastructure Officer – Food for the Hungry Ethiopia
Leads planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of WASH activities across Asgede, Tsimbla, and Tselemti woredas, ensuring that approved project targets, technical standards, and humanitarian service objectives are achieved.
Design and Construction Support for WASH Facilities
Prepared designs, BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and payment certificates for WASH infrastructure including shallow wells, springs, semi-permanent latrine blocks, and women and girl friendly spaces.
Emergency WASH Response with Danish Refugee Council
Served as WASH Officer – Engineer and WASH Assistant with Danish Refugee Council, supporting WASH infrastructure construction, facility maintenance, water trucking, shallow well rehabilitation, WASHCO training, water quality training, and emergency response for IDP and host communities.
Spring Rehabilitation, Reservoir Construction and Pipeline Extension
Supervised spring rehabilitation, construction of a 20 m3 sandwich reservoir, pipeline extension, permanent and semi-permanent latrine construction, and decommissioning of emergency latrines within allocated time and budget.
WASH Cluster Coordination and Field Leadership
Led WASH cluster coordination in the Sheraro response area and maintained strong working relationships with local government offices, NGOs, community representatives, and humanitarian stakeholders to improve coordination and service delivery.
Community WASH Capacity Building and Hygiene Promotion
Organized and delivered capacity-building training for WASHCOs, health extension workers, hygiene community outreach agents, and community volunteers, supporting sustainable hygiene, sanitation, and water management practices.
Lecturer, Researcher and Department Head – Aksum University
Served at Aksum University from 2011 to 2021 as lecturer, researcher, and department head, teaching water supply engineering, sanitary engineering, community water supply and sanitation, urban drainage, and wastewater treatment courses.
Water Supply and Sanitation Consultancy and Technical Advice
Provided consultancy services and technical advice on the study, design, and implementation of water supply and sanitation facilities, while also training professionals on WASH design standards and relevant engineering software packages.
Technical Assessments and Feasibility Studies for WASH Projects
Conducted need assessments, technical assessments, and feasibility studies for WASH projects, preparing assessment reports and supporting evidence-based project planning and implementation.
Solar Powered Water Systems and Decentralised WASH Training
Strengthened his technical capacity through certified training in decentralised water supply and sanitation, solar powered water systems, technical project management in WASH emergencies, and durable solutions for internally displaced persons.