Professional Summary
Augustine Eitu is a proud Ugandan WASH and Irrigation Engineer, agricultural mechanisation specialist, and field project engineer with strong practical experience in solar-powered water supply, irrigation systems, water treatment, construction supervision, and rural water infrastructure. Trained at Busitema University in Agricultural Mechanisation and Irrigation Engineering, he has built a career serving communities in Uganda and South Sudan through technically demanding, donor-funded, and field-based projects. His work includes large-scale solar-powered water supply systems, drip irrigation schemes, mini water treatment systems, UgIFT micro-scale irrigation installations, and water supply extensions for rural and vulnerable communities. With experience supporting IOM, Oxfam, World Vision, local governments, and private engineering firms, he represents a new generation of Ugandan water professionals combining field discipline, engineering confidence, and service to Africa.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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WASH Engineer – APTECH Africa, Juba, South Sudan
Serves as WASH Engineer with APTECH Africa, supporting solar-powered water supply, irrigation, water treatment, tender preparation, and field implementation works in South Sudan. -
Drip Irrigation Systems for Oxfam South Sudan
Designed and supervised the installation of four drip irrigation sites in Luri and Rejaf Payam for Oxfam South Sudan, supporting practical irrigation services for vulnerable and rural communities. -
Solar-Powered Water Supply System in Malakal for IOM
Worked as Project Engineer for the supply and installation of a 3.6 km solar-powered water supply system in Malakal, South Sudan, for IOM. -
Solar-Powered Mini Water Treatment Systems for GGF Smart Villages
Supervised the installation of three solar-powered mini water treatment systems for GGF Smart Villages, serving more than 1,500 beneficiaries. -
UgIFT Micro-Scale Irrigation Installations in Uganda
Designed, conducted site visits, and supervised more than 210 irrigation sites under the UgIFT 2023/2024 financial year programme across Ugandan districts including Kyegegwa, Mubende, Kakumiro, Kasanda, Kalungu, Bukomansimbi, Isingiro, and Kiruhura. -
World Vision Uganda Solar-Powered Water Supply Project
Worked as Project Engineer for the supply and installation of a 9 km solar-powered water supply system in Morungatuny Sub-county, Amuria District, for World Vision Uganda. -
Water Supply Extension Project in Nebbi District
Worked as Project Engineer for a 3 km water supply extension project in Akworo Sub-county, Nebbi District, under Nebbi Local Government. -
UgIFT Irrigation Engineering with Hizmet Services Limited
Designed, conducted site visits, and supervised more than 80 irrigation sites under the UgIFT 2022/2023 financial year programme across districts including Amuria, Soroti, Serere, Kumi, Nebbi, Kwania, Katakwi, Pallisa, and Bukedea. -
Instructor in Irrigation Technologies – Busitema University
Served as Instructor for exemplary teaching in irrigation technologies at Busitema University, developing instructional materials and establishing demonstration sites for irrigation and water supply systems. -
Tendering, BOQ Preparation and Technical Reporting for WASH Projects
Participated in company-wide WASH tender bidding processes, including tender preparation, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, project documentation, stakeholder coordination, and technical reporting.