Eng. Barkhad Adan Ahmed

Professional Summary

WASH and Civil Engineer with six years of professional experience in the planning, design, implementation and supervision of water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in Somaliland. His experience includes WASH engineering work with GIZ in Hargeisa, WASH assistant engineering with Nafis Network in Burco, and project-assistant responsibilities with World Vision International. He has worked on engineering plans and drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, cost estimates, construction supervision, site assessments and surveys, procurement support, monitoring and reporting, community participation, operation and maintenance guidance, and humanitarian flood-response activities. He holds an MBA in Project Planning and Management, a BSc in Civil Engineering, a Diploma in Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering, and professional WASH training. His professional focus is on practical, sustainable and community-centered water and sanitation infrastructure, water security, and effective project delivery.

Key Expertise

Major Projects and Contributions

• GIZ – WASH Engineering, Hargeisa, Somaliland
  Supports WASH construction and infrastructure delivery through preparation of engineering plans, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, work schedules, BOQs and bid documents. Conducts site assessments and surveys, supervises construction quality, time, equipment and materials, supports procurement and contractor coordination, provides on-site technical assistance, and prepares regular progress reports and work plans.
• Nafis Network – WASH Assistant Engineer, Burco, Somaliland
  Supports site assessments and technical surveys for water-supply, sanitation and hygiene facilities; prepares technical drawings, BOQs and material specifications; contributes to feasibility studies and project design; conducts site visits and progress reporting; supports monitoring and evaluation; maintains construction records; works with WASH committees and community representatives; and provides operation-and-maintenance guidance and hygiene-awareness support.
• World Vision International – Project Assistant, Hargeisa, Somaliland
  Supported project reporting, field supervision and community mobilization for food-assistance and flood-response activities. Responsibilities included weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, case-study documentation, monitoring of field implementation, support to flood committees and community alert systems, coordination with humanitarian and institutional task forces, and ensuring project activities met quality, technical and donor requirements.
• Professional Development in Project Management, Hydraulics and WASH
  Completed an MBA in Project Planning and Management, a Diploma in Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering, and professional WASH training, complementing a BSc in Civil Engineering with additional training in project management, data collection and field management, and responsible leadership.