Eng. Demelash Bekele Desta

Professional Summary

Ethiopian water resources, irrigation, and hydraulic engineer with an MSc in Water Resources Engineering specializing in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering from Arba Minch University (2019) and a BSc in Soil and Water Engineering and Management from Haramaya University (2011). His professional experience spans water supply and sanitation, irrigation infrastructure, hydraulic design, feasibility studies, project management, procurement, contract administration, and construction supervision. He has held technical and leadership roles in West Hararghe water resources and irrigation offices since 1999. His CV lists experience with ArcGIS, Arc Hydro, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WaterCAD, EPANET, SWAT, and GeoStudio; HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS are also listed in his existing registration. He is based in Chiro, West Hararghe, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Key Expertise

Major Projects and Contributions

• Site Engineer / Site Supervisor - West Hararghe Irrigation and Pastoral Development Office (from 2020)
  Supervises construction and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure and water facilities; monitors contracted works, including NGO-supported projects such as IFAD; prepares amendments and weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports; monitors quality and implementation schedules.
• Hydraulics Engineer - West Hararghe Irrigation Development Authority (2017-2020)
  Conducted site selection and feasibility-study preparation; designed hydraulic structures and irrigation layouts; prepared drawings, bills of quantities, technical specifications, and bidding documents; supervised contracted construction activities.
• Contract Administration and Supervision Team Leader (2013-2017)
  Led contract administration and supervision; coordinated proposals, work plans, procurement, spending plans, bidding and agreement documentation, bills of quantities, quality assurance, and community participation in construction.
• Woreda Water Resources and Irrigation Office Head (2008-2013)
  Directed water-supply and irrigation planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; oversaw project quality, schedules and budgets; coordinated capacity-building and collaboration with partners including World Vision and UNICEF.
• Water Supply and Sanitation Facilities Expert - Woreda Water Resources Office (1999-2007)
  Prepared designs and drawings for water supply schemes, water points, pipe networks, storage tanks and sanitation works; supervised construction and maintenance, coordinated rehabilitation and community mobilization, and prepared bills of quantities and technical specifications.