Professional Summary
Ethiopian Hydraulic Engineer, WASH Specialist, lecturer, and researcher with strong academic and practical experience in hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering, hydrology, water supply systems, sanitation, humanitarian WASH operations, and rural water infrastructure. He has served as Lecturer and Researcher at Bule Hora University, Humanitarian WASH Officer with Action for Development in East Borena, Water Technician and Project Officer II under the USAID CR WASH Activity in South Omo, and hydraulic/sanitary engineer in consulting and water works organizations. His professional background includes borehole drilling supervision, reservoir maintenance, distribution network operations, water quality assurance planning, pump and solar system installation, BOQ preparation, community water scheme design, WASHCO training, urban water supply sustainability research, and GIS-based small hydropower site identification. His profile strengthens AquaLinked / Water for Africa Experts by contributing practical WASH, hydraulic engineering, research, and field project experience from Ethiopia.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Lecturer and Researcher – Bule Hora University
Teaches core engineering courses including Hydraulics, Water Treatment, and Engineering Hydrology at Bule Hora University College of Engineering and Technology, while contributing to academic research and curriculum quality assurance. -
Water and Sewerage Supervision – Bule Hora University
Served as Vice Director for Water and Sewerage, overseeing borehole drilling, reservoir maintenance, and water distribution network operations. -
Humanitarian WASH Officer – Action for Development, East Borena
Leads rapid disaster assessments, plans drought-response WASH interventions, supervises health facility infrastructure improvements, tracks WASH spending, and supports field assistants in protection-integrated humanitarian activities. -
USAID CR WASH Activity – South Omo
Worked as Water Technician and Project Officer II, facilitating installation and commissioning of solar systems, water pumps, and generators, preparing water quality assurance plans, conducting field testing, preparing BOQs, and training WASHCOs and Water User Associations. -
Sanitary Engineering and Infrastructure Design – Gezuyad Consulting Architects and Engineers PLC
Coordinated engineering teams, prepared cost estimates, and supported the design and installation of sanitary equipment for large-scale infrastructure projects. -
Community Water Supply Construction Supervision
Worked with Mulualem Tilahun General Water Work Contractor PLC on community water supply projects, supervising construction activities, checking payment certificates, and verifying takeoff sheets against field data. -
GIS-Based Small Hydropower Site Identification
Completed MSc thesis research on GIS-based identification of potential sites for small hydropower plants on the Awata and Mormora Rivers. -
Urban Water Supply Distribution Sustainability Assessment
Served as principal researcher for a sustainability assessment of the urban water supply distribution system in Bule Hora Town. -
Technology Transfer and Innovation
Received recognition for the innovative design and fabrication of an Injera/Food Dehydrator, demonstrating practical engineering innovation and technology-transfer capacity.