Mr. Abenezer Geletaw Hame | African Expert Database

Professional Summary

Irrigation engineer based in Kality, Addis Ababa, with a BSc in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering from Arba Minch University / Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (CGPA 3.33). His CV reports approximately three years of experience designing, implementing and supervising agricultural and landscape irrigation projects. His technical experience includes hydraulic modelling, small dams, culverts, pump stations, canals, drainage, and pressurized drip and sprinkler systems. He served as Irrigation Expert at South Fresh Agricultural Development from July 2023 to February 2026 and previously trained at the Pawi Wereda Water and Energy Office. He has experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WaterGEMS, ArcGIS, QGIS, QField, SWAT and CROPWAT 8, with additional training in irrigation operation and maintenance, WASH, GIS and remote sensing.

Key Expertise

Irrigation System Design Irrigation Project Implementation and Supervision Hydraulic Modelling Agricultural Irrigation Landscape Irrigation Small Dams Culverts Pump Stations Canals Drainage Systems Drip Irrigation Sprinkler Irrigation Pressurized Distribution Networks Irrigation Operation and Maintenance Pump Operation and Maintenance Water Resources Engineering Water Management GIS Remote Sensing AutoCAD Civil 3D ArcGIS QGIS QField ERDAS Imagine KoboToolbox SWAT CROPWAT 8 WaterGEMS SAP2000 Irrigation Water Management Soil and Water Assessment Water Supply WASH

Major Projects and Contributions

Irrigation Expert - South Fresh Agricultural Development (2023-2026)
Served as Irrigation Expert from 31 July 2023 to 26 February 2026. The CV describes irrigation-project design, implementation and supervision and experience with hydraulic modelling, irrigation structures, conveyance, drainage, and drip and sprinkler systems.
Trainee Engineer - Pawi Wereda Water and Energy Office (2022-2023)
Worked as a Trainee Engineer at Pawi Wereda Water and Energy Office from 10 December 2022 to 7 June 2023.
Irrigation Water Management Internship - Melkasa Agricultural Research Center (2020)
Completed an internship at Melkasa Agricultural Research Center from March to June 2020, participating in a research programme on irrigation water management.
Final-Year Water Resources Engineering Design Project (2021-2022)
Undertook final-year project work on the design of water resources engineering works from May 2021 to August 2022, as listed in the CV.
ICT Teacher - Private School, Awash Melkasa (2021-2022)
Worked as an ICT Teacher at a private school in Awash Melkasa from November 2021 to August 2022.

Profile Details

Education:
BSc in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch University / Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (2008-2014 E.C.; CGPA 3.33); Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate, South Wollo Kombolcha Higher Education Preparatory and Secondary School (2007 E.C.).

Discipline:
Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering; Irrigation System Design; Hydraulic Engineering; Agricultural Water Management; Water Supply and Drainage; GIS and Remote Sensing

Experience:
Approximately 3 years of irrigation engineering experience. Irrigation Expert, South Fresh Agricultural Development (31 July 2023 - 26 February 2026); Trainee Engineer, Pawi Wereda Water and Energy Office (10 December 2022 - 7 June 2023); ICT Teacher, private school in Awash Melkasa (November 2021 - August 2022); Irrigation Water Management internship, Melkasa Agricultural Research Center (March - June 2020).

Languages:
Amharic (native); English (fluent)

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