Professional Summary
Ethiopian WASH, wastewater and environmental engineering specialist with 17 years of professional experience in government institutions and international development programs. He has worked as an individual consultant and urban WASH expert for the Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia, and previously served with the USAID Urban WASH Activity. His work focuses on urban water supply, sanitation, wastewater management, climate-resilient WASH, citywide inclusive sanitation, infrastructure planning, feasibility study and detailed design review, construction supervision, utility capacity building, and institutional strengthening. He has contributed to WASH and wastewater programs across many Ethiopian towns and has participated in international training programs in Japan, Uganda, Zambia, Senegal, India, Italy, Greece, and other WASH learning platforms.
Key Expertise
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Urban WASH
Climate-Resilient WASH
Wastewater Management
Water Supply Infrastructure
Urban Sanitation
Citywide Inclusive Sanitation
Faecal Sludge Management
Solid Waste Management
Environmental Management
Sanitation Infrastructure Design
Construction Supervision
Public Toilet and Communal Toilet Infrastructure
Feasibility Study Review
Detailed Design Review
WASH Infrastructure Management
Utility Capacity Building
Non-Revenue Water Reduction
Business Plan Development
Strategic Plan Development
Operation and Maintenance Planning
Standard Operating Procedures
Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
WASH Governance
Public Private Partnership
Market-Based Sanitation
Open Defecation Free Strategy
Menstrual Hygiene Management
Procurement Planning
Bid Document Preparation
BOQ Preparation
Technical Reporting
Monitoring and Evaluation
Occupational Health and Safety
WaterCAD
SewerGEMS
Major Projects and Contributions
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Individual Consultant and Urban WASH Expert – Ministry of Water and Energy
Provides technical leadership and strategic guidance for the planning, implementation and monitoring of urban water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in Ethiopia, with emphasis on equitable, sustainable and climate-resilient WASH services in rapidly growing urban areas and informal settlements. -
USAID Urban WASH Activity – WASH Service Specialist
Supported WASH service providers and water utilities in secondary cities including Hawassa and Shashemene, with work on climate-resilient WASH, utility capacity development, operational efficiency, institutional strengthening, WASH infrastructure management, business planning, strategic planning and non-revenue water reduction. -
Urban Sanitation Infrastructure Design and Construction Supervision
Led and supported urban sanitation infrastructure design and construction supervision activities under the Ministry of Water and Energy, including feasibility study review, detailed design review, appraisal support, toilet construction programs and WASH infrastructure activities for multiple Ethiopian towns. -
World Bank-Funded Citywide Inclusive Sanitation and Wastewater Programs
Reviewed and supported integrated citywide inclusive sanitation plans, feasibility studies and detailed designs for wastewater management projects in towns including Gambella, Semera-Logia, Jimma, Nekemte, Gondar, Dessie, Debre Berhan, Bishoftu, Shashemene and Assela. -
Sanitation and Water Supply Construction Supervision Team Leader
Coordinated site selection, design criteria, bid document preparation, BOQ preparation, tender processes, procurement follow-up, construction supervision and technical support for sanitation and water supply infrastructure, public toilets and communal toilets. -
Senior Sanitary Engineer and Wastewater Specialist
Evaluated integrated citywide inclusive sanitation plans, feasibility studies and detailed designs for wastewater management projects in Ethiopian towns including Wolaita Sodo, Arbaminch, Jigjiga, Degahbour, Harar, Mekelle, Adama, Dire Dawa, Bahir Dar and Hawassa. -
WASH Capacity Building, Governance and Utility Support
Provided training, coaching and technical support to water utilities, private sector actors, regional teams and WASH stakeholders on WASH governance, citywide inclusive sanitation, sanitation and hygiene, performance implementation plans, community engagement, MTR reporting and forward action planning. -
ODF, Market-Based Sanitation and Behaviour Change Programs
Supported the preparation and review of strategies and documents for Open Defecation Free implementation, market-based sanitation, community WASH management, social and behaviour change, menstrual hygiene management and standard latrine design for urban, rural, household, institutional and tourism settings. -
International WASH, Wastewater and Climate Training
Completed and participated in professional training and learning events on project planning, monitoring and evaluation, citywide inclusive sanitation, faecal sludge management, sewerage system operation and maintenance, WASH and climate, procurement, wastewater networks, wastewater treatment plants, and global WASH and climate resilience.