Mr. Eyob A. Teshome | African Expert Database

Professional Summary

Ethiopian irrigation expert and project manager with more than fifteen years of professional experience across irrigation management, irrigation auditing, landscape irrigation, farm operations, project delivery, and technical supervision in Ethiopia and Israel. Eyob A. Teshome has worked on advanced irrigation systems at the Baha’i World Centre UNESCO World Heritage landscapes in Haifa, Mount Carmel, and Akko, where he managed irrigation operations, supported system expansion, repaired sprinkler heads, valves and pipelines, adjusted pressure and fertigation systems, prepared irrigation schedules, monitored soil and water conditions, and conducted annual cup trials and irrigation performance checks. His experience includes subsurface drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, irrigation automation, control-centre management, water-use efficiency, distribution uniformity, precipitation rate assessment, and precision irrigation technologies. He has also worked with technologies and training related to Netafim, Bermad, Rivulis, Hunter systems, automatic valves, hydrometers, filtration, pressure regulation and fertigation. In Ethiopia, he has contributed to farm management, irrigation design and implementation, landscape supervision, project management, public affairs coordination, and community-based capacity-building work. His professional vision is to support African agricultural transformation by helping farmers improve productivity through efficient irrigation systems, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable water management, practical technology adoption, and knowledge sharing that strengthens food security, livelihoods, and economic resilience.

Key Expertise

Irrigation Auditing Distribution Uniformity Assessment Precipitation Rate Assessment Irrigation System Design Irrigation Operation and Maintenance Subsurface Drip Irrigation Drip Irrigation Sprinkler Irrigation Hunter Sprinkler Systems Irrigation Automation Irrigation Control Centres ICC Irrigation Management Systems Fertigation Pressure Regulation Valve Adjustment Pipeline Maintenance Sprinkler Head Maintenance Leak Detection and Repair Irrigation Scheduling Water-Use Efficiency Irrigation Performance Evaluation Landscape Irrigation Heritage Site Irrigation Agricultural Research Irrigation Farm Water Management Soil and Water Monitoring pH and EC Measurement Cup Trial Testing Sustainable Landscape Management Precision Irrigation Netafim Technologies Bermad Valves and Hydrometers Rivulis Irrigation Systems Project Planning Project Risk Management Project Monitoring Resource Management Technical Supervision Contractor Supervision Farm Management Crop Growth Monitoring Agricultural Productivity Capacity Building Community Service

Major Projects and Contributions

Irrigation Manager – Baha’i World Centre UNESCO World Heritage Landscapes
Managed the operation and maintenance of a complex irrigation system serving approximately 35 hectares of gardens and landscapes at the Baha’i World Centre in Haifa, Mount Carmel, and Akko, Israel, including irrigation scheduling, pressure adjustment, fertigation support, leak detection, and system maintenance.
Advanced Irrigation System Expansion and Maintenance
Built and supported new irrigation systems to respond to garden expansion needs, repaired sprinkler heads, valves and pipelines, corrected misplacements, adjusted system pressure, updated irrigation plans, and supported reliable water delivery across large landscape areas.
Irrigation Audit, Distribution Uniformity and Precipitation Rate Assessment
Conducted irrigation performance checks, yearly cup trials, soil and water sampling, pH and EC measurements, and field assessments to improve system efficiency, uniformity, water-use performance, and sustainable irrigation management.
Precision Irrigation Technologies – Netafim, Bermad, Rivulis and Hunter Systems
Applied and trained with modern irrigation technologies including subsurface drip irrigation, micro and subsurface drippers, Hunter sprinkler systems, automatic valves, hydrometers, two-way and three-way hydraulic valves, filtration, pressure regulation, fertigation, and irrigation automation solutions.
Project Manager – Baha’i International Community, Ethiopia
Plans, monitors and manages projects, including risk management, resource monitoring, corrective action, project-stage preparation, quality strategies, evaluation reviews, and follow-up recommendations for institutional and community-focused initiatives.
Landscape Supervisor – Unity Gardening, Embassy of Israel
Supervised landscape maintenance works, planned daily workforce schedules, handled client questions, monitored plant health, soil, water and environmental conditions, improved growing conditions using nutrient fertilizers and soil mixes, and ensured safety and quality standards.
Farm Manager – Olij Rosen Ethiopia, Debre Zeit
Managed farm operations by monitoring crop health and growth, estimating maturity dates and potential crop damage, supporting input purchasing, tracking production data, supervising employees, supporting harvest activities, and coordinating repair and operational tasks.
Public Affairs, Capacity Building and Community Development
Served as Public Affairs Director and supported public discourse, institutional relationship-building, community-based capacity-building, peace and security discussions, environment and climate-change dialogue, and social action programs aimed at strengthening community participation.
Food Security and African Agricultural Transformation Vision
Promotes a professional vision focused on helping African farmers increase productivity through efficient irrigation systems, precision agriculture, sustainable water management, climate-smart agriculture, modern farming technologies, knowledge sharing, and capacity building for food security and resilient livelihoods.