Professional Summary
Wondesen Fikade Niway is an Ethiopian water supply and hydraulic engineering professional based in Bule Hora, Oromia, Ethiopia. He holds an MSc in Hydraulic Engineering from Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, a BSc in Civil Engineering from Bule Hora University, and an Advanced Diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology from Assela Water Technology. He has more than 16 years of professional experience in the study, design, supervision, and technical management of rural and urban water supply projects. He currently serves as Team Leader of Study and Design of Water Infrastructure at the West Guji Zone Water and Energy Office in Bule Hora. His professional work includes water supply project study and design using GIS and WaterCAD, groundwater source identification, groundwater potential mapping using GIS and WetSpass, technical supervision of construction works, project reporting, quantity takeoff and payment preparation, staff leadership, capacity building, resource planning, and monitoring and evaluation. His interests include groundwater science, groundwater potential assessment, water-scarce area studies, environmental science, rural and urban water supply systems, and practical water-sector projects that support communities and institutions in Ethiopia and across Africa.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Team Leader of Water Infrastructure Study and Design – West Guji Zone
Serves as Team Leader of Study and Design of Water Infrastructure at the West Guji Zone Water and Energy Office in Bule Hora, Oromia, Ethiopia. His responsibilities include water supply project study and design using GIS and WaterCAD, technical supervision and management of projects, preparation of project reports, quantity takeoff and payment documents, staff leadership, institutional capacity building, resource planning, and monitoring and evaluation. -
Rural and Urban Water Supply Project Study and Design
Studied and designed more than 50 rural and urban water supply projects in West Guji Zone. His work supports community water supply development, groundwater source identification, hydraulic design, project reporting, technical preparation, and practical implementation of water infrastructure. -
Groundwater Potential Mapping Using GIS and WetSpass
Conducted groundwater potential mapping in different districts using GIS and WetSpass modelling. This work supports groundwater source identification, water-scarce area assessment, and planning for sustainable water supply development. -
Water Engineer – Kercha District Water and Energy Office
Worked as Water Engineer at Kercha District Water and Energy Office from 2008 to 2016. His responsibilities included water supply source site selection, rehabilitation of water systems, planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising construction works, institutional support, staff leadership, efficient resource utilization, construction scheduling, project design, and BOQ preparation. -
WaterCAD, GIS, AutoCAD and Civil-Water Infrastructure Design
Applies WaterCAD, GIS, WetSpass, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Primavera, and civil structure modelling tools for water supply study and design, groundwater assessment, hydraulic modelling, project documentation, and infrastructure planning. -
Groundwater Potential Research in Gelana Watershed, Ethiopia
Contributed to research titled “Holistic approach of GIS based multi criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and WetSpass model to evaluate groundwater potential in Gelana Watershed, Ethiopia,” published in the Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering. -
Construction Supervision and Technical Project Management
Supervises and manages water infrastructure projects technically, including construction supervision, project reporting, quantity takeoff, payment preparation, resource planning, monitoring and evaluation, and technical support for efficient project implementation. -
Institutional Capacity Building and Staff Leadership
Provides leadership, team building, institutional support, and capacity-building activities within water and energy offices, supporting improved technical performance, resource utilization, and project delivery.