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Eng. Augustine Eitu

Eng. Augustine Eitu

Ugandan WASH, Solar Water Supply and Irrigation Engineer | Agricultural Mechanisation Specialist
πŸ“ Kampala, Uganda
Verified Expert Available for Projects contributor reviewed senior

Professional Summary

Augustine Eitu is a proud Ugandan WASH and Irrigation Engineer, agricultural mechanisation specialist, and field project engineer with strong practical experience in solar-powered water supply, irrigation systems, water treatment, construction supervision, and rural water infrastructure. Trained at Busitema University in Agricultural Mechanisation and Irrigation Engineering, he has built a career serving communities in Uganda and South Sudan through technically demanding, donor-funded, and field-based projects. His work includes large-scale solar-powered water supply systems, drip irrigation schemes, mini water treatment systems, UgIFT micro-scale irrigation installations, and water supply extensions for rural and vulnerable communities. With experience supporting IOM, Oxfam, World Vision, local governments, and private engineering firms, he represents a new generation of Ugandan water professionals combining field discipline, engineering confidence, and service to Africa.

Expertise

WASH Project Management Solar-Powered Water Supply Systems Solar Water Pumping Irrigation System Design Drip Irrigation Micro-Scale Irrigation Water Treatment Systems Water Supply Extension Agricultural Mechanisation Construction Supervision Site Assessment Field Survey Tender Preparation Bid Preparation BOQ Preparation Cost Estimation Contract Administration Stakeholder Engagement Technical Reporting AutoCAD QGIS CROPWAT CLIMWAT EPANET MS Project MS Excel Rural Water Infrastructure Donor-Funded Project Delivery Community Water Supply Vulnerable Community Services Irrigation Demonstration Sites Training and Instruction in Irrigation Technologies

Specialties

Ugandan WASH engineer solar water supply solar pumping irrigation engineering agricultural mechanisation drip irrigation micro-scale irrigation water treatment rural water infrastructure construction supervision BOQ preparation tender preparation project management field operations AutoCAD QGIS CROPWAT CLIMWAT EPANET site assessment donor-funded water projects community water systems Uganda South Sudan

Projects & Contributions

  • WASH Engineer – APTECH Africa, Juba, South Sudan
    Serves as WASH Engineer with APTECH Africa, supporting solar-powered water supply, irrigation, water treatment, tender preparation, and field implementation works in South Sudan.
  • Drip Irrigation Systems for Oxfam South Sudan
    Designed and supervised the installation of four drip irrigation sites in Luri and Rejaf Payam for Oxfam South Sudan, supporting practical irrigation services for vulnerable and rural communities.
  • Solar-Powered Water Supply System in Malakal for IOM
    Worked as Project Engineer for the supply and installation of a 3.6 km solar-powered water supply system in Malakal, South Sudan, for IOM.
  • Solar-Powered Mini Water Treatment Systems for GGF Smart Villages
    Supervised the installation of three solar-powered mini water treatment systems for GGF Smart Villages, serving more than 1,500 beneficiaries.
  • UgIFT Micro-Scale Irrigation Installations in Uganda
    Designed, conducted site visits, and supervised more than 210 irrigation sites under the UgIFT 2023/2024 financial year programme across Ugandan districts including Kyegegwa, Mubende, Kakumiro, Kasanda, Kalungu, Bukomansimbi, Isingiro, and Kiruhura.
  • World Vision Uganda Solar-Powered Water Supply Project
    Worked as Project Engineer for the supply and installation of a 9 km solar-powered water supply system in Morungatuny Sub-county, Amuria District, for World Vision Uganda.
  • Water Supply Extension Project in Nebbi District
    Worked as Project Engineer for a 3 km water supply extension project in Akworo Sub-county, Nebbi District, under Nebbi Local Government.
  • UgIFT Irrigation Engineering with Hizmet Services Limited
    Designed, conducted site visits, and supervised more than 80 irrigation sites under the UgIFT 2022/2023 financial year programme across districts including Amuria, Soroti, Serere, Kumi, Nebbi, Kwania, Katakwi, Pallisa, and Bukedea.
  • Instructor in Irrigation Technologies – Busitema University
    Served as Instructor for exemplary teaching in irrigation technologies at Busitema University, developing instructional materials and establishing demonstration sites for irrigation and water supply systems.
  • Tendering, BOQ Preparation and Technical Reporting for WASH Projects
    Participated in company-wide WASH tender bidding processes, including tender preparation, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, project documentation, stakeholder coordination, and technical reporting.