CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Bio Data and Contacts: Family name : Nkhoma

First names : Oscar Shida

Date of birth : 15th January 1969

Nationality : Malawian

Civil status : Divorced

Contacts : P. O. Box 3152, LILONGWE, MALAWI. Cell: +267 72770008; +27 717 728332; +265 888 983000; +265 999 124400

E-mail: osnkhoma@ gmail.com ; osnkhoma@yahoo.co.uk

Skype: osnkhoma

2. Present position: Consultant (Water Supply and Sanitation, Irrigation, Water Resources, Programme/Project Management)

3. Key Qualifications and Competency Summary:

I have over 18 years of professional experience in Water Supply, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Sanitation, and Irrigation Engineering, covering design, construction supervision, project management and project formulation. I have worked in donor supported projects under governments, international NGOs and international Consultants in irrigation, water supply and water resources projects. In addition, I have held several technical and managerial positions in the Southern Africa region, with responsibilities related to irrigation, water supply and sanitation, and water resources projects and programmes.

I have significant experience in overseeing water supply and sanitation projects and irrigation projects in Malawi. I managed the preparation and initial implementation phase of the National Water Development Programme (NWDP) in Malawi worth over US$300 Million received from a consortium of Development Partners (namely, the World Bank-IDA, The Government of Netherlands through UNICEF, AfDB, AusAid, OPEC, ACGF/DFID, EU, EIB, and The Government of Malawi). I have also held the position of Irrigation Engineer for the IFAD supported irrigation development project, Smallholder Floodplains Development Programme (SFPDP) worth US$15 Million, implemented between the years 2000 to 2006, My responsibilities under SFPDP included Irrigation Design (civil & hydraulic), Construction Supervision, Coordination of Technical Operations, and establishment of local level institutions for O&M which included the establishment of the Water Users Associations (WUAs). I have also worked in Malawi under other projects and NGOs in the positions of Water Advisor and Water Engineer, attaining an all-round experience in water supply and irrigation engineering in the country.

I have Southern Africa regional experience in water supply and sanitation, integrated water resources management and development, and small scale irrigation projects in the region. At the Southern African regional level, I have held the positions of Regional Project Manager/Team Leader for the SADC IWRM Pilot Project worth Euro 3.756 Million from AusAid, UKaid and Germany Cooperation/BMZ, with technical assistance provided by GIZ. At the regional level, I have provided managerial and technical inputs for projects, focusing on best approaches for integrated water resources development for multipurpose uses, covering point and piped water supply, rainwater and flood water harvesting, small scale irrigation and sanitation, which was piloted in Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Lesotho and Namibia. I have also worked for WaterAid as Regional Technical Advisor for the Southern Africa region countries of Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Angola; providing technical inputs in the development of water supply and sanitation systems from design through to construction, operation and maintenance.

As a native of Malawi, I speak the local languages of Chichewa, Tumbuka and Tonga. On professional level, I speak English. I also fairly speak and understand the East African language, Swahili.

4. Education:

Professional Qualifications:

1995-1997: Master of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation & Water Management;Sokoine University of Agriculture: Tanzania;Date of Award: 11th December 1998

1992-1994: Bachelor of Science Degree: Civil Engineering;University of Malawi: Polytechnic;Date of Award: 29th September 1994

1989-1992: Diploma: Civil Engineering;University of Malawi: Polytechnic;Date of Award: 5th August 1992

Other Training/Short Courses:

October 2013: Capacity Works for Consulting Sector (CW EN); Skills Development for Sectoral and Management Tasks;GIZ, Bad Honnef, Germany;Date of Award: 16th October 2013

January 2000: Objectives-Oriented Coordination Skills and Regional Rural Development; Management and Organizational Development Advisory Services;(MODAS), Harare, Zimbabwe;Date of Award: 15th January 2000

October 1999: Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Regional Rural Development and Natural Resource Management;Environment and Remote Sensing Institute (ERSI), Harare, Zimbabwe;Date of Award: 15th October 1999

5. Computer skills:

Programming:

QuickBasic Turbo Pascal

Spreadsheets:

Microsoft Excel for Windows

Word & Data Processing:

Microsoft Office Applications Wordperfect for Windows

Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows DOS

Technical Computer Application used:

AutoCAD, WaterCAD, ArcView, ArcInfo, HEC-RAS, EPANET and Model Maker

Other Computer Applications used:

Suffer, Microsoft Visio, SPSS, Quattro Pro for Windows, and Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows

6. Membership of professional bodies : Member of Malawi Institute of Engineers (MIE)

7. Registration with professional bodies : Malawi Board of Engineers (MBE)

8. Regional Experience:

Country Date from - Date to RemarksMalawi 1994 To 1995; 1997 To April

2012Project Contracts and Consultancies

Lesotho October To November 2009 Short Term ConsultancySouthern Africa Region (Madagascar, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Malawi)

April 2012 To May 2013 Regional Position

Southern Africa Region (Mozambique, Lesotho, RSA, Namibia, Botswana)

May 2013 To October 2015 Regional Position

Uganda January To February 2016 Short Term Consultancy

Tanzania April To May 2016 Short Term Consultancy

9. Key qualifications in Water Supply and Sanitation, Irrigation, Water Resources and Programme/Project Management that best illustrates competency

Competency Activities DescriptionProject/Programme Management o Southern African Development Community (SADC) Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Pilot Projects, Southern Africa (Botswana,

RSA, Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia); May 2013 to October 2015—(Regional Project Manager/Team Leader): The project aimed at demonstrating best practices in the implementation of IWRM from community level through the adoption of “learning by doing” and “participatory community planning” approach. The project demonstrated in practice an approach that moves beyond the implicit priorities of one single sector and use of water resources. The specific objects included increasing water storage capacity to improve climate change resilience, empowering local communities and water utilities, promoting equitable and reasonable utilization of water resources, and improving livelihood in local communities through the development of water supply, sanitation and irrigation systems, among other interventions. I served in the role of Project Manager and Team Leader, and my responsibilities included project preparation, reviewing of project proposals, infrastructure design reviews, project strategy planning and budgeting, production of implementation guidelines, capacity development, resources management, providing engineering input (water supply, irrigation and civil engineering), preparation of procurement documents and plans, contract management, and reporting to Development Partners and participating countries in the region.

o National Water Development Programme, Malawi 2007-2012—(Programme Coordinator/Manager; ACGF Project Coordinator): I undertook the role of Programme/Project Management and Coordination, including project preparation and negotiation; reviewing of project proposals; reporting to Donor Agencies and the Government of Malawi; infrastructure design reviews; infrastructure planning and construction oversight; development and implementation of water supply schemes O&M system; sector investment planning; preparation of work plans and budgets; production of implementation guidelines; review and development of policies, development of relevant institutional and legal framework bills and documents for enactment into Acts; and ensuring timely, prudent, and efficient utilization of development resources. The Project activities included institutional strengthening and capacity building in the Water Resources Board, the Ministry responsible for Water Development, the Water Departments in the District Assemblies, and the five Water Boards in Malawi. I facilitated appropriate technical assistance, training, water resource studies and detailed designs of water resources and water service infrastructure. The project also included the provision of water and sanitation infrastructure, through rehabilitation of selected existing systems for sanitation, rural and urban water systems, extension of existing systems and provision of new water and sanitation facilities in selected areas including peri-urban low income areas, to increase coverage.

o German Agency for Technical Cooperation – Technical support for Border Zone Development Project, Malawi 1998-2000—(Water Advisor) : Border Zone Development Project had the objective of improving the living condition of people living within the border zone areas of Nyika National Park and Vwaza Game Reserve (up to 5 km from the protected zone around the protected areas) through sustainable use of the economic and ecological potential of the border zone, and thus reducing the antagonism between the surrounding communities and the conservation measures, thereby contributing to the conservation of the protected areas. In the project, I was responsible for the Social and Physical Infrastructure Sector of the project with the responsibility of project management, monitoring & evaluation, proposal formulation, training, technical support in water supply, irrigation, and environmental sanitation.

Project/Programme Evaluation, Development, Feasibility Studies and Baseline Surveys

o Feasibility Study “Climate Smart Agriculture /Climate Change adaptation in Simiyu Region Tanzania” – KfW Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Program: Assessing the need and the viability of a project, putting in place and financing of a series of structures in rural areas of Simiyu Region in Tanzania to increase the resilience against climate change. The assignment involved assessing and proposing different types of structure to increase water availability or prevent flooding, such as dams, earth bunds, irrigation water delivery and disposal structures (channels, pipelines, and intake structures), rainwater harvesting structures, erosion control and drainage structures, and climate agriculture innovations to improve the reliability of water availability for crop production, the vegetation in general and flood protection.

o Pre-Feasibility Study for the Support to Catchment based Integrated Water Resource Management in Uganda (including Rehabilitation of Dams & Valley Tanks and Efficient Use of Water through Irrigation): As a team member, reviewed and assessed the aspects of irrigation for efficient use of water through irrigation in Eastern and Northern Uganda, and provided recommendations for the feasibility of proposed project interventions for the development of a holistic and bankable project proposal with regard to Global Climate Fund’s (GCF’s) funding criteria.

Competency Activities DescriptionProject/Programme Evaluation, Development, Feasibility Studies and Baseline Surveys (Continued)

o Southern African Development Community (SADC) Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Pilot Projects, Southern Africa (Botswana, RSA, Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia); May 2013 to October 2015—(Regional Project Manager/Team Leader): I served in the role of Project Manager and Team Leader, and my responsibilities included project preparation, reviewing of project proposals, and project strategy planning among other activities. To undertake these activities and to ensure monitoring of project outputs and outcomes over time, I planned and undertook baseline studies in all the pilot project countries and project activities were formulated which included water supply, irrigation, sanitation and rainwater and flood water harvesting.

o Kamenyagawaza Water Supply, Sanitation, and Irrigation Project, Malawi 2011—(WASH Expert and Team Leader) : Undertook end of project evaluation to assess the extent to which the project achieved the project objectives, in the process identified the major strengths and weaknesses in the project programming, and suggested ways in which the interventions can be improved in future projects.

o Malawi Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (MWASH) Program, Malawi 2010-2011—(Water Supply Specialist and Team Leader) : Undertook a baseline survey in Nkhoma and Nthondo World Vision Malawi ADPs that provided data upon which a detailed intervention and monitoring programme would be based for both process and impact monitoring. Also assessed the current facilities for water supply and sanitation in the communities and recorded the current level of awareness and demonstration of hygiene practices in the project target areas.

Procurement and Documentation o Southern African Development Community (SADC) Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Pilot Projects, Southern Africa (Botswana, RSA, Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia); May 2013 to October 2015—(Regional Project Manager/Team Leader): The project included implementing infrastructure works to increase water storage capacity to improve climate change resilience, empowering local communities and water utilities, promoting equitable and reasonable utilization of water resources, and improving livelihood in local communities through the development of water supply, sanitation and irrigation systems, among other interventions. I undertook the role of preparing implementation guidelines, procurement plans, works technical specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates, and tender/bidding documents using GIZ/EU procurement guidelines and local country (Botswana, RSA, Mozambique, Lesotho and Namibia) procurement guidelines. Subsequently took the role of contract management for services, works and good contracts.

o National Water Development Programme, Malawi 2007-2012—(Programme Coordinator/Manager; ACGF Project Coordinator) : The Project activities included implementation of various studies (to inform the implementation of project components) and the implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure throughout Malawi under the Rural Water Supply and Water Resources Department, and under the five Water Boards in the country. I took oversight for the review and monitoring of procurement process in accordance with World Bank/IDA, AfDB and EU/EIB Procurement guidelines and regulations; and the preparation of procurement plans, works technical specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates, and tender/bidding documents.

o Millennium Challenge Account Water Supply Project, Lesotho 2009—(Documentation Specialist): Cowater International was hired to manage the implementation of the MCC funded RWSS program administered by the Millennium Challenge Account in Lesotho (MCA-L). The programme comprised of 250 rural water systems and 10,000 Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrines to be implemented across ten districts of Lesotho and also the associated sanitation and hygiene aspects. Cowater assignment included overseeing the designs of the systems, production of tenders documents, tendering and supervision of the works. Under the project, I undertook the roll of reviewing the designs and production tender documents according to MCA guidelines for the first 50 piped water supply systems and VIP Latrines upon which the tender documents for the rest of the works were based.

Engineering and Technical Support (Water Supply, Sanitation and Irrigation)

o Southern African Development Community (SADC) Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Pilot Projects, Southern Africa (Botswana, RSA, Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia); May 2013 to October 2015—(Regional Project Manager/Team Leader): The project included implementing infrastructure works to increase water storage capacity to improve climate change resilience, empowering local communities and water utilities, promoting equitable and reasonable utilization of water resources, and improving livelihood in local communities through the development of water supply, sanitation and irrigation systems, among other interventions. I participated and contributed in the review of technical designs for the planned works and provided technical inputs into the designs.

Competency Activities DescriptionEngineering and Technical Support (Water Supply, Sanitation and Irrigation) - Continued

o National Water Development Programme, Malawi 2007-2012—(Programme Coordinator/Manager; ACGF Project Coordinator) : The Project activities included implementation of various studies (to inform the implementation of project components) and the implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure throughout Malawi under the Rural Water Supply and Water Resources Department, and under the five Water Boards in the country. I participated and contributed in the review of technical designs for the planned works and provided technical inputs into the designs and the development of business and strategic plans for water supply systems.

o Capacity Building for Water Aid Southern Africa Region 2012-2013—(Regional Technical Advisor) : I provided leadership on ensuring that the technical quality of delivery of programmes is consistent with national and global best practices, and raised the standards of technical competence in country programmes, by providing independent advice and development of partnerships and collaborations with national and regional organizations in order to deepen knowledge and promote experience.

o Shire Valley Irrigation Project, Malawi 2008—(Irrigation Design Engineer): The Malawi Government hired Coda and Partners and its associate - Ninham Shand (Pty) Ltd to synthesize the outputs from previous studies and formulate a 42,000 ha irrigation project. This entailed review and preparation of preliminary layout design of the irrigation system networks including all associated structures, and related infrastructure for social support services such as domestic water supply and sanitation, access roads and marketing services, and also to minimize environmental degradation. I worked with CODA and Partners and produced preliminary system design for the proposed irrigation project.

o Irrigation and Rural Livelihoods Development Project (IRLDP)—Small Scale Irrigation Schemes Design in Chitipa and Rumphi Districts, Malawi 2008-2009—(Irrigation Design Engineer): Coda and Royal Associates were hired to undertake the design of small-scale irrigation systems in Chitipa and Rumphi districts. I undertook preliminary designs for the small scale irrigation schemes in Chitipa District.

o Smallholder Floodplains Development Programme, Malawi 2002-2006—(Irrigation Engineer) : The project focused on rehabilitation of irrigation schemes and the establishment of O&M arrangements with the aim of revolving management of irrigation schemes that were previously managed by government to be managed by the farmers themselves. I undertook the role of Irrigation System Design (civil & hydraulic), Construction Supervision, Coordination of Technical Operations, supporting the establishment of Water Users Associations (WUAs) for O&M. My input included providing the technical link between the various parties involved in technical issues for the smooth implementation of the design and construction works. I undertook the role of supervision of technical staff and contractors and advising the National Programme Coordinator on technical and managerial aspects relevant to the project. The activities also included assessment of existing irrigation schemes for rehabilitation works and expansion.

o Smallholder Floodplains Development Programme, Malawi 2000-2001—(Irrigation Design Engineer) : The project focused on rehabilitation of irrigation schemes and the establishment of O&M arrangements with the aim of revolving the management of irrigation schemes that were previously managed by government to be managed by the farmers themselves. In the initial Phase of the project, AHT International GmbH, was hired to produce the system designs and oversee the implementation of the construction works. I was hired by AHT International GmbH with the role of Irrigation System Design (civil and hydraulic). I designed new irrigation systems components (intake works, canals, water control structures and on-farm infrastructure) for rehabilitation and for new irrigation schemes development. I was also responsible for construction supervision, assessment of existing irrigation systems, assessing against rehabilitation needs for water structure, re-alignment of scheme layout, as well as determining the required action (redesign, expansion, rehabilitation) for each of the 10 irrigation schemes under the project. The engineering designs undertaken included hydraulic design, reinforced concrete structures design for head works, canals design, water control structures design, field outlet structures design, and other on-farm infrastructure design.

Competency Activities DescriptionEngineering and Technical Support (Water Supply, Sanitation and Irrigation) - Continued

o German Agency for Technical Cooperation – Technical support for Border Zone Development Project, Malawi 1998-2000—(Water Advisor) : Border Zone Development Project had the objective of improving the living condition of people living within the border zone areas of Nyika National Park and Vwaza Game Reserve (up to 5 km from the protected zone around the protected areas) through sustainable use of the economic and ecological potential of the border zone, and thus reducing the antagonism between the surrounding communities and the conservation measures, thereby contributing to the conservation of the protected areas. In the project, I was responsible for the Social and Physical Infrastructure Sector of the project with the responsibility of technical support in water supply, irrigation, and environmental sanitation; in addition to project management, monitoring & evaluation, proposal formulation, and training.

o Concern Universal, Malawi 1995-1998—(Water Engineer): Concern Universal is a British Charity Non-Governmental Organization, undertaking various development projects in Malawi in addition to other countries, with funding from various Development Partners. The NGOs undertakes projects in water supply and sanitation, agriculture (including small scale irrigation), and income generating projects (SMEs). I undertook the responsibilities in the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector which included project management, monitoring & evaluation, proposal formulation, training, technical support for water supply, irrigation, and environmental sanitation.

o Save the Children Refugee Program and Rural Development, Malawi 1993-1994—(Assistant Water Engineer) - UNHCR Refugee Water Supply & Sanitation programme. I undertook assignments in relation to piped water systems design and construction, ground water supply construction (boreholes, wells and springs), project formulation & planning, construction supervision, monitoring & evaluation.

Setup and Capacity Building for Water Users Associations, Cooperatives and Trusts

o National Water Development Programme, Malawi 2007-2012—(Programme Coordinator/Manager; ACGF Project Coordinator) : In addition to undertaking the role of Programme/Project Management and Coordination, I oversaw and guided the development and implementation of water supply schemes O&M system, including the capacity building for the adopted model of Water Users Association, which included the employment of Local Utility Operators. The Project activities also included institutional strengthening and capacity building in the Water Resources Board, the Ministry responsible for Water Development, the Water Departments in the District Assemblies, and the five Water Boards in Malawi. I facilitated appropriate technical assistance, and training for various stakeholder entities and specific staff.

o Smallholder Floodplains Development Programme, Malawi 2002-2006—(Irrigation Engineer) : The project focused on rehabilitation of irrigation schemes and the establishment of O&M arrangements with the aim of revolving management of irrigation schemes that were previously managed by government to be managed by the farmers themselves. In addition to the technical input in the project, I undertook the role of ensuring the sustainability and operation of the Irrigation Schemes. I supported the establishment of Water Users Associations (WUAs) for O&M, their capacity building requirements and the registration process of the users associations.

10. Employment Record

Date from - Date to and Location

Position and Company/Institution Activities Description

May 2013 to October 2015

Gaborone, Botswana

Working area: Southern Africa Region (Mozambique, Lesotho, RSA, Namibia, Botswana)

Regional Project Manager / Team Leader (Gaborone, Botswana) - Rodeco Consulting GmbHSADC IWRM Pilot ProjectP. O. Box AD 354 ADDGaborone, BotswanaKgale Siding, Office B4(Note: Project office closed, address not in use)Firmensitz/ Headquarter:Hindenburgring 1861348 Bad HomburgDeutschland/ GermanyTel.: +49 (0)6172 6817-0; Fax: +49 (0)6172 25748E-mail: info@rodeco.de; Web: www.rodeco.deProject Client Contact: Dumsani MndzebeleProgram Manager - Water InfrastructureSADC Secretariat Tel: +267 3951863 Ext 1643Fax: +267 3924099Mobile: +267 73510476e-mail: dmndzebele@sadc.int e-mail: dumi.mndzebele@gmail.comProject Financing: BMZ, AusAid, UKaidProject Finance: Euro 3.756 Million

o Overall Project Management and Coordination of the Integrated Water Resources Management Pilot Projects in five countries (Mozambique, RSA, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia). Responsibilities included: Pilot Projects formulation, preparation, and implementation in the five countries. This involved undertaking

baseline studies/surveys which required the development of the methodology data collection tools, data collection and analysis in all the pilot project countries, and project activities and monitoring framework were formulated for water supply, irrigation, sanitation and rainwater and flood water harvesting activities;

Infrastructure design review and providing technical (engineering) input into piped water supply systems, flood water and rain water harvesting/collection, water storage infrastructure (tanks and earth dams), water retention structures (weirs and dams), and small scale irrigation systems;

Project strategic planning, budgeting, and resources management; Contract management (services, works and good contracts), construction quality assurance; Reporting to Development Partners; Preparation of works technical specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates; Preparation procurement guidelines, procurement plans procurement plans, ToRs for Consulting Services

and tender/bidding documents using GIZ/EU procurement guidelines and local country procurement guidelines (Botswana, RSA, Mozambique, Lesotho and Namibia);

Development and implementation of appropriate approaches and interventions using Integrated Water Resources Management approach and ensuring sustainability and socio-economic benefit;

Capacity development (assessment of needs and implementation of appropriate measures).

April 2012 to May 2013

Pretoria, RSA

Working area: Southern Africa Region (Madagascar, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Malawi)

Regional Technical Adviser (Southern Africa)Water Aid Southern Africa OfficeCnr 18th Avenue & 00 Frederika StreetReitfontein, Pretoria

PostNet Suite No. 74Private Bag X 9,Queenswood 0121Pretoria, South Africa Financing: WaterAid, UKaid, UNICEF

o Providing leadership on ensuring that the technical quality of delivery of programmes is consistent with national and global best practices, and raising the standards of technical competence in country programmes, by providing independent advice and development of partnerships and collaborations with national and regional organizations in order to deepen knowledge and promote experience.

o WASH Projects preparation and project proposal reviewing for project financing and implementation in programme countries (i.e. Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Madagascar and Swaziland), including undertaking supervision and providing oversight for financed projects.

o WASH infrastructure design review and construction quality assurance for regional projects and construction contract management.

Date from - Date to and Location

Position and Company/Institution Activities Description

May 2007 to March 2012

Lilongwe, Malawi

Working area: Malawi

1. Programme Coordinator2. Project Coordinator

National Water Development ProgrammePrivate Bag 353, Lilongwe 3, MalawiTel: +265 1 752242; Fax: +265 1 754639(Note: Project office closed, address not in use)

Contacts:Prof. Z. KasomekeraCell: +265 888 831751; +265 999 915194E-mail: zkasomekera@gmail.com

S. MaweruMinistry of Irrigation and Water DevelopmentPrivate Bag 390, Lilongwe, Malawi.Tel.: +265 1 773737; +265 1 770344Fax: +265 1 773737Cell: +265 999 922015E-mail : smaweru@gmail.com

Project Financing: World Bank-IDA, The Government of Netherlands through UNICEF, AfDB, AusAid, OPEC, ACGF/DFID, EU, EIB, and The Government of Malawi.Project Finance: USD 300 Million

o Overall Programme/Project Management and Coordination. Responsibilities included: Projects preparation, negotiation and reviewing of project proposals; Development and implementation of water supply schemes O&M systems which included the

establishment, training, and registration of Water Users Associations for piped water supply systems; Development of water supply systems business plans and strategic plans; Development of instruments for Water Sector Reforms which included investment planning, policy review,

institutional and legal framework development; Reporting to Donor Agencies and Government; Infrastructure design reviews, planning and construction supervision and oversight; Preparation of implementation guidelines, workplans, procurement plans, ToRs for Consulting Services,

and tender/bidding documents using World Bank procurement guidelines, AfDB procurement guidelines, and EU/EIB procurement guidelines for works, goods and consulting services;

Preparation and review of works technical specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates; Contract management (services, works and good contracts), construction quality assurance.

April 2002 to Oct. 2006

Lilongwe, Malawi

Working area: Malawi

Irrigation Engineer

Smallholder Floodplains Development Project Ministry of Irrigation and Water DevelopmentPrivate Bag 390, Lilongwe, Malawi.(Note: Project phased out)Contact: S. MaweruMinistry of Irrigation and Water DevelopmentPrivate Bag 390, Lilongwe, Malawi.Tel.: +265 1 773737; +265 1 770344Fax: +265 1 773737Cell: +265 999 922015E-mail : smaweru@gmail.com Project Financing: IFAD and Malawi GovernmentProject Finance: USD 15 Million

o Rehabilitation of irrigation schemes and the establishment of O&M arrangements. Responsibilities included: Irrigation Design (civil & hydraulic), construction supervision, and coordination of technical operations:- Topographic survey;- Irrigation infrastructure design (canals, weirs, intake structures, water distribution and control structures,

culverts, water storage earth dams, pumping units);- On-farm infrastructure design (storage sheds, access roads);- Production of Technical Specification, Bills of Quantities and cost estimates;- Quality assurance (construction supervision).

Development and implementation of irrigation schemes O&M system which included the establishment, training, and registration of Water Users Associations;

Annual planning and budgeting, reporting, and advising the National Programme Coordinator on Technical aspects.

o Team Member for the development of a follow-up programme/project to the Smallholder Floodplains Development Programme, the “Irrigation, Rural Livelihoods and Agricultural Development Programme”.

Sept. 2002 to Dec. 2002 (Part-Time)Lilongwe, MalawiWorking area: Malawi

Part-Time Lecturer in Irrigation Engineering

University of Malawi – Bunda College of Agriculture

o Part-Time Lecturer in Irrigation Engineering covering civil works, geotechnics, and hydraulics as applied in Irrigation Systems.

Date from - Date to and Location

Position and Company/Institution Activities Description

Dec. 2000 to Dec. 2001

Lilongwe, Malawi

Working area: Malawi

Irrigation Design EngineerAHT International GmbHSmallholder Floodplains Development Project Project Brief: https://www.aht-group.com/cms/index.php?id=150

AHT International GmbHWater Resources Management and Irrigation:Huyssenallee 66-6845128 Essen/GermanyTel.: +49 201 2016-0Fax: +49 201 2016-211e-Mail: info@aht-group.com Internet: http://www.aht-group.com(Note: Project phased out, S. Maweru indicated above can provide project reference locally)Project Financing: IFAD and The Government of Malawi.Project Finance: USD 15 Million

o Irrigation Design (civil & hydraulic), Construction Supervision, and General Engineering Operations: Topographic survey; Irrigation infrastructure design (canals, weirs, intake structures, water distribution and control structures,

culverts, water storage earth dams, pumping units); On-farm infrastructure design (storage sheds, access roads); Production of Technical Specifications, Bills of Quantities and cost estimates; Quality assurance (construction supervision).

Oct. 1998 to Dec. 2000

Mzuzu, Malawi

Working area: Malawi

Water Advisor

GTZ Border Zone Development Project(Note: Project phased out, Jimmy Kawaye could provide reference)

Jimmy KawayeCell: +265 888 201582E-mail: jimmykawaye@gmail.com Joint Programme Support for M&E, P. O. Box 30136, Lilongwe 3, Malawi

Project Financing: BMZ, EU and The Government of Malawi.

o The position involved management of the Water and Environmental Sanitation Component in the Social and Physical Infrastructure Sector of the project. The roles included project management, monitoring & evaluation, project proposal formulation, training, and providing WASH technical support for water supply, environmental sanitation and small scale irrigation project implementation. The specific activities included: Rural Water Supply through piped water supply systems, boreholes, springs and shallow wells; Small scale irrigation activities around water points; Screening community applications for Water and Environmental Sanitation and providing technical and

socio-economic input into the appraisal of the requests including undertaking field appraisals; Preparing Tender Documents and conducting Tender Analysis; Preparing works contracts for construction, rehabilitation, repair, and protection of water points; Works and services contract management and supervision; Developing mechanisms for self-sustainability of the completed water points as well as providing

Community Based Management training.

Date from - Date to and Location

Position and Company/Institution Activities Description

Jan. 1995 to Oct. 1998

Blantyre, Malawi

Working area: Malawi

Water Engineer

Concern Universal P. O. Box 1535Blantyre, MalawiE-mail: cublantyre@concern-universal.org

Country RepresentativeTel: +265 1 823262; +265 1 823761Fax: +265 1 823846E-mail: cublantyre@concern-universal.org

Project Financing: DFID, EU, UNHCR

o The roles included project management, project formulation and planning, construction supervision, monitoring & evaluation, piped water systems design and construction, ground water supply (boreholes, wells and springs). The specific activities included: Staff recruitment, staff performance appraisal, personnel needs assessment and supervising project

managers and field supervisors; Project proposal formulation for donor funding; Overseeing technical operations and providing technical support; Preparing works contracts for construction, rehabilitation, repair, and protection of water points; Controlling procurement of project materials and equipment, including ensuring proper use and

maintenance of project facilities, equipment and vehicles; Works and services contract management and supervision which included updating works progress reports

and checking contractor's reports and invoices before payment; Coordinating water projects with relevant government departments, donor agencies and NGOs involved in

provision of safe water and sanitation services at regional and district level; Water Point (Borehole, Shallow Wells, Springs) data collection and Database Maintenance; Preparing reports to donors on project status and new initiatives.

1993 to 1994 (staggered)

Blantyre, Malawi

Working area: Malawi

Assistant Water Engineer

Save The Children (UK)Refugee Programme & Rural Development

Project Financing: DFID, UNHCR

o Worked under the Senior Water Engineer on part-time during vacations and full time as graduate Engineer. Assignments included piped water systems design and construction, ground water supply construction (boreholes, wells and springs), project formulation & planning, construction supervision, monitoring & evaluation for refugee water and sanitation projects, and Borehole and Shallow Wells data collection and Database Maintenance.

11. Short Term Consultancy Record

Date from – Date to and Location

Company and Contacts Position Description

April to May 2016

Dar-es-Salaam & Simiyu Region, Tanzania

GOPA Gesellschaft für Organisation, Planung und Ausbildung mbHInfrastructure DevelopmentHindenburgring 1861348 Bad HomburgGermanyTel.: +49-6172-930-0Fax: +49-6172-930-100E-Mail: info@gopa.de Web: http://www.gopa.de

Water and Irrigation Engineer

Feasibility Study “Climate Smart Agriculture /Climate Change adaptation in Simiyu Region Tanzania” – KfW Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Program:Assessing the need and the viability of a project, putting in place and financing of a series of structures in rural areas of Simiyu Region in Tanzania to increase the resilience against climate change. The assignment involved assessing and proposing different types of structure to increase water availability or prevent flooding, such as dams, earth bunds, irrigation water delivery and disposal structures (channels, pipelines, and intake structures), rainwater harvesting structures, erosion control and drainage structures, and climate agriculture innovations to improve the reliability of water availability for crop production, the vegetation in general and flood protection.

January – March 2016 (37 Days) & May 2016 (5 Days)

Kampala, Uganda

Rodeco Consulting GmbHHindenburgring 1861348 Bad HomburgDeutschland/ GermanyTel.: +49 (0)6172 6817-0Fax: +49 (0)6172 25748E-mail: info@rodeco.deWeb: www.rodeco.de

Irrigation / Agricultural Development Expert

Pre-Feasibility Study for the Support to Catchment based Integrated Water Resource Management in Uganda (including Rehabilitation of Dams & Valley Tanks and Efficient Use of Water through Irrigation): The scope of the pre-feasibility study was to review and asses the proposed measures of TIP1, TIP2 and TIP3 (TIP: Transformational Investment Proposal) for their general feasibility: TIP 1-Efficient Use of Water through Irrigation in Eastern and Northern Uganda. TIP 2-Rehabilitation of Dams and Valley Tank in Uganda. TIP 3: Support to Catchment based Integrated Water Resource Management.

As a team member, apart from contributing to TIP 2 and TIP 3, reviewed and assessed the aspects of TIP 1, which included review and analysis of existing relevant irrigation data (irrigation land and land tenure; irrigation systems, irrigated crops, water use, water resources and existing water storage facilities i.e. dams, valley tanks; studies and ongoing initiatives/projects; existing maps on farming systems) and made recommendations for the feasibility of TIP 1 and for the development of a holistic and bankable project proposal with regard to Global Climate Fund’s (GCF’s) funding criteria.

Nov. to Dec. 2011

Blantyre, Malawi

Concern Universal P. O. Box 1535Blantyre, MalawiE-mail: cublantyre@concern-universal.org

Masauko MthunziMobile: +265 991389222; +265 888842544Tel: +265 1 823262; +265 1 823761Fax: +265 1 823846E-mail: masauko.mthunzi@concern-universal.org

Consultant – WASH Expert and Team Leader

Kamenyagwaza Water Supply, Sanitation & Irrigation Project: Undertook end of project evaluation to assess the extent to which the project achieved the

project objectives, in the process identified the major strengths and weaknesses in the project programming, and suggested ways in which the interventions can be improved in future projects. The activities included the development of survey methodology, design and testing of data collection tools, data collection and analysis, facilities location mapping, and reporting.

Dec. 2010 to Jan. 2011

Lilongwe, Malawi

World Vision MalawiP. O. Box 692, Lilongwe, Malawi.Tel: +265 1 752294 ; +265 1 756724

Contact Person: Peter MatipwiriMobile: +265 888901940E-mail: petermatipwiri@yahoo.com E-mail: Peter_Matipwiri@wvi.org

Water Supply Specialist / Team Leader

Malawi Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (MWASH) Programme: Undertook a baseline survey in Nkhoma and Nthondo World Vision Malawi Area Development

Programme areas (ADPs) which provided data upon which a detailed intervention and monitoring programme would be based for both process and impact monitoring. The assignment included looking at the current facilities for water supply and sanitation in the communities and recording the current level of awareness and demonstration of hygiene practices. To undertake this, it involved the development of survey methodology, design and testing of data collection tools, data collection and analysis, facilities location mapping, and reporting.

Date from – Date to and Location

Company and Contacts Position Description

Oct. 2009 to Nov. 2009

Maseru, Lesotho

Cowater International Inc.411 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 400Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 3X9, Canadawebsite: www.cowater.comContact Person: Michael McGarryMobile: 1-(613) 8822332; Skype: mmcgarryE-mail: mmcgarry@magma.ca

Documentation Specialist, Millennium Challenge Account Financed Project

Reviewing of designs and production of tender documents for 50 piped water supply systems and sanitation works using Millennium Challenge Account procurement guidelines.

Aug. 2008 to Jan. 2009

Lilongwe, Malawi

Royal AssociatesP. O. Box 30290, LILONGWETel.: +2651771025Contact Person: Boniface KirgiaMobile: +265 999064144; +254 733777787 E-mail: kirigia.boniface@gmail.com

Irrigation Design Engineers - Team Member

Preliminary design for Small Scale Irrigation Schemes in Chitipa District under the Irrigation and Rural Livelihoods Development Project (IRLDP): Topographic Survey; Irrigation scheme layout design and infrastructure design; Design report production.

July to August 2008

Lilongwe, Malawi

CODA & PartnersP. O. Box 30290, LILONGWETel.: +2651771025Contact Person: Boniface KirgiaMobile: +265 999064144; +254 733777787 E-mail: kirigia.boniface@gmail.com

Irrigation Design Engineer Preliminary design for Shire Valley Irrigation Project (SVIP): Irrigation scheme layout design and infrastructure design; Design report production.

12. Referees1. Prof. Z. Kasomekera National Water Development Programme Private Bag 353 LILONGWE 3, MALAWI Cell: +265 888 831751; +265 999 915194 E-mail: zkasomekera@gmail.com E-mail: zkasomekera@nwdpmw.com OCCUPATION: Programme Manager (NWDP)

Relation: Previous Supervisor

2. Dumisani Mndzebele Program Manager - Water Infrastructure SADC Secretariat (Water Division - I & S

Directorate), New Central Business District, Plot 54385, Western Commercial Road,

P/Bag 0095, Gaborone, Botswana. Tel: +267 3951863 Ext 1643 Fax: +267 3924099: Mobile: +267 73510476 e-mail: dmndzebele@sadc.int e-mail: dumi.mndzebele@gmail.com web: www.sadc.int Relation: Project Task Manager

3. Mr P. Hekmat 14601 Pinto Lane Rockville MARYLAND, 20850 USA Tel. +001-301-424-3346 e-mail: PHekmat@aol.com e-mail: PHekmat@yahoo.com OCCUPATION: International Consultant Relation: Project Performance Reviewer (World Bank Mission Team Member)

4. Mr. Michael McGarry Cowater International Inc. 411 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 400 Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 3X9; CANADA website: www.cowater.com Mobile: 1-(613) 8822332 Skype : mmcgarry E-mail : mmcgarry@magma.ca Relation: Previous Employer for Consultancy Work (Millennium Challenge Account - Lesotho)