Over two decades of delivering water supply, sanitation, and urban infrastructure solutions across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa — for government bodies, international agencies, and communities.
30+
Major Projects
10+
Regions & Countries
21+
Years of Practice
15+
International Clients
Lead consultant to UNICEF Sudan assessing the conflict-affected WASH sector at federal and state levels across the country. The project developed actionable short- and medium-term investment plans to strengthen sector resilience and promote sustainable service delivery.
Federal
+ State-level coverage
5 Staff
Expert team deployed
8 Months
Assignment duration
UNICEF
International client
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National-level assessment of the conflict-affected WASH sector in Sudan at federal and state levels, including short/medium-term investment plans.
UNICEF Sudan
Sudan · National Level
Developed citywide inclusive WASH service plans for four Ethiopian cities under USAID funding, covering business models, investment plans, and utility capacity building.
USAID / Chemonics
Ethiopia · 4 Cities
National-level pre-feasibility study for a WASH@Home programme linking private sector loan access to household-level sanitation products and services in Ethiopia.
Aqua for All
Ethiopia · National
Built capacity of water service providers in Kabribeya, Aw-Barre, and Sheder (Fafen Zone) to fully manage water systems serving refugees and host communities.
UNICEF Ethiopia
Somali Region · Ethiopia
Built full cost-recovery management capacity for Itang and Abol Water Utilities in Gambella, including business plan development, institutional structuring, and sanitation integration.
UNICEF / Sachsen Wasser
Gambella Region · Ethiopia
Full wastewater master plan for Bishoftu city (pop. 130,000+), including household surveys, detail design of septage treatment plant, ESIA, resettlement plan, and tender documents.
Bishoftu City Administration
Bishoftu · Oromia
Design review, ESIA, contract administration, and full construction supervision of water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Bambasi town, Benishangul-Gumuz Region.
Benishangul-Gumuz Water Bureau
Bambasi · B/Gumuz
Detail design of water supply for university campuses and Aman town (60,000 people), including intake structure, 170m rising main, 100m³ balancing reservoir, and treatment plant.
Mizan-Tepi University
SNNP Region · Ethiopia
Developed a replicable sanitation strategic plan and technology options guideline for Asosa, Burayu, Butagira, Hosana, Mizan Teferi-Aman, Sebeta, and Welkite towns.
WaterAid Ethiopia
7 Towns · Ethiopia
Feasibility study, detail design, and 43-month construction supervision of a sanitary landfill, market upgrade, and storm drainage rehabilitation for Dilla city (pop. 80,000).
Dilla City Administration
Dilla · SNNP
Full construction supervision of 1,000m³ reservoir, 40km water main, booster stations, pump houses, public latrines, and public water points serving 60,000 residents.
Tigray Water Bureau
Shire · Tigray
Full engineering design and construction supervision of a masonry dam including geotechnical investigation, structural design, drawings, BOQ, and site supervision.
Gullele Botanic Garden
Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
Construction supervision and contract administration for storm water drainage works and market centre upgrading project in Jimma city.
Jimma Municipality
Jimma · Oromia
Feasibility study and scheme design for three rural towns in Awdal Region, Somaliland — identifying water sources, quantifying structures, and preparing full design documentation.
Welthungerhilfe
Awdal Region · Somaliland
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