CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
Position Title
Project Engineer
Name of Expert
Christopher Doku
Date of Birth
28th December, 1985
Country of Citizenship/ Residence
Ghana / Ghanaian
Education:
School
Degree/Cert. Awarded
Year
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani
Master of Science, Environmental Engineering Management
2021
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Construction Technology and Management
2016
Takoradi Technical University
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Building Technology
2010
Kinbu Senior High Technical School
S.S.S.C.E
2005
Teshie 5 Junior High School
B.E.C.E
2002
Other Trainings
Institution
Year
Strategic monitoring and evaluating of projects using developed tools
Feb 2017
Sustainable procurement management
Jul 2015
Training on using Microsoft project
Aug 2014
Employment Record
Period
Employing organization and your title/position. Contact info for references
Country
Summary of Activities Performed Relevant to the Assignment
Jan 2022 - Date
Employer: Asante Akim South Municipal Assembly
Position Held: Assistant Engineer
Reference contact: Lydia Addai
Human Resource Manager
Tel: 024*******
Ghana
oPreparation of tender & Contract documents
oTender analysis and evaluation
oPreparation of Bills of quantities
oMonitoring and Evaluation of projects
oSetting out of projects
oPreparing certificates for payment
oDrawing of Building Plans
Oct 2012 – Dec 2021
Employer: Assin South District Assembly.
Position Held: WASH Engineer
Reference contact:
Mr. Frank Agbenu
Human Resource Manager
Ghana
oLiaising with Clients and Partners
oBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with these Clients / partners
oProject planning and coordination
oProject budgeting and financial reporting and management
oStakeholder engagements
oOrganizing and facilitating project related trainings.
oManagement of project risks including conflicts or grievances
oCatalogue and redress grievances from beneficiary project communities
oPreparation of tender and Contract documents
oTender analysis and evaluation
oSupervise the works of contractors and consultants
oReview of reports from contractors and consultants
oSetting out infrastructural projects
oMonitoring and evaluation of projects
oValuation of works and preparing payment certificates
oOrganizing and facilitating project meetings
oTechnical direction on innovative ways to complete projects on time and avert cost overrun.
oAssisting in development of proposals and EOIs
June 2012 – Oct 2012
Employer: Decision Resources Limited
Position Held: Site manager
Reference contact:
Christopher Darkey
Managing Director
Ghana
oSupervision of projects
oPreparing materials schedule for projects
oDeveloping work programmes
oDeveloping progress reports
Oct 2010 – June 2012
Employer: Atebubu - Amantin District Assembly
Position Held: District support staff & Civil Engineer
Reference contact:
Christopher Ngmenanaa
Assistant Engineer
mailto:********@*****.**.**
Ghana
oPreparing bills of quantities
oPreparing tender and contract documents
oSetting Out for projects
oDrawing of building plans
oMonitoring and evaluation of projects
oPreparation of project progress reports
oPreparing certificates (Completion certificates & Interim Payment certificates)
Aug 2010 – Oct 2010
Employer: P.W.D Prestige (State House – Accra)
Position Held: Intern
Ghana
oPreparing bills of quantities
oPerforming slum and crushing tests
July 2009 – Aug 2009
Employer: Sonitra Construction Industry (Abelemkpe, Legon – Accra)
Position Held: Intern
Ghana
Membership in Professional Association and Publications:
Ghana Institution of Engineering
Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana
International Association of Impact Assessment, Ghana
Computer and Technical Skills
Proficient and competent in the use of the following:
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power-point)
Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS)
KOBO & ODK survey tool box for data management
Other Skills & Attributes
Excellent knowledge in pre-contract and post-contract administration
Knowledge and understanding of public procurement
Knowledge and understanding of project risk and financial management
Knowledge and skills in project cycle and management
Knowledge and skills in project planning, budgeting and implementation
Knowledge and skills in project coordination, monitoring, evaluation and lesson sharing.
Knowledge and skills in baseline and end-line surveys
Knowledge and skills in research design, design of survey tools, data collection and analysis.
Knowledge and skills in stakeholder/client engagement and management
Skills in facilitation and capacity building.
Excellent documentation and report writing skills.
Goal oriented, a good team player and ability to work independently and under pressure.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to grasp complex concepts and willingness to learn new concepts.
Abreast with modern technology and comfortable working with electronic devices.
Ability to work with people from diverse background and cultures.
Language Skills:
Language
Proficiency
Speaking
Reading
Writing
English
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Adequacy for the Assignment:
Detailed Tasks performed
Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks
Organizing community meeting for sensitization
Facilitating training of community safeguard officers
Project supervision
Assisting in the valuation of cash crops or property for compensation
Valuation of works
Facilitating redress of grievances of project affected persons
Monitoring progress of works
Certifying payment certificates raised by consultant
Follow up on safeguard activities
Reporting
Name of Assignment: Construction of Nyankumasi cluster small town piped water supply system
Year: 2018 – 2019
Location: Assin South
Client: World Bank & Community Water and Sanitation Agency
Main project features: The project was aimed at providing potable drinking water to beneficiary communities in order to promote good health and enhanced sanitation. It comprised of an overhead water storage tank, Distribution point for private connection, transmission and distribution lines, stand pipe points, pumping station, and Disinfection (aqualite) plant.
Positions held: Project Engineer
Activities performed:
Tender opening and evaluation of consultants / contractors
Inception visits to project communities
Stakeholder engagement
Community engagement and mobilization
Formulation and training of community safeguard teams
Stakeholders meeting to develop grievance redress strategy
Assisting in the valuation of livestock or property for compensation
Monitoring and evaluation of project and ensuring adherence to specifications, working drawings, and environmental and social safeguard protocols
Facilitating monthly project meetings
Facilitating the formation of water system management team and training
Valuation of works and preparing payment certificates
Reporting
Organizing community meeting for sensitization
Organizing monthly stakeholder’s meetings
Preparing tender document, evaluating bids, and preparing contract document
Monitoring progress of works
Valuation of works
Preparing interim payment certificates
Organizing training for water system management teams
Name of Assignment: Drilling and construction of limited mechanized system
Year: May – August, 2018
Location: Assin South
Client: Assin South District Assembly
Main project features: The project was aimed at providing potable drinking water to beneficiary communities in order to promote good health and improved sanitation. It comprised of an overhead support for water storage tank, transmission and distribution lines, platform for stand pipes,
Positions held: Project Engineer
Activities performed:
Inception visits to project communities
Stakeholder engagement
Community mobilization and sensitization
Monitoring and evaluation of project and ensuring adherence to specification, working drawings, and environmental and social safeguard protocols
Facilitating monthly project meetings
Facilitating the formation of water system management team and training
Valuation of works and preparing payment certificates
Detail designing of water system
Offering technical advice to management on best design and construction practices
Reporting
Preparing tender document, evaluating bids, and preparing contract document
Organizing monthly stakeholder’s meetings
Monitoring progress of works
Valuation of works
Preparing interim payment certificates
Name of Assignment: Construction of group hand washing facility for schools
Year: March – June, 2017
Location: Assin South
Client: UNICEF & Assin South District Assembly
Main project features: The project was aimed at promoting hygiene in schools. It comprised of water storage tank, distribution pipe with spouts, soak away.
Positions held: Project Engineer
Activities Performed:
Inception visits to project schools
Stakeholder engagement
Monitoring and evaluation of project
Facilitating monthly project meetings
Training of key stakeholders on operation and maintenance
Valuation of works and preparing payment certificates
Reporting
Preparing tender document, evaluating bids, and preparing contract document
Preparing methods statements and work-plans
Organizing monthly stakeholder’s meetings
Monitoring progress of works
Valuation of works
Preparing interim payment certificates
Facilitating operation and maintenance training
Supervising construction of soakaway
Advising on best construction methods to offer quality, completion within cost and timelines
Name of Assignment: Construction of Institutional WASH Facilities (KVIPs with a change room and urinal) for Schools in Assin south district
Year: Feb – May, 2014
Location: Assin South
Client: UNICEF / Assin South District Assembly
Main Project Features: The project was aimed at promoting good health, sanitation, and hygiene in schools. It comprised of platform for water storage tank, Chambers for squatting hole, change room for girls, urinal for boys, and soak away.
Positions held: Project Engineer
Activities Performed:
Preparing tender and contract documents
Tender evaluation and facilitating site possession
Stakeholder engagement
Monitoring and evaluation of project
Facilitating monthly project meetings
Preparing methods statements and work-plans
Facilitating trainings on operation and maintenance of the facility.
Valuation of works and preparing payment certificates
Reporting
Organizing community meeting for sensitization
Organizing monthly stakeholder’s meetings
Preparing tender document, evaluating bids, and preparing contract document
Monitoring progress of works
Valuation of works
Preparing interim payment certificates
Supervision for the construction of platform with soakaway to drain off water
Liaising with contractors to ensure best design and completion of project within cost and timelines
Organizing training for water system management teams
Reviewing work-plans prepared by constractors
Name of Assignment: Drilling of borehole and installation of hand pump
Year: 2016
Location: Assin South
Client: Assin South District Assembly
Main project features: The project was aimed at providing potable drinking water to beneficiary communities in order to promote good health and improved sanitation. It comprised of drilling of boreholes, installation of hand pumps, and construction of platform.
Positions held: Project Engineer
Activities performed:
Preparing tender and contract documents
Inception visits to project communities
Stakeholder engagement
Supervision of works
Monitoring and evaluation of project
Facilitating the formation of water system management team
Training of water management team
Valuation of works and preparing payment certificates
Reporting
Coordination of Project Activities
Review of monitoring reports from field officers
Training WSP Teams
Water system assessments
Name of project: Water Safety Planning (WSP) in Pilot communities in Assin South
Year: 2017 to 2018
Location: Assin South
Client: UNDP & TREND Group
Main project features: Development of water safety plan for small town water system and a borehole system.
Positions held: Project Coordinator & Engineer
Activities performed:
Reconnaissance survey
Selection of communities and formation of Water Safety Plan (WSP) Teams
Baseline studies and Water System Assessment
Participatory community engagements & development of WSP
Participatory water supply chain mapping and identification of risks
Participatory planning of control measures and preventive maintenance
Develop and Validate Water Safety Plan Matrix
Monitoring of WSP Implementation
Documentation of experiences and dissemination of lessons
Expert’s Contact Information: (Email: **********@*****.*** / ***********@*****.***
Phone: +233-********* / 200054901)
REFERENCES
Mr. Frank Agbenu
Engr. Henry Asangbah
Mr. Gabriel Adu-wusu
Assin South District Assembly
Community Water and Sanitation Agency – Western and Western North Region
UNICEF Ghana
Human Resource Manager
Chief Engineer
WASH Officer
Tel: 024******* / 020*******
Tel: 020*******
Tel: 024******* / 050*******
Email: *******@*****.***
Email: ***********@*****.***
Email: ********@******.***