CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: OKWANY JAMES Telephone: 070*-******, 077*-******

Email:adij6i@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION

MARITAL STATUS:

MARRIED

PLACE OF BIRTH:

OYAM DISTRICT

DATE OF BIRTH:

15-AUGUST - 1984

SEX:

MALE

NATIONALITY:

UGANDAN

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

I am a passionate and dedicated individual, who enjoys being part of, as leading a successful team. I believe in team work and innovation. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and practical solutions to challenges. I am able to work on my own, even under pressure. I possess a strong ability to perform effectively and efficiently.

CARRIER OBJECTIVES

To develop into a competent person and team leader with multiple skills, working with civil societies and public institutions or organizations that aim at bringing positive change to the lives of people.

Looking forward to serve where I can maximize my potential and bring good reputation to the organization.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

2015-2018: KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering and Management

2011-2013: UGANDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE BUSHENYI

Higher Diploma in Construction (civil and building engineering)

2006-2008: UGANDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE LIRA

Ordinary Diploma in Water Engineering

2004-2005: AMUCA SDA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)

1999-2002: LIRA TOWN COLLEGE

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)

Key skills

Innovative skills

Report writing skills

Managerial and administrative skills

Good interpersonal skills

Computer applications(AutoCAD)

Good oral and written communication

Networking and negotiation skill

Research and action research

Conflict resolution and problem solving skills

Willing to discover new skills and innovations

Personal competence

Innovation

Preparing and presenting reports

Controlling team

Ability to keen listening,

Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision

Honest and trustworthy

Confidentiality

High sense of commitment towards work

WORK EXPERIENCE

National Water And Sewerage Corporation -Kampala Water

Ag Engineer –Water Loss prevention Unit

Responsibilities held

Supervision of activities under water loss prevention unit team such as physical losses(leakages and bursts repair and control),commercial losses(illegal water uses investigation)

Supervising operation and maintenance of prepaid water meters and its pipe network

Supervising public stand pipes water meters new connection in urban poor areas of Kampala

Technician/Plumber – prepaid water meters technician (2011-2018)

Responsibilities held

Operation and maintenance of prepaid water meters and its supply pipe network

Identifying and mobilizing sites in schools and community places for implementation of wash project.(implementation of prepaid water dispenser)

Planned preventives Maintenance Activities (repair and control of both ground and under leakages) on prepaid water dispenser

Block mapping of prepaid water meters using Global positioning system.

Surveying of New prepaid water meter connections.

Verification of trenches for pipe laying.

Connection of prepaid water meters.

Low pressure measurements and investigation on prepaid water dispenser

ACHIEVEMENTS

Public and private toilets facilities have been put in place and are being maintained under urban pro poor activities

Innovated locally made prepaid water meter batteries

Sensitized community on water and building maintenance skills

Field Mobilizer- GPOBA (Global Partnership on Output Base Aid) (1 year) 2010-2011

Responsibilities held

Mobilization of customers to join NWSC services basing on the projects needs at the Urban Poor customer ‘s service rate

Carrying out initial surveys of new connection under the project

Sensitization of customers on how to use the prepaid meters, Benefits and keeping the environment clean

Examining the status of all water connections if it complies with the laid down procedures under the GPOBA project.

Ensure that all water connections comply with the laid down procedures and that there are no illegal water connections that may lead to loss of revenue

Uganda Red CROSS Society- Lira (2 years 2008 -2009)

Volunteer in Dissemination, Natural and Artificial Disaster, water and sanitation activities

Responsibilities held

Carrying out dissemination to the newly recruited volunteers

Carrying out data analysis on natural and artificial disasters like ( floods, famine, war)

Carrying out relief distribution E.g. soaps, farming tools, seeds and clothes to all the affected areas

Carrying out sensitization to people on participatory Hygiene and sanitation transformation -P.A.ST

Galaxy Agro Technology (U) Ltd -Borehole Drilling Company (1year )

Drilling Technician,

Carrying out borehole site assessment in the field and Recording the litho logical formation samples of the area penetrated is collected for each change of color or texture in a continuous order and performing some of the technical logging of the litho logical samples.

Participating in borehole design for both shallow and deep.

Carrying out technical logging lithological soil sample from the borehole under drilling

Carry out pump testing on drilled borehole site

Supervising borehole installation(casing, delivery pipes and head pumps

Developing Bill of Quantity for building the apron

Ensure that after drilling, the borehole is pump test before installation is done and the sample test is taken for both the chemical and bacteriological analysis test.

Ensuring that the entire borehole is designed for both the shallow and deep well with their respective drilled bits

Geotech Engineering and Trading Co. LTD (1 month 2007)

Technician in spring protection and borehole rehabilitation

Responsibilities held;

Unprotected spring

Carrying out assessment on unprotected springs

Developing bill of quantity for construction

Ensuring that all the protected springs comply with all the constructed laid down procedures ;

Clearing off the spring water catchments area

Water diversion channel

Construction retaining wall

Construction of wing walls and stone pitching

Finishing and curing

Clay work activity

Pool or dam creating

Putting of delivery pipes

Back filling, planting grass and fencing of the protected spring area

Carrying out estimation on the number of delivery pipes per protected spring

Borehole rehabilitation;

Carrying out borehole assessment in the field

Carrying out dismantling and demolition

Fishing out drop pipes

Blowing out dirty or muddy water by use of a compressor

Servicing of cylinder pumps

Installation of hand pumps

Construction of apron and drainage channel

KNOWLEDGE GAINED

National Water and Sewerage Corporation - Kampala water

Gained skills in installations, operations and maintenance of prepaid water metering systems

Gained skills in maintenance of site building and fixtures

Pipe network Design and its maintenance

I have Engineering skills

Proficiency in Microsoft word programs, AutoCAD

Communications skill

Using GPS (Global Positioning System )

REFERENCE

1.Mr. Kitakufe Ronald

Branch Manager

Urban Pro-poor -Kisenyi

Kampala water

P.O Box 70255

Tel:+256-*********

Email: Ronald adij6i@r.postjobfree.com

2. Mr.Opige Johnson

Project Manager

Karamoja small town $ Rural growth centre

Water supply and sanitation project

Tel:+256-*********

3.Mr. Agea Denis

Senior Engineer

Planning and Capital Development

National water and sewerage corporation

Head office

P.O BOX 7053

Kampala-Uganda

Tel:+256-*********

Email:adij6i@r.postjobfree.com

Declaration:

I Okwany James, duly certify that to the best of knowledge and belief that the information given above is a true reflection of my qualifications, experience and skills gained over the years and my greatest desire to work with the Organization once opportunity is granted.

Okwany James

Sign

Date………20/4/2020

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