MEDAR M KAJEMBA

**** ***** **** ****** ******, Apt 405 TELEPHONE: 385-***-****

Salt Lake City, Utah. 84115

USA Email: adudcz@r.postjobfree.com

Skype: medar.mitima.kajemba

OBJECTIVE

Seeking position as: Hydraulic Controls

.SUMMARY

Achieved bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering “Public Works and Housing” from UN sponsored Civil Engineering College in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “Institut du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics.

Responsible for significant international civil engineering projects under the auspices of US Government’s USAID organization, the International Federation of Red Cross, the United Nations High Commissioner for refugees (UNHCR, CARE international, CARE Canada, Oxfam, and the international medical Corps.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Strong abilities to coordinate among several groups, to do fact-finding, problem solving, and developing engineering solutions.

Fluent in French, English, Swahili and Lingala

Citizen of the United States of America (USA).

Member of RedR (Registered Engineers for Disaster Relief)

Certified by the Connecticut (USA) Department of public health in water treatment/water operation.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ EXPERIENCE

Emergency WASH program manager (April 2022-November 2022)- International Medical Corps-(IMC)-UKRAINE

• Conducted the initial joint health and WASH rapid assessment for deployment and ensured the site selection is consistent with the international standards for WASH and infection prevention and control (IPC)

• Provided technical oversight ensuring provision of WASH adequate for the setting

• Implemented water and sanitation, and relevant (IPC) expertise in rapid needs assessments and analysis at existing and new health care structures

• Translated the needs into program priorities and identified emergency interventions

• Provided capacity building support for conducting rapid needs assessments and its analysis that is to be linked to activity plan and budgets.

• Supported the assessment of the in-country resources and capacities including staffing, material and financial for response with relevant staff and agencies

• Selected from appropriate technologies and design water systems including source selection (ground water, surface water), abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems and/or the rehabilitation of old water systems

• Selected and designed the most appropriate form of sanitation system including excreta disposal, vector control, solid waste disposal, drainage, taking full account of local conditions, resources, customs and cultural norms

• Selected and designed a hygiene promotion program that is suitable for the local context and would be widely accepted by beneficiaries, in collaboration with other actors

• Designed appropriate, phased, technical interventions to ensure timely, safe and high-quality health care delivery at existing facilities and staff accommodation, including contingency preparation for potential infectious disease outbreaks as directed

• Ensured that issues of protection, gender, infection control, climatic conditions, environmental protection, security, access, safe operation and maintenance are factored into the response design

• Ensured minimum standards both qualitative and quantitative are considered and any departures documented

• Assisted in the development of letters of intent, concept papers, budgets and proposals as directed

• Managed Emergency WASH interventions in a prioritized manner in co-ordination with International Medical Corps core sectors and other agencies, both governmental and non-governmental and the WASH Cluster

• Worked closely with Human Resources team for hiring and building capacity of the WASH team

• Ensured gender and protection is considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision- making around WASH challenges

• Ensured Emergency WASH program implementation is linked to health, gender, child protection and nutrition

• Implemented the appropriate supervisory, monitoring and evaluation systems for Emergency WASH interventions

• Worked closely with program support functions (logistics and finance departments) for Emergency WASH program supplies and activities planning

• Provided regular updates and technical guidance to team on progress, priorities and challenges – verbally and in writing

• Represented International Medical Corps to governmental, non-governmental groups and WASH Cluster as needed and assigned

• Supported the program team in obtaining the required government permissions and positively engaged with institutional and private donors and HQ

Shelter Coordinator-Consultant under CANADEM (September 2021-December 2021)- International Organization for Migration (IOM) - UN Migration-Haiti.

As Shelter/NFI Coordinator.

• I organized and facilitated meetings with all shelter cluster partners, drafted and shared minutes of meetings.

• Invited stakeholders of the shelter/NFI/CCCM sector to participate in the coordination meeting, specifying the meeting agenda.

• Ensured that the 345W format is updated for each organization working in the Shelter and nonfood items sector. To do this I regularly checked on all the actors to ensure the format has been updated and I guided them on how to report their activities online if needed.

• Collected all data and made it available to the information management team to enable them to draw maps and dashboards.

• Guided stakeholders in the Shelter and non-food items sector in the harmonization of tools and in the joint interventions of stakeholders working in the same area.

• I regularly consulted the pipeline of non-food items available in IOM warehouse at country level, identified NFI requests made by sector actors and based on the distribution requests received and what IOM intends to distribute itself I approved the requests.

• Every week I participated in the inter-sectoral meeting to present to other sectors and to the authorities the update of the activities that have been conducted by the shelter and non-food items sector. 1. In relation to the CCCM

• With the local authorities and the population, I planned and directed the assessments of the houses which were damaged / destroyed during the earthquake of August 14, 2021 and proposed solutions to allow the owners of these houses to find a temporary shelter.

• I coordinated the identification of public buildings (school, churches, etc.) which were occupied by families whose houses have been destroyed or damaged. I led the registration of these families and organized a distribution of shelter and NFI items to enable them to return to live on their land and thus allow the public buildings they occupy to resume their function.

• I worked directly with the technical teams responsible for inspecting the condition of the houses and categorizing them according to the damage they have experienced and what danger they would present if people lived there. 2.

Shelter Coordinator-Consultant under CANADEM (October 2020-April 2021)-United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)-Cameroon

Developed 2021 Shelter Cluster Strategy for Cameroon ensuring proper linkages with disaster risk reduction, relief, and recovery and development efforts. are in place for handing over to recovery and development actors.

Provided coordination services, including organizing and facilitating meetings with all shelter cluster partners, drafting and sharing minutes of meetings.

Ensured coordination with government counterparts and other relevant authorities.

Ensured that contingency planning and emergency preparedness measures are updated and developed.

Ensured the establishment and maintenance of the cluster structure including the cluster core documents including standardized tools and documents, Technical Standards, and Factsheet.

Developed all humanitarian response documents and share with OCHA. These include humanitarian need overview-HNO, Humanitarian response plan-HRP objectives, narrative, activities and indicators,

Represented UNHCR in the inter-sector meetings.

Coordinated the delivery of shelter training activities for Shelter Cluster members, including training on drafting software such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and Sketchup

Coordinated training activities for UNHCR staff on camp coordination, Camp managementCCCM,

Ensured that the shelter response is informed by appropriate relevant Technical Standards including among others Sphere, and good practice.

Ensured appropriate collaboration with shelter response-related clusters of CCCM, Early Recovery, Education, Health, Logistics, Protection and WASH in the work of the Shelter Cluster.

Coordinated the integration of cross-cutting issues in the work of the Shelter Cluster, including age, gender, environment, diversity.

Used regularly the Global shelter website to ensure that the SC has a functional information management strategy and mechanism to report and share information within the Shelter Cluster, with the other clusters, with the government, with the overall humanitarian community including donors, with UNHCR internal mechanisms, and with the Global Shelter Cluster.

Produced regular analytical shelter reports, including the Factsheet.

Ensured that information on affected population is disaggregated by sex and age.

Ensured that the SC maintains an updated website and produces regular updates on the shelter concerns of the affected population, the response by the shelter actors, the gaps, challenges and recommendations

WASH Coordinator, Site field Coordinator, WASH Specialist (December 2014-September 2020) International Medical Corps-(IMC)-Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC, the Bahamas, Cameroon, Greece, Guinea, Mali

Provided supervision and leadership to program and operational staff at the field site ensuring adherence to agreed work plans and reporting schedules as well as full compliance to IMC’s policies in the areas of Finance, HR, Logistics and Information Management.

Implemented WASH activities from an array of appropriate technologies for water systems including water source development, borehole drilling, water lines, surface water treatment, sanitation facilities, Waste and Infection Prevention Control for health care especially Ebola Virus Disease care facilities.

Implemented the appropriate supervisory, monitoring and evaluation systems for WASH/IPC interventions at the assigned health facility.

Managed WASH program in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and co-ordination with International Medical Corps’ staff and other agencies, both governmental and non-governmental.

Worked closely with Human Resources team for hiring and building capacity of the national WASH team.

Ensured gender and protection is considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision- making around WASH challenges.

Ensured WASH program implementation is linked to health, gender, child protection and nutrition sectors.

Worked closely with program support functions (logistics and finance departments) for WASH program supplies and activities planning for smooth delivery of project interventions.

Provided regular updates and technical guidance to team on progress, priorities and challenges – verbally and in writing.

Represented International Medical Corps in governmental and non-governmental meetings as needed and agreed with my supervisor.

Supported development of overall program strategy and scaled up / phasing in IMC’s Ebola response including training of WASH staff: hand hygiene, Personal protective equipment-PPE, Steps recommended to put on PPE, steps recommended to remove PPE, water quality and quantity, excreta disposal, Preparation of chlorine solutions, Injection safety and management of sharps, environmental cleaning and management of linen, Waste management procedures, safe burial, Managing exposure to virus through body fluids including blood,

Managed grant contracts, including implementation of WASH and infrastructure activities, internal and external reporting, staff and partners’ management.

Implemented the WASH and infrastructure strategy, including capacity development component for water and sanitation.

Prepared drawings of details using ArchiCAD and AutoCAD for proposals and Tender documents

Implemented the hygiene promotion strategy including Menstrual Hygiene Management, as well as the distribution of hygiene items.

Implemented and maintained prescribed reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the project

Worked closely with the program field teams to determine the operational needs of the project within the scope of the grant.

Assisted with development of future projects including their budgets as needed.

Worked closely with local authorities, country team, and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and government regulations and Complementarity with other agencies' effort

Attended and contributed to internal and external coordination meetings

Implemented the hygiene promotion strategy including Menstrual Hygiene Management, laundry service management as well as the distribution of hygiene items and winter items in Greece.

Advised on technical implementation of WASH and infrastructure related activities in the Ebola response

In close collaboration with relevant sector led developed and ensured strict adherence to protocols and SoPs for various tasks in the Ebola Treatment Centers and, where necessary, in community-based interventions

Ensured the implementation of beneficiaries training sessions in care and maintenance for the latrine and showers.

Maintained appropriate working relationships with government service providers for sustainability.

Implemented the hygiene promotion strategy including Child to Child and Menstrual Hygiene Management as well as the distribution of hygiene items and cleaning kits.

Field site Manager, WASH and Infrastructure Coordinator (January 2013-December 2014)-OXFAM GB-DR-CONGO.

Prepared drawings of details using AutoCAD for proposal and approval by outside engineering organizations

Implemented the WASH strategy, including capacity building for water, sanitation and hygiene promotion.

Developed a WASH program plan and ensured its smooth implementation in North Kivu-DRC.

Managed the WASH team human resources and provided technical support, training and capacity building

Conducted technical and sociological assessment and prepared technical and financial proposals and Project Appraisal Summary Forms for water, sanitation, environmental sanitation, hygiene education and water and sanitation governance program.

Maintained appropriate working relationships with government service providers for sustainability.

Implemented and maintained prescribed reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the project

Attended and contributed to internal and external coordination meetings

WASH Project Manager (August 2012-January 2013)-CARE CANADA-DJIBOUTI.

Managed the overall aspects of the WASH programs including planning of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion activities on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Followed up the budget and the materials related to the programs.

Followed up and analyzed the WASH situation:

Oriented the WASH strategy

Maintained appropriate working relationships with government service providers for sustainability.

Implemented and maintained prescribed reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the project

Attended and contributed to internal and external coordination meetings

Managed and supervised programs and Staff including recruitment, training and evaluation of staff.

WASH Delegate (November 2011-August 2012)-Swiss Red cross/Belgian red cross-Haiti.

Participated in the selection of local and international Wash staff.

Prepared a detailed plan of activities for the WASH project.

Prepared a detailed plan of activities for the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project.

Planned the project together with the participation and in collaboration with the local community and other relevant stakeholders.

Looked after, controlled and supervised the execution of the construction of 1200 family latrines and showers places.

Looked after, controlled and supervised the rehabilitation of 160 water storage reservoirs and the construction of 45 new ones.

Supervised the disinfection and closure of 250 degraded latrines.

Trained and advised local staff on WASH standards, professional practices, and technical construction skills.

Advised the Swiss Red Cross and the Belgian Red Cross delegations on any relevant issue and action to be taken to secure and improve project activities regarding WASH.

Contributed to timely and orderly operational and financial reporting.

Coordinated activities closely with the Haitian Red Cross, Other Red cross national societies, the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), local and national authorities, and other implementing partners and liaise with international, governmental and non-governmental agencies involved.

Ensured that quality standards and legal regulations provided by the government of Haiti and international organizations related to WASH are met.

Observed, communicated and implemented security regulations of the delegation and the Red cross movement.

Represented the Swiss Red Cross in coordination meetings and public events.

WASH Manager (Feb2011-September 2011)-CARE International- HAITI

Developed program plans, ensured their smooth implementation, and managed the team’s performance of project.

Managed the WASH team human resources and provided technical support, training and capacity building.

Managed the program budget through the passing of timely orders, the preparation of monthly forecasts and the monitoring of expenditure.

Tracked the progress of activities, ensured the collecting of program indicators and provided on-time internal status reports and external donor reports.

Identified and monitored risks, constraints or escalating issues, and informed the hierarchy accordingly.

Coordinated with stakeholders at field level.

Designed and supervised the construction and rehabilitation of water networks, hand pumps, wells, water kiosk and boreholes.

Designed compost latrines, pit latrines, bathing shelters and other sanitation facilities.

Supervised hygiene promotion activities.

Created management structures.

Carried out water quality analysis and supervised chlorination of six water sources across the region.

Supervised water trucking and emergency water supply.

Carried out assessments and post-implementation monitoring.

Carried out geophysical analysis.

Built capacity within CARE, local government and partners

Monitored sub-contractor’s work.

Ensured appropriate design, construction and implementation of WASH hardware according to technical standards, as well as proper maintenance and use of WASH equipment.

Developed and ensured the use of appropriate techniques and materials for hygiene promotion and training.

Ensured that all data and information is updated, well organized and easily accessible; and that lessons learnt, and best practice are capitalized.

Coordinated with other technical departments to ensure a common approach, synergy and sharing of information.

Represented CARE externally, collaborated and coordinated with local authorities, counterparts, partners and stakeholders at field level.

Analyzed and reported on the evolving humanitarian needs and provided clear recommendations for interventions.

Developed appropriate targeting criteria and mechanisms to ensure the needs of identified vulnerable groups are met.

Participated in the development of new proposals, WASH program reviews, and strategy formulation.

WASH field advisor (2010-2011)-IEDA RELIEF-HAITI.

Ensured the supervision, mentoring and monitoring of the water/ sanitation team work.

Provided direction and technical advice to the water and sanitation intervention team on issues of procurement, supply, design and installation.

Developed WASH policies, strategies, best practices and guidelines for the target areas.

Designed and supervised the construction of water and sanitation systems, overseeing the construction of wells, latrines, and waste disposal.

Carried out water quality analysis and trained local staff and community members in water quality monitoring.

Conducted training and built capacity within local community in maintenance of water and sanitation sites, such as wells and latrines.

Developed effective communication strategies to promote proper use of sanitation and waste disposal facilities.

Designed and supervised water kiosks construction.

Planned for hygiene promotion campaigns in field sites.

Monitored and reviewed over all water and sanitation materials and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport, and utilization.

Developed proposals, plans, concept papers and budgets for water and sanitation intervention in collaboration with the project team.

Assisted with grants and reporting systems and management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of spending and work plans.

Compiled monthly reports, program/project documents and budgets.

Building maintenance specialist (2002-2010) – City of Shelton-Connecticut-USA

Maintained daily logs and reports of all maintenance and repair work performed.

Corresponded with vendors and contractors.

Supervised maintenance of city hall buildings.

Ensured city hall building system operates efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings are monitored through maintaining exterior and interior structures, building, grounds, etc., as related to carpentry, plumbing, plastering, roofing, and air conditioning.

Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawing, blueprints, maintenance manuals, AutoCAD and schematic diagrams.

Examined and Determined resources needed to begin repairs.

Estimated cost and length of time to complete job.

Made independent decisions and judgments on work to be completed

Ensured Safety, health and environmental protection guidelines and regulations.

Ensured routine maintenance and repair of equipment and power tools.

Case manager & Employment specialist (while working for the city of Shelton) (2001-2010) – International Institute of Connecticut- USA

Developed and provided case management for new immigrants.

Oriented new clients to cultural changes and procedures.

Developed resettlement plans and employment plans with clients.

Enhanced delivery of family-centered self-sufficiency services.

Sustained long-term refugee placement by promoting positive community linkages.

Guided immigrants through federal and state benefit systems including social service and social security.

Explained regulations and assisted clients in compliance with benefit issuing agencies.

Determined eligibility for applicants and recipients’ status: refugee, asylums, or clients recommended by Department of social services.

Created quarterly report on information and statistics gathered.

Maintained a caseload in excess of 100 clients.

Assistant Project Manager (1996-2000) – International Rescue Committee (IRC)-local staff, DR-Congo

Protected 38 water sources-designed and managed installation of piping from natural water source to a point away from natural source to help prevent contamination of supply

Trained local population in need to protect natural water sources

Constructed eight water reservoirs of 20 cubic meters average to supply 20 liters per person per day

Managed construction of eight water lines (34km) to remote locations

Supervised construction of bridge located on national road in Bukavu-Uvira, DRC

Conducted 20 technical assessments on water source rehabilitation in rural areas of South Kivu

Assisted 40,000 refugees back to Rwanda with shelter construction and sanitation facilities

Set up pumps and treated local water for 40,000 refugees

Coordinated with relevant government authorities and other development NGOs and UN agencies involved in water projects

Tested 84 water sources using OXFAM kit to establish base line contamination to determine effectiveness of water projects

Assessed population mortality rates and conducted estimation of population using EPI surveys for IRC health department.

Worked closely with communities, other NGOs, and donors to take IRC’s Water and sanitation programming in a new direction

Helped people to meet their basic water and sanitation needs.

Managed and coordinated IRC’s water and sanitation activities during the emergency and early recovery phases of IRC’s Kalonge IDPs response.

Supervised, Mentored, and monitored the work of the water/ sanitation team members

Provided direction and technical advice to the water and sanitation intervention team on issues of procurement, supply, design and installation.

Developed water and sanitation policies, strategies, best practices and guidelines for the target areas.

Designed and constructed water and sanitation systems, overseeing the construction of wells, latrines, and waste disposal.

Carried out water quality analysis and trained local staff and community members in water quality monitoring.

Did training and building of local community capacity in maintenance of water and sanitation sites, such as wells and latrines.

Developed effective communication strategies to promote proper use of sanitation and waste disposal facilities.

Facilitated and planned for hygiene promotion campaigns in field sites.

Monitored and reviewed over all water and sanitation materials and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport and utilization.

Developed proposals, plans, concept papers, and budgets for water and sanitation intervention in collaboration with the project team.

Assisted with grants and reporting systems and management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of spending and work plans.

Compiled Monthly reports, program/project documents and budgets.

Represented IRC to donors and relevant government ministries as needed.

Initiated and assisted with project proposal submissions as assigned.

Conducted needs assessments and assisted in future program direction and design.

Water and Sanitation Consultant Engineer while working for IRC(1996-1998) –US government( USAID)-Bukavu-DR-Congo

Formulated actions plans for water and sanitation projects for South Kivu region after discussion between USAID and political administration in Bukavu, DRC

Evaluated objectives established by the Cholera Crisis Committee water/sanitation technical communities for the rehabilitation of water systems

Proposed corrections to technical solutions proposed by the technical committee in accordance with the objectives of the evaluation

Provided technical drawings, projects designs, budgets and quantities according to project standards

Established project PERT charts and material quantities needed for projects

Represented USAID in meetings with water and sanitation technical committee.

Construction and Maintenance Manager (1996-1996) – International Federation of the red cross-IFRC-Bukavu DR-Congo

Managed construction of water, shelter, and sanitation facilities for 38,000 Rwandan refugees

Constructed eight distribution centers for food and non-food supplies

Established settling plots for 38,000 refugees

Rehabilitated two kilometers of roads in refugee camps.

Installed 26 temporary shelters for food, non-food items, and administrative offices.

Technical Field Assistant (1994-1996) – UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)-Local staff-DR_CONGO

Laid out 45,000 settling plots for refugees

Supervised the provision of water, shelter, and sanitation facilities for 45,000 Rwandan refugees

Supervised the installation of four large tents for food and non-food items

Supervised rehabilitation of five kilometers of roads within refugee camps

Provided direction and technical advice to the water and sanitation intervention team on issues of procurement, supply, design and installation.

Managed and coordinated UNHCR’s water and sanitation activities during the emergency and early recovery phases of UNHCR’s Rwandan refugee’s response.

Facilitated and planned for hygiene promotion campaigns in field sites.

Developed proposals, plans, concept papers, and budgets for water and sanitation intervention in collaboration with the project team.

Assisted with grants and reporting systems and management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of spending and work plans.

Technical field officer (1993-1994)-AROME SPRL.-Bukavu,DR-Congo

Designed utilitarian housing.

Managed technical construction work for housing

Designed and supervised the construction of an 80 beds hospital

Supervised construction of 12 primary school classrooms.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering “Public Works and Housing” from the UN sponsored Civil Engineering College in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The French name of the institution is: “Institut du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics” – This is the top civil engineering institute of its kind and, by its UN mandate, services several countries in central Africa.

Water management certificate (2008-2010) from Gateway community college-North Haven-Connecticut-USA.

The program includes the water sources and uses, storage, pipes, pumps, motors, water quality parameters and standards, and treatment techniques, including iron and manganese removal, pretreatment, coagulation/flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, fluoridation, corrosion control, disinfection, sludge handling, and plant maintenance, mathematics necessary for operators of water treatment and distribution plants,

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