Summary

I am a hard-working, motivated, and enthusiastic professional with more than 17 yrs. of progressive professional experience with a proven track - record in Partnerships, Business development, Program and project development, Project Management and support (Project Implementation, Project monitoring and reporting, Coordination and liaison, Knowledge management, and operation and logistic support), Contract Administration, Project coordination and Study, design and Construction Supervision of multidisciplinary projects funded by the Government, African Development Bank, World Bank, and EU. I worked in both local and international firms in public, private, and UN organizations. I am always striving to achieve the highest standard possible, at any given task and in any situation. I am accustomed to working in a challenging and fast-paced environment, particularly when dealing with multiple projects at the same time. I Have a Prince2 Foundation certification and a Certificate, Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts by an accredited FIDIC trainer. I am highly skillful in most Microsoft applications and have good working knowledge and skills on Google Workspace.

While working at UNOPS I was rated on mid-year and yearly performance reviews as “Exceeds Expectation” in the past three consecutive years (2022, 2021, and 2020). My achievements also include but are not limited to Drafting fund-winning concept notes and proposals, Engagement development (Business Development) of projects whose total value yearly exceeds $50M, Meeting annual Engagement addition annual targets, and Diversification of business. While working at Waterworks Design and Supervision Enterprise as Executive Officer for Business Development and Contract Management Process I managed to increase revenue by twofold and Profit by threefold and also Successfully led the overall Planning, business development, and contract management task of the enterprise Monitoring and evaluation, contract administration of more than 31 construction supervision, design and study projects which includes dams, irrigation, and water supply etc.. On the Project management side, I Lead the overall Project Management task, project implementation, and coordination of the Gode irrigation project. The Project was completed on Budget, duration, and quality and is currently serving the beneficiaries.

Education

●MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Information Systems Management, SRI SAI College, Ethiopia. Grade achieved: Distinction, Sep.2013-July.2015

Note: Education credentials Evaluated and Authenticated by World Education Services (WES) as U.S. equivalent

●MSC (Joint European Masters) in Water and Coastal Management, University of Cadiz (Spain) and University of Algarve (Portugal). Grade achieved: Distinction, Oct.2007-March.2009

●BSC in Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, Sep.1994-July.1999

Note: Education credentials Evaluated and Authenticated by World Education Services (WES) as U.S. equivalent

EXPERIENCE

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Ethiopia

Position - Program Management Support Officer

May 16, 2022- PRESENT

●Developed and followed up on business opportunities:

● Contributed and supported the development and implementation of company business strategy, conducted research on donor aid flows worldwide, UN and other agencies, trends in aid, potential future markets for growth, creating criteria for selecting target markets and partners, comparison of donor types, and market with special emphasis on company core business.

● Explored potentials for new programs and developed proposals for submission to partners, Synthesized and summarized information relevant to business development and prepared relevant reports, briefing notes/talking points/presentations, and other materials for internal and external use

● Advocates the company as a partner and service provider of choice, Supports the development of strategic partnerships with key counterparts and business opportunities, Maintains and develops contacts and partnerships within the donor community (Agencies, host government, donor governments, donor organizations, etc.), monitor communications and follow-up activities.

● Supported the implementation and monitoring progress/reporting of corporate and strategic initiatives, identified requirements related to marketing materials and the distribution thereof, as well as any reports/publications required for existing and potential clients and partners

● Communicates with the relevant UNOPS personnel on matters pertaining to their respective responsibilities in relation to program and business development, Develops UNOPS capacity statements for the various services provided by UNOPS, supports operations, and contributes to knowledge sharing, enhancing the harmonization of projects while facilitating synergies with team members.

●Project Support:

Prepared project documents, Legal agreements, and budget-supported project compliance and quality assurance by providing up-to-date analysis of project progress by keeping track of Key performance indicators (KPIs).

●Communication and Knowledge management:

Supported and produced high-quality communication materials.

●Monitoring and progress control:

Prepared Monthly KPI reports, Prepared periodic updates on the progress of corporate action plans, provided ad hoc research on potential business partners, and prepared partner survey design, analysis, and report.

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Ethiopia

Position - Program Support Associate

April 1, 2020 - May 15, 2022

●Provided support in the development and implementation of an integrated UNOPS business development strategy:

Explored opportunities for business development, researched and tracked opportunities, built a network of partners, and prepared capability statements, and factsheets.

●Supported the program development and business acquisition activities of UNOPS:

Identified, designed, formulated, and negotiated new projects, prepared proposals concept notes, and project briefs.

●Provided implementation support to projects:

Drafted agreements reviewed technical and progress reports and prepared quarterly and monthly reports.

Snowy Mountain Engineering Corporation (SMEC), Ethiopia

Position -Assistance Country Manager

Nov 1, 2015- 31 March 2020

●Assisted in Managing and developing SMEC International Operations in Ethiopia in line with the organization’s strategic direction, providing guidance and support to SMEC’s project managers in the implementation of projects and achievement of financial targets, including the control of project debtors, Assisted country manager in the management of all projects in the designated sections in Ethiopia under the direction of regional manager and in consultation with respective functional managers.

●Acted as project coordinator of projects in Ethiopia and provided technical input when required; Assisted in setting up all new projects in Ethiopia, Prepared and reviewed all contracts of staff working on Ethiopian projects, Prepared sub-consultancy agreements; Monitored Financial Performance of Projects and ensured performance as per project budget including re–planning of projects.

●Worked closely with SMEC regional managers in identifying, tracking, bid, and winning projects, identified key clients and built sustainable relationships with these clients, Identified local consultants and agents, and managed to build strategic alliances with them in facilitating the winning and implementation of projects.

●Monitored and evaluated grants, and loans and identified possible areas of engagement to the company based on mandate and existing capacity, research events, publications, and announcements to track, screen opportunities for the company's possible involvement and identify trends that will drive business opportunities.

●Contributed to the identification and negotiation of new projects, prepared concept notes and proposals, and talking points for discussion with clients.

●Supports Project Managers on day-to-day operations of the project and effective management and implementation; assisted Project Manager in the preparation of project reports and documents and provided operational and logistic support.

Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise (WWDSE), Ethiopia

Position -Executive Officer, Business Development and Contract Management Process

October 22, 2012- October 31, 2015

●Led the overall planning, business development, and contract management task of the Enterprise of more than 31 infrastructure, Social, and Hydropower projects.

●Planned, organized, directed, coordinated, and supervised the activities of the process; actively Involved, Directed, and coordinated the preparations of the enterprise’s budget and work programs, Initiated, and coordinated applied research and business development study projects; Coordinated and prepared short and long – term plans (strategic plan) as well as investment plans of the Enterprise, advised management on the enterprise’s operational policies based on research studies.

●Prepared, Reviewed, and reported(on a Monthly, Quarterly, and yearly basis) the overall accomplishments of work programs of all the departments and presented to employees, Management, and the Board of Directors, Administered the contract management process of the enterprise and ensured the provision of an efficient information system; Coordinated and handled legal advice and claim handling process, Advised the management on enterprises on business development, contractual as well as legal issues and promotion policies.

●Coordinated and handled the procurement of the enterprise with a procurement budget reaching 300 million ETB, Handled service rendering activities and communication with customers as well as third parties.

●Prepared, Reviewed, and checked the compilation of technical proposals; Prepared financial proposals, Undertook the coordination and the preparation of the enterprise progress and activity reports and made presentations to employees, management, board of directors, and Stakeholders.

●Actively engaged in diversifying the organization's engagement portfolio with partners, developed, and followed up partnership development, established and developed partnerships, built a network of partners, represented the organization during partnership development, and undertook public information and communication activities in collaboration with public relations officers. Overall, lead the partnership and communication activities of the organization.

Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise (WWDSE), Ethiopia

Position -Manager, Legal and Contract Management Process

May 9, 2010- October 21, 2012

●Lead the overall process of the legal and contract management process. Prepared solicitation documents (tender) documents, and contract agreements, Provided advice for the signing of contract agreements; Prepared BOQ and specifications for the provision of Goods, Works, and services, Prepared Terms of references to the standard.

●Contributed to the identification, design, formulation, and negotiation of new projects and draft concept notes and project briefs for discussion with partners. Coordinate technical and financial requirements and negotiate proposals to close new project opportunities.

●Evaluated technical and financial offers of bidders, selected suppliers, or contractors with a concerned assigned virtual team. Served as tender committee secretary during This period. Received amendments and claim requests from concerned processes, reviewed previous contract documents & and identified the cause of claims or amendments. Reviewed and advised/recommended decisions upon claims, complaints, or disputes filed by contractors/suppliers, etc. with due consideration of all facts involved in contract stipulation and applicable law.

●Controlled and ensured the quality of agreement documents and tender documents for procurement of goods and services, Coordinated, and supervised tender evaluation; Performed contract development, administration, tracking, and analysis as well as communication of supplier performance and contract compliance, Reviewed modifications, extensions, and contract closeout documents.

●Participated in and provided support for initiatives such as supplier’s enablement, contract management, project management, problem resolution, and customer support; Conducted and negotiated contract terms, pricing, payment schedule, and financial issues; Participated and assisted the construction supervision and project management tasks, managed out of court settlement of disputes, prepared settlement proposals and resolved the matter appropriately. Effectively managed litigation and developed and implemented strategies pertaining to litigation in which the enterprise is a party.

●Proactively solve conflicts and address issues and misunderstandings that could occur between the organization and various stakeholders, support project teams to respond, and solve any incidents and other events that may affect the project’s implementation.

Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise (WWDSE), Ethiopia

Position - Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Irrigation Engineer, Irrigation Engineer

June 3, 2009- May 8, 2010 (Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Irrigation Engineer), October 2, 2003 - March 31, 2007 (Irrigation Engineer)

●Prepared Detailed design of the Infrastructure Part for the Wolkayite irrigation Project (13,000 ha) and Gumera Irrigation Project (20,000ha) including Project Management Housing (Buildings), access roads, Water towers, Specifications, and Bill of Quantities.

●Involved in Addis Ababa Water Supply Project (Project has a capacity of delivering 70,000 m3/day of water to the City of Addis Ababa) and Wonji Irrigation Project(3,120 ha), Actively engaged in the design & and construction supervision of Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, Monitored progress of works against the latest accepted construction schedule, consult with the contractor to update the schedule so that the contractual completion date will be met; Assisted in creating a smooth working relationship between the client and contractor and Reviewed and approved all the designs, specifications and methods proposed by the contractor for permanent and temporary works to ensure that they are in conformity with the contract and that the works can be carried out safely and in accordance with recognized and internationally accepted standards e.t.c

●As supervisor, monitor progress of works against the latest accepted construction schedule and in the event any activity is behind the schedule or construction methodology so that the contractual completion date will be met, Review and approve all the designs, specifications, and methods proposed by the contractor for permanent and temporary works.

●Prepared project proposals, working plans, and budgets, prepared weekly, quarterly, and monthly progress reports of different projects, Prepared and issued variation orders according to the contract, maintained records of all measurements and agreements for the purpose of certifying the contractor’s monthly statements for cost monitoring and reporting.

●In Koga Dam and Irrigation Project (10,000 ha), Actively engaged in detailed design and Preparation of tender documents, which included preparation of command area layouts, design of secondary canal, tertiary canals, Drains, and associated hydraulic structures; Selection and designs of the methods of irrigations and design of the layout of irrigation canals, roads and irrigation fields; Design of drainage system and drainage structures; Design of hydraulic operating conditions of primary, secondary and tertiary canals, flow regulating structures like (Head regulators, division box, turnouts, flow measuring structures, drop structures, culverts etc.).

Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise (WWDSE),

Ethiopia

Position - Resident Engineer (Project Manager)

August 2, 2001- October 8, 2003 (Resident Engineer), January 31, 2000 - August 1, 2000 (Junior Engineer)

●Lead the overall Project Management task of the project. The Project is completed on Budget, duration, and quality and is currently serving the beneficiaries.

●Responsible for Project Delivery and Performance, Procedures, Monitoring and reporting, Stakeholder engagement, Quality assurance, Knowledge management, and innovation, Personnel management, and liaising with pertinent organizations for matters concerning the project; Controlling the day–to–day supervision of construction including the regular progress of the contract is on schedule. The project includes the construction of the Main canal and appurtenant structures including main offtakes, Cross regulator, rejection spillways, desilting basin, access bridge, Buildings, etc.; Supervise, Co – ordinate, and managing the work of other engineers and technical staff assigned to the project supervision and making sure that their participation is effective and productive.

●Prepared bill of quantities, Checked and approved take-off sheets and selection of construction material for canal fill and consulted laboratory technicians for concrete mix design; Ensured that the construction is carried out according to the specification and dealt with the contractor regarding matters pertaining to contractual agreement at site level.

●Prepared detailed sketches of works whenever needed, made design modifications, and prepared working drawings for modified structures, Prepared weekly and monthly progress reports of the project.

●Check contractor’s set out and work, including compliance with contract specifications; Review and accept Contractor(s) programs or arrange for modification thereof as appropriate; Review and approve if all the designs, specifications and methods proposed by the contractor for permanent and temporary works to ensure that they are in conformity with the contract and that the works can be carried out safely and in accordance with recognized and internationally accepted standards.

●Issued field instructions in writing as required to suit actual site conditions encountered and for the purpose of minimizing disruptions to the progress of the works; Maintain records of all measurements and agreements for the purpose of certifying the Contractor(s) monthly statements and for cost monitoring and reporting.

SKILLS

Language

Award

Training and Publications

-Proposal writing, Communication and Reporting, contract/project administration, Measurement framework, KPIs, Computer skills (Office suite, Google suite)

English: Excellent Writing, Speaking and Reading

Amharic: Mother tongue

-UNOPS Executive Director Award, 2020

-Member of Partnership unit awarded UNOPS ETMCO Directors award, 2021

-Awarded a certificate of recognition for my dedication and commendable performance in the year 2012/2013 and for preparation of a standard proposal that enabled the enterprise to achieve its business targets in 2014/2015 at Water Works Design and supervision Enterprise

-Publication, “Irrigated Agriculture: A right Strategic approach, a Panacea for sustainable development” Published in the English Language at Ethiopian Herald, 2019.

-Training, Certificate, Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts by accredited FIDIC trainer, Certificate in Project Management (MS – Project), Certificate in Contract Administration of Construction Projects, Certificate in Geoinformatics with Specialization in GIS, ITC (Netherlands) and many more

Referees

1. Ms. Lydia ATIENO

Partnership Specialist, UNOPS

Multi-Country Office (Ethiopia, Sudan, South-Sudan and Djibouti)

E. mail: adzett@r.postjobfree.com

Tel:+251-*********

2. Mr. Berhanu Asefa Tegene

Partnerships Specialist Bangladesh Country Office

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Tel(M): +880**********

E. mail:adzett@r.postjobfree.com

3. Mr. Fekere Kebede Mamo

Ex. Country Manager, SMEC International (Pty) Ltd, Ethiopia Country Office

Tel (M): +251-*********

Email: adzett@r.postjobfree.com

4. Mebrate Tafesse Tanto (Dr.)

Now, Section Manager, Dams and Hydro (Africa Region), SMEC International.

Former Chief executive officer of Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise (WWDSE)

Tel (M): +254-***-******

E: mail: adzett@r.postjobfree.com/ adzett@r.postjobfree.com

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