Water Resources Management

MR. YAMIKANI LINDA CV

C/O Yamikani Linda, P.O Box 130, Blantyre 4. Cell Phone (s): (265-***-***-*** / (265-***-***-*** Email: **************@*****.***/ ********.******@*****.*** . Language: English and Chichewa Professional Qualification: NCIC Certificate, Dip. In Irrigation Engineering & Bachelor’s degree in water resources management.

Professional Registrations: Malawi Institution of Engineers PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Am an energetic, multiple talented and zealous person who enjoys achieving different tasks that have an impact on my work environment. Throughout my prior working experience as well as my academic profiles, I have proven that I am an ambitious person and flexible person with strong desire of learning new talents, ideas and skills to incorporate them whenever needed for the successful implementation of the institution’s goals and objectives. I have a desire of working for a company that is competitive and offers its employees opportunities to practice their skills to achieve personal and organizational goals. He also a has strong knowledge and experience in road construction, road levels, irrigation scheme construction works, water pipes installation, building works and other related works in construction. CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To become associated with an organization where she can utilize his skills and gain further experience while enhancing the organization productivity.

To further his studies in order to gain higher qualification and following ethics and morals of his profession

EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

Professional qualification

2014 – Auto CAD essentials and Intermediate level.

2008- NCIC Certificate FOREMANSHIP LEVEL 1 (CREDIT PASS)

2006-Diploma in Irrigation Engineering at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and natural resources (NRC campus)

Bachelor’s degree in water resources management and development Academic qualification:

Malawi school certificate of education, Malawi National examination board. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Reliable, accurate and systematic;

Goal-oriented, problem solving, independent, committed, innovative and motivated;

Able and willing to learn and acquire new knowledge relevant to the function;

Excellent social and interpersonal communication skills and team spirit

Flexible and willing to grow with a small NGO

Relevant training

1. Participated in AutoCAD Course, Training offered by National Construction Industry Council of Malawi (NCIC) and qualified for a Certificate of Completion (February 2014) 2. Participated in Materials Laboratory post graduate training in Blantyre Ministry of Transport and Public Works and qualified for a Certificate of Completion (March 2018). Computer Literacy:

Analytical packages: SPSS, Arch GIS,

Word Processing: Microsoft word, Microsoft power point, Microsoft publisher, Microsoft Project.

Spread Sheet: Advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access OTHER KEY ATTRIBUTES:

Structural design using AutoCAD

Installation of irrigation pumps.

Installation of solar power pumps and

Ability to laying pressure pipes.

building of complex level structures

planning using Microsoft Project

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2008 – PRESENT: EINSTEIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY;

POSITION: Deputy site Agent

2017: construction of kanjedza roads near Limbe kanjedza forest DUTIES:

Supervising the cut and fill processes

Organizing wages and other resources required on sites

Management of site personnel and plants.

Preparing monthly site reports, and preparation of payment certificate

Identifying the common fill materials for the roads pavements

Supervising the construction of gabion retaining walls.

Supervising the construction of box culverts and ring culverts

Supervising the surfacing of Namiwawa roads.

2016: Agro processing ware house in Karonga District under the Department of Irrigation and water development through SIVAP funded by ADB

Position; Site Foreman

DUTIES:

Supervision of Civil, Structural and earthworks, and management of site personnel and plants

Preparing payment certificates

Interpreting the technical drawings

Preparing monthly site reports.

Supervising the construction of the whole structure till handover. 2015: Construction of ZION to LIVING WATERS CHURCH TURNOFF Position; Site Foreman

DUTIES:

Supervising the earth works of the road

Supervising the surfacing of the road

Installation of ring culverts

Construction of drainage system

Preparing monthly reports and attending meetings with clients 2014: Construction of mafupa theatre at Queens Central Hospital Blantyre Position; Site Foreman

DUTIES:

Interpreting drawing for the structure

Calculating the required materials for the project.

Assist in the management of site personnel and plants.

Taking levels using dampy level to set the structural foundation and base.

Supervising the construction of the full theatre structure.

Installation of centrifugal pump and testing.

Laying of 7km pipe line 200mm diameter.

2013: Ntcheu to Tsangano to Mwanza corridor road in Ntcheu and Neno districts under Infrastructure Services Project funded by the World Bank. Position; ASSISTANT SURVEYOR

DUTIES:

Assist in the selection of gravel material for the road

Assist in the management of site personnel and plants.

Taking levels using dampy level and keep records for certificate

Supervising the earth works

Supervising the surfacing ( chipings)

2012: 1KM patch from Nguludi turnoff to Chisombezi Bridge. Position; Site Foreman

DUTIES:

Assist in the selection of gravel material for the road

Assist in the management of site personnel and plants.

Taking levels using dampy level and keep records for certificate.

Assist in calculating the volume of crusher run required for the project.

Calculating the required dumps for the gravel.

2011: 3 span concrete bridge in Thyolo Thava

DUTIES:

Supervising the construction of 3 span concrete bridge

Construction of drains

Construction of 1 span timber bridges.

Calculation of bending schedules then press order for the steel and timbers. 2010: Limphasa irrigation Scheme in Nkhatabay district by IRLADP for Ministry of Irrigation and Water Development, Funded by IFAD and the World Bank Position; Site Agent

DUTIES:

Supervising the construction of 2 span concrete bridge

Supervising the construction of scheme roads to gravel standard

Supervising the construction of scheme buildings

Rehabilitation of canals, head works, water division structures and water measuring structures.

Taking levels using dampy level.

Construction of gabion baskets retaining walls protecting the weir from scouring.

Mobilizing farmers on fulfilling the 10% contribution to construction works. 2009: Kalizinje and Chathina Irrigation schemes in Zomba district by Smallholder Crop Production and Marketing Projects for Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Position; Site Agent

DUTIES

Taking levels using dampy level

Construction of a weir to tap water from the Shire river.

Construction of earth canals

Taking levels

2007: Mwalija, Bestala, Tiyesenawo, Mlewa, Makombe A&B, Kalulu, Nkhotamo and Mchere Irrigation Schemes in Nsanje and Chikwawa districts, By Smallholder Irrigation Projects (SHIP) for Ministry of Irrigation and Water Development, Funded by IFAD and The World Bank. Position ; Site Agent

DUTIES:

Construction of night storage reservoirs (NSR)

Laying of 7km, 200mm pvc conduits

Construction of head works and other structures that conveys water to plant stations

Installation of centrifugal pumps.

Preparation of progress reports and monthly reports

Preparation of payment certificates. Mobilizing farmers on fulfilling the 10% contribution to construction works.

2006: JICA International, East bank Chikwawa – from November 2005 to March 2007. Position: Student technician

DUTIES:

Supervision of construction of an access road

Designing and supervising the construction of Night Storage Reservoir,

Construction of Furrows, and Drainage system for the irrigated field.

Assist in Designing diversion structures and implementation. CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Trustworthy, integrity, hard working and result oriented Self-motivated, self-starter and team player.

Providing timely identification of issues that could delay project implementation, and develop solutions to address the problem.

Mentoring and building capacity of communities.

Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the assistance programme at the local level, in close collaboration with the implementing partners

Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious

Able to work under minimal supervision, proactive, initiative and with sound judgement. TRACEABLE REFEREES

1. The Contracts Manager, Einstein Construction Limited, P.o. Box 30582 Blantyre 3. ATT; Lucius Dzimbiri, **********@*****.*** 099*******

2. The Resident Engineer, Mr. M. Mhango. Prospectiva / IDEV consulting engineers( transport,water,irrigation and buildings), P.O. Box 72 Lilongwe. *********@*****.*** / ************@*****.***. 088*-**-**-** / 099*-**-**-** 3. Central Material Laboratory, Private Bag 16 Lilongwe. ATT; Simin Divala, ************@*****.*** 088*-**-**-**

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