Project Management Infrastructure Engineer

Location:

Lusaka, Zambia

Salary:

25000

Posted:

April 24, 2025

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Phone +26-097*-****** E-Mail: ****************@*****.*** Page 1

Curriculum Vitae

KHONDWELANI TEMBO

BEng Civil Engineering, Diploma in Water Engineering QUICK SUMMARY

Water Engineering Professional with eight (8) years Water and Sanitation Experience. Key Areas of Expertise

• Strong team working orientation with a flexible and adaptable approach to work demands across the organization Proven ability to determine work priorities, review work for quality and production standards

• Ensuring all reports for CLTS are reported in the DHIS2 system

• Hydrology, Hydraulic structures, Land survey Water Supply and Sanitation engineering

• Irrigation & Drainage

• Pumps and pumping systems

• Soil and Water Conservation Engineering.

• Project management

• Sociology and Extension.

• Good leadership, team work skills with proven track record as a good employee and mentor, innovative and ability to work under pressure

• Able to demonstrate initiative, contribute ideas, flexible, adaptable and calm when under pressure

• Customer care and public relations, good customer service skills, good oral and communication skills Proficiency with computer program such as of Microsoft excel, word, pastel and internet services

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Surfer, Prokon, EPANET/Watercad, Revit, Robot structures, global mapper

• Good knowledge in the operation of a dumpy level, total station and a GPS (surveying tools) formation Systems

(ArcGIS and QGIS)

• Good knowledge in Technical Project Management

• Good Knowledge in Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Infrastructure Engineering designs

• Fluent in English, Nyanja, Bemba and Tonga.

Current Position – Water and Sanitation Coordinator, Ministry of Local Government, Chibombo Town Council, Mwansabombwe

Previous Positions–Water Engineer, Water Resources Consultants– Kabulonga, Lusaka, Assistant Site Engineer, Pozolona Investment Ltd, –Lusaka Water Engineer (Internship), Water Affairs, Kasama Phone +26-097*-****** E-Mail: ****************@*****.*** Page 2 PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name – Khondwelani Tembo

Nationality – Zambian (Passport No.ZN 530661, NRC No 319647/43/1) Drivers’ License No - 721115/1/1

Sex: Male

Date of Birth – 13th May, 1992 Contact

Address: Zambia.

Phone +26-097******* E-Mail: ****************@*****.*** EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Pursuing a Professional Diploma in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at Mulungushi University, Graduate in Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Mulungushi University, Kabwe Diploma in Water Engineering, 2015, Natural Resources Development College (NRDC) Lusaka. Grade 12 School Certificate, 2009, Kasama Boys Secondary School, Kasama. NOTABLE TRAININGS

• Project Management Workshop for Local Authority

• Impact of Water Sanitation on Water security in Sub-Sahara Africa (ZAWAFE)

• Operations and Maintenance modalities for small water schemes (GIZ)

• Operations Planning validation (GIZ)

CAREER HISTORY

WASH CONSULTANT

International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS)

08/2024-

2/2025

Job Overview

Providing robust technical supervision for the construction, upgrading, and rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure (boreholes, ablution blocks and solar water systems).

Technical Supervision: Ensuring high-quality of new construction and rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure (boreholes, ablution blocks and solar water systems).

Design and implementation of ablutions, boreholes and solar water systems and prepare BOQs of facilities.

Compliance: Ensuring work complies with approved plans, specifications, and local regulations.

Quality Control: Maintaining high standards for safety and facility longevity.

Monitoring Work Quality: Inspecting work to ensure it meets standards.

Compliance Assurance: Ensuring processes comply with regulations.

Error Mitigation: Identifying and addressing issues early.

Schedule Adherence: Managing tasks to meet project milestones.

Safety and health assurance

WATER AND SANITATION COORDINATOR

Ministry of Local Government, Chibombo Town Council, Zambia 05/2017

to date

Phone +26-097*-****** E-Mail: ****************@*****.*** Page 3 Job Overview

Experienced Water and Sanitation professional dedicated and committed to growing and expanding businesses and have a proven track of record of success. Developed analytical skills to make the best acquisition and investment decisions.

Responsible for design and implementation of all water supply activities and projects in the district Responsible for design and implementation of all sanitation activities and projects in the district Coordinating and supervising water projects in the district Ensuring all reports for CLTS are reported in the DHIS2 system Planning (Member of District WASHE Committee)

Design of Water Supply Systems, Bridges, Culvert crossing points, Drainages, Dam Design and Construction

Geophysical surveying, Designing and Drilling of Boreholes Installation of Submersible, Hand Pump Installation and Pump Testing. Environmental Protection and impact Assessments.

Planning, Coordination and Implementation of Sanitation and Hygiene behavioural change campaign projects (Community Led Total Sanitation, School Led Total Sanitation and Menstrual Hygiene). Real Time Monitoring and Evaluation of Water Supply and Sanitation Projects through field surveillance visits and software such as DHIS2 and M.water WATER ENGINEER

Water Resource Consultants, Lusaka, Zambia. 12/2016 to 05/2017 Job Overview

Supervising of borehole siting

Drilling, installation and rehabilitation of hand pumps. Getting coordinates

Creating of borehole maps

Design and construction of Irrigation Schemes and systems. Land Survey.

ASSISTANT SITE ENGINEER

Pozolona Investment Ltd-Lusaka 11/2016 to 12/2016

Job Overview

Reading drawing plans

Supervision of works

Setting out of construction block

Phone +26-097*-****** E-Mail: ****************@*****.*** Page 4 Inspired and motivated my subordinates to achieve companies targets in line with the company’s main objectives and strategy

INTERN WATER ENGINEER

Water Affairs, Kasama 2011 to 2015

Job Overview

Assisting in the siting of potential dam locations Laying of pipe networks

Borehole rehab

Rehabilitation of Mulobola dam

Rehabilitation of Milima weir

Laying of pipes for Misamfu water network

Siting and drilling of boreholes

Rehab of hand pumps

Reported stock replenishment, disposal and valuation. Made safety my primary responsibility and adhered to all led down policies, rules and procedures Reported all accidents and incidents accurately and promptly Identified and reported all hazards immediately

PROFFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia - (EIZ) (Full Technologist) OTHER SKILLS

I’ m results oriented, hardworking and capable of reducing costs and also ensuring that an organization enjoys a competitive edge as compared to their competitors Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to read and interpret maps.

Able to quantify the B.O.Q of a project.

Drawing/designing architectural plans.

Able to use Engineering Software Application and equipment’s e.g. Surfer for contours, Creating Maps using Google Earth, AutoCAD, civil 3D, Dumpy/auto level set, GPS equipment technology and other equipment. Great team player and self-motivated under minimal supervision. Competent driver with experience.

MS Office applications.

HOBBIES

Phone +26-097*-****** E-Mail: ****************@*****.*** Page 5 Enjoys taking long walks, playing Soccer and Rugby, reading Novels and newspapers, watching TV and solving puzzles.

Phone +26-097*-****** E-Mail: ****************@*****.*** Page 6 REFEREES

1. Mr. Andrew M’tewa,

Director of Engineering,

Chingola Municipal Council, Civic

Center, President Avenue,

Chingola.

P. O. Box 10104,

M: +260-*********,

E: ***********@*****.***

2. Mr. Saviet Phiri,

Director Planning,

Lupososhi Town Council,