Civil & Structural Engineer Infra Projects Lead

PATRICK TEMBO

Civil & Structural Engineer Infrastructure Delivery Specialist

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Zambia / Rwanda / Ethiopia

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Civil & Structural Engineer with 25+ years of international experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across Zambia, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. Proven record leading World Bank, AfDB, and DANIDA-funded road, bridge, water supply, dam, and irrigation programs. Strong expertise in FIDIC contract administration, geotechnical interpretation, quality assurance, and risk management.

Recognized for strengthening engineering teams, resolving complex site challenges, and ensuring projects meet international standards, timelines, and budgets. Adept in coordinating government agencies, contractors, and utility providers on multi-disciplinary projects. CORE COMPETENCIES

Road & Bridge Construction (pavements, drainage, culverts)

Dam Engineering & Irrigation Systems

Water Supply & Sewerage Systems

FIDIC Contracts, Claims & Contract Management

Quality Assurance & Materials Control

Environmental & Social Safeguards

Stakeholder Engagement & Community Coordination

Project Planning, Reporting & Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Resident Engineer – 6 Flood High-Risk Hotspots Kigali, Rwanda World Bank Project 2024–Present

Leading construction of drainage structures, bridge works, and flood mitigation systems.

Enforced strict quality control, reducing design deviations by 20%.

Coordinating with city authorities and utility agencies to minimise disruptions in dense urban areas.

Assistant Resident Engineer – 72 km Sodo–Sawla Road Upgrade Ethiopia Roads Administration (ERA) World Bank 2023–2024

Oversaw a USD 95M upgrade of a major arterial road to bituminous standard.

Achieved 100% compliance with ERA specifications through rigorous supervision.

Optimised design elements, reducing project costs by 8% without compromising quality. Resident Engineer – 104 km Feeder Roads Programme

Rwanda World Bank 2020–2022

Delivered 104 km of feeder roads on schedule and within budget.

Achieved 12% reduction in maintenance costs through design enhancements.

Led contractor supervision and ensured compliance with ESIA and safeguard frameworks.

Project Manager – National Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Programme

(NRWSSP II)

Western Province, Zambia AfDB 2018–2020

Directed water and sanitation programmes benefiting 250,000+ people across 10 districts.

Strengthened institutional capacity by training 50+ engineers and technicians.

Oversaw borehole drilling, piped water schemes, and sanitation facility construction. Resident Engineer – 72 km Monze–Niko Road

Zambia DANIDA 2015–2018

Supervised USD 70M road upgrade improving mobility for more than 300,000 residents.

Successfully resolved contractual disputes without arbitration.

Ensured quality compliance and safe traffic management during construction. Earlier Engineering Roles (1996–2013)

Zambia

Resident Engineer – Muyombe–Chama Road (74 km).

Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Ministry of Health: supervised construction of 50+ health facilities.

Project Manager – DANIDA Rural WASH Program.

District Agricultural Engineer – Designed and implemented irrigation systems serving 10,000+ farmers.

SELECTED PROJECTS

Mwomboshi Irrigation Dam – Zambia

25.7 m high embankment, 1.7 km crest length.

Shantumbu Earth Dam – Zambia

250 m embankment, 100,000 m storage.

Nkana Water & Sewerage Expansion – Zambia

25 km of transmission pipelines and two 1,000 m storage tanks. EDUCATION

Master of Engineering (Civil & Structural Engineering) University of Adelaide, Australia 2011–2012

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Environmental Engineering) University of Zambia 2002–2006

Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

Natural Resources Development College (NRDC), Zambia 1988–1991 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Registered Engineer, Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

Member, Association of Consulting Engineers of Zambia

Member, Zambia Commission on Large Dams

LANGUAGES

English – Fluent

Chichewa – Fluent

Bemba – Fluent

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