Experience

Sanivation

• Kenya
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sanitation Engineer - Senior Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Sanivation is a private waste management service provider that partners with local governments and water utilities in Kenya to offer services in faecal waste management, waste-to-value treatment plants, waste collection, solid waste management, and WASH capacity building. My role involves:  Project designs & Cost Estimation: Leading the generation of concept, feasibility, and design proposals for WASH technologies including facilities for treating faecal sludge, converting waste to value, managing solid waste, and containment solutions, while also creating terms of reference for consultants and bills of quantities for the bidding process.  Program Implementation: Implementing sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs aimed at enhancing access to clean water and sanitation facilities in urban, and rural communities and humanitarian settings.  Stakeholder engagement & Capacity Building: Leading correspondence with stakeholders, and enhancement of capacities for water utilities and local governments, with a specific focus on sustainable waste management projects.  Monitoring and Evaluation: Executing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) initiatives, encompassing situational analysis, identifying gaps, assessing needs, establishing baselines, and conducting mid-term and terminal monitoring and evaluation, all designed to monitor advancement and evaluate the impact of WASH undertakings.  Program reporting and documentation: Creating regular program reports for both internal and external purposes, detailing project activities, monitoring progress, and facilitating effective communication with essential stakeholders.  WASH Market Analysis & Financial Modeling: Performing market analysis and creating financial models to assess the viability of WASH projects with the goal of ensuring long-term sustainability after project implementation. Show less



Daiki -Usafi Limited

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Chief Project Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  Daiki-Usafi was a Japanese–Kenya joint venture company established by a merger between Daiki Axis (Japan) and Usafi Comfort Ltd (Kenya) to provide decentralized wastewater treatment in Kenya. Key accomplishments included:  Project Cycle Management: Reviewed engineering work, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Monitored budgets, consistently achieving projects within 5% of estimated costs in the Bill of Quantities. Conducted risk assessments, reducing project-related risks.  Project reporting & and documentation: Generated detailed periodic reports, enhancing decision-making with accurate data. Reports contributed to a 15% increase in operational efficiency in project delivery timelines.  Stakeholder Management: Maintained relationships with key clients, resulting in repeat business. Additionally, expanded the partner network by 30% over a one-year period.  Performance Tracking: Introduced streamlined processes that achieved an on-time delivery rate of 95% for projects under my management. Also, achieved an increase in team productivity through optimized workflows through digital team collaboration platforms.  Financial Modeling: Developed financial models that lowered the CapEx costs of wastewater treatment plants by at least 10%, thus expanding the customer base. In addition, improved access to sanitation solutions, more households in a year. Show less



City of Phoenix Water Services Department

• Arizona, USA

• WASH Intern

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

  My internship under the Mandela Washington Fellowship focused on gaining relevant experience on large-scale wastewater monitoring, collection, treatment and reclamation of treated effluent. • Operational Management: Conducted routine operation and maintenance of the 23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, lift stations, and odour control stations, ensuring consistent and optimal performance. • Regulatory Compliance: Conducted on-site inspection visits of commercial developments and ensured compliance with industrial effluent disposal requirements, protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices. • Technical designs: Developed and implemented accurate sanitary sewer models and GIS Mapping of sewer infrastructure, improving system performance and reducing maintenance costs. • Water Quality Management: Conducted wastewater sampling and preservation, providing critical data for wastewater quality assessment, supporting efforts to improve water treatment processes. • Preventive Maintenance: Undertook proactive maintenance of collection systems, including cleaning of sewer trunks and TV monitoring of sewer infrastructure, reducing system downtime and improving overall system performance. Show less



Usafi Comfort Limited

• Nairobi - Kenya

• Lead Engineer

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

  Usafi Comfort was a start-up company and the exclusive distributor of the Daiki Axis manufactured Johkasou wastewater treatment systems in East Africa. Key accomplishments included:  Project Cycle Management: Achieved a 95% project delivery success rate within allocated budgets and timelines.  Team Management: Supervised a team of 6 permanent staff and 10 temporary staff members ensuring seamless project execution, resulting in an increase in team efficiency.  Detailed technical design and cost estimation: Developed and submitted compelling design proposals for various sanitation products worth up to $5 million. In addition, developed comprehensive Bill of Quantities to estimate project costs.  Advocacy & Capacity Building: Conducted impactful training seminars that educated 100+ professionals on decentralized wastewater technologies and innovative business models to manage capital costs and guarantee asset management costs.  Process Improvement: Set up an engineering department and streamlined activities to enhance performance through systematic process and document management, resulting in a 25% increase in the department’s output. Show less



Ochieng Abuodha & Associates Consulting Engineers

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Assistant Engineer

  • May 2015 - Nov 2016

  Ochieng Abuodha is a multi-disciplinary civil/structural engineering consultancy offering services in water/sewerage, road, and bridge designs. Key accomplishments included:  Project Design: Successfully conducted technical and feasibility studies for projects in water and sewerage, and road construction resulting in optimal design solutions. Ensured plans adhered to technical specifications, reducing design variations to 5%.  Project Cost Estimation: Developed precise Bills of Quantities for projects, contributing to accurate budgeting. Achieved cost accuracy within 15% of estimated values following project implementation.  Construction Management: Supervised construction activities for projects with a capital value of $20 million ensuring adherence to engineering standards. Achieved a 95% compliance rate with project specifications.  Project Management: Conducted continuous design reviews, maintaining project quality and timeliness. Identified and resolved design discrepancies, resulting in a 10% decrease in design-related delays. Effectively managed project timelines and documentation for over 15 projects in various sectors including water reticulation, road construction, and structural design. Show less