1. Nigussie Yisma, email: nyisma@gmail,com, phone: +251911455056, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
I am highly motivated and creative WASH coordinator, Energy advisor, development works
coordinator and project manager for over 12 years. I have very good experiences in multi
sector discipline in International NGOs based on different donors’ requirements and
Government institutions. My relevant work experiences mainly on WASH, solar system
design and installation, infrastructures, Natural resources management, financial
management, construction management, and irrigation schemes designing. The major
experiences that are directly relevant to my qualifications summarized as follow.
1. Name : Nigussie Yisma Derbie
2. Date of Birth and Nationality: July 12, 1974, Ethiopian
3. Education
 Masters of Science Water Resources Engineering from KU.Leuven and VUB
University, Belgium, graduation date: July 06, 2012.
 Bachelor of Science in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Arba
Minch University, graduation date: July 19, 2008.
 Advanced Diploma in Hydraulic Engineering from Arba Minch Water Technology
Institute, graduation date: July 15, 2000.
4. Other Trainings:
 Logical Frame work analysis (LFA), documentation & report writing techniques,
WASH training as trainer (Ethiopia Addis Ababa, FH)
 Training in Water & Energy products & application course (Kenya, Nairobi, Oxfam)
 Facilitation of training in emergency WASH (Uganda Kampala, Oxfam)
 Programming Language of python, Storm water management model (SWWM)
performances, Water Energy transfer between Space plant and atmosphere in
python object oriented model (WetSpaOO) performances.
 Application software (Micro soft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher…)
 Graphic software’s (Auto CAD, GIS and Water CAD)
 Proficient in borehole scheme, Solar system designing and its installation, WASH
promotion in general and specially like well drilling supervisions performances,
pumping test analysis, water quality analysis.
5. Language:
Reading writing speaking
English Excellent Excellent Excellent
Amharic Excellent Excellent Excellent
Afan Oromo Excellent Excellent Excellent
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2. Nigussie Yisma, email: nyisma@gmail,com, phone: +251911455056, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
6. Employment Recorded and Activities Performed
6.1 From Nov.1, 2014 To Aug. 30, 2015
Employer Oxfam Netherland in Uganda
Position held Field coordinator & WASH technical lead
Activities Performed
• Filed coordination and technical lead to all deployed staff at district level
on the design of water supply, sanitation and hygiene for two districts
under refuges context (Arua and Adjumani west Nile region).
• Coordinate and managed two partners (CEFORD and ACORD) on
WASH, Livelihood, gender and protection projects through three donors
(CIDA, Irish Aid, & Unicef)
• Design of three locations water supply system including
 Assessment of existing water supply and sanitary schemes
 Prefeasibility and feasibility study solar power water supply network
(Baratuku, Ayilo and Ocea)
 Detail design for solar powered boreholes water supply network
o Pumps specification in analogues to the solar panels and its
structures with right orientations.
o Service reservoirs, transmission and distribution pipe line network
o Distribution system (WaterCAD Analysis) for different scenario,
water points, cattle trough, shower rooms
o Periodical report, proposal writing and supervise on WASH
works.
6.2 From Mar.10, 2014 To Oct.30, 2014
Employer Oxfam GB
Position held Roving WASH coordinator south Sudan upper Nile sate
Activities Performed
• Roving WASH coordination and technical support to all deployed staff at
district level on the design of water supply, sanitation and hygiene for
three districts under refuges context (Rumbeck (lake state), Melut and
Maban upper Nile state).
 Emergency water supply, sanitary facilities, hygiene promotion
 Designed water treatment for internally displaced people (IDP)
 Designed reservoir, water points site identification, lay out and
supervise distribution system and public shower facilities.
 Monitor and follow up the implementation of four boreholes with
fully networked through solar power energy sources.
 Concept note, proposal write up, and managed WASH staff.
6.3 From August 1, 2013 To March 10, 2014
Employer Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU)
Position held Infrastructure and building construction seiner project
manager
Activities Performed
• Managed 88 G+4 University building and infrastructure supervising 49
construction contractors of grade 1 to 5 for six months duration.
 Lead the construction department on behalf of the client (Addis
Ababa science and technology)
 Lead and supervise the client construction management and
technical staff in keeping team spirit.
 Responsible for approval of the contractors’ payments through
consulting firm ETG.
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6.4 From Oct. 15, 2012 To August 1,2013
Employer Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU)
Position held Lecturer
Activities Performed
• Taught various courses under civil engineering department like
Hydraulics I, Hydraulics II, Open channel, Water supply, Engineering
hydrology, Irrigation Engineering construction materials I&II and part
time consultant for different INGOs
• Organizing the hydraulic laboratory guiding materials for hydraulic
laboratory courses and instructing the same corresponding students.
• Participated on preliminary design of hydraulic structures and route
selection of the Ginchi Kacisie asphalt road as AASTU project consulting
team member.
6.5 From September 20,
2010
To July 4,2012
Employer Ku Leuven and VUB University in Belgium
Position held Master of water resource engineering
Activities Performed
• Studding my second degree and earned Master of water resource
engineering
6.6 From April 1, 2009 To September 1, 2010
Employer African Medical & Research Foundation (AMREF)
Position held Water & Sanitation Engineer
Activities Performed
• Coordinate feasibility surveys of WASH programs
• Develop concept papers, budgets and proposals, coordinate and
implement water, sanitation and construction related programs;
• Prepare concept notes for technical assistance, prepare terms of
reference, supervise the appointment and work of short-term consultants
and contractors, and ensure consistency and conformity to organization
and country standards:
• Prepare plan of action, monitor activities, prepare periodical reports, and
work closely with the concerned government bodies.
• Assure implementation of water, sanitation and construction activities in
accordance with planning, according to contracts between African
Medical & Research Foundation (AMREF) and the Government.
• Observe Government and AMREF’S policies, while implementing
projects.
• Undertake feasibility assessment leading to program design and
implementation within the water, sanitation and hygiene areas
• Training and briefing AMREF’s staff and stakeholders on WASH
programs
• Act as WASH’s focal person for technical water quality technologies like
water treatment
• The analytical and advisory activities cover all sub-sectors including
urban and rural water supply and urban and rural sanitation;
• Secure interests of Stakeholders.
6.7 From Nov. 06,2008 To March 31, 2009
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Employer Save the Children Finland/Ethiopia (SCF/E)
Position held Water & Sanitation officer
Activities Performed
• Program planning, implementation reporting, monitoring and evaluation
• Support and facilitate surveys & designs of WASH scheme
• Carry out feasibility studies of WASH and infrastructures related task
• Select sites for Emergency Water and Sanitation Projects
• Coordinate all other construction activities in the area related to the
projects.
• Responsible for financial and other resource management as well as
human resources
• Network and collaborate with concerned government bodies and other
stakeholders.
• Collaborate to other programming staff, in specifically the health program
for hygiene and Sanitation promotion, and the irrigation for productive
and multi water uses & include supporting the WASH program activities.
6.8 From January 1,
2001
To July 20, 2006
Employer Food for the Hungry International/Ethiopia (FHI)
Position held Water, sanitation and construction coordinator
Activities Performed
• Conduct feasibility surveys & designs,
• Coordinate and implement water, sanitation and construction related
programs. Prepare plan of action, monitor the activities,
• Prepare periodical reports,
• Work closely with the concerned government bodies.
• Secure implementation of water, sanitation & construction activities,
planned to be performed according to the documents signed between
Food for the Hungry International /Ethiopia and the Government.
• Observe government and FHI/E’s policies in process of implementing
project activities. Act in accordance with the agreements with
stakeholders as well assure projects were carried out according to the
philosophy of the organization.
7. References :
1. Dr. Ir. Walter Buydens
Director Business Development, Middle East at VITO, Antwerp Area, Belgium,
Renewable & Environment
Email: wbuydens@gmail.com
Mobile: +32 476 532862, +97455773704
2. Jack Chow.
Oxfam GB regional WASH Coordinator, HECA, Nairobi-Kenya
Email: jchow@oxfam.org.uk
Mob: +254735429007
3. Shumet Alemayehu,
Mercy corps, Turkey, WASH and infrastructure manager
Tel. +90(0538)4059613, e-mail: samdemichael@rs.mercycorps.org
4. Nega Bazezew Legesse
Oxfam GB Technical Advisor, Engineering (R&D Lead), PH Engineering Team HD,
Oxfam GB Oxford, UK,
Email: nbazezew@oxfam.org.uk
Tel. +44(0)1865 473834 |mobile: +44(0)7447073034
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5. Nigussie Yisma, email: nyisma@gmail,com, phone: +251911455056, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
8. Certification
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes my
qualifications, my experience, and me. I understand that any willful misstatement described
herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
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6. Nigussie Yisma, email: nyisma@gmail,com, phone: +251911455056, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
8. Certification
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes my
qualifications, my experience, and me. I understand that any willful misstatement described
herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
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