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Vivian Awuor Abungu
235 James I Harrison Parkway | Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
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EDUCATION:
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, August 2019 - Ongoing
Egerton University of Florida, Nakuru, Kenya
Bachelor of Science in water and Environmental August 2001 - November 2007
Moi Nyabohanse Girls High School February 1996 - November 1999
EXPERIENCE:
1. Child Fund - Kenya. January 2017 � July 2019.
Project Manager - WASH
Projects implemented: Rainwater harvesting and rural water supply and sanitation schemes: Provided overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of activities within the WASH technical area, taking into consideration the design and implementation of other complementing rehabilitation intervention within the programme; Borehole drilling and Dam survey design.
Other responsibilities: Promoting safe WASH practices; Train communities about Community - Led Total Sanitation (CLTS); Providing support in the design, implementation and follow up of WASH routine monitoring and supervision plan; Undertaking technical inspection of WASH infrastructure implementations; leading in guidance and documentation to ensure the active dissemination of project findings and lessons learned through the production of high quality materials and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders; Developing, managing and institutionalizing policies, guidelines, materials, tools, knowledge and learning in the field of WASH; Putting systems in place to ensure WASH information required to monitor progress and impact indicators is collected, compiled and analyzed appropriately; Coordinating and undertaking infrastructural planning activities of the communities; Preparing tender and contract documents and the administration of the contract works
2. Ace Africa - Kenya. March 2015 - December 2016
Project Officer
Projects implemented: Water supply scheme with emphasis on the design and construction; Borehole drilling and supervision; Dam survey design, supervision and construction and other Emergency work programs.
Other responsibilities: Environmental assessment reports writing and presentation; WASH project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation), initiation and participation in the development of relevant WASH projects; Representative at key WASH meetings in the region; Liaison with key donors and partners on WASH activities; Advice on quality control of all WASH activities; Carry out informal and formal training sessions as per identified needs and monitor progress.
3. Suken International Limited. August 2009 - February 2014:
Technical Manager
Projects implemented: Successful Introduction of Cold asphalt Premix manufacturing and usage to East Africa roads being the first of a kind; introduction and installation of Polycarbonate Road Barriers/Guard rails in East Africa. Nairobi Roads Rapid Decongestion Programme Lot -5, Emergency works for Reinstatement of critical Washout/Flood damages on Athi River - Uthiru (A104) Road, Pavement Pothole Patching using Cold Asphalt, Augmentation and Improvement of the Ol�kalou Town Water Supply, Rehabilitation of Rironi - Kimende Road (A104) amongst others.
Other responsibilities: Providing support to the operation on matters relating to environmental health and safety (EHS) including developing and driving initiatives leading to continuous improvement in the workplace; taking part in induction training of new staffs on (EHS) regulations (TOT); Supervision of capital projects; Identification of wealth experienced list of contractors and sub-contractors for various projects while providing the technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for client engagement from definition phase through to implementation; preparation of designs, specifications and cost for construction and reconstruction of WASH facilities and Road projects.
4. Somalia Humanitarian Relief Action. August 2008 - July 2009
Technical Field Coordinator
Projects implemented: Rain water harvesting schemes in regard to: Construction and rehabilitation of shallow wells, construction of roof catchments with masonry tanks;, construction of rock catchments with masonry tanks, construction and rehabilitation of earth dams , construction of sand dams with shallow wells, construction of pit latrines, borehole drilling and rehabilitation; and Rural water supply schemes.
Additional Skills acquired
Proficiency in computer packages such as MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Project, Rain Cycle Standard, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geotechnical investigations and Ground water prospecting;
Certificate in: Performance Based Maintenance of Roads and Low Volume Seal Roads construction
Participatory Community Approaches experienced in:
1) Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST):
2) Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD):
3) Children�s Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST):
4) Child to Child Approach (CTC);
5) Total Sanitation (CLTS) in Africa and India
Professional Association Memberships:
1 Registered Graduate Engineer- Engineers Registration Board of Kenya(EBK)
2 Registered Supervisor/Skilled worker- National Construction Authority(NCA)
3 Water Service Providers Association (WASPA):- Professional member.
REFEREES:
Vivian Awuor Abungu
235 James I Harrison Parkway | Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
| ------------ | ------------
EDUCATION:
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, August 2019 - Ongoing
Egerton University of Florida, Nakuru, Kenya
Bachelor of Science in water and Environmental August 2001 - November 2007
Moi Nyabohanse Girls High School February 1996 - November 1999
EXPERIENCE:
1. Child Fund - Kenya. January 2017 � July 2019.
Project Manager - WASH
Projects implemented: Rainwater harvesting and rural water supply and sanitation schemes: Provided overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of activities within the WASH technical area, taking into consideration the design and implementation of other complementing rehabilitation intervention within the programme; Borehole drilling and Dam survey design.
Other responsibilities: Promoting safe WASH practices; Train communities about Community - Led Total Sanitation (CLTS); Providing support in the design, implementation and follow up of WASH routine monitoring and supervision plan; Undertaking technical inspection of WASH infrastructure implementations; leading in guidance and documentation to ensure the active dissemination of project findings and lessons learned through the production of high quality materials and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders; Developing, managing and institutionalizing policies, guidelines, materials, tools, knowledge and learning in the field of WASH; Putting systems in place to ensure WASH information required to monitor progress and impact indicators is collected, compiled and analyzed appropriately; Coordinating and undertaking infrastructural planning activities of the communities; Preparing tender and contract documents and the administration of the contract works
2. Ace Africa - Kenya. March 2015 - December 2016
Project Officer
Projects implemented: Water supply scheme with emphasis on the design and construction; Borehole drilling and supervision; Dam survey design, supervision and construction and other Emergency work programs.
Other responsibilities: Environmental assessment reports writing and presentation; WASH project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation), initiation and participation in the development of relevant WASH projects; Representative at key WASH meetings in the region; Liaison with key donors and partners on WASH activities; Advice on quality control of all WASH activities; Carry out informal and formal training sessions as per identified needs and monitor progress.
3. Suken International Limited. August 2009 - February 2014:
Technical Manager
Projects implemented: Successful Introduction of Cold asphalt Premix manufacturing and usage to East Africa roads being the first of a kind; introduction and installation of Polycarbonate Road Barriers/Guard rails in East Africa. Nairobi Roads Rapid Decongestion Programme Lot -5, Emergency works for Reinstatement of critical Washout/Flood damages on Athi River - Uthiru (A104) Road, Pavement Pothole Patching using Cold Asphalt, Augmentation and Improvement of the Ol�kalou Town Water Supply, Rehabilitation of Rironi - Kimende Road (A104) amongst others.
Other responsibilities: Providing support to the operation on matters relating to environmental health and safety (EHS) including developing and driving initiatives leading to continuous improvement in the workplace; taking part in induction training of new staffs on (EHS) regulations (TOT); Supervision of capital projects; Identification of wealth experienced list of contractors and sub-contractors for various projects while providing the technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for client engagement from definition phase through to implementation; preparation of designs, specifications and cost for construction and reconstruction of WASH facilities and Road projects.
4. Somalia Humanitarian Relief Action. August 2008 - July 2009
Technical Field Coordinator
Projects implemented: Rain water harvesting schemes in regard to: Construction and rehabilitation of shallow wells, construction of roof catchments with masonry tanks;, construction of rock catchments with masonry tanks, construction and rehabilitation of earth dams , construction of sand dams with shallow wells, construction of pit latrines, borehole drilling and rehabilitation; and Rural water supply schemes.
Additional Skills acquired
Proficiency in computer packages such as MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Project, Rain Cycle Standard, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geotechnical investigations and Ground water prospecting;
Certificate in: Performance Based Maintenance of Roads and Low Volume Seal Roads construction
Participatory Community Approaches experienced in:
1) Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST):
2) Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD):
3) Children�s Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST):
4) Child to Child Approach (CTC);
5) Total Sanitation (CLTS) in Africa and India
Professional Association Memberships:
1 Registered Graduate Engineer- Engineers Registration Board of Kenya(EBK)
2 Registered Supervisor/Skilled worker- National Construction Authority(NCA)
3 Water Service Providers Association (WASPA):- Professional member.
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