Ali Al-Werafi

Experience

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  Emergency Flood Rehabilitation Project

  Jun 1998 - Sept 2000

  Civil Engineer

  Responsible for investigation damages at valleys, preparing preliminary design, specifications and designs of gabion baskets projects, tender evaluations, supervising and inspecting construction activities at sites and monitoring contractor’s performance. Duties include work administration in the office and supervising resident technicians.• Prepared report of the study with presenting the recommendations and submit it to manager of project unit;• Prepared the detailed designs, specifications, drawings and BoQ of gabion baskets revetment projects for all the locations and reviewed and prepared tender documentation;• Supervised and maintained proper execution of construction activities in accordance with the specifications, construction drawings and terms and conditions of the contract;• Evaluated proposed variation orders, time extensions, and price adjustments where necessary• Ensured day-to-day supervision of the site activities;• Monitored and inspected the construction activities and installation performed by the Contractor;• Valuated and approved works executed by contractor and issuing payment certificate;• Handed over the projects with committee from contractors. Show less

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  Social Fund for Development

  May 2004 - Feb 2007

  Consultant Engineer

  Responsible for preparation of preliminary studies for development small scale infrastructure Projects in rural areas; evaluating existing infrastructure buildings and its facilities for rehabilitation and maintenance needs; Checking the lands for constructing projects and verifying community contribution to financing projects; Reviewing of project designs, drawings, specification and tender documentation. Evaluate tender proposals; Supervising and monitoring contractor performance and resident technicians. • Monitored and supervised contractor performance in execution constructions activities and works of the project till completion and ensured that execution of construction activities in according to engineering designs, specification, drawings, schedules and other requirements in the contract; • Trained resident technician and contractor’s personnel in good construction practice; • Prepared 2 weeks/half month reports about site works progress and activities;• Reported and valuated any variation of scope of work of contract and prepared change orders;• Prepared and submitted report of handover and as-build drawings; • Prepared and submitted final project report after closing out of project.• Improved good approach to prepare preliminary study report; • Strove to manage and supervise work progress of project implementation to execute and deliver it within the schedule and cost. Show less

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  UNDP

  Mar 2007 - Dec 2009

  Local Development Engineer

  I was working in Decentralization and Local Development Support Program of UNDP - Capacity Building Component ; my responsibility as the following: Responsible for producing annual performance report manual, refining and improving training materials manuals of 3-5 development plan and budget and tendering and implementation of small scale infrastructure projects for district local authority (DLA) in pilot districts; Evaluating and reporting the administration and procedures of DLA in preparing development plan and budget, administering tender process and contracts implementation and reviewing annual performance report of execution plan and budget ; Conducting training of tendering and implementation for DLA; supervising and supporting district facilitation team in following up and supporting DLA team. • Produced Tendering and Implementation Procedure Manual (for district small scale infrastructure projects) for pilot districts local authority with the goal to improve its structure of tendering and implementation processes and improve its economy, efficiency and effectiveness of execution development plans and budget;• Conducted TOT training of 3-5 Development plans and Budget Preparation and Tendering and Implementation of small scale infrastructure projects for local authority district level for Ministry of Local Administration mobile team; • Participated in preparing of the Decentralization and local Development Support Program (DLDSP) annual and quarter plans of the activities and preparing training plans and budget; • Built the capacity of the district local authority facilitation team and DLA team by delivering training and producing the manuals of tendering and implementation and annual performance manual guidelines. Show less

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  Yemen LNG Company

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2015

  General Services Coordinator

  Responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing and providing services for Yemen LNG Company Headquarter premises (head offices, guesthouses and its facilities) and assets; Assisting in coordination and delegation of work flow to meet all scheduled customer deadlines with the highest quality possible in support of facilities operation, customer satisfaction and objectives; Conducting the day-to-day operation to maintain the physical assets of YLNG facilities; Responding to and completing work requests for on-demand and preventive maintenance and operation of building systems, standby generators, and life safety equipment; Conducting and managing renovation and remodeling of the buildings.• Led the day-to-day administration of the facilities (Offices, guesthouses, canteen, and its facilities) operations and maintenance program to ensure compliance to facilities standards using in-house, contractor and vendor professional services; • Oversaw all maintenance and repair activities for the headquarter building (offices and guesthouses, canteen, building systems and its equipment, parking lots, grounds and stand by generators); Conducted regular inspections of buildings; • Managed and supervised preventive and routine maintenance and correction program of all company premises, equipment, building systems (architectural, electrical, plumping, firefighting, A/C units, central kitchen equipment …) in coordination with technical group;• Responsible for performance of general services, catering, cleaning and housekeeping contracts, standby generators, fire alarm system and fire extinguisher and gas suppression system equipment routine preventive maintenance agreements; • Provided project management for small scale construction projects (walls, building fire escape, security main entrance, and security reinforcements), major maintenance, and upgrading/ remodeling building projects; Inspected work, and ensured projects are completed within budget and schedule Show less

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  ZOA International

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2020

  WASH Engineer

  Responsible for preparation and writing assessments for WASH interventions and responsible to design, plan, implement, monitoring, supervising and reporting of activities and field technical progress and all other WASH project activities within the framework of the emergency response program of WASH communities’ interventions. Responsible for keeping communication and regular contact with stakeholders and partners. Participate and facilitate in technical assessments.• Ensure that technical activities are up to the ZOA standards • Assist the WASH Coordinator in the selection, design and construction of water systems, using ground water or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems• Provide technical assistance to the WASH Coordinator to assess sanitation needs, and design and implement the most appropriate form of sanitation system.• Consider different maintenance mechanisms, ensuring that they are appropriate to the local context and cultural norms and that facilities are sustainable• Continually assess emergency needs, as requested, especially taking in the broader perspective of public health and ensuring that work meets with SPHERE minimum standards.• Oversee and monitor resident technicians and contractors work progress.• Curry out water quality testing for water systems to ensure communities receive required water quality• Coordinate with internal staff and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation• Prepare training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct trainings for both internal staff and external stakeholders• Submit technical and other reports to the WASH Coordinator/Area Manager• Liaise with Other team members to develop trainings, Monitoring and Evaluation reports. • Coordination and communication with ZOA appropriate staff, all stakeholders involved, such as local authorities, partners, communities and other agencies in the field. Show less

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  UNICEF

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  WASH Facilitator

  Assisting WASH specialist/officers in the field office in the preparation of water and sanitation infrastructure projects documents through data collection, technical assessment, project scoping, preparation of projects initiation documents including need assessment report, bill of quantities, cost estimation and input to Environment and Social Safeguard instruments; following up and monitoring of ongoing WASH activities, conducting rapid and technical assessments and coordinating with staff to implement any emergency activities which ensure continuity of delivering the basic services for more vulnerable people.• Discuss water and sanitation proposed interventions (scope, impact, risks, duration, and location) with Local Water and Sanitation Corporation (LWSC) technical staff• Review technical documents, bill of quantities, design document, drawings and any other information provided by LWSC related to these proposed projects• Monitor the implementation of project activities and ensuring that project implemented as per plan and standards. • Conduct physical verification of progress/completion of implementation of project activities• Participate in WASH coordination meetings at governorate and district level.• Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services.• Drafts relevant progress, status, and situational reports on regular basis with recommendations• Assists in the procurement and contracting process• Select electrical or mechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications• Facilitate site handover to the contractor in consultation with LWSC, health and education departments, local authorities in order that contractor start construction and rehabilitation works• Ensure the implementation of environmental, health and safety mitigation measures are implemented by the contractor• Submit bi-weekly progress reports and update on project implementation. Show less

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  Mercy Corps

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  WASH Officer

  Responsible for leading the field implementation of quality water and sanitation infrastructure rehabilitation program activities in Taiz Governorate; identify, designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on activities at infrastructures projects; ensuring Mercy Corps procurement and finance policies and donor regulations are complied with for the sector needs; coordinating operations with other actors and participating in relevant interagency processes representing Mercy Corps.• Participate in the preparation of regular WASH activity implementation plans• Conduct physical and technical assessments on the status and rehabilitation needs of community and health facility WASH infrastructure.• Prepare detailed BOQs and drawings for required work• Lead and support team the mobilization of communities to participate in the implementation of WASH activities. • Lead in ensuring effective and timely coordination of communication and involvement of local authorities, local water and sanitation authorities, and relevant Ministries.• Provide and facilitate required training for WASH team, community committees and staff from partners. • Maintain accurate and up-to date hard and electronic records and reports of construction projects and ensure quality of all materials received and used on all sites.• Validate the progress and quality of work of the contractors • Conduct regular field monitoring visits to supervise the implementation of WASH activities• Coordinate with MEL in implementing required assessments• Prepare and submit timely regular weekly and monthly and field visit reports and sharing with line manager• Represent Mercy Corps and the program in district interagency co-ordination cluster and working group meetings Show less

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  FAO

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2024

  Civil Engineer

  Develop technical documentation for the design, construction and rehabilitation of buildings (desert locust centers, fish landing sites, Veterinary Clinics and institutions, …) with assigned committees from MAI, MAIF and in target governorates through data collection, technical assessment, project scoping, preparation of drawings and BoQs ensuring procurement and finance policies and donor regulations are complied. Responsible for leading and coordinating the field implementation of projects. The work is guided by the FAO technical standards and donor guidelines and the project Environmental and Social Management Framework.• Conduct field visits and prepare technical assessment of construction and rehabilitation interventions with assigned committees from MAI and MAIF in target governorates.• Assess the assigned sites/locations to identify its construction-engineering technically suitability and the current condition and problems of existing buildings.• Assess the standard of delivered materials in terms of the quantity and quality.• Prepare all the required designs, BoQs with estimated cost, drawings and technical specifications.• Identify scope of works with the timeline needed for the implementation.• Ensure That need assessment, BOQs, Cost estimate and drawings include required Civil, architectural, electrical and mechanical.• Conduct and support tender technical evaluation.• Supervising and support work of resident engineers for progress of construction/rehabilitation activities by contractors.• Write report in weekly and monthly basis as requested for achievement of the activities and project handover report.• Ensure in the design process the environmental social framework of FSRRP and DLRP.• Cooperate with the MAI, MAIF, MFW and Tihama Development Authority (TDA) and other Local Authorities in targeted Governorates to provide information and documentation on the location of infrastructures’ sites and condition of the existing buildings. Show less