Peter Waka

Experience

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  Catholic Diocese of Kitui

  May 1993 - Apr 1997

  Project Engineer

  Main responsible: Technical oversight and leadership of implementation of community and institutional water supply system. This included technical assessments; design and supervision of installation/construction of water facilities namely earth pan, rock dams, sand storage dams, sub-surface dams, and shallow wells, water storage tanks (concrete, masonry and Ferro-cement)

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  Oxfam

  Apr 2000 - Oct 2000

  Project Manager

  XI. Apr.1999-Oct. 2000: Project Manager, Albania; Oxfam GB, Albania Main responsibility: Provide overall leadership of WASH program and staff management. Specific task included technical support to program, assessment (KAP, baseline and technical), fund raising, capacity building of staff and communities and ensuring quality programing for per-urban and support to Kosovo refugees in Albania. Scope of works; Urban, peri-urban and water supplies in Shkodra including gravity scheme, pumping schemes and related structures namely concrete water reservoirs, pump housing, water treatment system and connection to the gridline or to gensets. Show less

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  World Visiom

  Nov 2000 - Apr 2001

  WAter and Sanitation Engineer

  Main responsibility: Project management coordination and fund raising. Scope of works: Water supply design, contracting and supervision in 12 urban and rural centers. These included new water supply, extension and rehabilitation of water supply and related structures.

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  Save the Children UK

  May 2001 - Oct 2004

  WASH Project Manager

  IMain responsibilities: To lead and support WASH assessments program management, proposal development and monitoring. WASH support to Cholera treatment centers; household and school water treatment and supply; household and community sanitation, water and sanitation, hygiene material distributions and planning for full transitional project interventions. Representation and coordination with partners namely NGOs, UN agencies, donors and national governments.Specifically: Supported evaluations of emergency WASH programs; development and implementation of water and sanitation facilities/systems; training of national and international staff in specific WASH management competencies. Show less

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  World Vision

  Aug 2005 - May 2006

  WASH Manager

  Main responsibilities: Project Management, training, supervision and contract management in Turkana district. Water sources development and rehabilitation (boreholes, shallow wells, and river intake), irrigation scheme.Project and contract management of water supply construction including water reservoir (masonry and concrete), spring protection, design and implementation of gravity and pumped scheme, shallow well protection. Training of communities and committees on: O&M, water resource management and technical assessments. Show less

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  Save the Children UK

  Jun 2006 - May 2007

  Water and Sanitation Manager

  Main responsibilities: Lead in emergency intervention and strategic planning that ensures Development of water facilities namely shallow wells, borehole rehabilitation & equipping, spring protection, water supply mains and distribution system, training water committees, Shelter project support, technical assessment and supervision.Specifically: Led and supported WASH assessments (KAP, Baseline, multi-sectoral assessments), proposal development (CIDA, OFDA, Private foundation) and program management including staff recruitment, staff management, and capacity-building, development of work plans, grant management and reporting. Support in advocacy, coordination and external representation activities with other NGOs, UN agencies, donors and national governments and evaluations of emergency WASH program. Train up key national and international staff in specific WASH management competencies. Show less

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  CARE

  Jun 2007 - Apr 2012

  Main responsibilities: Lead in program management and development of WASH strategy and ensure comprehensive collaboration with partners including the UN, CARE International Members, Authorities in Somalia and other NGOs. Specifically: Led and supported: - Assessment (KAP, Baseline & technical), design, implementation, monitoring, contingency planning & Emergency preparedness plans, Disaster Risk Reduction, climate change and evaluation of program in Somalia. Supported the development simple and effective monitoring systems and improve environmental health database design and management Staff development: Improved the professional and lay staff in engineering project management, especially developing design & costing, contract management, feasible work plans, monitoring of water and sanitation physical plant construction, and evaluation of impact. Provided technical support proposals namely ECHO, EU, OFDA, MoFA, BMZ and Foundations. Consolidated timely reports to headquarters and donors and also promoted Internal and external knowledge development and building on lessons learnt. Development, expanding and maintaining effective network with relevant stakeholders namely partners including the UN, CARE International Members, and Authorities in Somalia and other International NGOs in the WASH cluster.Capacity assessments of national partners to identify gaps, training needs and development of action plan for support to strengthen capacity for effective service delivery and community support. Show less Main responsible: Provide technical guidance and coordination of Partners for a US$12 million grant on learning and innovation program. This involved working with seven partners (CARE, Water.org, Emory University, Great Lakes University, Sana, Millennium water Alliance and KWAHO) and Government Ministries (Education, Water and Public Health, Interior and Finance). Specifics: Worked with partners and Kenyan Government to develop and implement a scalable model for delivering and financing safe water, sanitation and hygiene promotion to schools and communities.Led partners and especially the government of Kenya’s Ministries of: Health (MoH) and Education (MoE) developing and implement a scalable model for delivering and financing of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion to schools and communitiesOrganized and conduct informative sessions/meetings and formal and informal meetings within different actors and stakeholdersCoordinated and harmonize all research activities undertaken by respective partners. Key results being that study results were documented and disseminated, opinion pieces published and government allocation of sanitary pads and WASH facilities reviewed by government based on the study and criteria agreed upon by program and Ministry of Education officials. Consolidated timely narrative and financial reports to headquarter and donors and provided feedback to the partners on final reports and emerging issues Show less

  • WASH technical Advisor

    Sept 2010 - Apr 2012

  • Program Coordinator

    Jun 2007 - Aug 2010
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  Save the Children International

  May 2012 - Apr 2013

  WASH

  Provide technical leadership and direction for the WASH Emergency program in Somalia. The task involved program management for to address WASH needs in emergencies through contingency planning, leading assessment, program design, management, capacity building and evaluation in South, Central and Putland regions in Somalia. Supported partners to identify, develop and test innovative approaches to safe water systems in schools and communities.Specifically: Led and supported: - WASH assessments, including interpretation of early warning indicators, emergency preparedness plans and support to cluster and agencies; Fundraising through proposal development to respond to emergency intervention based on assessed needs and coordination with actors, WASH Cluster and local authorities. Program staff recruitment, capacity building and management to ensure effective and quality programming implementation through orientation, kick-off meetings, development of plans including indicator, procurement and finance projection plans. Training of key national and international staff in specific WASH management competenciesSelection, management and training of local Partners: Sub-granting local partners and capacity building of organization and partners’ staff in water and sanitation assessment & design, Disaster Risk Reduction and effective hygiene promotion. Water supply and sanitation facilities: Development of sustainable water supply and sanitation for communities including a water supply reticulation system for Darwish camp with new borehole, elevated concrete tanks, pipeline and public fountain. Representation and coordination: Represented the organization and also nominated as WASH Strategic WASH Advisory Group contributing to review of guidelines/standard and promoting innovation in WASH. Show less

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  Mercy Corps Lebanon

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  WASH Program Manager,

  - Design and manage Mercy Corps WASH program that focus on improving clean safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene through development of strategy, coordinating and leveraging funds and resources of a total of US$4.8 milion over a period of three months from public and private institutions namely UN, CIDA, ECHO, USAID /BPRM and Foundations.- Design, costing and contract management of water supply and sanitation facilities construction/installation in collective shelters, tented settlement for Syrian refugees and host communities in collaboration with water authorities and municipalities. Lead effort to conduct in KAP and rapid assessment and monitor program activities contributing towards improved WASH programing and providing technical analysis and guidance to Mercy Corps Country strategy to improve integrated programing.- Facilitated effective communication and timely reporting on WASH program and projects contributing to the program impact to refugees, IDP and host communities. Engaging and coordinating with government departments (water authorities and Municipalities), Partners (UN-agencies, I/NGOs) and communities to enhance resource mobilization and identification of the vulnerable communities for support in water, sanitation, shelter and non-Food items (Hygiene and baby kits). Key achievement Show less

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  Oxfam

  Feb 2014 - May 2017

  WASH Advisor

  Main responsibilities: To design, initiate and implement WASH Program for Syria. The work involves proposal development ( assessment, planning, networking, representation and implementation of Public Health Program in line with the Oxfam’s strategy in Syria. Other responsibilities:-- To strategically plan, design and implement WASH Program in Syria, in response to the crisis.- Gather information and assessment data and potentially lead assessments. Coordinate with UNICEF, MoWR and other agencies for improved WASH data for Syria. Contribute innovative and novel ideas to solve some of the problems identified.- To lead the development of an integrated WASH strategy for Syria, to provide support to IDPs in formal and informal collective centers, as well as vulnerable resident populations. Consider solutions to access restrictions, remote management needs and partnerships for a semi-operational Program strategy. The strategy also includes resource planning in terms of technical budget and staffing requirements.- Coordination with MoWR, MOSA, MASH sector, other line ministries and technical working groups, with potential technical working group leadership. - Represent Oxfam on technical and public health issues- to lead the development of new WASH proposals.- To design structure of WASH team and revise the human resource needs for WASH Programs on a regular basis. Also ensure teams are adequately resourced, and appropriate training is given.- To assist in preparing mid-term and final reports for donors.- To ensure that all Programs take gender and accountability issues are fully taken into account. This includes the introduction of mechanisms to enable men, women and children to participate in decision-making around public health issues. Show less

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  Oxfam Yemen Country Program

  May 2017 - Jul 2018

  WASH Coordinator
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  Amref Health Africa in Kenya

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  WASH & NTDProgram Director
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  WASH Alliance Kenya

  Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

  WASH Technical Advisor
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  Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  REHABILITATION/INFRASTRUCTURE AND WASH COORDINATOR
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  LCES Company Ltd

  Sept 2021 - now

  Technical and Innovation Director and Founder

  The Technical and Innovation Director role entail management, coordination and steering innovation development in the construction Value chain.At Libaax Construction and Engineering Services Ltd, we believe in nurturing talents of college technical graduates. The approach entail acceleration, incubation and connection for approach to facilitate graduates acquire and adapt strategic soft skill to a dynamic working environment and rapidly changing technologies. and rapidly changing skills required to navigate the industry.Libaax, embraces collaborative approach with fresh graduates, employers, institutions of higher learning, authorities and professional association. Show less