Desalegn Getachew

Experience

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  SNN.P.R.S Housing development Office

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2007

  Sanitary Engineer

  • Supervising contractor especially on sanitary works • Preparing work progress report • Approving sanitary take off sheet prepared by the contractors Task accomplished:

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  Defence Construction Enterprise

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2010

  Cost Estimation Expert

  • Preparing cost breakdown and tender document of Thendaho irrigation project (35M USD project) and submitting to the Ethiopian Ministry of Water Resource• Cost breakdown preparation of Mekele apartments (9.2M USD Project) and Awash Apartments (8.2M USD Ethiopian birr Project) and Approved by the Defense Infrastructure and Construction sector• Preparing and approved Interim payment certificate of Kole – cheriti road project, Harere apartments, Holeta student dormitory, Diredawa referral hospital and Mekele apartments building projects. • Estimating the cost of Gidabo dam project and submitting tender document to the Ministry of water recourse• Preparing variation, price escalation, addition – omission and various claims for the above mentioned project• Preparing cost break down of Awash Arba military camp water supply project Show less

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  Minsttry of Defence Construction Design Enterprise

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

  Senior Hydraulic Engineer

  • Designing hydrology and hydraulics of the road projects• Designing water supply, irrigation and small dam projects• Estimating the cost of the projects and preparing bill of quantity• Periodic supervision of the projects

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  MS Consultancy

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2016

  Sustainable Water Resource Development Study in Harar, EthiopiaDesign and Construction Supervision of Three Sand DamsThis project is part of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative financed by the Netherlands. The main assignment involves the design and construction supervision of three sand dams in Eastern Ethiopia, specifically in the Harar region.The study encompasses the following key tasks:Conducting appropriate site investigations for sand dam placement.Performing a hydrogeological study of the area.Analyzing rainfall-runoff patterns.Sizing the sand dams.Calculating Water Demand Sizing pipes and pumps Preparing detailed drawings and a Bill of Quantities (BoQ).This initiative aims to support sustainable water resource development in the region, enhancing water availability and improving local livelihoods. Show less Design and Construction Supervision of Bedele Brewery Emergency Water Supply Project: The project includes two boreholes, a rising main and 50 m3 balancing reservoir, two valve rooms, flood protection work, and a guardhouse. Lalibela Water Supply and Sanitation (Solid Waste And Liquid Waste management) Project: Design, Supervision, and Contract Administration of Water Supply, Sanitary Landfill, leachate collection pond, Access Road, Toilets, and spring development. The World Bank and the Ministry of Truism subsidized the project.Gendweha Town Water Supply and Sanitation (Solid Waste And Liquid Waste management): Design, Supervision, and Contract Administration of the Water Supply, which includes a 400m3 concrete reservoir, a 6 km rising main, a 4 km transmission main, 32 km distribution systems, 5 public fountains, and 2 Public toiletsDesign and Construction Supervision for Debre Markos Solid Waste Management Project: Sanitary Landfill leachate collection pond, Access Road, office, and other ancillary structures. The project is subsidized by a grant obtained from KFW and the Ministry of Urban Design and Construction Supervision for Semera – Logiya Solid Waste management: Sanitary Landfill, leachate collection pond, Access road, office, and other ancillary structures. The project is subsidized by a grant obtained from KFW and the Ministry of Urban. Bishoftu Solid Waste Management System: Sanitary Landfill, leachate collection pond, Access Road, office, and other ancillary structuresAdigrat City Solid Waste Management Project: Sanitary Landfill, leachate collection pond, Access road, office, and other ancillary structuresDessie Liquid Waste project: The project was subsidized by the World Bank and the Ministry of Urban and Works. The system includes Dry beds, a Storage lagoon, Maturation Pond, a Sanitary landfill, an access road, offices, and a pit latrine. Show less

  • Senior Water Supply and Sanitary Engineer

    Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Water Supply/Sanitary/RE

    Oct 2011 - May 2015
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  MS Consultancy, Ethiopia JV CES Consulting Engineers, Germany

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2023

  Water Supply/Sanitary Engineer/ ARE

  This project, funded by KfW (German Financial Cooperation), involves the design and construction of Sludge Drying Beds, Anaerobic ponds, Facultative ponds, Maturation ponds, and ablution blocks. It also encompasses liquid waste management and capacity building for the Client’s staff members. Additionally, the assignment includes the design and construction supervision of Transmission mains (300-500mm DCI), reservoirs of various capacities (1,000-8,400 m3), distribution network (63-400mm) of both HDPE and DCI pipes, booster stations, auxiliary buildings, and other associated works. Show less

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  MS Consultancy

  Mar 2023 - now

  Deputy Managing Director and Team Leader

  • Leading all experts as per their respective task assignment• Liaison with the client and stakeholders • Leading existing situation assessment of both water supply and sanitation of the project area • Desktop study of existing reports, studies, and other relevant documents.• Developing concepts for location, routing, and layout of proposed water and sanitation facilities.• Determining the base population and forecasting for the design period, water demand estimation, water source assessment and recommendation, preparation of inception report• Hydraulic modeling and optimization of the water supply system.• Detailed design of water and sanitation components.• Preparation of Tender documents. Show less