Feasibility study and detail design of Bilate Boro Small Scale Irrigation project
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Summary
Undertook a feasibility study and detailed design for the Bilate Boro Small Scale Irrigation project.
NIGUSSIE WOLDGBRIEL BOLENA
Senior Soil Survey Expert
Hawassa, ET.About
Highly experienced Senior Soil Survey Expert with over 8 years of progressive experience in soil survey, land evaluation, and natural resource conservation for large-scale irrigation projects. Proven ability to lead and coordinate complex field investigations, prepare detailed technical and financial proposals, and develop comprehensive land use plans utilizing advanced GIS modeling. Expertise includes implementing watershed-based conservation activities and supervising rigorous soil testing, contributing significantly to sustainable land management and successful project delivery.
Work
Sidama design, construction & supervision enterprise
|Senior Soil Survey Expert
Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia
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Summary
Leads and coordinates all field soil survey and land evaluation activities for large-scale irrigation projects, ensuring timely study accomplishment and comprehensive land use planning.
Highlights
Coordinated and programmed all field soil survey and land evaluation activities, ensuring timely accomplishment of studies for multiple complex projects.
Prepared comprehensive technical and financial proposals for diverse soil and land evaluation studies, successfully securing project approvals and funding.
Supervised and managed all soil tests, both in the field and laboratory, ensuring data accuracy and reliability for critical project decisions.
Compiled, analyzed, and interpreted complex soil survey results, generating precise soil maps using advanced GIS models to inform land suitability assessments.
Conducted detailed semi-detail and detail soil surveys, preparing inception and interim reports, and evaluating land suitability based on biophysical, economic, social, and environmental parameters to develop strategic land use plans.
South design and construction supervision enterprise
|Senior Soil Survey Expert
Hawassa, SNNPRS, Ethiopia
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Summary
Served as a Senior Soil Survey Expert, conducting extensive soil and land evaluation studies for various irrigation projects and contributing to land use planning.
Highlights
Coordinated and programmed field soil survey and land evaluation activities, ensuring on-time completion for numerous irrigation projects.
Developed technical proposals for various soil and land evaluation studies, contributing to project initiation and funding acquisition.
Oversaw and managed soil testing processes in both field and laboratory environments, maintaining data integrity and quality standards.
Interpreted complex soil survey data to create detailed soil maps using GIS, directly supporting land suitability assessments for project planning.
Executed comprehensive semi-detail and detail soil surveys, evaluating land suitability against biophysical, economic, and social criteria to inform sustainable land use planning.
Maji woreda Agricultural office
|Head, Department of Natural Resource and Land Use and Administration
Maji woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
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Summary
Led the Natural Resource and Land Use and Administration Department, overseeing strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of conservation activities.
Highlights
Led, coordinated, and monitored the Natural Resource, Land Use, and Administration Department, ensuring successful implementation of annual plans.
Planned, implemented, and evaluated watershed-based natural resource conservation activities, focusing on physical and biological soil and water conservation structures.
Directed forest conservation initiatives across the region, contributing to ecological preservation and resource sustainability.
Coordinated and facilitated numerous training programs on natural resource conservation and management, enhancing local capacity and community engagement.
Education
Hawassa University, Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resource
Hawassa, SNNPRS, Ethiopia
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BSc
Production Forestry
Languages
Amharic
Skills
Software & Tools
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, GIS Application Software, Global Mapper, CROPWAT, CLIMAWAT.
Field Data Collection & Equipment
Tablet Computers, Electronic Data Collection, Altimeter, GPS Devices, Augers, Ring Infiltrometer, Clinometers.
Soil Science & Land Management
Soil Survey, Land Evaluation, Irrigation Project Consulting, Technical Proposal Preparation, Financial Proposal Preparation, Soil Testing (Field & Laboratory), Soil Mapping, GIS Modeling, Land Suitability Assessment, Land Use Planning, Watershed Management, Natural Resource Conservation, Soil and Water Conservation Measures, Forest Conservation.
Project Management & Leadership
Project Coordination, Project Programming, Supervision, Monitoring & Evaluation, Participatory Approaches, Stakeholder Engagement, Training Facilitation, Team Leadership.
Projects
Feasibility study and detail design of Makibisa-2 Small Scale Irrigation project
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Summary
Undertook a feasibility study and detailed design for the Makibisa-2 Small Scale Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of Udo-2 Small Scale Irrigation project
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Summary
Executed a feasibility study and detailed design for the Udo-2 Small Scale Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of Kado Small Scale Irrigation project
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Conducted a feasibility study and detailed design for the Kado Small Scale Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of Dore Small Scale Irrigation project
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Summary
Conducted a comprehensive feasibility study and detailed design for the Dore Small Scale Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of Makibisa-1 Small Scale Irrigation project
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Summary
Performed a feasibility study and detailed design for the Makibisa-1 Small Scale Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of 8 Small Scale Irrigation projects (Ciroone, Shadada, Lolako, Galoarhisa, Udoutate, Foka, Geo, Gedeo)
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Summary
Performed feasibility studies and detailed designs for eight small-scale irrigation projects.
Feasibility study and detail design of Bilate Harino Small Scale Irrigation project
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Summary
Performed a feasibility study and detailed design for the Bilate Harino Small Scale Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of Mancha Dam irrigation project
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Summary
Executed a feasibility study and detailed design for the Mancha Dam irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of Malga Micro Dam Irrigation project
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Summary
Conducted a feasibility study and detailed design for the Malga Micro Dam Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of Ioka Abaya Small Scale Irrigation project
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Summary
Performed a feasibility study and detailed design for the Ioka Abaya Small Scale Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of Twenty-one Pump irrigation project
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Summary
Undertook a feasibility study and detailed design for a twenty-one pump irrigation project.
Six Ministry of Agriculture small scale irrigation project (Alengelenge, Gimba, Guracha, Keme)
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Summary
Managed six small-scale irrigation projects for the Ministry of Agriculture.
Feasibility study and detail design of Kolla Medium Scale Irrigation project
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Conducted a feasibility study and detailed design for the Kolla Medium Scale Irrigation project.
Feasibility study and detail design of 6 small scale irrigation Project (Bulbule, Tisheshe, Kolla, Dagiya, Buluta, Leneno)
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Summary
Undertook feasibility studies and detailed designs for six small-scale irrigation projects.
Feasibility study and detail design of 2 small scale irrigation Project (Halibo sprinkler small scale irrigation Project and Abaya 3 irrigation Project)
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Summary
Executed feasibility studies and detailed designs for two small-scale irrigation projects.
Feasibility study and detail design of Three Small Scale irrigation project (Bolola, Chuye and Dolo)
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Summary
Executed feasibility studies and detailed designs for three small-scale irrigation projects.
Feasibility study and detail design of Four Small Scale irrigation project (Segra adilo, Namicha Delbena and Bewaye kele)
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Summary
Conducted feasibility studies and detailed designs for four small-scale irrigation projects.
Feasibility study and detail design of Two Medium scale irrigation project (Zaba and Male wode)
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Summary
Performed feasibility studies and detailed designs for two medium-scale irrigation projects.
Feasibility study and detail design of One Medium scale irrigation project (Sharema Right side)
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Summary
Undertook a feasibility study and detailed design for one medium-scale irrigation project.