Wilson Mwanthi
$8/hr
MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, Online Writing, Irrigation and Drainage Engineer
WILSON KIMANTHI MWANTHI
P. O Box-, Nairobi.
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Water, Irrigation and Drainage Engineer
3rd March 1988
Kenyan
Christian
English, Swahili (Fluent in both Spoken and Written)
PROFILE
I am a highly motivated individual who enjoys teamwork and taking challenges. Dynamic,
creative, dedicated, results oriented, and have the ability to plan and organize my own work. A
quick learner with good interpersonal skills and can work with minimum or no supervision.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To acquire valuable experience in the field of Engineering, and provide excellent Engineering
skills and services to my organization. Defend and support the course and mission of my
organization, and maintain integrity in my field of operation hence become a multi-skilled global
executive with ability to create value, to work in fields that demand dedication and creativity
towards building my career.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
7 years’ experience in the design of Irrigation, Water and Sanitation infrastructure covering
various areas such as: Project Planning and identification, Feasibility Studies and Detailed
Designs, preparation of Tender Documents, and planning for Operation and Maintenance
of Irrigation infrastructure;
7 years’ experience in technical designs for various gravity and irrigation systems –
surface, sprinkler, and drip, covering intake works (weirs and intakes), conveyance and
distribution systems (piped and canal) and related structures and in-field irrigation systems;
Experience in participating in multi-disciplinary teams in projects as Graduate Engineer
including experts in various field of Engineering, Agriculture, Sociology, Economics,
Water Resources, Geology and Geotechnical Engineering, Environment and Surveying,
among others;
Experience in working with rural and urban communities of different economic standards
and cultures in respect to water resource development projects;
Experience in the preparation of Expressions of Interest and Technical Proposals;
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, AutoCAD and WaterCAD design packages; Map
Source, Global Mapper and ArcView GIS mapping packages, Cropwat, and Climwat,
among others;
Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Registered Graduate Engineer: Engineers Board of Kenya, (B15786)
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2008 to 2013: University of Nairobi
BSc. Environmental and Biosystems Engineering – Upper Second Class Honors
2003 to 2006: The Highway Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Mean Grade A (Minus)
1995 to 2002: Hospital Hill Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – 386 Out of 500 Marks
OTHER TRAINING
FIDIC Training Programme - GIBB Africa Ltd, 2016
AutoCAD 2015, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 - GIBB Africa Ltd May 2014;
Report writing - GIBB Africa Ltd January 2014;
Preparation of Technical Specifications - GIBB Africa Ltd 2014;
Design of Irrigation System Structures - GIBB Africa Ltd 2014.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
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Jan 2017 to date
GEDO Associates Ltd
Graduate Engineer
Kenya
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2013 – 2016
GIBB Africa Ltd
Graduate Engineer
Kenya
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July 2011 – Sept 2011
GIBB Africa Ltd
Internship
Kenya
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2017 to date
Organization: GEDO Associates Limited
Position held: Graduate Engineer
Projects Include:
Ongoing
KENYA
Consultancy Services for Pipe Wayleave Acquisition Plan (PWAP) for
Rwabura Irrigation Development Project - Phase 1
The project is located in Kiambu County and has a command area of up to
600 ha.
Activities performed include:
Mapping out the affected properties (structures, crops, trees,
fences) along pipe way-leave using a GPS.
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Disclosure of Compensation Entitlements and leading the Project
Affected Persons to sign wayleave agreement forms.
Updating of Valuation Roll
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National Irrigation Authority
Jul 2018 – Aug 2020 KENYA
Lower Nzoia Irrigation Development Project and Improvement of
Nzoia Flood Protection Structures – Phase I
The Project is located in Siaya and Busia Counties and covers a gross area
of 5,800 ha, a net irrigation area of 4,075 ha, and consists of 14 irrigation
blocks. The components of LNIP-I are:
60m long and 4m high intake structure (weir) and associated
infrastructure on the Nzoia River;
About 83 km of conveyance, water distribution and drainage
canals for the estimated 4,075 ha irrigable area.
Activities performed include:
Data collection and Review.
Design of tertiaries, in-field canals, drains, and irrigation
structures.
Assessment of necessary Land Development activities for
irrigation.
Assist Sociologist in mobilization and IWUA formation.
Preparation of Fieldwork and Design reports, and Cadastral maps
for in-field system.
Client
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Ministry of Water and Irrigation
March – June 2018 KENYA
Canal Way-Leave Acquisition Plan (CWAP) for Rwabura Irrigation
Development Project
The project is located in Kiambu County and has a command area of up to
2,000 ha.
Activities performed include:
Mapping out the affected properties (structures, crops, trees,
fences) along canal way-leave using a GPS in UTM Coordinate
System
Disclosure of Compensation Entitlements and leading the Project
Affected Persons to sign sole agreements
Updating of Valuation Roll
Confirmation and verification of affected parcels
Client
Feb 2018
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National Irrigation Board
KENYA
Estimation of Construction Cost for Mwea Irrigation Development
Project
The project is in Kirinyaga County and entails evaluation of the condition
of all structures along the Scheme canals starting from the intake. These
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structures include; Spillways, Pump House, Flumes, Culverts, Foot
Bridges, Turnouts, Drops, Off-takes, Chutes, Checks, Check-Drops,
Cross-drainage structures, Weir Boxes, Washing Steps, among others.
Activities performed include:
Identification of structure location using GPS.
Measuring Structure dimensions and determining the functionality
of structures including identification of defects on
concrete/masonry and joints
Determining the condition of canal sections i.e. whether canal is
lined or earthen and measuring the dimensions of canal sections.
Preparation of a detailed Inventory of scheme structures.
Client
2017
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Nippon Koei Co. Ltd
KENYA
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Lower Nzoia Irrigation
Development Project and Improvement of Nzoia Flood Protection
Structures
The Project is located in Siaya and Busia Counties and has a gross
command area of about 5,800 ha excluding swamp area and about 4,075
ha in net command / cultivated area.
Activities performed include:
Mapping out the affected properties (structures, crops, trees,
fences) along canal way-leave using a GPS in UTM Coordinate
System and identifying areas for possible realignment of the
canals.
Mapping out the affected properties (structures, crops, trees,
fences) along the Nzoia flood protection structures (dyke) and
identifying areas for possible realignment of the dyke
Preparation of a revised Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) report
compliant with Government of Kenya (GoK) regulations and
World Bank’s policies, standards and guidelines
Client
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Ministry of Water and Irrigation
October 2013 to June 2016
Organization: GIBB Africa Limited
Position held: Graduate Engineer
Projects Include:
2014 - 2016
KENYA
Feasibility Study, Detailed Design, and Preparation of Tender
Documents for Upper Sio Malakisi Irrigation Development Project
The project is in Busia and Bungoma counties with a net irrigation area of
2,000 ha.
Activities performed include:
Data collection and review,
Design of pipelines and irrigation infrastructure.
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Client
2015:
National Irrigation Board
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National Irrigation Board
KENYA
Feasibility Studies, Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender
Documents for Kirumi Kiamujari Irrigation Project
The project is in Tharaka Nithi County with a command area of 2,500 ha
Activities performed include:
Field studies
Delineation of irrigation areas and development of layouts,
Determination of water requirements,
Design of pipelines and irrigation infrastructure.
Preparation of feasibility study and detailed design reports.
Preparation of detailed drawings, Bill of quantities, Operation and
Maintenance Manual, and Tender Documents
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KENYA
Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study for Kayatta Irrigation and
Development Project
The project is in Machakos County, with a command area of 5,000 ha and
involves feasibility study, preparation of preliminary designs, preliminary
technical drawings and cost estimates.
Activities performed include:
Field studies,
Delineation of irrigation area,
Development of layouts,
Determination of water requirements,
Design of irrigation and Drainage infrastructure and
Preparation of drawings, and reports.
Client
2013 - 2014:
Preparation of fieldwork, feasibility study and detailed design
reports;
Preparation of detailed drawings, and Bill of Quantities
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State Department of Agriculture
KENYA
Feasibility Studies, Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender
Documents for Kiboko Uamani Irrigation Project
The Proposed Irrigation Scheme is located in Matungulu District of
Machakos County in the Eastern part of Kenya and has a command area of
about 226 ha.
Activities performed include:
Determination of water requirements
Client
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National Irrigation Board
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July 2011 to September 2011
Organization: GIBB Africa Limited
Position held: Intern
Responsible to: Resident Engineer, Mwea Irrigation Scheme Water Management Improvement
Project.
Projects include:
July - Sept 2011
KENYA
Consultancy for Detailed Design, Tender Documents Preparation and
Construction Supervision - Mwea Scheme (9,000 ha)
Supervision of construction works of physical infrastructure facilities
(Intake works, Bridges, Culverts, Turn-outs, Staff Residential Houses and
Office Blocks etc); On-farm and main canal structures; Improvement of
canal beds, banks and alignment of Supply canal, drains and roads.
Activities performed included:
Interpretation of engineering drawings.
Verification of specifications of construction works. (For box
culvert and lined canal constructions.)
Collection of soil samples at the dyke construction site.
Survey using equipments such as a theodolite and the GPS.
Client
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National Irrigation Board
HOBBIES/ INTERESTS
I enjoy reading Scientific and Self-help books, watching and playing football, swimming,
drawing and painting.
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REFEREES
1. Eng. John Nyaguti
Director,
GEDO Associates Ltd
E-mail:-Mobile: -. Eng. Benson Mwangi
Operations Manager - Irrigation
GIBB Africa Ltd
P.O. Box 30020 - 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail:-Mobile: -. Dr. D. O. Mbuge
Chairman,
Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, School of Engineering, College
of Architecture and Engineering, University of Nairobi.
P.O. Box 30197 - 00100, Nairobi
E-mail:-Mobile: -
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