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DYMON MUNTHALI

Blantyre

Summary

I am a qualified and well experienced WASH expert, with sound knowledge and experience in hydraulic analysis and techniques for water supply systems design and with track record of a strong understanding and hands-on experience in capacity development of government, non-government, and community structures that enhance social accountability and sustainability in project management. I have actively participated in implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and management of WASH project activities in more than 15 districts in Malawi. I have excellent skills in communication, facilitation, coordination, analysis and reporting.

Work History

Projects Engineer

Sustainable Water Irrigation and Farming Technologies (SWIFT)
  • Oversee daily operations, coordinate employee schedules, monitor site activities, enforce workplace policies and procedures, coordinate training and professional development, conduct staff performance reviews, maintain departmental budget, approve project plans, address safety concerns, track and monitor project progress, ensure compliance, review project contracts, answer inquiries, mediate conflicts, prepare and submit progress reports

Ntcheu District (INTERN)

United Purpose (UP)
  • Responsible for implementation and district level coordination/facilitation, provide technical leadership in community and school water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion, profile World Vision Malawi and NASCENTS in relevant sector networks, facilitate program implementation, planning and organizing project interventions, maintain programmatic accountability, facilitate efficient implementation of activities, work closely with government ministries, network and collaborate with local stakeholders, represent the program on committees, promote local level advocacy, capacity building, program monitoring

WASH (attachment) - Karonga district

Water for People
  • Conduct community mobilization, formation of Water Point Committees and Water Users Association, supervise maintenance funds, capacity building for community-based Operations and Maintenance, assist in drilling and rehabilitation of boreholes, support hygiene and sanitation promotion, distribute WASH supplies, monitor project impact, prepare and submit monitoring reports

Project Field Officer- Nsanje district

Goal Malawi
  • Work with community structures and volunteers to implement project activities, support irrigation schemes, support community with designs, support data collection and reporting, disseminate new approaches and technologies, prepare and submit activity reports, monitor project progress, document monitoring visits and review meetings

RUMPHI R.D. P (IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT)
  • Conduct farmers trainings, facilitate registration of WUA, conduct construction supervisions, ensure environmental mitigation measures, produce designs and bills of quantity, prepare reports, project planning monitoring and evaluation, coordinate technical services and affairs, conduct agriculture survey and data collection

Assistant Irrigation Engineer (Attachment)

CHIKWAWA R D P (IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT)
  • Work in extension services, monitor and evaluate, formulate and train farmers, attend meetings, train water management, maintain and repair irrigation structures, supervise field workers, undertake assigned activities, supervise construction and rehabilitation of structures

Enumerator Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR)

Chikwawa district council
  • Explain survey objectives and procedures, interpret interview questions, assist in filling out survey forms, double-check information, identify and report issues, compile and record information, ensure supervisor is informed, analyze information authenticity, supervise drilling and construction of water supply systems, conduct baseline survey

Education

Bachelor's degree in water resource management and development -

Mzuzu University

Diploma in Irrigation Technologies -

Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources- NRC Campus

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Access
  • ArcGIS
  • EPANET
  • Basic AutoCAD
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in implementation of WASH projects
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Community level planning
  • Familiar with decentralized structures at community level
  • Possess strong analytical skills and has the ability to manage time and resource effectively
  • Superior skills in drafting technical reports, memorandums and design documents
  • In-depth knowledge of current hydrology and hydraulic techniques and software
  • Extensive knowledge of hydraulic analysis in water supply systems as well as interpretation of water quality data
  • In-depth knowledge and experience installation of submersible pumps in mechanized boreholes for water supply
  • A fast learner and with unlimited capacity to learn new things regardless of field, nature and category

On Job Trainings

  • November, 2017, Theory of change for projects, CONGOMA
  • December, 2017, Budget Tracking and social Accountability, EUROPEAN UNION, ACTIONAID and CISANET
  • February, 2018, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) and Gender, Oxfam Malawi
  • September, 2018, Project Management cycle, Umodzi Consultancy
  • December, 2018, Information and data gathering, Oxfam Malawi
  • July, 2023, Data collection, transcription, entry and analysis using SPSS and STATA, Green cedar consultancy
  • August, 2023, Project management, Shape research and skills consultancy
  • September, 2023, Project monitoring and evaluation, Shape research and skills consultancy

References

  • Maulen Mwale, Operations Manager, SWIFT, P.O. Box 1170. Blantyre, Malawi, 0996546474
  • Project manager, Goal Malawi, P.o Box 31807, Blantyre, Malawi, +265 995 30 48 77, admin@goalmalawi.org
  • Mr. Kafausiyanji (Irrigation engineer), Chikwawa irrigation service department, P.o box 39, Chikwawa, 0880807830

Timeline

Projects Engineer

Sustainable Water Irrigation and Farming Technologies (SWIFT)

Ntcheu District (INTERN)

United Purpose (UP)

WASH (attachment) - Karonga district

Water for People

Project Field Officer- Nsanje district

Goal Malawi

RUMPHI R.D. P (IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT)

Assistant Irrigation Engineer (Attachment)

CHIKWAWA R D P (IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT)

Enumerator Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR)

Chikwawa district council

Bachelor's degree in water resource management and development -

Mzuzu University

Diploma in Irrigation Technologies -

Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources- NRC Campus

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