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ELISHA DENNIS DIBAL

ELISHA DENNIS DIBAL

Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH) Specialist
Damaturu

Summary

A pragmatic outcome-orientated Environmental Health professional with over six years of working experience in the development sector implementing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergency, Early Recovery, and Developmental contexts across hard-to-reach LGAs in Borno state including Monguno, Gwoza, Mafa and Damaturu and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State of Northeast Nigeria. Demonstrated technical experience in program design & management, internal and external coordination, writing donor reports, concepts note, proposals, and budget development for several donor agencies including BHA, SIDA, ECHO, EU, NHF, and LDS. As member of IRC Nigeria Country Emergency Team (CET), I participated in emergency response designs and program implementation including emergency rapid needs assessments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Environmental Health/WASH Manager

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Damaturu, Yobe State
07.2021 - Current

Provide technical leadership for a portfolio of WASH components targeted at health outcomes, supporting strategic decisions, program design, program management, capacity building and coordination with key stakeholders, and providing leadership for qualitative program implementation, monitoring & evaluation, accountability, and learning.

  • Demonstrated expertise in fundraising through development of concept note, proposal writing, and budget development
  • Applied effective project cycle management skills for successful implementation of 6 WASH projects worth over 2.5 million USD from start to project close out
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
  • Skilled in rapid need assessments to form project baseline
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Environmental Health/WASH Infrastructure Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Maiduguri, Borno State
03.2018 - 06.2021

Provided technical support to the EH Manager for the implementation of WASH infrastructures in supported health facilities under the EuropeAid (Devco) funded, EU Support for Early Recovery and Rehabilitation of Basic Services and Livelihoods across Konduga, Magumeri, Gwoza, and Mafa LGAs of Borno State. This was achieved through the qualitative infrastructure designs, bill of quantity, and site supervision of construction works across targeted health facilities in Borno State

  • Participated in full implementation of 50 WASH infrastructures in supported health facilities across Konduga, Magumeri, Gwoza, and Mafa LGAs of Borno State
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated skills in assessment of health facilities marked for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and restructuring
  • Skilled in Computer-Aided designs using AutoCAD
  • Proven ability to prepare captivating weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Acting Environmental Health/WASH Manager

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Maiduguri, Borno state
07.2020 - 08.2020

Provided leadership, in the technical implementation, coordination & representation, and financial and operational management, for EuropeAid (Devco) funded, EU Support for Early Recovery and Rehabilitation of Basic Services and Livelihoods project in Borno State, Nigeria. The WASH project components worth € 1.83 million targeted strengthening WASH and IPC in health facilities across Konduga, Magumeri, Gwoza, and Mafa LGAs of Borno state

  • Participated fully in design, implementation, and management of all WASH in health facilities across LGAs of interventions, ensuring there are adequate water infrastructures, sanitation facilities, and Infection prevention and control measures to stop transmission of infections in health care environments
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Actively integrating with other sectors within IRC for effective project implementation across LGAs of operation within Borno state
  • Work closely with external stakeholders; Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement (MRRR), State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) in implementing WASH activities in supported health facilities in Borno state.

Environmental Health/WASH Infrastructure Assistant

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Maiduguri, Borno State
12.2016 - 02.2018

Under the supervision of the EH infrastructure officer, worked closely with the community structures (WASHCOMS, Community Volunteers) to implement WASH activities in targeted locations in Maiduguri and Jere LGAs of Borno state

  • Assisted EH/WASH team in day to day field implementation of Water and Sanitation infrastructure development and Maintenance in project areas
  • Developed technical capacity of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Committees (WASHCOMS), Community Volunteers (CVs), and other local partners through training
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Participated in preparation of 35 BOQs and scope of work for construction projects
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated expertise in carrying out water quality tests and monitoring using both Delagua Kit, Arsenic tester, and Tintometer
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Public Health Education And Promotion

Aminu Saleh College of Education
Azare, Bauchi State. Nigeria
10.2022 - Current

Certificate - Compass Organizational Leadership

Harvard Online Business School
Online
08.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Computer Engineering (first Class)

University of Maiduguri
Borno State, Nigeria.
10.2010 - 09.2016

Skills

Analytic thinking & Problem solvingundefined

Certification

Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design using AutoCAD

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the full implementation of 5 donor funded project (BHA, ECHO, EuropeAid, FCDO, SIDA) worth over 10 million USD through effectively helping with concept note development, proposal writing, donor report writing, and budget management.

Timeline

Postgraduate Diploma - Public Health Education And Promotion

Aminu Saleh College of Education
10.2022 - Current

Proficiency in the Application of QGIS in WASH

09-2021

Environmental Health/WASH Manager

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
07.2021 - Current

Acting Environmental Health/WASH Manager

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
07.2020 - 08.2020

Certificate - Compass Organizational Leadership

Harvard Online Business School
08.2019 - 03.2020

Environmental Health/WASH Infrastructure Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
03.2018 - 06.2021

Environmental Health/WASH Infrastructure Assistant

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
12.2016 - 02.2018

Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design using AutoCAD

10-2014

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Computer Engineering (first Class)

University of Maiduguri
10.2010 - 09.2016
ELISHA DENNIS DIBALWater, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH) Specialist