ELISHA DENNIS DIBAL

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

• Demonstrated expertise in fundraising through the development of concept notes, proposal writing, and budget development
• Applied effective project cycle management skills for the successful implementation of 6 WASH projects worth over 10 million USD from start to project close out
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
• Skilled in humanitarian rapid need assessments to form project baseline
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively and effectively
• Participated in WASH Cluster coordination meetings by providing meaningful contributions to WASH-related responses and challenges
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

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 the 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
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting water quality testing using the Delagua kit, tintometer, etc
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• 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.

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 Project 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 the full implementation of over 50 WASH infrastructures in supported health facilities across Konduga, Magumeri, Gwoza, and Mafa LGAs of Borno State
• Organized and detail-oriented with a 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 donor progress reports
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
• Proven knowledge and experience implementing Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)

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 the preparation of 35 BOQs and the scope of work for construction projects
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• 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 a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks