Eutychus John
Water Sanitation And Hygiene Specialist
Kaduna
Summary
15 years’ experience working with development partners including USAID, Unicef, World Bank, African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank and FGN Procurement Procedure for Goods, Works and Services. Conducted project feasibility Studies, Readiness Assessment, Project Management, Procurement, implementation as well as Monitoring & Evaluation. Experienced in Generation of Engineering Estimates, advertisement, Evaluation and Contract Documents development with strong experience in writing technical reports. A critical thinker who pays attention to details Skilled in the use of Microsoft programs as well as numerous statistical packages and has utilized mobile technologies for real time data collection, analysis and use. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
WASH Technical Specialist
WCS
2022.05
- Nigeria Program for the USAID funded Watershed Protection for Safe and Sustainable Water Supply Project for Cross River and Yankari Bauchi State
- Calabar, to Date
- With skills to collaborate with downstream partners for successful implementation of USAID projects, I ensured the quality of activities implemented by partners, and provide strategic vision for the project
- Designed, implemented and supervised WASH projects that includes the sustainable strengthening of sanitation infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of key sanitation behaviours and community well-being, especially the drilling of boreholes and other water supply issues in Communities around the protected and reserve forest areas in Cross River and Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State
- In liaison with downstream partners,
- I ensure the drilling of boreholes and all WASH activities in the program in compliance with USAID requirement and the project requirements
- Ensure appropriate design and implementation of WASH hardware according to technical standards
- Through a sound monitoring system, I ensure all WASH hardware and activity budget comply with the designs and the quality requirement
- I develop detailed WASH activities implementation plan with downstream partners and ensure they are complied with and where needed
- I also develop and ensure the use of appropriate techniques and materials for hygiene promotion and training in line with WCS standards and the project requirement
- Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues relating to the WASH activities of the program and inform the hierarchy accordingly
- Ensure post-implementation monitoring of WASH structures
- Take an active role in the selection, capacity building and engagement of the implementation partners
- I also participated in the preselection of downstream partners, assess the WASH capacity of preselected partners for the project, identify needs of capacity building for each partner and propose the training and capacity building matrix to the partner and WCS Nigeria management and Implement/supervise partners training and capacity building activities
- Under the supervision and with the support of the CoP, establish partners engagement and monitoring plan and ensure its proper implementation
- Lead the technical aspect of the WASH related procurement by;
- Prepare the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and technical specifications for WASH hardware and contribute to the bidding dossier preparation
- Review the technical components of the offers and sit in bidding committees as a technical representative
- Ensure quality management processes are complied such as all the project deliverables are quality sound
- For drilling activities, ensure that, beyond the quality of the materials and works, the quality of the water is properly controlled and approved
- A
- Support other WASH and construction activities b
- Report any conflict of interest whenever applicable
- External coordination and WASH context analysis
- Keep an active relationship with other WASH actors in the location of the project implementation through bilateral of sectorial platforms
- Alert the project management where any change in the context would impact the project implementation or any of its deliverable
- Represent WCS in the field of WASH within the area of the project implementation
- E) Reporting
- Provide WASH inputs in donor’s monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting
- Provide analysis to CoP and DCoP for proper decision making c
- Weekly contribution to the project sitrep.
Senior Program Manager / State Team Leader
Triangle Institute International
2019.04 - 2022.03
- Imo State, USAID Effective-Water Sanitation Hygiene Project (E-WASH) implemented by Research, Coordinate the implementation of the E-WASH project reform activities to ensure smooth implementation and delivery of project results across the four thematic areas of program implementation namely institutional and Policy Development, Utility Technical, advocacy and Capacity Building and Performance Monitoring
- Responsible for ensuring high level stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships with state-level counterparts particularly within the state water board (SWB) to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of reform efforts
- Lead efforts for technical assistance to the state and capacity of counterparts to deliver high quality services
- Oversee the delivery of services from short term experts and support the overall harmonization of institutional and community efforts at state level
- Liaise with security, finance and M&E counterparts to support state-level implementation and oversee state level specialists, short-term technical assistance and the staff of the benefiting agencies to ensure effective coordination of reforms efforts and delivery of program expected results and contractual deliverables
- As a State Team Leader, we were able to facilitate the kick-start of the Otamiri Water Treatment Plant in Owerri that had not produced Water for over 5 years within 150days of the project, and were able to deliver Public Water to people that have not received Water for over Ten Years
- We were also able to facilitate the Introduction of a budget line for the Utility and mobilised over NGN100Million for the Utility within the first year
- We prepare and supported the Utility and it was selected for the SURWASH World Bank USD88Millions.
Utility Operations Specialist
Effective, Triangle Institute International
2018.10 - 2019.03
- Water Sanitation Hygiene Project (E-WASH), Built capacity of the State Water Boards (SWB) in general utility operations including financial, commercial, HR, managerial, and operational aspects of the SWBs to improve their financial and operational viability
- Supported the SWB to have adequate capacity for budgeting, financial management including reporting, billing, collection and other revenue generation ventures
- Developed accurate, transparent accounting systems and strengthen transparent financial management
- Support the SWBs in budgeting processes for the utility operations, design appropriate tariffs based on the tariff review study and accurate and reliable customer data base
- Conducted Baseline assessment to determine the current situation with respect to the financial, commercial, managerial, and operational aspects of State Water utilities of Imo and Taraba States identify the gaps and interventions needed to be undertaken to improve their financial and operational viability
- Conducted assessment and financial analysis to determine the financial flows from Government, the revenues from the water sells, tariff structures
- Determined potential revenue and what needs to be done to improve revenue of the state water agencies
Desk Officer
2015.11 - 2018.09
- For Management Contract (PPP)
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer National Urban Water Sector Reform Project (NUWSRP)
- Deputise the Project Coordinator NUWSRP
- Coordinating the NUWSRP- between Kaduna State Government, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Federal Ministry of Finance and the World Bank
Senior Local Government Area Facilitator
Lere LGA, Unicef/PWC
2017.02 - 2018.08
- Terms of Reference 1
- Develop LGA wide annual and monthly implementation work plan based on the key targets assigned by UNICEF FO to the concerned LGAs ensuring that work plan are developed consistent with the intervention package and follow the right intervention sequence 2
- In close collaboration with the LGA senior officials, form implementation teams comprising 2/3 LGA staff to implement the monthly and annual work plan activities; and translate the annual and monthly work plan targets into the respective monthly and weekly work plans
- 3
- Regularly monitor team progress and performance against their monthly and weekly work plans and report to the LGA management and UNCIEF FO 4
- Facilitate Training of Trainers in Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) to improve capacities for implementation at both the LGA and Community levels and build a resource pool of trained personnel in CLTS, and support Federation of Natural Leaders and Community Consultants to propagate CLTS and accelerate sanitation uptake and eliminate Open defecation in the entire LGA
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- Support the LGA WASH Departments/Units to supervise and monitor the activities of contracted NGOs and Private Service Providers against agreed plans, targets, and technical design, specifications and standards
- This includes physical verification of completed facilities to ensure that quality of construction conforms to agreed designs and specifications before certification and payment to the contractors
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- Director, Corporate Planning, KSWB, Zaria Water Supply Expansion (AfDB funded Project), Kaduna town, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Kaduna State Water Board (Combined 12 Water Works of 381 MLD)
Direction/Institutional Development
2014.10 - 2015.09
- For the Corporatization of Kaduna State Water Board
- Served as a Champion for the implementation of Performance Improvement Program
- Liaise with all external bodies for the design and implementation of programs in the Kaduna State Water Corporation
- Oversee the collection/collation of Data, analyse and develop a management paper for the implementation of program by Kaduna State Water Corporation
- Organise workouts for the Corporation and made presentation on performance progress of the Corporation
- Oversee the Planning and Design of new Water Facilities, collection of Hydrology/Hydrogeology data, Research and Statistics and Monitoring and Evaluation of the Utility performance
- Maintenance of Dams and other Water Sources under Kaduna State Water Corporation
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer KSWB, Zaria Water Supply Expansion (AfDB funded Project), Kaduna town, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Kaduna State Water Board (Combined 12 Water Works of 381 MLD), Monitor and Evaluate On-going projects (150 MLD treatment plant, AfDB Project on Water Expansion and Islamic Development Bank Project)
- Prepare Quarterly progress report for the various projects
- Filling Implementation Project Reports for the various projects
- AfDB, IsDB and 150MLD Water Treatments Plant
- Make sure the project works towards the desired impact
- Collect, Collate and analyse Production Data for the 12 Water Schemes of Capacity381 MLD, Billing, and Revenue Collection from 15 Districts and Headquarters
- Monitor Capital and Operational Expenditure, cash operating ratio, revenue and billing performance and prepare a report for management decision
- Provide data for performance improvement plan
- Benchmarking and making recommendation for improvement
- Investment appraisals and possible outcomes.
Procurement Officer
Islamic, State Water
2013.01 - 2014.08
- Kaduna town, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Kaduna, Board (Combined 12 Water Works of 381 MLD), Preparation of procurement plan and work plan
- Procurement of Goods, Works and Services
- Prepare and generate Engineering Estimate for goods, works and services
- Prepare bidding document, Advertise Bids, Issue RFPs, ITBs, Evaluate the submitted Bids, Negotiate and prepare Contract Documents
- Monitoring of procurement processes and prepare CVs for payment., in the Procurement of Chemicals
- Assist in the Procurement for Pumps, Works Contract and services
- Receive chemicals supplied in the store and prepare C.Vs for payments.
DEPUTY PROJECT COORDINATOR
World Bank NUWSRP, Kaduna State Water Board
Kaduna
2008.06 - 2013.09
Water Chemist
2003.11 - 2007.05
- Zaria Plant and Waterworks, Zaria
- Kaduna State Water Board, (60 MLD Plant, Water treatment operations, such as chemical analysis, dosing of chemicals, quality control and monitoring
- Monitoring of the treatment processes/trouble shooting to achieve good water quality.
Physical/Chemical Laboratory Analyst
Zaria Pharmaceutical Company Ltd
1996.07 - 2003.10
- Sampling of Raw Materials (High Density Poly Ethylene, Polypropylene and Needles), in-process and finished product (Sterilised Syringes and Needles)
- Chemical Analysis of Raw Material, In-process Materials and Finished Product in accordance to ISO Certification
- Carry out Chemical/Microbiological analysis of Water and corrosion inhibitors
- Keep records and Water treatment/ monitor Chemical Consumption in Water Treatment.
Institutional Development Expert
Enviplan International Limited
Kaduna
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- 2022
- Establishment of a Comprehensive Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Investment Plan under Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Component of AfDB – Supported inclusive Basic Services Delivery And Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Program For Borno, Yobe And Bauchi State
- Under the project, I carried out the capacity of the WSS institutions at the State and LGA levels including WASHCOMS and reviewed vis a vis their respective mandates with a view to strengthening them for effectiveness and improved service delivery
- To Carry out in – depth
- Assess the Performance Management System
- The Status of their Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
- Review the Working Relationship between RUWASSA and
- FMWR
- Develop Capacity Improvement Plan for each RUWASSA - LGA Level
- Carry out in-depth review WASH
- Prepare Capacity Improvement Plan
- Update the Register of WASHCOM in the LGAs - Community Level
- Review the Level of Effectiveness of Existing Guidelines regarding setting up and sustaining WASHCOMs
- Prepare Capacity Improvement Plan for WASHCOM Sector Governance (Public Policy and Administration) - Review the Administration of Water Supply and Sanitation
- Policy in each State and Recommend further Measures - To Strengthen the Existing Mechanism to enhance sustainable WASH Service Delivery
Education
Master’s - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University
2000.01 - 2002.01
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
1998.01 - 1999.01
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Chemistry
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
1988.01 - 1992.01
Matriculation - undefined
College of Advanced Studies
1986.01 - 1988.01
African - undefined
G - undefined
S. S. F - undefined
Skills
Field technical services
Affiliations
Effective Leadership and Corporate Team Culture in a Dynamic Environment, Zaria, Kaduna, 8th Dec-10th Dec 1999
Consumer Management in Water Services in Developing Countries. Mentee-Mentor Relationship development, 2iE Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, 8th-14th May, 2010
Procurement Best Practise for Public Officers and Project Managers Accra, Ghana 23rd-27th April, 2012
Monitoring and Evaluation, Design and Implementation. (SYTEM Inc. Canada), Dar e Salaam, Tanzania, 3rd November to 23rd November 2014
Operation and Maintenance of Urban Water Supply System (Water Distribution and Services) (B) by JICA, Waterworks Bureau, the City of Hiroshima, Japan, June 29-August 11, 2015
Climate Change Resilience: Access to Water Supply and Sanitation, National Water Resources Institute, Kaduna, 5th-9th October, 2015
Strategic Planning for Sustainable Water Supply Development (Data Management, Monitoring and Evaluation), Zaria, Nigeria, 1st-3rd November, 2016
Managerial Skills for Efficient Management of Water Utilities, Zaria, Nigeria, 26th November, 2016
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
A development expert with over 20 years’ experience in integrated Water Resources Management, Water and Sanitation Services Delivery, Project Management, Policy Reform, Institutional Development, Water Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Performance Improvement Program, Water Operations, commercialization and financial management.
Experienced in Dam Safety Management as acting Director of Planning in Kaduna State Water Corporation with responsibility of preservation of water sources working on climate change programing, planning and design of water facilities, hydrology/hydrogeology and research.
As the Director Planning, a strategy was developed and implement which reduce turbidity at the Water source from about 2000NTU to about 1600NTU within a year in Kaduna
Attended a special training on Green Dams at the Hiroshima main Water Source under the JICA program. Member Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria
Member, National Water Association
Urban WASH Community of Practice
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members to change the orientation of 243 Staff of Imo State Water Corporation by giving them Commercial Orientation.
- Implementation an Internal improvement Plan as a Champion that lead to the rise in collection from 34 Million Naira to average of 88 Million naira within 3 months.
Timeline
WASH Technical Specialist
WCS
2022.05
Senior Program Manager / State Team Leader
Triangle Institute International
2019.04 - 2022.03
Utility Operations Specialist
Effective, Triangle Institute International
2018.10 - 2019.03
Senior Local Government Area Facilitator
Lere LGA, Unicef/PWC
2017.02 - 2018.08
Desk Officer
2015.11 - 2018.09
Direction/Institutional Development
2014.10 - 2015.09
Procurement Officer
Islamic, State Water
2013.01 - 2014.08
DEPUTY PROJECT COORDINATOR
World Bank NUWSRP, Kaduna State Water Board
2008.06 - 2013.09
Water Chemist
2003.11 - 2007.05
Master’s - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University
2000.01 - 2002.01
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
1998.01 - 1999.01
Physical/Chemical Laboratory Analyst
Zaria Pharmaceutical Company Ltd
1996.07 - 2003.10
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Chemistry
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
1988.01 - 1992.01
Matriculation - undefined
College of Advanced Studies
1986.01 - 1988.01
African - undefined
G - undefined
S. S. F - undefined
Institutional Development Expert
Enviplan International Limited
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