Mustapha Muhammad Bishara
House No. 907 on BOTP 122, Behind Capital School, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
Summary
Experienced Humanitarian WASH Specialist with over seven years in project management and technical support within Nigeria. Expertise in coordinating WASH initiatives, conducting needs assessments, and leading teams to enhance community engagement. Skilled in risk assessment, strategic planning, and ensuring project quality on time and within budget.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene)Engr./Specialis
Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Sokoto
08.2023 - Current
- ▪ Ensured timely completion of contractual activities within budget and quality standards.
- Identified and monitored risks, constraints, and escalated issues to management.
- Conducted post-implementation monitoring of Action Against Hunger WASH structures.
- Planned and managed emergency responses based on humanitarian needs.
- Coordinated WASH interventions across three local government areas in Sokoto State.
- Provided technical support and quality assurance for borehole drilling, latrine construction, and hygiene promotion activities.
- Reviewed and harmonized all BOQs, SOPs, and ToRs to maintain project quality.
- Supervised WASH program staff to ensure compliance with mission objectives.
WASH Team Lead
Solidarites International (SI)
Maiduguri
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Coordinated WASH interventions in two local government areas in Borno State.
- Provided technical and quality support for borehole drilling, latrine construction, and hygiene promotion activities.
- Ensured project quality met standards by reviewing and harmonizing all BOQs, SOPs, and TORs.
- Validated technical designs and drawings while initiating and reviewing innovative ideas.
- Developed training programs based on lessons learned from previous projects.
- Supervised mission tasks and work plans, offering technical advice through field visits.
- Represented organization at sector-level meetings and other external engagements.
- Reviewed reports, proposals, assessments, and budgets for Nigeria mission activities.
WASH and Shelter supervisor
IRR (Initiative for Reconstruction and Resettlement
Maiduguri
05.2021 - 2023
- Supervised and managed staff to enhance community support initiatives, guiding them through project cycle management to effectively address challenges faced by beneficiaries and communities.
- Led the negotiation of agreements with landlords.
- Conducted needs assessments, including joint and multi-sectoral evaluations, along with detailed technical and construction assessments (BoQs, drawings, scope of work, pre-site assessment forms).
- Delegated by project coordinators to monitor and evaluate SC Shelter, WASH, CONSTRUCTION, and related activities accurately and with high quality.
- Support to design of data capture processes, analysis of information and data to address indicator reporting requirements; maintain CC files, databases, and other archives documenting project progress.
- Identify staff needs in terms of well-being and capacity building at field level.
- In collaboration with the Shelter/WASH/CONSTRUCTION Program Manager and Coordinators, actively involve throughout the process of recruitment of project assistants and volunteers for the
- Collaborated with Shelter/Construction Program Manager and Coordinator to identify capacity building needs for Shelter team, delivering technical training and providing one-on-one mentoring.
- Monitored Shelter Team members' adherence to weekly work plans and reporting practices.
Assistant Technical Officer WASH
Family health International
Dikwa
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Coordinated and supervised project officers to enhance initiative implementation and align project goals with community needs.
- Designed water and sanitation construction projects, creating detailed bill of quantities to facilitate accurate resource allocation.
- Established integrated programming guidelines for water, sanitation, and health in health centers to improve service delivery and health outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Ahmadu Bello University
Kaduna 04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Water Resource Engineering
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri09-2016
High School Diploma -
Mairi Islamic Science Secondary School
Maiduguri11-2011
Skills
- Water quality analysis
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Program development
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Community engagement
Timeline
WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene)Engr./Specialis
Action Against Hunger (ACF)
08.2023 - Current
WASH Team Lead
Solidarites International (SI)
05.2021 - 12.2023
WASH and Shelter supervisor
IRR (Initiative for Reconstruction and Resettlement
05.2021 - 2023
Assistant Technical Officer WASH
Family health International
04.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Public Health
Ahmadu Bello University
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Water Resource Engineering
University of Maiduguri
High School Diploma -
Mairi Islamic Science Secondary School