MAINA SUNDAY DIKA
HYDROGEOLOGIST
Yola-North
Summary
WASH Construction Officer leading the delivery of WASH and education infrastructure across humanitarian field sites. Coordinates contractors, artisans, and technical staff to deliver classrooms, TLS, sanitation facilities, solar-powered water systems, and storage works to approved drawings, technical specifications, and HSE standards. Strengthens payment certification, defect correction, and reporting through site inspections, material checks, and close control of construction quality.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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11
years of professional experience
Work History
WASH CONSTRUCTION OFFICER
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL (NRC) NORTHEAST NIGERIA
Yola, Adamawa
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of education and WASH infrastructure projects, ensuring activities are completed within approved timelines and technical specifications.
- Lead routine field supervision of contractors, artisans, and technical staff to ensure quality workmanship, compliance with approved drawings, and adherence to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards.
- Supervise construction of classrooms, Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS), institutional sanitation facilities, solar-powered water systems, overhead water storage facilities, and associated civil works.
- Conduct regular site visits to inspect workmanship, construction materials, safety measures, and compliance with quality and HSE standards.
- Conduct detailed inspections of construction materials, workmanship, and completed infrastructure before certification for payment.
- Support procurement planning through preparation and review of technical specifications, material schedules, and construction documentation.
- Coordinate defect liability inspections and oversee correction of identified construction defects before final project closure.
- Prepare weekly and monthly implementation reports highlighting project progress, challenges, mitigation measures, achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations.
- Facilitate and support the training of community members, artisans, and school staff on WASH practices, proper use of facilities, and routine maintenance of infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with programme, logistics, procurement, finance, MEAL, and operations teams to ensure integrated project implementation and timely delivery of activities.
- Maintain effective control and accountability over construction materials and tools, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with national standards and local building regulations.
- Ensure all activities promote accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender equity, protection mainstreaming, and inclusive programming throughout implementation.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting at the required frequency, ensuring proper documentation of results, lessons learned, and compliance with NRC reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to enhance community engagement and support services.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify beneficiary requirements and prioritize interventions.
WASH OFFICER
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL (NRC), YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinated implementation of WASH interventions across targeted communities in collaboration with government authorities, community leaders, humanitarian partners, and implementing teams.
- Supported development of detailed implementation plans, activity schedules, procurement plans, and spending plans to facilitate efficient project execution.
- Supervised WASH Technical Assistants, community-based workers, and community volunteers during implementation of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion activities.
- Prepared technical specifications, engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and assessment reports for construction and rehabilitation projects.
- Coordinated technical assessments, site inspections, and infrastructure monitoring to ensure compliance with approved engineering standards and donor requirements.
- Facilitated community consultations, awareness sessions, and stakeholder meetings to strengthen participation, ownership, and sustainability of project interventions.
- Supported implementation of procurement processes by providing technical inputs during preparation of tender documents, evaluation of construction requirements, and verification of delivered materials.
- Assisted in monitoring project budgets, implementation schedules, and procurement timelines, ensuring efficient utilization of available resources.
- Prepared weekly and monthly technical reports, progress updates, project documentation, and implementation summaries for management and donor reporting.
- Participated in project review meetings, grant opening meetings, budget monitoring sessions, and coordination forums, providing technical recommendations to improve implementation.
- Supported development of programme proposals, technical documentation, and implementation strategies for new humanitarian interventions.
- Promoted accountability to affected populations, safeguarding, gender equality, and protection mainstreaming throughout project implementation.
- Promoted the rights of IDPs and returnees in line with the project’s advocacy and protection mainstreaming strategy.
- Coordinated and supported field-level activities related to WASH infrastructure construction and hygiene promotion within targeted communities.
ACTING WASH TEAM LEADER
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL (NRC), YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE
Yola, Adamawa State
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Coordinated implementation of WASH activities across target communities, ensuring alignment with approved work plans, project objectives, and operational priorities.
- Supervised Hygiene Promotion Officers, Community Mobilizers, Technical Assistants, and community volunteers to ensure timely delivery of project activities.
- Supported development and monitoring of project work plans, procurement plans, spending plans, and implementation schedules.
- Represented the WASH programme during coordination meetings with humanitarian partners, local authorities, and sector working groups where delegated.
- Supported monthly budget monitoring, grant review meetings, and programme planning sessions by providing technical and operational inputs.
- Contributed to technical assessments, project monitoring, indicator tracking, and development of monitoring mechanisms to strengthen programme performance.
- Promoted accountability, safeguarding, gender inclusion, and protection mainstreaming throughout programme implementation.
- Prepared management reports highlighting implementation progress, operational risks, challenges, and recommended mitigation measures.
HYDROGEOLOGIST
MALTESE INTERNATIONAL
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported planning, coordination, and implementation of water supply and sanitation projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary WASH teams.
- Supervised drilling of deep production boreholes targeting the Middle and Lower Chad Basin aquifers to improve sustainable groundwater development.
- Oversaw construction of large-capacity water storage infrastructure, including a 40 m³ modular steel storage tank, ensuring compliance with engineering designs and project specifications.
- Conducted hydrogeological and geophysical investigations to identify suitable groundwater sources for humanitarian water supply interventions.
- Prepared engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, and implementation documentation.
- Supervised contractors during drilling, construction, and rehabilitation activities to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to technical standards.
- Conducted technical assessments of existing water infrastructure and recommended rehabilitation strategies to improve functionality and sustainability.
- Prepared technical reports and maintained project documentation in accordance with organizational procedures.
GEOLOGIST
RUWASSA, MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE.
Maiduguri
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Supported planning and implementation of rural water supply programmes in line with state development priorities and annual work plans.
- Conducted hydrogeological investigations, desk studies, and geophysical surveys to identify suitable drilling locations.
- Supervised drilling contractors during borehole construction, casing installation, gravel packing, well development, and test pumping operations.
- Supported installation of water supply infrastructure and monitored compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
- Participated in water quality observation, borehole performance monitoring, and post-construction inspections.
- Assisted in identifying community water supply needs and contributed technical recommendations for project planning.
- Supported establishment and training of community-based WASH Committees responsible for operation and maintenance of rural water infrastructure.
- Prepared field reports, borehole logs, technical documentation, and implementation updates for programme management.
Education
M.Sc. - Geology (HYDROGEOLOGY)
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, KADUNA STATE.
Zaria, Kaduna State01-2022
B.Sc. - Geology
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, KADUNA STATE.
Zaria, Kaduna State01-2014
Skills
WASH infrastructure supervision
Bill of quantities preparation
Technical specification writing
Contractor supervision
Site inspection
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office Suite
Water quality analysis
Team management
References
- UMAR, SAMAILA AL-QASIM, WaSH Construction Project Manager, umar.samaila@nrc.no, 07036160610, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
- Dibal, Isaac Jonathan, Field Coordinator, lJonathan@fhi360.org, 07037497204, FHI360
Certification
BSAFE (Building on Strengths and Advocating for Family Empowerment)
Timeline
WASH CONSTRUCTION OFFICER
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL (NRC) NORTHEAST NIGERIA
11.2025 - Current
WASH OFFICER
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL (NRC), YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE
05.2024 - 10.2025
ACTING WASH TEAM LEADER
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL (NRC), YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE
11.2021 - 04.2022
HYDROGEOLOGIST
MALTESE INTERNATIONAL
08.2019 - 04.2020
GEOLOGIST
RUWASSA, MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE.
05.2015 - 12.2016
B.Sc. - Geology
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, KADUNA STATE.
M.Sc. - Geology (HYDROGEOLOGY)
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, KADUNA STATE.