ASNAKEW FENTA
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced and reliable lecturer, researcher, and engineer with over 10 years of combined industry and academic expertise. Holds both MSc and BSc degrees from Bahir Dar University and Haramaya University, respectively. Proven track record of creativity and strong interpersonal skills, complemented by an open-minded approach to problem-solving. Progressed from junior engineer to leadership roles in the construction industry, while also serving as a lecturer, researcher, and department head at a university.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer, Department Head & Researcher
Gambella University
2019.10 - Current
- Lecturing various hydraulic and water resources engineering courses Hydrology, Hydraulic Structures, Water Resources Management, River Engineering, Hydrological Measurements, Open channel Hydraulics, Groundwater Engineering, GIS software’s.
- Leading Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering departments
- Conducting research
- Participating in community services
- Consulting on water supply & irrigation projects
Senior Water Supply Specialist
Gambella Water & Energy Bureau
2024.07 - 2025.06
- Design and Planning – Develop detailed designs for water supply systems – pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
- Project Management – Oversee the execution of water supply projects – ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
- Supervision and Coordination – Lead teams of engineers, contractors, and technicians – ensuring Proper installation and operation of water supply infrastructure.
- System Analysis and Optimization – Assess and improve the efficiency and reliability of existing water supply systems – through technical evaluations and upgrades.
- Compliance and Regulation – Ensure all designs and projects adhere to local, national, and international regulations – including environmental and safety standards.
Work Executive Team Leader
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2022.07 - 2023.08
- Prepare and plan daily and weekly construction works at the site.
- Supervise the construction of latrines and hand washing facilities at the IDPs site and develop project proposals on hygiene promotion and improved sanitary facilities.
- Implement health promotion and disease prevention methods, focusing primarily on prevention.
- Facilitate and coordinate health extension programs, supervise health extension agents, and provide technical support to Woreda health office and health facility staff through PHAST and CLTSH training.
- Undertake joint stakeholder meetings and training on the implementation of the health extension program, and design, develop, and produce IEC/BCC materials.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports, develop project plans specifying goals and strategies, and monitor project test results against technical specifications.
Lead Sanitary Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2021.03 - 2022.07
- Regularly Supervising, Monitoring & Controlling Sanitary installation works (Kolfe Keraniyo Hospital building)
- Preparation of takeoff sheet and Bill of quantities
- Timely & regularly Preparing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly report for the ongoing projects
Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2020.09 - 2021.03
- Regularly Supervising, Monitoring & Controlling of the dam site (Rib dam) Ø Preparation of takeoff sheet and Bill of quantities
- Timely & regularly preparing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly report for the ongoing projects
Water Supply Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2016.08 - 2020.09
- Regularly Supervising, Monitoring & Controlling of the dam site (Rib dam)
- Preparation of takeoff sheet and Bill of quantities
- Timely & regularly Preparing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly report for the ongoing projects
Junior Hydraulic Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2014.07 - 2016.08
- Prepare payment certificate, bill of quantity and technical drawings. Ø Preparation of BOQ
- Take off sheet and payment requisite. Ø Interpreting drawings.
- Technical and supportive supervision for construction activities. Ø Under take other tasks as required by the Supervisor
- Manage technical activities at Site
Education
MSc Degree - Hydraulic Engineering
Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia2018-10
BSc Degree - Soil and Water Engineering
Haramaya University
Haramaya, Ethiopia2014-06
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom
- Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Skype
- Google Docs
Certification
- 16/12/2013 – 17/01/2014 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Certification of Completion AWI Engineering Consultancy PLC. with Amhara Regional State Water, Irrigation Development Bureau
- Website www.bowied.gov.et.
- 03/11/2024 – 21/11/2024 Water Supply & Civil Engineering Software's (GIS, Civil CD, SAP200, WaterGEMS) Ethiopian Water Technology Institute
- Website https://www.ewti.gov.et
- 09/12/2024 – 13/12/2024 Urban Water Supply Design Criteria, Guideline, and Manual Ministry of Water and Energy
- Website https://www.mowe.gov.et
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Amharic
Other language(s)
English - Listening: C1, Reading: C2, Spoken production: C1, Spoken interaction: C1, Writing: C1
Publications
- 2023, Evaluating Sediment Prediction Capability of Two Hydrological Models in Ribb and Kessie Watersheds, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia, The article demonstrates the sediment prediction capability on a watershed scale., Fenta et al, https://doi.org/10.11648/j.hyd.20231102.11
- 2024, Predicting & Analyzing Discharge and Sediment of Sore Catchment, Sub Basin Using Saturation Excess Model, Western Ethiopia, Hydrological models applied on Baro river basin for prediction of discharge and sediment., Fenta et al, http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.168925047.73774697/v1
- 2025, ANALYSIS OF PAVEMENT DRAINAGE SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY ALONG BURE TO INJIBARA TOWN ROAD SECTION IN AMAHRA REGION, Bayou et al DOI:10.33736/jcest.7264.2025
Timeline
Senior Water Supply Specialist
Gambella Water & Energy Bureau
2024.07 - 2025.06
Work Executive Team Leader
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2022.07 - 2023.08
Lead Sanitary Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2021.03 - 2022.07
Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2020.09 - 2021.03
Lecturer, Department Head & Researcher
Gambella University
2019.10 - Current
Water Supply Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2016.08 - 2020.09
Junior Hydraulic Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
2014.07 - 2016.08
BSc Degree - Soil and Water Engineering
Haramaya University
MSc Degree - Hydraulic Engineering
Bahir Dar University