RICHARD CHRISTOPHER JANUARY KHEMBO
Lilongwe
Summary
- Experienced Hydrologist with a focus on Integrated Catchment Management and Water Resources sustainability. Proven track record in community mobilization, hydrological monitoring, and data application. Eager to leverage expertise to address complex water challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydrological Officer
National Water Resources Authority (NWRA)
01.2024 - Current
- Measuring and graphing phenomena such as lake levels, stream flow and changes in water volume.
- Forming Catchment Management Committees (CMCs)
- Collecting and analyzing water samples as part of field investigations and/or to validate data from automatic monitors
- Conducting flow discharge measurements on rivers and lakes.
- River and Lake Gauge installation, rehabilitation and maintenance.
- Collecting hydrological data including field measurements.
- Conducting research and communicating information to promote the conversation and preservation of water resources.
- Applying research findings to help minimize environmental impact of pollution, water-borne diseases and erosion and sedimentation.
- Compiling and evaluating hydrologic information in-order to prepare navigation and maps.
- Report writing
Water Monitoring Assistant (WMA)
Ministry of Water and Sanitation
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Organized supervisory visit into rural water supply and sanitation projects
- Supervised the construction and rehabilitation of water facilities in the district such as Borehole, shallow wells and gravity fed system
- Ensured an integrated approach in the implementation of WASH infrastructure and Hygiene promotion components.
- Planned and conducted CLTS and SLTS and Sanitation marketing.
- Conducted water points mapping using mWater application.
- Conducted Trainer of Trainers (TOT) extensional workers.
- Initiated and coordinated community mobilization and sensitization for the construction and rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation facilities at district.
- Conducted community-based management training programme for extension and communities.
- Provided technical support of Water Users Association (WUA).
- Reports writing
- Facilitated the market training and supervision of toilet centers and schools.
- Conducted pre-drilling and post-drilling trainings for water point committees.
- Supervised borehole drilling constructions.
Education
BSc. Water Resources Management And Development - Water Resources Management and Development
Mzuzu University
Mzuzu, Malawi10-2019
Skills
- Computer Knowledge: Proficient computer user in Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Auto-CARD, Microsoft, and Stata
- Good Communication: oral communication skills developed through many presentations and business interactions; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Languages: Fluent speaking and writing in English, Chichewa, Tumbuka and Sena
- Team Work: Through duty assignment, and participation in issues affecting academic work, I have developed skills to work with people as a team for effective results
- Organization Skills
References
- Dr. Dwight Kambuku, Chief Executive Officer, National Water Resources Authority, P/Bag 363, Lilongwe, Malawi. Cell: +265888890491 Email: dwight.kambuku@nwra.mw
- Eng. Tony Nyasulu, Director of Water Resources Management and Development, National Water Resources Authority, P/Bag 363, Lilongwe, Malawi. Cell: +265993837950 Email: toney.nyasulu@nwra.mw
- Mr Jacob Mkandawire, District Water Development Officer, M'mbelwa District Council, P. O Box 24, Mzimba, Malawi. Cell: +265888304192 Email: jamkanda@gmail.com
AREAS OF COMPETENCE
Borehole drilling supervision and maintenances, CBM and Area Mechanic trainings, CLTS and SLTS and sanitation marketing, water mapping using mWater application, Water Users Association (WUA), WASH intervention reports.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Increased borehole functionality rate through maintenances, successfully conducted borehole drilling supervision, performed borehole maintenances on voluntarily basis, successfully conducted Open Defecation Free (ODF) campaign championed by World Vision Mzimba.
Watching Football
- Watching both men and women football
Timeline
Hydrological Officer
National Water Resources Authority (NWRA)
01.2024 - Current
Water Monitoring Assistant (WMA)
Ministry of Water and Sanitation
11.2019 - 06.2023
BSc. Water Resources Management And Development - Water Resources Management and Development
Mzuzu University
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