Masaka Yusufu Maganga

Provided technical assistance to the three Basin Water Boards of the Rufiji River, Lake Nyasa, and Rukwa. With the following achievements:

1. Successfully developed and implemented capacity-building plans for sustainable water resource management.

2. Created resource mobilization plans and supported the implementation through enhanced private-sector engagement in integrated resource management.

3. Effectively provided advisory services in executing the U.S. AID-supported project activities, took on the role of reporting on a quarterly and annual basis, and supported the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team for effective implementation.

4. Successfully liaised with the Ministry of Water, the US-AID team, other development partners, and private sector entities for regular monitoring of the progress of the implementation of project activities.

5. Provide technical supervision, backstopping, and oversight of all aspects of project activities, especially rainwater harvesting systems and groundwater well improvement.

6. Monitored program activities, producing quarterly and annual reports for USAID.

5. Supported the development of fundable proposals to support catchment conservation as part of climate change adaptation initiatives.

6. Facilitated mutual contract closure following the U.S. government's decision to terminate the water program.

Successfully conducted feasibility studies and project appraisals during the development of six environmentally sound, decentralized fecal sludge management systems in Mwanza, Iringa, Korogwe, Njombe, Zanzibar, and Moshi towns. The achievement includes improving the health condition of the urban poor communities, addressing the challenge of poor sanitation facilities in the targeted municipalities, and protecting water sources from pollution associated with poor management of fecal sludge in the urban areas.

The support involves the engagement of various partners and stakeholders for the desired interventions for healthier urban communities.

Successfully managed the GIZ water security and climate resilience program in urban areas, implemented by Integration International Management Consultant. The program covered skills development for improved performance of the water sector workforce across the country, and revolutionized the TVET skills development by focusing on a dual training system for all vocational centers in the country.

Successfully managed the program in the country, covering different stakeholders and partners for improved knowledge and skills to enhance staff performance in the sector.

I have taken the lead in contract management, including the timely development of concept notes, scope of work, and procurement of contractors and service providers, and I have supervised the implementation of project activities.

The achievements include the timely development and submission of inception reports, monthly reports, quarterly reports, annual reports, and final contract reports. Establishes and organizes ministerial steering committee meetings every quarter for project monitoring.

Managed the AFD-supported technical assistance (TA) project for the Musoma and Bukoba Water Utilities. Successfully:-

1.0 Engaged in timely preparation of inception report, monthly report, quarterly report, annual report, and final contract reports, and supported contract review, amendment, and development of contracts addendum for project extension in collaboration with the Ministry of Water for AFD approval, prepared and submitted financial claims, and followed up for payments.

2.0 Managed the contract through the engagement of international consultants and other service providers focused on strengthening utilities' senior management, and established and strengthened the Project Management Units (PMU) within the two utilities in Bukoba and Musoma municipalities.

3.0 Provided oversight and assurance on the smooth implementation of TA contracts, and organized and coordinated the logistical flow of contract implementation through local and international experts on project inception, implementation processes, and closeout activities. Includes the preparation of contract briefing materials, required approvals, allowances, funding, procurement, property inventory, and support audit file documentation.

4.0 Analyzed contractual commitments, specifications, and changes, and developed a logistical program to prepare necessary subcontracts, purchase agreements, task orders, and subcontract modifications.

5.0 Supported the preparations and negotiation of subcontracts, purchase agreements, independent consultant agreements, contracts, and task order modifications; negotiated, organized, and conducted periodic contract performance reviews with the ministerial steering committee for understanding, and performed periodic contract budget monitoring.

6.0 Represents Vitens Evides International (VEI) to the lender's mission for the EAC region, Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation (LVWATSAN) program, under the leadership of European Investment Bank (EIB) during program monitoring across the project sites around Lake Victoria.

Provide leadership to the team of advisors on implementation for the UN-Habitat-supported Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Program. Successfully:-

1.0 Provided support on the engagement of stakeholders and subcontractors to implement program activities for the 16 urban water utilities from the Eastern African countries around Lake Victoria, including 3 from Kenya, 3 from Uganda, 3 from Rwanda, 3 from Burundi, and 4 from Tanzania.

2.0 Provided supervision and monitoring of project activities through regular site visits, developed and submitted monthly and quarterly reports to the client, UN-Habitat, and supported the program closeout of the contract's final report.

3.0 Supported the development and implementation of Local Economic Development (LED) from the LVWASTAN Phase 1 and 2 investment (water, sanitation, and solid waste) to support community livelihood.

4.0 Organized and facilitated multi-stakeholder forums to review the program every quarter, and report for contract compliance.

5.0 Supported the team working with other development partners, provided support to the water sector development program phases 1 to 2, through full participation in the program's supervision and monitoring missions, and developed an aide-moire for sharing with development partners.

Head of the Water Network for the Mwanza Urban Water and Sewerage Authority. Successfully:

1.0 Managed the operations and maintenance of water supply networks in the city, developed new extensions of service projects in the city, and supported small towns around Mwanza in project formulation, design, contractor procurement, and supervision of the implementations.

2.0 Undertook regular monitoring and evaluations of project performances.

3.0 Managed stakeholders on the development and implementation of WASH facilities for the community and health facilities, focused on enhancing healthier communities in the city.

Successfully:-

1.0 Designed and supervised the improvement of wastewater treatment plants through the World Bank-supported Urban Sector Rehabilitation Project.

2.0 Managed the operations and maintenance activities of the wastewater treatment plant in the municipality.

I managed to engage stakeholders and partners on the best practices for improved water and sanitation services for the urban poor.