Moses Lawrence LWIVA
Civil Engineer
Dar es Salaam,Kinondoni
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Estate Development and Maintenance Department
Judiciary of Tanzania
02.2023 - Current
- Advised Chief Court Administrator (CCA) on construction and maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with judicial goals.
- Administered all construction contracts at the Judiciary.
- Supervised construction activities and administered contracts to maintain quality standards and compliance.
- Contributed to World Bank missions for bank-financed projects, enhancing funding strategies and project outcomes.
- Participate in Preparation of Institutional Strategic Plan
- Supervising the exercise for preparation of Budget for Implementation of all activities in the Unit
- Executed assignments to enhance team objectives.
- Working closely with other divisions under the Judiciary of Tanzania
Director of Technical Services (DTS)
National Construction Council
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Advise the Chief Executive Officer on matters pertaining to technical advisory services of the Construction Industry(CI)
- Plan, Organize, Monitor, Control and Coordinate all the activities under the Directorate
- Coordinated project management for construction dispute resolutions, procurement processes, and claims management to streamline operations
- Delivered technical support to construction industry stakeholders
- Contributed to preparation and review of organizational strategic plan to align technical services with industry goals
- Provide Project Quality Management including conducting Technical Audits
- Monitored and evaluated performance metrics to enhance accountability within the construction industry
- Ensure provision of trainings to stakeholders in the CI
Head of Civil Works Department
National Construction Council
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Planned, organized, monitored, and coordinated departmental activities while participating in corporate planning.
- Supervised project activities, ensuring timely completion and adherence to specifications.
- Conducted training on procurement principles and practices to enhance team knowledge.
Research Officer - Engineer
National Construction Council
07.2007 - 12.2016
- Conducted technical auditing to ensure compliance and quality assurance
- Provided technical advisory and consultancy services to enhance project outcomes
- Design and Supervision for Works.
- Conducting Procurement Auditing
- Coordination of Dispute Resolution Proceedings (Adjudication, Arbitration)
- Coordinated training sessions for staff development to improve skills and knowledge
Assistant Consulting Engineer
National Construction Council
11.2005 - 06.2007
- Offered technical advisory services, guiding clients in optimizing engineering solutions.
- Delivered consultancy services to stakeholders in construction industry, ensuring effective project execution.
- Coordinated dispute resolution proceedings, including adjudication and arbitration.
- Conducted technical and monitoring auditing.
- Carried out procurement auditing.
- Developed and led training programs for employees, enhancing skills and knowledge across the organization.
Education
MPhil. - Infrastructure Management
Yokohama National University
Japan01-2013
BSc. - Civil & Transportation Engineering
University of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania01-2005
Skills
- Construction management
- Project planning
- Tendering processes
- Cost estimation
- Contract management
- Regulatory compliance
- Claims management
- Dispute resolution
- Contract administration
- Facility assessment
- Site analysis
- Infrastructure management
- Procurement of works and services
- Procurement coordination
- Project monitoring
- Team leadership
- Negotiation skills
Certification
- Certified Public Private Partnership Professional (CP3P), 04242757-01-N3UD
- Accredited Arbitrator by the Tanzania Arbitration Centre (TAC), COA.ARB.0055
- Registered Professional Engineer, Engineers Registration Board (ERB), PEng 5602, P-A3711
- Associate Member of the Japanese Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE), AM-10-00276
- Member of the Institution of Engineers Tanzania (IET)
Areas Of Competence
- Infrastructure Management
- Technical and Procurement Auditing
- Cost Estimation
- Preparation and Evaluation of Feasibility Studies
- Negotiation Skills for both traditional and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Procurement methods
- Preparation of Tender/Contract Documents using different forms of contracts
- Preparation of Proposals for Consultancy Undertakings/Assignments
- Tendering procedures
- Contract Management including Claims Management
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
- Resourcing: Contract Administration and Management as well as Procurement of Works and Consultancy Services
Academic Research
- Masters Degree Dissertation, Effects of Chloride Ion Ingress on Concrete Structures Situated along Coastal Areas - Practical Research Based (Case of Tanzania)
- Bachelor’s Degree Final Year Project, Effect of Water Ingress on Performance of Mandela Expressway Road on Swamp Area (Practical Research Based) in Tanzania
Areas Of Work Experience
- Managerial Role in differential capacities in the construction industry
- Individual Consultancy majoring in Technical Audits
- Technical Audit for Infrastructure Projects (Roads, Bridges, Buildings, Dams, Railways)
- Procurement Auditor for Infrastructure Projects
- Dispute Resolution for commercial contracts (Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism – ADR)
- Extensive Works Supervision Experience for Infrastructure Projects for the entire period of my career
- Team member for different Task Forces for Infrastructure Projects Undertakings (including Roads, Railways, Bridges, Buildings etc)
- Resource Person on course on Construction Contract Administration
- Project Management (Project Initiation, Design, Tender Documentation, Procurement, Project Implementation and Closure)
Certification Statement
To the best of my knowledge and belief, this biodata correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any willful mis-statement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
Date Of Signing
04/21/26
Languages
- Swahili
- Japanese
- English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
- Swahili, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
- Japanese, Beginner, Beginner, Beginner
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/06/79
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Awards
Best Worker at Work Place on Workers DAY, 2010
References
- Prof. Ninatubu M. Lema, +255 754 365008, ninatubu@yahoo.co.uk
- Eng. Ayoub Kasuwi, +255 742 581590, ayubu.kasuwi@ppra.go.tz
- Eng. Edwin Kabwoto, +255 712 660713, ekabwoto@gmail.com, ekabwoto@yahoo.co.uk
Training
- Training on Public Private Infrastructure Partnerships, University of Queensland, Australia and the University of Pretoria South Africa, 2018
- Training on Feasibility Study and preparation of Detailed Project Report for Highways, Indian Academy of Highway Engineers, India, 12/2017
- Training on Value for Money and Technical Audit, Base Engineering Consultants Ltd – Tanzania, 03/2016
- Training Programme for Public Institutions on Public Private Partnership (PPP) Arrangements, Ministry of Finance – Tanzania, 09/2015
- Conference on Challenges and Future Perspectives of the Construction Industry towards Attainment of Vision 2025, Contractors Registration Board (CRB), 05/2015
- Course on Trunk Road Management and Maintenance, Japan International Cooperation (JICA), Kobe-Japan, 10/2012
- Course on Procurement of Works (Building, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) – Principles and Practice, National Construction Council, 02/2006
- Course on Managing Safely in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineers against Poverty (EAP) – UK in collaboration with the Institution of Engineers Tanzania- IET, 10/2007
- Course on Construction Contracts Administration, National Construction Council, 04/2007
- Course on Principles and Practice of Arbitration, National Construction Council in Collaboration with the Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators, 10/2006
Leadership Experience
- Chairman of the National Construction Council – Tender Board, 11/01/18, 02/15/23
- Chairman of the Workers Association at work place, 06/01/15, 02/28/17
- Member of an Institutional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Committee, 09/01/22, 02/28/23
Countries Of Work Experience
- Tanzania
- Japan
Timeline
Director of Estate Development and Maintenance Department
Judiciary of Tanzania
02.2023 - Current
Director of Technical Services (DTS)
National Construction Council
06.2021 - 01.2023
Head of Civil Works Department
National Construction Council
01.2017 - 05.2021
Research Officer - Engineer
National Construction Council
07.2007 - 12.2016
Assistant Consulting Engineer
National Construction Council
11.2005 - 06.2007
MPhil. - Infrastructure Management
Yokohama National University
BSc. - Civil & Transportation Engineering
University of Dar es Salaam