Moses Raphael Mhami
Iringa,04
Summary
Highly accomplished and Registered Professional Irrigation and Water Resources Engineer (ERB Reg. No. 8973) With 10+ years of progressive experience in water resources management, infrastructure design, project construction, project supervision, and authority leadership within Tanzania's public water sector. Proven expertise in full project life cycle management, water supply and sanitation authority (WSSA-Urban and Rural) operations, tendering, financial control, and multi-stakeholder coordination. Willing/Interested to relocate in any country to solve challenges related to water sector and out of water sector.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Engineer
RUWASA
Iringa, Iringa
01.2023 - Current
- Undertaking water resources Management and water sources protection for more than 146 water sources to 100% protection.
- Undertaking office management and related activities
- Conducting daily follow up and maintenance (O&M) of all water projects within 132 villages in Iringa District/Region hence provide from 18 to 22 hours of water supply services.
- Conducting survey for new water projects
- Design of water projects
- Evaluation of tenders
- Review of tenders for approval in the Regional Tender Board
- Supervising the Water Projects under construction within the District/Region
- Verifying the contractors’ certificates for payments
- Solving all water issues from the water users in the district
- Responding all assignments from the District Manager, Regional Manager and RUWASA Director General.
Acting Managing Director
Kilindoni Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KIUWASSA)
Mafia Island, Pwani
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducting Managerial activities of the Authority
- Managing 4 water resources within the specific catchment
- Formulating and developing well focused vision and mission of the Authority (KIUWASSA)
- Coordinating the preparation of strategic and business plans and submit them to the Board for approval hence comply to 100%
- Responding all assignments from RUWASA Regional Manager and RUWASA Head Quarter.
- Attending all assignments from the Regulatory Board (EWURA) and other water-stakeholders accordingly as per laws and regulations/guidelines of the Authority
- To plan, organize, co-ordinate, monitor, control and evaluate implementation of Authority policies and operations in order to achieve the Authority’s goals and objectives
- To direct and supervise Authority’s functions for provision of continuous supply of clean and quality water for domestic, commercial, institutional and industrial purposes
- To effectively promote the positive image of the Authority
- To chair management team meetings of the Authority
- To ensure conducing working environment of the Authority
- To ensure that the Authority prepares and caries out an effective program of public relations, water conservation, water protection and pricing policies
- To prepare Authority’s budget and ensure that is effectively controlled as approved by the board
- To control and supervise Authority’s financial resources
- To formulate policies and strategies aimed at improving revenue collection for the Authority
- To ensure that Authority legal responsibilities and interests are well protected
- To liaise with the Ministry of water, RUWASA, Regional and Town authorities and other stakeholders to promote an understanding of the problems and constraints that Authority’s sometimes encounters in its operations
- To maintain harmonious working relations between the customers, the local authority and other stakeholders in the water sector hence improve customer satisfaction
- To perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the board of directors.
Water Engineer
RUWASA
Kibaha, Pwani
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Office management and related activities
- Water resources management and protection
- Conducting daily follow up and maintenance (O&M) of all water projects within 14 wards of Kibaha District
- Conducting survey for new water projects
- Design of new water projects
- Supervising the Water Projects under construction within Kibaha District and ensure 100% of projects comply to the standards
- Tender assessments and evaluations
- Water points mapping, updating, monitoring and reporting
- Solving all water issues from the water users in the district
- Responding all assignments from the District Manager, Regional Manager and RUWASA Head Quarter.
Water Engineer
Local Government Authority
Kibaha, Pwani
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Making follow up on maintenance of ongoing Water projects within the 14 Wards of the Town council
- Conducting awareness to the people on the proper management of water resources
- Conducting survey of water projects
- Design of water projects
- Supervising the construction of Water Projects
- Verifying the contractors’ certificates for payments
- Preparing all reports related to Water activities
- Linking the Water users through their cooperate groups (COWSOs) and the Local Government on matters relating to water availability and distribution
- Water Point Mapping of different Water projects
- Updating the Water Points
- Evaluation of tenders
- Preparation of Annual departmental budget
- All other duties instructed by the Town Director
Data Collector
Sokoine University of Agriculture Vs Duke University and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) – of the United States of America (USA)
Rombo, Kilimanjaro
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Interviewing people on health, economic, social and other related matters
- Data collection by using Survey CTO and other supporting software/programs in digital device
- Conducting a mind test through an Implicit Association Test (IAT) game on digital device (Tablet)
- Conducting a test on guessing ability
Agro Engineer/Irrigation Facilitator
SUGECO-SUA
Morogoro, Morogoro
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Advising on all matters relating to Irrigation and crop monitoring in general
- Designing some structures for storing water for Irrigation
- Construction of the structure for storing water to be used for irrigation
- Duty station: Department of Agricultural Economy and Agribusiness (DAEA) at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)-Morogoro
Engineer (Field Practical Training)
Mbeya Zone Irrigation Unit
Ileje, Mbeya
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Thorough checking and Identifying Engineering Drawings
- Supervising the construction of 3 Irrigation Schemes in Ileje District, Mbeya Region
Technician Level (Field Practical Training)
Mbeya Zone Irrigation Unit
Busokelo, Mbeya
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Studying and Identifying Engineering Drawings
- Supervising the construction of 2 Irrigation projects for construction of head works, canals e.tc of different irrigation schemes in Busokelo District, Mbeya Region
- Conducting survey and leveling the Irrigation canals
Workshop Craftsman Level (Field Practical Training)
CARMATEC
Arusha, Arusha
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Studying the Engineering drawings
- Fabricating Domestic equipment
- Fabricating Parts of Agro-Mechanical Implements and Machines (e.g. tractors, trailers, plow etc.)
- Assembling the machine parts to obtain complete machines and implements
Education
MSc. In Engineering - Water Resources
SungKyunKwan University (SKKU)
Suwon, South Korea08.2020
BSc. - Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
Morogoro, Tanzania11.2015
ACSEE - PCM
Rungwe High School
Mbeya, Tanzania02.2011
CSEE - Science And Social Science
Mzumbe Secondary School
Morogoro, Tanzania10.2008
Skills
- Computer Literacy: Knowledge and skills on the application of Microsoft office Packages: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point etc, Internet & Email, and its Applications, Engineering soft wares eg Auto CAD, ArchiCAD, QGIS, Computer Programming; WaterGems, EPANET, etc
- Vehicle driving: Am skilled in driving and monitoring motor Vehicles with possession of a class A, B, D&G valid driving license issued on Nov 2013
- I have Leadership and mobilization skills and experience
- Skilled/Experienced in conducting surveys and data collection using digital devices and soft ware such as SurveyCTO, Locus map, Google map etc
Accomplishments
- Chairing a Design team of 8 staff members (Engineers and technicians).
- From 2023 to 2025: Design of 12 water supply projects (worth TZS. 19,818,011,017.22) in Iringa District which will serve more than 102,049 residents
- From April 2025 to June 2025: Collaborated with team of 16 (from the Government of Spain, Tanzania Ministry of water and RUWASA Head Quarter) in the development of project Proposal for improving water supply in 14 villages of Iringa District with a total of 29,145 residents.
- Preparing and monitoring institutional budgets every year for Iringa District.
Affiliations
1. International Water Resources Association (IWRA)
2. Engineering Registration Board (ERB)
3. Institute of Engineers Tanzania (IET)
Certification
- Appointed Member of RUWASA Iringa (Region) Delegated Tender Board, from 1st July 2023
- Am a registered member of Engineering Registration Board (ERB) as a Professional Engineer (P.E) with Reg. No.8973 and G.E No 7964 since July 2016
- Am a registered member of Institute of Engineers Tanzania (IET) as a Graduate Engineer (GIET) since May 2016.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Able to work with different tribes, religions and races/nations
- Able to work under minimum or No supervision
- Willing to work hard
- Flexible and trainable mind
- Capable of working in rural and urban areas
- Able to work with dynamic teams
- Good time management
WORKSHOPS AND SHORT COURSES
- Design of Solar Powered Water Supply Projects (SPWSP), by Global Water Center (GWC); (2025) at Arusha Tanzania.
- Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM); (2019) by K-Water Academy, Daejeon - South Korea.
- Water Point Mapping Systems; (2016) by Water Development & Management Institute (WDMI), Tanzania
Hobbies
- Listening music and singing,
- Knowledge sharing & learning new ideas
References
- Are available upon request.
Disclaimer
I declare that, all the details given above are genuine. Thank you for your consideration Signature: [Moses Mhami] Date: 8-10-2025.
Timeline
Water Engineer
RUWASA
01.2023 - Current
Acting Managing Director
Kilindoni Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KIUWASSA)
11.2021 - 12.2022
Water Engineer
RUWASA
07.2019 - 02.2021
Water Engineer
Local Government Authority
03.2016 - 06.2019
Data Collector
Sokoine University of Agriculture Vs Duke University and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) – of the United States of America (USA)
02.2016 - 03.2016
Agro Engineer/Irrigation Facilitator
SUGECO-SUA
12.2015 - 01.2016
Engineer (Field Practical Training)
Mbeya Zone Irrigation Unit
07.2014 - 09.2014
Technician Level (Field Practical Training)
Mbeya Zone Irrigation Unit
07.2013 - 09.2013
Workshop Craftsman Level (Field Practical Training)
CARMATEC
07.2012 - 09.2012
BSc. - Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
ACSEE - PCM
Rungwe High School
MSc. In Engineering - Water Resources
SungKyunKwan University (SKKU)
CSEE - Science And Social Science
Mzumbe Secondary School