Class of: 1977
Hamere Wondimu is a seasoned Water Resources Management and Development Specialist with over 14 years of experience in providing consulting services across a range of projects focused on sustainable water management, water supply, sanitation, and integrated development programs. Throughout her career, she has worked on both national and transboundary river basin management, contributing her expertise to the development and implementation of key strategies for water resource management.
She has a proven track record of working with international organizations, governments, and development agencies to drive impactful results in water resources management, project planning, design, management, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E). Her work has also included strategic advisory services, capacity building, and the facilitation of conferences and workshops.
Education
B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Masters of Engineering in Water Resources Development
India, Rorkee University
Professional Experience
Current: Working for MS Consultancy as Senior Advisor on different projects
Self-Employed Consultant | Water Resources Management and Development Specialist
Sep 2010 – Present | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
As a self-employed consultant, Hamere provides high-level expertise on water resources management, project planning, and M&E frameworks. Her consultancy work includes the preparation of project proposals, appraisals, and final reports for various water resource development projects. She has also been involved in organizing high-profile workshops and conferences to promote sustainable water management practices.
Senior Program Officer & Shared Vision Program (SVP) Coordinator
Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat
Oct 2002 – Apr 2010 | Entebbe, Uganda
At the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat, Hamere was responsible for leading the management and coordination of the Shared Vision Program. Her work focused on ensuring the program’s alignment with the Nile Basin countries’ goals and delivering results that met the needs of the region.
Manager, Water Supply Development & Rehabilitation Project
Ministry of Water Resources, Ethiopia
Jul 1998 – Sep 2002 | Ethiopia
Managing water supply projects across nine regions and 25 towns, Hamere led teams in implementing and overseeing the successful delivery of water infrastructure, providing vital water services to thousands of people.
Manager/Deputy Manager, Tekeze & Mereb River Basins Integrated Resources Development Master Plan Project
Ministry of Water Resources, Ethiopia
Aug 1993 – Jun 1998 | Ethiopia
Led the coordination of an integrated development master plan for the Tekeze and Mereb River basins, ensuring effective project management, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with national resource development objectives.
Key Areas of Expertise
🍃 Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM): Specializing in both national and transboundary river basin management, Hamere Wondimu has worked on several projects that integrate sustainable practices for water conservation, distribution, and management.
🍃 Water Supply & Sanitation (WASH): Expertise in designing and managing large-scale water supply and sanitation programs, ensuring improved access to clean water and sanitation in underserved regions.
🍃 Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): A key focus of her work is the development and implementation of Results-Based M&E frameworks that ensure measurable outcomes for water-related projects and programs
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🍃 Policy Development & Strategic Advisory: Offering advisory services to governments and organizations on the review and development of water policies and strategies.
🍃 Capacity Building: Leading workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building programs to enhance local skills in water resources management and related areas.
🍃 Program & Project Management: Extensive experience in the design, planning, management, and monitoring of water resources programs and projects, including preparing detailed reports such as Implementation Completion Reports (ICR).