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JOHN KANG'ETHE

NAIROBI

Summary

Professional with comprehensive experience, equipped with strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Shelter Officer

UNHCR
12.2023 - Current

1. Provide specialized support to emergency and protracted operations in designing and developing sustainable settlement Master Plans to host forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

- Represent UNHCR in the process of site selection and land negotiations with the national government, local government, local community leaders and the landlords for the settlements within the AOR.

2. Provide technical guidance on engineering and construction matters. Undertaking feasibility assessments, preparing technical designs, drawings, specifications, and Bill of Quantities for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects in both reinforced concrete and structural steel.

3. Project management

4. Coordination and Leadership

- Provide strong leadership in ensuring that UNHCR’s operation within the area of responsibility is technically sound in the field of settlement planning to best meet the needs of forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

- Liaise with Government, line ministries and relevant authorities and counterparts to ensure strong coordination and partnership.

- Ensure that settlement plans are aligned with regional, national land use plans and planned developments.

- Develop and implement Settlement plans in consultation with key stakeholders.

- Maintain and support or complement existing coordination mechanisms.

5. Provide technical guidance in physical security design for buildings, site security planning and blast mitigation.

- Provide protective designs for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects.

- Perform vulnerability and feasibility assessments.

- Develop anti-terrorist, blast-resistant designs.

Settlement Planning Officer

UNHCR
11.2021 - 11.2023

1. Provide specialized support to emergency and protracted operations in designing and developing sustainable settlement Master Plans to host forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

- Represent UNHCR in the process of site selection and land negotiations with the national government, local government, local community leaders and the landlords for the settlements within the AOR.

2. Provide technical guidance on engineering and construction matters. Undertaking feasibility assessments, preparing technical designs, drawings, specifications, and Bill of Quantities.

3. Project management

4. Coordination and Leadership

- Provide strong leadership in ensuring that UNHCR’s operation within the area of responsibility is technically sound in the field of settlement planning to best meet the needs of forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

- Liaise with Government, line ministries and relevant authorities and counterparts to ensure strong coordination and partnership.

- Ensure that settlement plans are aligned with regional, national land use plans and planned developments.

- Develop and implement Settlement plans in consultation with key stakeholders.

- Maintain and support or complement existing coordination mechanisms.

Settlement Planning Officer

UNHCR
09.2016 - 11.2021

1. Provide specialized support to emergency and protracted operations in designing and developing sustainable settlement Master Plans to host forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

- Represent UNHCR in the process of site selection and land negotiations with the national government, local government, local community leaders and the landlords for the settlements within the AOR.

2. Provide technical guidance on engineering and construction matters. Undertaking feasibility assessments, preparing technical designs, drawings, specifications, and Bill of Quantities for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects in both reinforced concrete and structural steel.

3. Project management

4. Coordination and Leadership

- Provide strong leadership in ensuring that UNHCR’s operation within the area of responsibility is technically sound in the field of settlement planning to best meet the needs of forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

- Liaise with Government, line ministries and relevant authorities and counterparts to ensure strong coordination and partnership.

- Ensure that settlement plans are aligned with regional, national land use plans and planned developments.

- Develop and implement Settlement plans in consultation with key stakeholders.

- Maintain and support or complement existing coordination mechanisms.

5. Provide technical guidance in physical security design for buildings, site security planning and blast mitigation.

- Provide protective designs for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects.

- Perform vulnerability and feasibility assessments.

- Develop anti-terrorist, blast-resistant designs.

WASH Officer

IOM
02.2016 - 09.2016

1. Lead the implementation of the activities required for the successful completion of the WASH projects in for the IDP response in Malakalfollowing closely the donor(s) requirements and the directions of the WASH Programme coordinator.

2. Follow up on project budgets according to internal and donor requirements.

3. Project management:

- Monitor and supervision of projects and ensure that materials are being properly utilized and that WASH items are effectively distributed to the beneficiaries.

- Plan and supervise WASH department procurements in line with approved specifications or BoQ, working closely with procurement and logistics to ensure that the required materials and items are procured and delivered timely.

- Contract management of construction and rehabilitation projects.

4. Coordination and leadership to ensure effective and active communication with all the stakeholders.

- Vigorously mobilize the community with the support of the Community Mobilizers and HygienePromoters under supervision, to ensure participation, involvement, and contribution of the targeted communities for the completion of the activities.

- Ensure that any needed operational agreement or authorization from the local authorities is convened to guarantee project stability and good relations with the local government.

5. Assist in preparation of project proposals to potential donors.

6. Mentor, coach and manage the staff under supervision.

Construction Projects Coordinator

UNHCR
08.2013 - 01.2016

1. Prepare technical drawings and designs for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects in both reinforced concrete and structural steel.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings and designs

- Technical specifications

- Bill of Quantities: Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.

2. Undertake physical security assessments on UNHCR premises and facilitiesin coordination with the Field Security Advisors and UNHCR Blast Engineer.

3. Project management

- Monitor and supervise the implementation of physical security and blast mitigation requirements as recommended by the UNHCR Blast Engineer.

- Contract management.

- Quality assurance and control

4. Prepare technical tender/bid documents in coordination with the procurement department.

- Oversee technical tender evaluation in accordance with the organization’s policy.

- Co-chair pre-bid conferences and tender opening conferences

Assistant Engineer/Shelter Project Manager (a.i.)

IOM
09.2011 - 08.2013

1. Prepare technical drawings and designs for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects in both reinforced concrete and structural steel.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings and designs

- Technical specifications

- Bill of Quantities: Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.

2. Project management

- Monitor and supervise the implementation of all construction and rehabilitation projects.

- Contract management.

- Quality assurance and control

3. Prepare technical tender/bid documents in coordination with the procurement department.

- Oversee technical tender evaluation in accordance with the organization’s policy.

4. Shelter project

- Capacity building and training of host and refugee communities on building construction methods, skills, construction monitoring and supervision.

- Supervision of shelter construction teams consisting of skilled and skilled labour for the Interlocking Stabilized Soil Block (ISSB) Shelter project.

Consultant Engineer

IOM
01.2011 - 08.2011

1. Prepare technical drawings and designs for X-Ray facility and TB Laboratory in Ifo Hospital, Dadaab and 2 storey block IOM staff accommodation; ensuring that the all the plans and designs are compliant with all relevant government rules and regulations.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings and designs

- Technical specifications

- Bill of Quantities: Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.

2. Project management

- Monitor and supervise the construction of X-Ray facility and TB Laboratory in Ifo Hospital, Dadaab and 2 storey block IOM staff accommodation.

- Contract management.

- Quality assurance and control

3. Prepare technical tender/bid documents in coordination with the procurement department.

- Oversee technical tender evaluation in accordance with the organization’s policy.

Construction Officer

NRC
05.2011 - 07.2011

1. Prepare technical drawings and designs for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects in both reinforced concrete and structural steel.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings and designs

- Technical specifications

- Technical assessments

- Bill of Quantities: Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.

2. Project management

- Monitor and supervise construction and rehabilitation projects.

- Contract management.

- Quality assurance and control

- Reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and giving technical advice on corrective action.

3. Prepare technical tender/bid documents in coordination with the procurement department.

- Oversee technical tender evaluation in accordance with the organization’s policy.

Construction Officer

DRC
05.2010 - 04.2011

1. Prepare technical drawings and designs for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects in both reinforced concrete and structural steel.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings and designs

- Technical specifications

- Technical assessments

- Bill of Quantities: Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.

2. Project management

- Monitor and supervise construction and rehabilitation projects.

- Contract management.

- Quality assurance and control

- Reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and giving technical advice on corrective action.

3. Prepare technical tender/bid documents in coordination with the procurement department.

- Oversee technical tender evaluation in accordance with the organization’s policy.

Consultant Engineer

DRC
02.2010 - 04.2010

1. Establish a technical unit in Danish Refugee Council to design and implement construction and rehabilitation projects in Dadaab.

2. Proposal writing and project budgeting for fund-raising and donor funding.

3. Prepare technical drawings and designs for new buildings as well as renovation and upgrade projects in both reinforced concrete and structural steel.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings and designs

- Technical specifications

- Technical assessments

4. Bill of Quantities: Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.

5. Represent DRC in all relevant technical meetings with UNHCR, donors, shelter and infrastructure partners and various stakeholders as required.

6. Project management

- Monitor and supervise construction, rehabilitation projects and WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion).

- Contract management.

- Quality assurance and control

- Reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and giving technical advice on corrective action.

Civil and Structural Engineer

Kilele Builders Construction Company
02.2009 - 01.2010

1. Structural design and analysis of reinforced concrete and steel using PROKON and AutoCAD software for various civil engineering works such, as commercial and residential buildings, steel and reinforced concrete tanks, swimming pools, drainage systems and road design.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings and designs

- Technical specifications

- Technical assessments

2. Project management

- Monitoring and supervision of designed civil and structural engineering works: residential and commercial buildings, roads, and storm water drainage systems.

- Quality assurance and control

- Staff management

- Equipment and resources management

3. Reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and giving technical advice on corrective action.

4. Bid/tender preparation for potential projects.

Graduate Structural Engineer

Baseplan Associates Consulting Engineers
05.2007 - 01.2009

1. Structural design and analysis of reinforced concrete and steel using PROKON and AutoCAD software for various civil engineering works such, as commercial and residential buildings, steel and reinforced concrete tanks, swimming pools, drainage systems and road design.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings, design and detailing

- Technical specifications

- Technical assessments

2. Project management

- Monitoring and supervision of designed civil and structural engineering works: residential and commercial buildings, roads, and storm water drainage systems.

- Quality assurance and control

3. Reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and giving technical advice on corrective action.

Assistant Graduate Engineer

Pace Associates Consulting Engineers
01.2006 - 05.2007

1. Structural design and analysis of reinforced concrete and steel using PROKON and AutoCAD software for various civil engineering works such, as commercial and residential buildings, steel and reinforced concrete tanks, swimming pools, drainage systems and road design.

- Structural analysis and calculations

- Structural drawings, design and detailing

- Technical specifications

- Technical assessments

2. Project management

- Monitoring and supervision of designed civil and structural engineering works: residential and commercial buildings, roads, and storm water drainage systems.

- Quality assurance and control

3. Reviewing plans, specifications, estimates and calculations and giving technical advice on corrective action.

Trainee Assistant Engineer

Kirinyaga Construction Company Ltd
06.2003 - 10.2003

1. Internship on Sagana-Muranga and Sagana-Marua Roads Projects under supervision of Resident Engineer.

- Supervision of road construction works such as culvert placement and construction, drainage rehabilitation and construction and application of asphalt concrete (A.C).

- Site management in areas such as stores management, employee management, work management and equipment and machinery management.

Assist in supervision of survey works: curve survey, intersections, road alignment road survey to determine cut-to fill and spoil areas

Education

No Degree - Blast Effects And Analysis

Wessex Institute
Southampton, UK
10-2022

Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil and Structural Engineering

University of Nairobi
2005

High School Diploma -

Thika High School
Thika, Kenya
11-1998

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) -

Tigoni Primary School
Tigoni, Kenya
11-1994

Skills

  • Civil engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Construction engineering
  • Project management
  • Physical security design and implementation
  • Coordination and leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Risk management
  • Computer-aided design
  • GIS applications
  • Contract administration

Timeline

Shelter Officer

UNHCR
12.2023 - Current

Settlement Planning Officer

UNHCR
11.2021 - 11.2023

Settlement Planning Officer

UNHCR
09.2016 - 11.2021

WASH Officer

IOM
02.2016 - 09.2016

Construction Projects Coordinator

UNHCR
08.2013 - 01.2016

Assistant Engineer/Shelter Project Manager (a.i.)

IOM
09.2011 - 08.2013

Construction Officer

NRC
05.2011 - 07.2011

Consultant Engineer

IOM
01.2011 - 08.2011

Construction Officer

DRC
05.2010 - 04.2011

Consultant Engineer

DRC
02.2010 - 04.2010

Civil and Structural Engineer

Kilele Builders Construction Company
02.2009 - 01.2010

Graduate Structural Engineer

Baseplan Associates Consulting Engineers
05.2007 - 01.2009

Assistant Graduate Engineer

Pace Associates Consulting Engineers
01.2006 - 05.2007

Trainee Assistant Engineer

Kirinyaga Construction Company Ltd
06.2003 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil and Structural Engineering

University of Nairobi

No Degree - Blast Effects And Analysis

Wessex Institute

High School Diploma -

Thika High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) -

Tigoni Primary School
JOHN KANG'ETHE